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Havana to Viñales: 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Do Last updated : 2026-09-20
The 3-day version for January: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go .
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💡 Good to know for this plan ~10.7 hours of daylight in January — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window. The drier window gives the best weather margin, but current fuel, power, payment and transport disruption still requires every service and road leg to be reconfirmed. Day 1 Havana → Las Terrazas & Soroa 4 curated stops
Transit 3h13
Finish ~17:20
Temperature 20.4°C–25.7°C
Rainy days ~5
Daylight 10.7h 09:00
Join locals along the scenic waterfront promenade, especially lively on weekends.
90 min · Havana
10:40
Explore the history of Cuba within the grand halls of the former presidential palace.
50 min · Havana · Admission ~US$6, use of camera ~US$2 extra
open: 09:00-17:00
11:45
Stand beneath towering statues of Jose Marti and Che Guevara in this iconic square.
50 min · Havana
12:35
Savor rich, creamy ice cream amidst long lines of eager locals.
60 min · Havana
open: 24/7
16:30
Stroll through the garden-like ruins of a former coffee plantation.
50 min · Las Terrazas & Soroa · free
Overnight: Las Terrazas & Soroa e.g. Hotel Moka
Day 2 Viñales 5 curated stops
Transit 3h19
Finish ~18:00
Temperature 18.3°C–26.4°C
Rainy days ~5
Daylight 10.8h 11:45
Visit the art gallery and church, and shop at the Saturday morning market.
50 min · Viñales
12:45
Enjoy daily events like music and fashion shows in the central plaza.
50 min · Viñales · cover charge typically ~CUC1
13:45
Pass through a mountain via an easy-to-navigate cave and continue your hike on the other side.
90 min · Viñales
15:25
Enjoy breathtaking views of the valleys and sip refreshing fruit juices in the crisp air.
90 min · Viñales
17:10
Calle Salvador Cisneros
search Browse lively restaurants along the street named for a war of independence leader.
50 min · Viñales
Day 3 Around Viñales 3 curated stops
Transit 0h24
Finish ~14:20
Temperature 18.3°C–26.4°C
Rainy days ~5
Daylight 10.8h 09:00
Embark on a boat ride through a beautifully lit cave with unique rock formations.
90 min · Viñales · CUC5-10 per person
10:45
Explore the small museum in a heroine’s former home in the quiet town.
50 min · Viñales
11:50
Stand beneath a massive ancient tree steeped in local religious history and lore.
90 min · Viñales
13:20
Savor delicious small-plate dishes in a famous restaurant with outdoor seating options.
60 min · Viñales
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