Varadero Vacation Packages

Located just two hours from Havana, Varadero was the first, and is still the most famous, beach resort in Cuba. Host to a number of five-star all-inclusive resorts lining the gorgeous beach, Varadero is a prime location for anyone looking for the ultimate in restful beach vacations.Netholidays.ca has the best Varadero all-inclusive vacations, packages and flights so you can experience all that this beach lover’s paradise has to offer.

Things to do on Vacations to Varadero

Beaches

Nicknamed Playa Azul or “Blue Beach,” Varadero is home to over 20 km of pearl white sand beaches with beautiful blue ocean waves to play in. With nearly year round sunny weather, Varadero beaches are perfect for walking, swimming, watersports or just relaxing and soaking up the sun.

Activities

With three marinas and two diving clubs offering a wide range of activities, including deep-sea fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving, Varadero is the best place in Cuba for watersports. It also home to the country’s only full golf course which takes advantage of all of the area’s beauty. Many Varadero vacation packages are available with included activities or optional add-ons.

Shopping

Beach vendors can be found all over the beaches with many different interesting handicrafts and wares. The usual items people shop for in Cuba (rum, cigars, coffee and jewelry) can be found all over Varadero, but don’t go looking for any special “Varadero vacation deals” – rum and cigars should only be bought at trustworthy stores.

Sightseeing

There is no shortage of things to see and do with the many Varadero vacation packages available. Parque Josone is a park where you can find many birds, vendors, local musicians and camel rides for kids, or take and excursion by catamaran to Seafari Cayo Blanco where you can go snorkeling in the second largest coral reef in the world, or swim with the dolphins at Delfinario.

Restaurants and Nightlife

Many of the Varadero vacation packages at Netholidays.ca are all-inclusive at the major resorts which offer extensive menus to choose from. At night Varadero comes alive with music. Visit the newest Tropicana, the most famous cabaret of Cuba where Cuban dance, music and history blend, or dance the night away in a number of other night clubs in the area.

Things to Know

Flying time to Varadero from:

Toronto: About 3 ½ hours
Montreal: About 4 hours
Calgary: About 6 hours
Vancouver: About 6 hours

Languages: Spanish, English widely spoken in tourist areas.

Currency: Cuban convertible peso (CUC$) and Cuban peso (CUP; also known as moneda nacional, MN)

Climate: Tropical, with an average temperature of 21° C (70° F) in January and 27° C (81° F) in July

Electricity: 110V, but most hotels and resorts have 220V

Documents: Canadian citizens going on Varadero, Cuba vacations require a valid passport to enter Cuba. All other nationalities please consult a vacation specialist or the Cuban Consulate at (416) 234-8181 or the Cuban Tourist Board at (416) 362-0700.

IMPORTANT: Each travelling passenger is responsible to pay a local departure tax in the amount of CUC$25 (subject to change). This fee is payable in cash at the airport prior to boarding your flight.

Netholidays.ca offers the widest selection of Varadero vacation packages! For any questions about our Varadero vacation packages feel free to call us at 877-546-2929 or chat now with Live Support.