How much money to take with you and what is the cost of a vacation in Cuba in 2021 based on all the components of planning a vacation by the sea? Consider ticket prices, package offers from tour operators. We will find out when it is cheaper to have a rest, which hotels on the first line to book first. We will select the best resorts for a trip with children, we will select the seasons for an optimal vacation in the Caribbean.
Havana, Cuban cigars, Fidel Castro, Hemingway's novels: what else comes to mind when you mention the island, the Island of Liberty?
If we remove the Cuban romance of the times of the construction of communism, we can see that Cuba is not only a country that carries the history of a distant era, it is, among other things, a truly heavenly place for a beach holiday, a place with wondrous beauty of nature.
First of all, we advise you to designate a course, decide where it is better to relax, when can you arrange a vacation in Cuba with children or together in a romantic setting?
Where to go to rest in Cuba better?
There are more than a dozen different resorts for every taste and budget. It is worth noting that more beaches, besides those belonging to hotels, are in the public domain and are completely free for tourists to visit, even sun loungers and umbrellas on the beaches of Cuba are provided completely free of charge.
Moreover, the beaches are very clean and some of them even rank among the first lines of the cleanest beaches in the world. By the way, when choosing a resort, pay attention to the prefixes that accompany their names, such as cayo and playa. In the first case, we are talking about a small island, in the second about a beach located on the island of Cuba itself.
Among the resorts, the most famous are:
- Varadero - Russian vacationers have chosen it for a long time;
- Jibacoa, Playas de Este, Puerto Escondido is a real necklace of beaches on one of the shores of the Cuban island;
- Playa Coral - coral beach;
- Cayo Coco - Coco Island;
- Cayo Santa Maria is the island of Saint Mary.
And, of course, Havana is a city with a special charisma, which is definitely worth a visit, even if you choose remote resorts.
Where is the best place to relax in Cuba? Be sure to keep in mind that rest in the city involves active pastime. Holidays on the islands are conducive to a peaceful and meditative pastime. Therefore, if you do not want to listen to loud music of discos at night, you should choose a hotel on the island.
Prices for holidays in Cuba in 2021
The local currency is the Cuban peso, at the moment its rate is slightly cheaper than the dollar, it is equal to about 58 rubles (at the time of publication). Prices for a beach holiday in Cuba depend on the time of the year, on the chosen vacation option, on the place of residence.
Average prices for booking a hotel by the sea with good conditions will be approximately 3500-4000 rubles for two per day. Food costs about $ 35-45 per day for two. Judging by these prices, we can conclude that a vacation on the island of freedom is not much more expensive than a vacation in any European city or the Dominican Republic, as many are used to comparing.
The "lion's" share of the cost in this paradise on earth is a long and expensive flight. Although, in comparison with the prices for flights within Russia, these prices are quite democratic. Another disadvantage is the duration of the flight itself, this fact must be taken into account when traveling with children.
According to the rating of prices for the cost of vouchers, a week's rest on the island of freedom will cost a couple about 115 thousand rubles, and for a period of 10 days - about 140 thousand rubles for two with a flight from Moscow.
Airfare
The cost of a flight to Cuba from Moscow starts from 35 thousand to Varadero, one of the most visited resort cities in Cuba, it is cheaper to fly by charter flights, the cost of tickets in this case will be about 50 thousand rubles, a direct flight will cost about 65 thousand rubles per person.
For comparison, the cost of air tickets to Jamaica from Moscow starts from 45 thousand rubles and reaches 72 thousand rubles.
- As for cheap plane tickets, we recommend using Aviasales, the search engine finds more optimal conditions in terms of cost and time between transfers.
Prices for hotels by the sea 4-5 stars
We will select the best beach hotels in Varadero for families with children by the sea, we will touch upon several options for an all-inclusive system at affordable prices.
- Beach Family HotelGrand memories santa maria will gladly accept families with children on vacation.
This is a hotel complex with its own territory, with a children's and an adult pool. The hotel is located on the first line and has good ratings.
According to the reviews of vacationers, this hotel is visited mainly by residents of Canada and Europe, there are few Russian families there, so if you are tired of compatriots, then you are welcome. Animation programs are mostly intended for an adult audience, but entertainment is also provided for children.
- Complex Melia Varadero 5 * Is another family-run five-star hotel on the island of freedom.
Very comfortable, antique decoration. Some reviews describe the animation of the hotel as somewhat boring, however, as practice shows, this happens in every hotel in any resort and depends on the people who came for the animation.
The hotel will allow you to fully enjoy the beauties of Cuban nature, after all, people go to Cuba not for animation, but to get acquainted with its local flavor, and animators are not always Cubans.
- Royalton Hicacos Varadero 5 * - a very beautiful, Cuban-style hotel with bungalows with thatched roofs, swimming pools and a lovely soulful atmosphere, located on the first line of the resort town of Varadero, 130 kilometers from Havana.
The institution is ready to accommodate both families with children and young couples or tourists traveling alone. Each visitor has a special approach.
The average cost in five-star hotels is 75,000-85,000 rubles per person for 7-10 days of rest. Children up to a certain age, depending on the hotel policy, stay free of charge, for older children there are discounts.
- A selection of the best hotels by resorts, for those who are already going on a trip to Cuba on their own and have decided on the location:
The cost of tours to Cuba with a departure from Moscow
Prices for vouchers, taking into account the flight, vary depending on the location and the season, the most expensive vacation in Cuba in winter, the best offers can be found at the end of January.
The average cost of a trip for two people without meals on the all-inclusive system will be about 140 thousand rubles for a period of 10 days. Under the all inclusive system, the price tag can double, the cost of rest for a child will depend on his age.
The method of flight is also of great importance. Connecting flights will help you save up to 20 thousand per person, although they will take more time. And the off-season will allow you to find cheap tours to good 4-5 stars hotels.
When booking vouchers, we advise you to use the Travelata service, this search engine has more than once helped us out when buying really inexpensive offers, in contrast to travel agencies, which not only charge an inflated commission, but also offer only what is in the schedule of the tour operator.
- Search for a ticket:
- If you do not know how to select profitable offers, then we advise you to familiarize yourself with our material - how to buy a tour cheaply.
Prices for excursions and entertainment
It is worth preparing for the organization of holidays in Cuba in advance so as not to waste precious time on this. It is advisable to immediately clarify the types and cost of excursions on the appropriate resources or with a tour operator.
We recommend that you first of all use the Tripster service, many of our readers have already left a huge number of reviews about our work on the selection of events for sightseeing trips on this site.There are really interesting programs, fascinating guides and good service here.
Excursions that introduce tourists to the life, culture and nature of Havana will be very interesting. Be sure to visit at least one of these walks. The cost will range from $ 45 to $ 65 per person.
A wonderful way to get acquainted with the culture of the Cuban people and its history is to visit the island of Largo (Cayo Largo). The excursion includes a visit to LARGA Beach, MORRO Fortress and SIBONEY Beach, the price of this excursion is $ 55 per person.
Trinidad - this name carries something from a distant childhood, from a fairy tale. And this city is really surrounded by a fabulous halo, this lovely place is so unusual and charming. A tour for a group of 1-6 people will cost about $ 170. There is a $ 25 surcharge for each additional group member.
Excursions in the Caribbean Sea will help you feel like pirates, imbued with the romance of these distant times, look at the beauty of the Caribbean Sea and its inhabitants. For a modest fee of $ 75, you will be shown the most mysterious and mysterious sea in the history of sea travel.
When to go on vacation to Cuba?
The perfect time to go to the islands of freedom is late fall and winter... Everyone should celebrate the New Year in Cuba, especially since December is considered one of the best months for a beach holiday in the Cuban islands. In winter, the temperature on the island is the most comfortable for Russians, there is no scorching heat, and the reservoirs are well warmed up.
Since spring, the air temperature begins to rise, and closer to May, you can get caught in light rains. Summer is the period of the lowest prices and heavy rainfall. Cuba is also experiencing rainy seasons. During this period, the discharged waters can also cause troubles.
jellyfish that just swarm underfoot. Despite this, the temperature on the island is wonderful, it is quite comfortable and rarely exceeds 30 degrees. In the morning it is usually dry, the second half of the day is rainy, and the evening is usually rainless. Closer to October, the rains subside, the weather improves and the beach season begins again.
- When is the best time to go for a beach holiday?
In general, a vacation in Cuba in 2021 will bring unforgettable emotions and impressions!
Life hack how to save money on your own vacation:
These tips will help you plan your independent travel cheaper:
- We advise you to look for the best prices for hotels on RoomGuru, the search engine searches among all hotel databases on the Internet, even in such giants as Booking, and compares prices. We recommend installing the RumGuru application on your smartphone, so you can choose any living space even upon arrival at the beach resort, very convenient on a business trip or an unplanned vacation.
- The Sravni service will help you profitably insure your health and life while traveling, the search engine shows results from all major insurance companies, you just have to choose the most profitable option, but it is better not to save on health.
- Flights? We advise you to use Aviasales empirically, he is looking even among low-cost airlines.
