TOUR 8 April 6th- 11th 2026

6 Days in HAVANA, CUBA Celebrating Aries Birthday

Join us as we travel back to Havana Cuba April 6th - 11th, 2026 for this small group celebrating my birthday Cuban Style (20 persons max) You don't want to miss this cultural experience while enjoying the best of Havana Cuba.

This trip falls under one of the 12 categories of authorized travel to Cuba--support for the Cuban people. We will participate in a community service project. Guests are asked to bring school and/or art supplies to donate.

Our Boutique Hotel in Havana is a meticulously restored residence steeped in the rich colonial history of Cuba which offers free Wi-Fi, Outdoor Pool, Rooftop bar & restaurant and a range of different luxury accommodations from double to single rooms.

To reserve your space, please contact me. SMWONE TRAVEL Shirley Watkins 804-306-1868

$1655 Double

Per Person

$1855 Single

$100 non-refundable deposit per person due at booking

PACKAGE PRICE:

Double $1,655 per person
Single $1,855 per person

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
ZELLE
VENMO
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY:
Proposal quotes good for 30 days (maximum to confirm with deposit)
Deposit of $100 per person (non-refundable) to confirm booking.
Balance Due 60 days prior to travel day (non-refundable)
SMWONE Travel is not responsible for Loss of Travel Costs associated with:

REFUNDS: All payments for International Travel are non-refundable and non-transferable. This is because our Travel Agency has contractual agreements with hotels, airlines and other vendors that will not allow me to obtain any refunds. This way I can keep our package prices competitive and allow you to make monthly payments on your trip. All cancellations must be made in writing.

PASSPORT & VISA INFORMATION:

It is the responsibility of each traveler to make sure that they have the correct documentation required for entry into any country. Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from your scheduled return date.

PACKAGE INCLUDES
Visa & D’Viajeros form
Lodging at a well-located Boutique B&B, with Breakfast
Airport Transfers (Includes 1 carry on & 1 checked in bag)
Daily transportation in classic cars except for Viñales and Varadero Day, which is by Van.
5 Days Guide
1 ½ Hour Classic Convertible Ride & Photoshoot
Colonial Plazas, Old Havana, Almacenes San Jose Shopping
Fine Arts Museum
Muraleando Community Project
Day Tour to Varadero Beach
Day Tour to Viñales Valley
4 Lunches (appetizer, main dish, 1 beverage, dessert, coffee)
4 Dinners (appetizer, main dish, 1 beverage, dessert, coffee)

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Airfare
Tips (take small bills; it is hard to break large bills).
Travel Insurance.

DAILY ITINERARY

Itinerary - Subject to Change

Day 1 –Arrival, Check in and Welcome Dinner

Our Cuba driver and guide will welcome you at Jose Marti International Airport. On your way to your accommodation. Note: Staying at a Bed and Breakfast is a great way to support the Cuban people!

6:00 pm - Welcome Dinner at La Guarida Restaurant (Included)

Havana’s most famous paladar, la Guarida has reached almost legendary status. It's so photogenic that scenes in Fresa y Chocolate (Strawberry and Chocolate) were filmed there. The restaurant has a history of many famous people visiting. Back to lodging

DAY 2 –Classic Convertible Car Ride, Colonial Plazas and shop for souvenirs.

10:00 am – 11:30 am - One Hour ½ Classic Convertible Car Ride & Photoshoot

Ride with class in one of our colorful, classic convertibles in Havana. For one hour 1/2 you will ride along Old Havana and the Havana Malecon. With the photoshoot included this will be a unique and unforgettable experience!

Note: Photographer will WhatsApp photos to you.

12:00 pm -1:30 pm - Lunch at Mojito Mojito Restaurant (Included)

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm - Plaza Vieja & Plaza San Francisco de Asis

The eclectic Plaza Vieja is surrounded by colorful colonial buildings. The oversized Carrara dominates the center of the plaza. Great place for photos!

The plaza San Francisco de Asis features the Basilica Menor San Francisco de Asis, the boutique Hotel del Marques de San Felipe and Santiago de Bejucal, and the Chamber of Commerce.

3:30 – 4:30 pm – Almacenes San Jose

Enjoy live music while you shop for souvenirs, art and crafts.

5:00 pm - Back to lodging to freshen up.

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner at Chef Ivan’s El Carbon Restaurant (Included)

Pamper your senses with an outstanding, family style welcome dinner. The menu includes typical Cuban dishes like "arroz con pollo" and "masitas de cerdo." Chef Ivan uses new recipe ideas from his travels around the world to create his flavorful "Cuban fusion" cuisine. Join the list of many happy clients including the King of Spain, Will Smith, Ben Affleck, Penelope Cruz, and others!

Day 3 –Day Tour to the Viñales Valley with Lunch (Cave, Tobacco plantation, riding and Prehistoric Mural)

Pick up at 7:30 am

Viñales Valley with Lunch (Day Long)

The Viñales Valley's landscape is an impressive ecological site. For instance, the valley is dotted with stand-alone rock formations called "mogotes." Also, the Viñales area is one of Cuba’s most fertile areas, where some of the world’s best tobacco is grown. Tour the valley by foot or horseback to a tobacco plantation.

Learn how tobacco grows and roll your own cigar! Discover the Indian Cave and the Prehistoric Mural. Savor a "criollo" lunch at one of Viñales private restaurants, Casa de Barbaro.

Suggest dinner at the B&B restaurant. Then Aries Birthday Celebration.

Day 4 –Arts Museum, Hemingway Experience, Community Project,

Pick up at 9:30 am

10:00 – 11:00 am Fine Arts Museum

Delight in masterpieces from colonial times and contemporary art exhibitions.

11:30 – 2:00 pm Muraleando in Lawton, Includes Authentic Cuban Lunch

This community project, in the suburbs of Lawton, is an enriching artistic and social community project. Guests can delight in local art, music, dancing, and Cuban cuisine.

2:30 pm- 3:30 pm Stop for quick photo at Plaza of Revolution (outside)

4:30 pm - Back to lodging to freshen up.

6:30 pm Dinner at Mercaderes Restaurant (Included)

Stop at the statue of Jesus Christ sits on a hill overlooking Havana. It’s a very beautiful view of the city and the water.

Day 5 –Day Tour to Varadero Beach with Lunch

Pick up at 8:00 am.

Varadero is one of Cuba's jewels, a charming town known for its powder white sand beaches and laid-back atmosphere. The ride will take about two hours.

On the way to Varadero, we will stop at the impressive Bacunayagua look-out point and take in a panoramic view of the Matanzas province. Once in Varadero, delight in lunch at The beach.

Then, enjoy Varadero beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Last, visit the town and connect with local vendors.

Return to Havana in the late afternoon.

7:00 pm - Farewell Dinner at La Vitrola Restaurant (Included)

Day 6 –Goodbye Cuba!

This amazing Cuba experience has reached its end. Thanks for traveling with SMWONE Travel We hope that your experience was amazing! Our friendly driver will transfer you to Jose Marti airport. Please be aware that check-in is two and a half hours prior to departure time. Until next time! Safe Travels.