A day from Havana
Day trips from Havana
The Viñales valley with its mogotes and tobacco farms, Varadero beach, the colonial cities of Trinidad and Cienfuegos and the Che memorial in Santa Clara: the most popular day trips from Havana.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
Less than three hours away
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CubaViñales
A valley of mogotes, vegetation-covered rock formations, and tobacco farms, about two and a half hours away.
What to see in Viñales -
CubaVaradero
Miles of white sand and turquoise water, about two hours away.
What to see in Varadero
Colonial cities
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CubaCienfuegos
The Pearl of the South, a city founded by French settlers, with a World Heritage centre beside the bay.
What to see in Cienfuegos -
CubaTrinidad
Cobbled streets and colourful houses, a World Heritage Site, next to the Valley of the Sugar Mills; better to stay a night.
What to see in Trinidad -
CubaSanta Clara
The Che Guevara memorial and the city of the battle that decided the revolution.
What to see in Santa Clara
By light aircraft
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CubaCayo Largo
An island of almost unspoilt beaches south of Cuba, reached on a short flight.
What to see in Cayo Largo
Frequently asked questions
What day trips can you take from Havana?
Viñales and Varadero, less than three hours away; Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Santa Clara, the colonial cities; and Cayo Largo by light aircraft.
Can you visit Trinidad in a day from Havana?
Some tours combine Cienfuegos and Trinidad in one day, but it means many hours on the road: it is better to stay at least one night.
When is the best time to go to Cuba?
From November to April, in the dry season; June to November is hurricane season.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
Cover photo: Kirua (CC BY 2.5), Wikimedia Commons.