Tourists are not stopped by the hefty cost of tourist services, and they flock to Liberty Island to enjoy exotic cocktails, beach activities, beautiful landscapes, excellent cigars….
Since buses run irregularly around the country, do not have a timetable and are crowded with locals, it makes sense for travelers to take care of the transfer in Cuba themselves.
Organization of transfer in Cuba
To services of tourists - the main Cuban airports:
- José Martí Airport Terminal (equipped with waiting rooms, lockers, post office, ATMs, currency exchange points, duty free shops, cafes; located 18 km from Havana);
- Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (has a VIP and recreation area with a cafe, numerous shops selling souvenirs, rum, cigars, books, T-shirts; 20 km away from Varadero).
The prices for transfer services in Cuba can be found on the following sites: www.cuba-tut.ru; www.realcuba.ru; www.cubagood.com.
Transfer prices: for travel from Jose Marti airport to Havana, you will have to pay at least $ 45; from a / p Jose Marti to Varadero –156 $ / minibus up to 8 people; from the Cuban capital to Varadero (140 km) - $ 138 (Hyundai H1); from Havana to Varadero by car + Russian-speaking driver - $ 125; from the capital of Cuba to Cayo Santa Maria - $ 209; from Havana to Pinar del Rio (150 km) - $ 120; from Havana to Viñales (170 km) - $ 130; from the capital of Cuba to Trinidad (250 km) - $ 190; from Havana to Cienfuegos (240 km) - $ 150; from Havana to Santiago de Cuba (880 km) - 450 $.
The cost of additional services: booking a minibus with a driver for the whole day - $ 261, a trip in a retro car / convertible around the Cuban capital - $ 31 / hour.
Transfer Havana - Varadero
Between Havana and Varadero about 140 km. This distance can be covered by buses of the transport company Viazul (they have toilets and air conditioners), moving in this direction 4 times a day (the journey will take 3.5 hours, and the fare will be about $ 10). A taxi from Havana to Varadero will take tourists in 2.5 hours (fare - from $ 98). As for the transfer by Renault Clio, the travel expenses will be at least 135 $ / 3 people.
Varadero pleases vacationers with a 20-kilometer beach strip along the Atlantic coast and opportunities for diving (it is worth paying attention to Playa Coral beach - it is 15 km away from the city and invites everyone to dive to a 12-meter depth). In addition, in Varadero, it is worth relaxing in the Josone Park (it has barbecue areas, 4 restaurants, a shooting range, a swimming pool), explore the Villa Dupont, go to the Varaikakom nature reserve to explore the caves there, play golf on the 18-hole course.
Transfer Havana - Cienfuegos
Havana and Cienfuegos (tourists want to spend time on Rancho Luna beach, where there is a dolphinarium that delights visitors with a show with marine animals; dive at one of 30 dive sites; explore the Castillo de Jagua fortress and Palacio de Valle; visit the José Martí Park) separates 240 km: the Viazul company sends buses in this direction twice a day, which are on the way for about 5 hours (ticket price - $ 20). Transfer costs (3-hour trip in Opel Astra) will be at least $ 245/4 person.
Transfer Varadero - Trinidad
Between Varadero and Trinidad, where you can relax on the beaches of Ancon and Maria Aguilar, spend time on the dance floors that open at nightfall in Plaza Mayor, visit the Brunet Palace, go to the valley of the sugar factories and the Topes de Collantes nature reserve - 249 km: for the fare on a Viazul bus will cost $ 25, for a taxi - $ 135, and for a transfer to a VW Polo - $ 201/3 passengers (the trip will take about 4 hours).
