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“HAVANA - HEMINGWAY ROUTE” Tour

HAVANA, Cuba - Departure from VARADERO
“HAVANA - HEMINGWAY ROUTE” Tour
Overview

“HAVANA - HEMINGWAY ROUTE” Tour

HAVANA – HEMINGWAY ROUTE. Follow in the Footsteps of a Literary Legend. Step into the world of Ernest Hemingway, the great American author whose love for Cuba began with a passion for marlin fishing in 1932. This exclusive tour traces the journey of Hemingway across Havana and its surroundings, offering a unique cultural and literary experience for fans of history, literature, and Cuban charm. Old Havana – Ambos Mundos Hotel: Begin your journey in Old Havana, where Hemingway first stayed at the Ambos Mundos Hotel in 1939. Wander the historic streets that inspired his early days on the island, and explore the atmosphere that captured his heart. The hotel remains a testament to Hemingway’s connection with the city, with period furnishings and panoramic views of the bustling streets below. Finca Vigía – Hemingway’s Cuban Sanctuary: Next, visit Finca Vigía, Hemingway’s quiet retreat just outside Havana. Here, in the serene countryside, he wrote some of his most famous works while immersing himself in the tranquility and beauty of Cuba. Explore the property: Hemingway’s writing studio, preserved exactly as he left it, Gardens, terraces, and surrounding landscapes that inspired his creativity, Personal memorabilia, photographs, and artifacts reflecting his life in Cuba

Why Take the Hemingway Route: Follow the footsteps of a literary icon – experience the life and inspirations of Hemingway, Cultural and historical immersion – learn about Havana’s literary, social, and natural history, Scenic landscapes – from the lively streets of Old Havana to the peaceful countryside, Unique photographic opportunities – historic hotels, charming streets, and tropical scenery.

A Journey Through History and Inspiration. The Hemingway Route in Havana offers more than a tour—it is an immersive journey into the life, work, and passions of one of the world’s greatest authors. Discover the city that inspired him, walk the streets he loved, and step into the tranquil world of Finca Vigía, where literature and Cuban culture come together in perfect harmony.

  • Coach pick up at the hotels
  • Inclusion of Tour Guide
  • En route stop over at Bacunayagua’s bridge look out point
  • En route visit to Cojimar town
  • Visit to Hemingway museum
  • Walking and site-seeing tour of Old Havana including Cathedral Square, Arms Square, Old Square and Saint Francis de Asis Square. Shopping time
  • Lunch: (based on: Daiquiri Piña de Plata, variety of bread and butter, Seafood Cream perfumed wine, Hemingway Style Fillet (Fish fillet and Shrimps with garlic sauce and alcaparras and saulted vegetable, Baked Alaska (Icecream Cake flamed with ron and menthe), Coffee, 1 drink)
  • Time at leisure at the National Capitol building
  • Return to Varadero
  • We recommend: light clothing, sunglasses, bathing suit, caps or hats, tennis shoes, sandals or comfortable shoes, sun protection and camera.
  • For the tour we recommend a water bottle.

More Information

  • 11 hrs
  • 07:45 hrs Fiesta Americana Punta Varadero - Starfish Varadero / 08:00 hrs Blau Varadero - Sol Palmeras / 08:15 hrs Meliá Varadero - Sol Sirenas Coral / 08:25 hrs Be Live Varadero - Los Delfines / 08:35 hrs Mar del Sur - Oasis.
  • Tour guide included
  • Family friendly
  • Offered inSpanish, English, Italian, German, Portuguese, and French

Options and Availability

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Collective tour

Tour in collective bus with specialized guide service in several languages. The best price.
Air conditioned busSunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
$185.00

Private tour

Tour by private car or microbus with exclusive specialized guide service in your language. Pick up time and program development according to their own interests.
Modern car or microbusSunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
$413.00

Policies and Conditions

  • Minimum Pax for the tour: 10 Pax.
  • The Hemingway Museum at La Finca Vigía will be closed for holiday periods on December 25, 31 and January 1 of each year.
  • The collected may be delayed up to 15 minutes depending on the number of hotels and punctuality of customers. Customer should be informed on sales desk to avoid disagreements.
  • Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours prior to the departure of your tour. If the provider decides to cancel, due to not reaching the minimum number of passengers required, Holiplus will offer you an alternative tour or fully refund the cost of your tour.

Cancellation and no show policy:

  • Cancellations more than 72 hours before the tour: No penalty applies.
  • Cancellations between 72 hours and 48 hours before the tour: a penalty of 50% of the total value of the excursion applies.
  • Cancellations less than 48 hours before the tour: a penalty of 100% of the total value of the excursion applies.
  • NO-SHOW: a penalty of 100% of the total value of the excursion applies.