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Get a taste of the real Cuba on a legal tour for Americans.

Legal Cuba Travel

We've the latest information you need as an American citizen on Cuba travel licenses, Cuba tourist visas, flights to Cuba, and advice to plan your Cuba trip, safely and legally.

Our Cuba Tours

Our Cuba tours are compliant with U.S. Government regulations. We offer 9, 11 & 15 day options, with groups limited to 12 travellers.      

Flights to Cuba

Choose your own flights to Cuba! All of our Cuba tours start and end in Havana. This gives you the freedom to choose the route to Cuba that is most convenient and economical for you

The Cuba Tourist Visa (or Tourist Card) is a document you need to enter Cuba. Read about what it is and how to obtain it!

" Our trip with Cuban Adventures exceeded all of our expectations. We normally do not travel on group tours but we are so glad we did. We learned so much from the guide about the history and the culture and the local hot spots to go to for food, drink and dancing. Thank you for making our trip to Cuba Amazing! We will definitely be back."

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The island of Cuba – with its vibrant rhythms, varied landscape, and rich heritage of literature and dance – wins over many travellers, who return again and again. Cuba's travel opportunities differ from those in other Latin American countries, and though the country has been a magnet for sun-seeking tourists for some time, it is only slowly opening up to less-traditional travel. A Cuba trip provides an opportunity to explore this uniquely beautiful and captivating land and meet its friendly and open people.

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Cuba: A Cultural Odyssey

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EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

Five days of "People-to-People" educational exchange

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

All hotel accommodations – 1 night in Miami at Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, Miami and 5 nights in Havana at GRAND ASTON La Habana

All day-to-day travel details taken care of for you 

Escorted travel from the moment your trip begins in Miami, accompanied by a professional Tauck Director and experienced local Cuban guides, all fluent in both English & Spanish

SEE WHAT YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES

Guests should be able to easily walk one to two miles, which may include climbing one or two flights of stairs and walking over uneven pavement, groomed hiking trails or cobblestones. Standing up to one hour or more may be required.

Often robust – may include long days, active sightseeing, early starts, evening activities, significant travel times.

Experiences of a lifetime

Meet face-to-face with local residents from different professions, share thoughts, gain knowledge, and connect with Cuba's cultural heritage as you discover the traditions of Cuban culture through music, sports and more!

Through cultural exchange activities built around key themes including Cuban culture and the arts, history, architecture, agriculture, cigars, vintage cars, baseball and more, you'll interact directly with the people of Cuba on Tauck's Havana-based People-to-People trip. Meet Cuban students, educators, entrepreneurs, architects, artists and artisans, dancers, musicians, technicians, baseball players and coaches and more. Explore Ernest Hemingway's life in Cuba at his preserved home. Discuss art and private enterprise with artists in their studios. Visit with agricultural workers to talk about agrarian reform, tobacco production and organic farming. Interact with members of Havana organizations about their work, from dance to historic preservation to baseball. Learn about Cuban cultural traditions… have meals at paladares (small, privately operated Cuban restaurants)… and connect with the people of Cuba, their passions and their culture in many ways through unique Tauck Experiences.

Connect with Locals

Connect, learn and discover.

Connect with locals of all ages in various outreach programs throughout the island. You'll visit various organizations that teach language and traditional music skills to youth, as well as sustainable farming productions that benefit the communities. Immerse in an incredible Afro-Cuban cultural experience with Project Beyond Roots, and feel the energy of the students at Havana Compas Dance. A trip to Cuba wouldn't be complete without the chance to dance along to cultural classics.

Learn about Cuba's agricultural products

Private tour of a tobacco farm.

Meet the owner of a private tobacco farm, Tabacco de Benito Camejo, and hear stories about his experience living in the countryside. He'll teach you about the process of growing tobacco and cigar rolling. As a fifth-generation cigar farmer he'll have lots to show you across his picturesque farm in the tobacco-region of the Viñales Valley.

Learn about Vintage American Cars

American vintage cars.

The glint of chrome from countless American vintage cars swathes the streets in Cuba. From taxis to vintage cars that are locally owned, you can find more than 60,000 pre-1959 American cars cruising the city streets of Havana. You'll have the chance to ride around town in one too!

Explore Ernest Hemingway's Home

Discover the inspiration for "the old man and the sea".

American novelist Ernest Hemingway loved Cuba and its people. He called Havana home for over twenty years from 1939 to 1960, and wrote some of his most well-known works here. You'll see his extensive library and beloved typewriter and learn more about his life amongst Cuban people and his hobbies along the coastline.

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See your travel advisor, or call Tauck at 800-468-2825 to make a reservation.

At the time of booking, please have the following information ready for all members of your party:

• Tour Name and Departure Date
• Traveler's Name: First and last names as they appear on your passport or driver's license
• Traveler's Address(es)
• Email Address*
• Traveler's Phone Number(s)*
• Emergency Contact Information: Please provide the name and phone number  of a relative or friend (not travelling with you) whom we could contact during the tour in the unlikely event of an emergency
• Interest in purchasing a travel protection plan (US and Canada)
• Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends
• Interest in our specially negotiated airfares

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Deposits & Final Payment

Deposits and fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking.

The deposit amount is $600 per person

Final Payments:

Final Payment is due to Tauck  90  days before departure for lands trips, and  120  days before departure for cruises and rail journeys. If your deposit was made by credit card, final payment will be automatic unless you opted out at time of booking. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. Failure to make payment will be a considered a cancellation by the guest and all applicable cancellation fees will apply.

Travel Protection Plan

Effective for plans purchased as of July 1, 2021:

Tauck's Guest Protection

Tauck's Guest Protection provides you with cancellation protection before your journey begins as well as insurance benefits while you are traveling. Guest Protection includes the following:

Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck:

Under Tauck's Cancellation Fee Waiver you can cancel your tour for ANY REASON up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the land tour cost, based on your original method of payment.

*Extreme Circumstances:  In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.

Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company.

• Trip Cancellation –  If you must cancel your tour due to a covered reason, the plan provides coverage for the amount you paid for your travel arrangements. Since the non-insurance cancellation waiver takes care of the land package cancellation fees already, this benefit reimburses the airfare cancellation charges up to the value of your original airfare purchase.
• Trip Interruption –  If you have to interrupt your tour for covered reasons, the plan provides reimbursement to catch up to your tour or return home.
• Travel Delay –  Provides reimbursement for missed, prepaid travel arrangements if you are delayed by a common carrier, natural disaster, unannounced strike, or other reasons as cited in the plan.
• Medical Expense –  Reimburses covered medical expenses incurred in the event you become injured or sick during your trip. 
• Baggage / Personal Effects Protection –  Provides reimbursement in the event your luggage or personal effects are, lost, stolen, damaged or delayed during your trip.
• Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services –  Provided by Carefree Travel Assistance; 24-hour emergency telephone assistance hotline for medical and travel related problems.

The cost of Tauck's Guest Protection is: $499  per person

This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.

This optional Guest Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included with initial payment. Fees are based on costs as of July 1, 2021, and are subject to change. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your tour reservation. Guest Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.

The Guest Protection plan waives cancellation fees outlined below, provided we are notified of cancellation before your tour departs. Tour cancellation fees are waived regardless of reason, without written notice, and Tauck will refund land tour cost.

To obtain your state-specific Certificate of Insurance that contains the complete terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the certificate, visit  affinitytravelcert.com/docs/TACGPPINTL .

If You Have To Cancel

If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees. If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour. Therefore, the following fees apply.

Cancellation Fees with Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:

Loss of Guest Protection fee, per person 

Cancellation Fees without Tauck's Guest Protection Plan :

60 days or more before departure = $600 per person

59-8 days before departure = $900 per person

7-1 days before departure = $1500 per person

Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.

In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.

Note:  All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Guest Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico.

Travel Requirements For This Tour

Travel Documents

If you are a U.S. citizen, you will need a passport valid for six months beyond the completion of your Tauck trip for entry into Cuba. You will also need a visa to enter Cuba, the nature of which is somewhat different than what many other countries require. The Cuban government requires all foreign visitors to have a Cuban visa, sometimes referred to as a "Tourist Card," for which there is no official application process. Cuban immigration officials will collect one half of this two-part card upon your arrival in the country, and the other half upon your departure. Tauck will obtain your Cuban visa, which will be given to you in Miami, along with the documents for your included charter flight from Miami to Havana.

In addition, other special documentation will be needed to complete the requirements for travel to Cuba; more details about this required documentation will be sent to you with your booking confirmation. Please review the details in the Instruction Sheet and  Travel Affidavit . You must retain these documents for a period of at least five years.

Please Note: Because many of you are traveling as a U.S. citizen with Tauck on a People-to-People educational exchange travel itinerary operated under a license granted to Tauck by the United States Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), you are legally licensed and authorized to travel to Cuba.  Before departing on your trip, we will give you a Letter of Authorization from Tauck stating that you have permission to travel under that license, to keep as part of your travel documents.

If you are a citizen of another country but legally reside in the U.S., you may travel on Tauck's People-to-People trip to Cuba as long as you have a valid passport from your country of citizenship, as well as a residency card or alien card (or "green card") to establish your legal U.S. residency when returning to the U.S. from Cuba upon your arrival in Miami.

If you are a Cuban-born U.S. citizen, your travel document requirements depend on when you originally departed Cuba. If you departed Cuba prior to December 31, 1970, you will require either a PE-11 visa (which can take from six to eight weeks to process, is valid for a one-time entry for 30 days, and expires within 90 days of issue) or a Cuban passport; the choice is yours. If you left Cuba after January 1, 1971, you will require a Cuban passport, which can take from three to four months to obtain. If you will need help in obtaining one of these documents, please let us know at the time of booking.

If you are a citizen of another country and do not legally reside in the U.S., you may travel on Tauck's People-to-People trip to Cuba as long as you have the proper documentation that allows you to enter the U.S. for the start of the trip and return to the U.S. at the end of the trip. A multi-entry U.S. visa is required.

A travel affidavit is also required for all travelers to Cuba, regardless of nationality. Please use this link to apply for your travel affidavit at least 75 days prior to your trip: https://cubatravelservices.com/tauck-travel-affidavit/ 

Because all guests on this tour (U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens alike) will be arriving into Cuba from the U.S., a Cuban visa is required of all travelers. Tauck will obtain your Cuban visa for you during your tour.

Please note that you will not be traveling to Cuba as a tourist. You will be traveling as part of the People-to-People educational exchange.

We recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen. You must retain these documents for a period of at least five years.

TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN AS A GUARDIAN: If you are traveling as the guardian of a child/children, we strongly suggest that you carry a letter from both parents of the child authorizing emergency treatment in the event of illness or accident. For travel abroad, many foreign countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling internationally without BOTH parents. (These requirements are in response to the increased incidence of children being abducted and taken abroad.) PLEASE NOTE THAT TAUCK IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for the disruption of travel caused by improper documentation for children traveling without both parents.

Health Safety and Mobility

Our People-to-People cultural exchange include visits to rural areas, agricultural facilities and small villages, as well as to various sections of Havana with centuries-old streets and buildings with limited access. You should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances over unpaved and uneven terrain. Both hotels are equipped with elevators.  The road conditions in Cuba are improving; however, paved roads, especially in rural areas, are often in poor condition. Some roads to rural locations are not paved and some out-of-the-way destinations are accessible only by these roads; other roads may be unpaved and bumpy. Our People-to-People cultural exchange itinerary includes several early morning starts and leaves little scheduled free time.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE ON SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN AND MOBILITY ISSUES:  This Tauck itinerary cannot accommodate oxygen tanks, wheelchairs or motorized scooters.  Oxygen tanks are strictly prohibited in many foreign countries on regional flights aboard small aircraft, such as those intra-tour flights featured on this Tauck journey.  Likewise, the very limited cargo capacity on such flights prohibits the transport of wheelchairs or motorized scooters.

Travelers should also bear in mind that the infrastructure in many foreign countries, particularly in developing countries, often presents severe and even insurmountable challenges for those with walking difficulties or other mobility issues.  The responsibility of the Tauck Director is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one traveler.  Travelers requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it. While drinking water is generally safe at the hotels on the journey, bottled water will be available wherever the local water is not fit to drink. We also provide bottled water on your motor coach.

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SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS

The restaurants, hotels, caterers and numerous other partners we work with all do their best to accommodate special dietary requests from Tauck guests. However, given the diverse nature of those food providers (from small wineries to grand hotels to world-famous restaurants in more than 70 countries worldwide), some of our partners are better able than others to accommodate such requests. We therefore cannot guarantee that all dietary requests can be accommodated at every meal. Also, please note that where dietary requests can be accommodated, choices will frequently be limited.

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Travel Notices

Friendly Planet has successfully operated fully compliant legal tours to Cuba for Americans since 2011, and we look forward to continuing to do so under the latest rules.

Just 90 miles from US soil, travel to Cuba is easier than ever! Our value-packed Cuba tours have been in high demand, and we've helped thousands of delighted travelers discover this once forbidden island. Experience the rich culture of indigenous, African, and European roots. Meet artists in their Old Havana studios and rural Cuban families in the Viñales Valley, a region renowned for the cultivation of tobacco, cassava, and taro.

From salsa dancing beneath the night sky in Havana and the sweet and earthy smell of hand-rolled cigars and the bright smiles (and wardrobe!) of warm and welcoming locals—experiencing the authentic side of Cuba is a bucket list item every traveler should check off!

We're proud to be one of the first U.S. tour companies awarded a license for Cuba travel, way back in September 2011. Since then, we've sent thousands of American travelers to this relatively unexplored destination to participate in unique, inspiring, and affordable encounters with the Cuban people.

Friendly Planet Travel operates legal tours to Cuba under the "Support for the Cuban People" travel category, in accordance with 31 CFR § 515.574 published by the Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

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Havana A throwback to another generation, Havana's old-world charm is a glimpse into the heart of this fascinating country. Old cobbled plazas and historic buildings turned museums are juxtaposed with popular nightclubs and hotels that still exude a 1950s atmosphere. Don't miss the chance to explore Habana Vieja (Old Havana), a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of narrow and winding cobbled streets and almost 1,000 buildings of historical significance. Paladares, private restaurants Amid a culinary revolution, dining in Cuba becomes an adventure as thousands of little-known (and sometimes even secret!) independent restaurants have exploded across the island. Relaxed government regulations on private business have facilitated this growing industry—with more than 2,000 newly opened eateries. Innovative restaurateurs have opened up in surprising locations, offering experiences that often rival dining in London or Paris. The flavorful food and atmosphere are comforting and authentic, and rich and complex dishes shatter the "rice and beans" stereotype. Don't forget to grab a freshly made mojito to follow your savory  ropa vieja  (braised, shredded beef)! Classic American cars Travel back in time as you ride in style in one of Havana's classic American cars. In the early 20th century, these incredibly-maintained automobiles were imported to Cuba for around 50 years; however, importing the classic cars came to a halt after the Cuban revolution. Today, Cuba is seen as a living museum for vintage cars, as it is common to see them in many different colors cruising along the streets. It's estimated that there are about 60,000 classic American cars in Cuba, with some dating back to the early 1930s! Casa Particular, Havana El Encanto de Perserverancia, the Cuban Bed and Breakfast on our  Authentic Havana  and  Authentic Havana & the Scenic Vinales Valley  tours, is a highlight in itself. This B&B, or casa particular, was hand-picked by our President Peggy Goldman during her many trips to Havana. It is a traditional colonial-style house that has been lovingly restored and converted into charming accommodations. The casa is privately owned, meaning your money goes directly into the pockets of the locals, and it offers a much more authentic, intimate, and satisfying stay versus the huge government-run hotels in the city. Our casa is also centrally located, only a seven-minute walk from the Malecon, the city's iconic sea wall. In addition, it is within easy walking distance of several trendy restaurants, including La Guarida, frequented by many American celebrities when they visit Havana. Plus, we give you the genuine experience of staying in a real Havana community with schools, cafes, and local shops nearby while only being a short drive from touristic Old Havana.

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What Sets Us Apart

PRIVATE GROUP TRAVEL

Since our first trip to Cuba in 2004 and in all our the trip planning process for clients, Cuba Travel Adventures Group customizes Cuba travel to suit our travelers' unique interests.  Our travelers move at their own pace and schedule as a private group enjoying the best off-the-beaten-path experiences the island has to offer with the remarkable Cuban people. Reviewers rave about the lasting memories they gather traveling with us in exciting Havana and elsewhere in the "Pearl of the Antilles."

BUDGET TRAVEL

We strive wherever possible to make travel affordable and to sync travelers' experiences with their own unique interests whether in art, architecture, the irresistible Cuban musical and dance rhythms, Cuban-style cooking and rum "mixology," the national pastime of baseball, capturing photographic gems, interacting with diverse artistic communities, hiking the lush countryside, eco-tourism, and many other unique experiences.

PROFOUND COMMUNITY SERVICE

CTAG trips also offer profound optional community service opportunities in small towns, giving back to improve lives of ordinary Cubans while at the same time enriching our own through interaction with neighborhood centers, places of worship and community agencies.

The Essential CTAG Travel Experience

Our specialty is unique, one-of-a-kind private itineraries for family, friends and small affinity groups traveling together. We collaborate to plan special trip with the group's leader and together select from a wide range of cultural options we recommend, drawing on our dozens of our own adventures in Cuba over the years, and our past travel planning for more than 425 small American friends and family groups to date. Our goal is to create the ideal pace and balance for each trip suited to the interests and budget of each private client group. 

Cuba Travel Adventures Group trips are in-depth, people-to-people experiences offering traveler many choices from:

Lodging in large single-floor private residencias or staying in hotels

Exploring caves and hilltop vistas

Touring tobacco and coffee-producing venues

Architecture, art, and photography experiences

Learning Cuban history

Visiting Hemingway haunts

Learning salsa

Enjoying the vast panoply of Cuban music each day – Afro-Cuban jazz, son folklorica

Taking Spanish lessons

Playing and watching baseball

Exploring Cuba's unique nature throughout its vast and varied countryside Learning Cuban cooking hands-on alongside private restaurant ("paladar") families

Relaxing to fine dining at Cuba's best venues

Visiting small communities with opportunities to make donations and perform volunteer service to benefit the Cuban people, and more

Our online testimonials and those on this site speak of many past traveler experiences with Cuba Travel Adventures Group. Contact us and let's plan together!

What people are saying about us....

FEBRUARY 2024

"We want to thank the entire CTAG team in Cuba for what was an amazing and enlightening experience in Cuba from which we just returned. We highly recommend CTAG for anyone whose goal it is to have a real encounter with Cuba and its people." - SJ Hedrick

"I have traveled a fair amount in developing countries, and can see the unique challenges / complexity of Cuba beyond anything we've seen in places like Colombia, Cambodia, etc. We are SO happy that we went with CTAG and had a dedicated driver and guide. I feel like we talked for 120 straight hours with Yosvany. He absolutely made the trip with his deep understanding of Cuba's history and willingness to share his own life experiences - that context was critical for understanding what we saw, and you don't always encounter that depth with a tour guide, no matter how good their language skills are. His grasp of logistics and handling changes to the itinerary were also impressive, we really felt spoiled just getting to hop in the backseat and having everything fall in place ahead of us. Travel is always a privilege and something that we don't take for granted, and I think Yosvany was as good as it gets anywhere in the industry. We will recommend CTAG to everyone, and congrats on the team that you have built there. It's very impressive. Would give a sixth star if we could!" - Jerry K.

JANUARY 2024

"CTAG Tours was very easy to work with and very accommodating, being very sensitive to my needs. I was on a tour that was only for me because of the timing of it -- and was able to go to many different kinds of places in the span of 5 short days. This included music, music, and more music; a trip to the Bay of Pigs and Playa Giron; delicious food; horseback riding; a tour of a place where tobacco is grown and processed for "tabacos puros"; Las Terrazas, complete with nature walk and an expert in the nature of the region; political discussions (there were many); a ride in a classic car through distinct neighborhoods of La Habana; exploration of a cave; a boat ride to a restored Taino village; practice in Spanish with a bilingual guide who helped me to improve my Spanish; and so much more. I think Cuba is in my blood - complete with the knowledge of its complicated relationship with the US and the many internal political debates and situations that arise. I would go back again in a heartbeat!" ​   - Navigator237243

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• Duration 15 days
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Cubania Classic Cycle

A two week cycling holiday discovering the culture, natural beauty and Revolutionary history of Western and Central Cuba.

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• Duration 5 Days
• Activity level Leisurely

Cuba Insight

Discover Cuba’s historic and vibrant capital, Havana and the dramatic natural beauty of Western Cuba.

• Duration 8 days

Cuban Active Adventure

Cuba from a different perspective – cycling,  snorkelling, trekking and kayaking!

Private group departures available from £1499/pp.

• Duration 4 Days

Experience Havana

Experience Havana, Cuba’s beautiful capital city that is brimming with fascinating history and vibrant culture.

• Duration 6 Days

A cycling holiday through Cuban countryside visiting the tobacco fields of Viñales Valley and a pristine Caribbean beach. OFAC compliant!

Private group from £1199 pp.

• Activity level Challenging

Western Skyline Ride

A week long cycling holiday through western Cuban countryside visiting Las Terrazas and the tobacco fields of Viñales via the spectacular Skyline Trail.

Cuba Completa

A two-week cultural holiday visiting five of the nine  UNESCO World Heritage Sites and discovering  Cuba’s revolutionary history and vibrant culture

• Duration 7 Days

Cuba’s changing – come and meet Cuba’s new entrepreneurs  and dive into their creative buzz.

Private departure dates available.

• Duration 8 Days

Salsa Cubana

A week long holiday discovering Cuba’s vibrant history and culture through the highlights of the West and Central Cuba.

• Duration 12 Days

Road Cycling Western & Central Cuba

Spectacular cycling on our new road cyclists tour of Cuba.

Private group departures available from £ 2059 pp (min. 4 pax)

• Duration 12 days

Cuba Bikepacking

12-day independent cycling holiday riding through Western Cuba’s stunning tobacco country and ending on a perfect Caribbean beach.

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Kayaking in Cuba

Get a fresh perspective and see Cuba from the water.

Private group departures available from £1835 pp ( Minimum 4 participants )

• Duration 12 DAYS

Run And Cycle In Cuba

Run in the Havana marathon and then explore the highlights of Cuba on a wonderful cycling adventure.

Take the pulse of Cuba through its progressive LGBTQI Scene.

• Duration 5 days

Havana Marathon

Come and run the marathon in Cuba’s picturesque and vibrant capital, Havana!

Private groups available from £699/pp.

• Duration 3-4 hours

Havana Cycling Tour

Organised bike tours in Cuba’s vibrant & colourful capital city.  Join Cuba’s leading cycling specialists on an exciting and insightful two-wheel exploration of…

Western Cuba Trek

An 8 day medium to high intensity trekking holiday through Western Cuba’s stunning tobacco growing region and protected national parks

Family Active Adventure

An 8-day family holiday adventure exploring the best of Cuban culture and nature.

Central Cuba Bike Ride

A gentle week long cycling trip taking in the best of Cuba’s architecture, history and natural beauty.

Cuban Discovery

A week long adventure to experience vibrant Havana, discover dramatic Viñales and explore colonial Trinidad.

Family Beach and Culture

A two-week holiday for the whole family to enjoy Cuba’s colonial history and natural beauty.

Central Cuba Trek

An easy to medium intensity trekking holiday through the stunning natural parks of the Zapata Peninsula, Topes de Collante and the…

Western & Central Cuba Trek

Two weeks of medium to high intensity trekking through the spectacular natural landscapes and cultural highlights of  Western and Central Cuba.

• Duration 15 Days

Road Cycling Cuba “Vuelta de Cuba”

Cycle the highlights of Cuba’s classic road cycling race, the Vuelta de Cuba.

Private group departures available from £2462 pp (min. 4 pax)

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The staff at Cubania were very efficient and very professional throughout. Excellent time keeping and very quick to respond to any queries - we would recommend them.

Fantastic knowledge of country, excellent communication, superb organisation/recommendations and brilliant guides/staff. Probably one of our best holidays and certainly the most interesting.

We booked our first bike tour to Cuba through Cubania Travel and have nothing but good to say about their service. The booking process was smooth and everything promised to us was delivered.

What a wonderful trip. Mary and I loved it. Thank you so much to you and Carla for your outstanding organisation. In short, you excelled. Moreover Jorge and Frank were an absolutely brilliant team - world-class and as good as we have ever experienced anywhere in the world.

James Strachan

Incredible knowledge and guide from Cubania

Simone O'Reilly

Good trip, and a lot more tiring than you'd think in the heat... lots to see and a very varied and different environment. Needed more snacks really at the stops is my only suggestion, but there was plenty of water. The guide and his crew were very good.

I did a guided ebike tour with Cubania travelling out of Havana to the gorgeous Cuban countryside and down to the south coast. The guide was great fun and the whole trip was organised seamlessly. Loved riding round the back roads and up a few hills with an electronic boost!

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If you are looking to get a glimpse of the real Cuba, cycling through it with an expert guide is the way to do it. I couldn't recommend Cubania tours more.

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I took a group of pals to Cuba and Cubania organised the whole trip. Right through from pre-planning to conclusion, it went really well and it was FUN as well as a success. Happy Travellers. Thank you everyone at Cubania, well done!

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We loved the itinerary that Cubania put together for our trip to Cuba. Our guide and driver were so helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. We discovered so much about Cuba's history and saw a lot of beautiful places. A real mixture of city culture and stunning countryside plus a very relaxed couple of days on Cayo Levisa.

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Cuba Group Tour For La Pena Community Chorus AltruVistas recently had the pleasure of organizing a private group tour to Cuba for the La Pena Community Chorus. La Pena Community Chorus Sings “La Muralla” at the Center Manos Amigas, which was  founded by Cuba’s Nicolas Guillen Foundation.

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9 Days | Travel to Cuba and experience the enthralling history of this fascinating Caribbean island.

Experience the splendour of Cuba – a cobblestoned Caribbean gem where the rum is plentiful, the smiles infectious and dancing is essential. Join our Hola Cuba adventure and wind your way from sultry Havana and its crumbling churches, through the valleys and farms of Pinar del Rio, and on to the Afro-inspired beats of Trinidad. Along the way we’ve assembled a cast of Cuban characters to give you a proper welcome – tobacco farmers, expert chefs, local artists, historians and salsa dancers that understand where Cuba came from, where the country sits now and, more importantly, where it’s going.

Trip overview

• Learn the local customs, folklore and beliefs behind Afro-Cuban religion as you’re welcomed into the homes of devoted residents on a colourful and unconventional Urban Adventure in Havana.
• Relish a real garden-to-plate dining experience at a privately-owned organic eco-farm in picturesque Vinales – indulge in a variety of fresh produce all while gazing across sweeping views of the valley.
• Receive a fascinating insight into the rise and fall of the charismatic and highly celebrated Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara at his mausoleum and museum in Santa Clara.
• Experience Cuban hospitality and old-world charm in the coastal town of Trinidad. Wander through cobblestone streets among colourful colonial buildings and relax on the picturesque Playa Ancon.
• Support the Cuban community by staying at privately-owned guesthouses, dining at home-grown restaurants, and gaining insider knowledge into Cuba’s history, thanks to the expertise of local guides.
• The guesthouses (casas) we use are much nicer than your average Cuban dwelling and each room is unique. Regardless of where you stay, power cuts and breaks in hot water supply are sometimes unavoidable, as in any developing country – but we believe that this is all a part of the local experience. To help set your expectations correctly, please read the ‘Accommodation’ section of the Essential Trip Information.
• Part of Cuba’s appeal is its old-fashioned style – this includes the banking systems. Funds in Cuba can be difficult to access. Please read our Essential Trip Information to be fully prepared.
• Luxuries such as air conditioning, plush pillows, and fly screens, are often scarce. Part of the experience here is learning to appreciate everyday Cuban resourcefulness.
• Internet access can be hard to come by, and when it's available it's often unreliable and expensive. Treat this as a great opportunity to take a break from modern devices and have a true holiday.
• Cuba is different, and that's a big part of its allure. Things don't always go according to plan, and many things don't work the same way as back home. Patience and good humor will go a long way in this beautiful destination.
• Due to licensing restrictions, only 1-night pre-tour accommodation may be requested. Post-tour accommodation cannot be offered.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Bienvenido a Cuba! Welcome to Cuba! Upon arrival, soak in the decaying beauty of Havana and the surreal feeling that you have entered a bygone era. This is a very historic time to visit Cuba, as the gates finally creak open to a country so long forbidden, an opportunity has arisen to support the Cuban people and explore their incredible country. As there are no activities planned until your important welcome meeting at 6 pm – why not take a stroll to get acquainted with Cuba’s capital, where vintage cars, plumes of cigar smoke, Neo-Gothic churches and Art Deco theatres come together in a unique mesh of histories. After your welcome meeting, enjoy dinner at a local paladar, a privately-owned restaurant and a great example of Cuba’s incremental shift to a more free-market economy. Paladar means ‘palate’ but the popular usage of the word to describe this kind of restaurant references a Brazilian soap opera popular in Cuba in the 1990s.

• Comfortable guesthouse (1 night)
• Complimentary Arrival Transfer

The arrival transfer is only valid if arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-trip accommodation through Intrepid. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking, or at a minimum 14 days prior to travel, as we may not be able to confirm a request made within 14 days of travel.

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).

We have recently renamed the accommodation style on this trip to better reflect the different standards of accommodation we use across our different trip styles in Cuba. The standard of accommodation on this trip has not changed.

This morning, find out more about the local customs, folklore and beliefs of Cuba’s Afro-Cuban religion from an insider on a colourful and unconventional tour with Urban Adventures. Be welcomed into private homes and take the opportunity to learn from the devoted residents as you explore one of Havana’s sub-cultures at a grassroots level, something not often experienced by tourists. Next, you’ll get to see outer Havana in a convoy of classic American vintage cars. Cruise via points of interest – such as the Malecon, Revolution Square, Avenida de los presidentes and ending in Old Havana. Next, your leader will take you on a walking tour around the charming neighbourhood of Old Havana (approximately 2.5 hours). The best place to start any Havana experience is in the Old City, which is one of the best-preserved towns and in 1982 was designated a World Heritage Site. The streets are lined with colonial architecture, 16th-century fortresses and countless churches. Visit La Catedral San Cristobal de la Habana, the Palacio de los Marqueses de Aguas Claras and the Plaza de Armas. After a full day of exploration, enjoy an evening at leisure.

• Havana - Afro-Cuban Religion Tour (guide and transport included)
• Havana - Leader led City Tour of Old Havana
• Havana - American Vintage Car Tour (No guide and transport included)

This morning, head east to Vinales. En route stop by an outer-Havana suburb to see the passion project of Jose Fuster, an artist who has turned an entire neighbourhood into a lively and colourful series of mosaics. Known as 'Fusterlandia', the inspiring and whimsical scenery is a perfect spot for pictures. Continue your journey to a local community in Las Terrazas (approximately 2 hours). The village was built as part of a government reforestation project and has since received a UNESCO biosphere listing. Meet up with local community leaders who will share insights into Las Terrazas and how the society works. You’ll also visit the ecological research centre and take a guided walk around the complex. After lunch take a 2 hour drive to Vinales – situated in one of the most picturesque parts of Cuba, it’s a small and culturally rich village, with friendly and welcoming residents. On your way into the village, you may pass by the vibrant Mural de la Prehistoria at the foot of the verdant Sierra de Vinales. Take the short journey into the centre of town and arrive in time for a brief orientation walk before heading to a privately-owned organic farm to learn about sustainable farming in Cuba. Hopefully meet local farmer Wilfredo Garcia Correa or at least his family who will show us around the farm and explain the methods used to cultivate crops without the use of pesticides, then enjoy a deliciously fresh and diverse meal prepared by the family, a truly authentic farm-to-fork experience!

• Havana - Jaimanitas (Mosaic-laden Neighbourhood) including Fusterlandia (Entrance fee)
• Las Terrazas - Sustainable Rural Economy Project (Entrance fee and Guide included)
• Vinales - Leader-led orientation walk
• Vinales - Farm-to-table dinner at an eco-friendly ranch

Today at 9 am, spend the morning (approximately 3 hours) finding out more about Cuban agriculture with a visit to a local tobacco farm to learn about the tradition of Cuban cigars. Get an insight as to how the communist system works, how much tobacco they keep, how much produce they give back to the government and how they make ends meet. Learn about the process of tobacco planting to rolling the final cigar. Share in the secret recipe of how they cure their leaves, which originated from one family and has been passed down through three generations – then drink some freshly roasted coffee from the farm while watching an expert roll a cigar. In the afternoon, get involved in a 1-hour salsa dance lesson, followed by a cooking demonstration from a local chef. Vinales is one of the more agriculturally productive areas of Cuba, so an abundance of homegrown seasonal fruit and vegetables are always on offer such as avocados, mangoes, pineapples, papaya, guava, and several varieties of sweet potatoes. Sit back, relax and enjoy the well-prepared meal while overlooking the lush scenery of Vinales.

• Vinales - Half-day Valley tour on foot including Tobacco Farmhouse
• Vinales - Salsa dance lesson (1 hour)
• Vinales - Cooking Demonstration by Local Chef

Depart Vinales at 8 am and head to Cienfuegos – drive for approximately 4.5 hours before stopping for lunch. This afternoon you’ll visit the Korimakao Cultural Project in Ciénega de Zapata, an area famous for its wetlands. Founded in 1992, Korimakao is a project to bring theatre, music, and dancing to remote areas of Cuba. You’ll have the opportunity to meet a director of the project, who will talk to you about the importance of this venture and the number of students that have benefited from it. Continue along to the picturesque town of Cienfuegos (1.5 hours), a slice of Paris in the Caribbean. Founded in 1819 by pioneering French immigrants – the elegant architectural influence that these settlers brought with them, earned the city a UNESCO World Heritage Site listing in 2005.

• Cienaga de Zapata - Korimakao Cultural Project (entrance fee, guide and transport included)
• Cienfuegos - Leader-led orientation walk

This morning at approximately 8.30 am, your leader will show you around the charming streets of Cienfuegos before getting back on the road around 10 am, heading towards the National Park of Topes de Collantes (approximately 2 hours). Here there is a stop for a swim in a waterfall and to have lunch at a small privately-owned family farm. Travel onwards to the beautiful city of Trinidad (approximately 1.5 hours). Located near the lovely Valle de los Ingenios (Valley of Sugar Mills) and Playa Ancón, Trinidad enjoys long stretches of unspoiled, white sand beaches and is home to numerous churches and well-preserved colonial buildings. After lunch, begin with a guided cultural tour of the city (approximately 3 hours) – this includes an opportunity to visit two museums such as Museo Nacional de la Lucha Contra Bandidos, Museo Romantico or the History museum. Later, visit the privately-owned pottery workshop of the Santander family. This family are well known in the Cuban cultural landscape for having produced pottery for generations as well as assisting in the restoration of sculptures that once existed in this UNESCO world heritage site. Support the Cuban economy by taking the chance to purchase your own pottery as a reminder of your time in Cuba. In the evening, perhaps seek out the dance scene in Cuba. You may wish to see the local Afro Cuban Folkloric dance group that perform shows at the club Palenque, which has cultural and social importance in this region. Nightlife in Trinidad is probably the most accessible and intense in all of Cuba, with numerous live music venues and many dance performances every day of the week.

• Trinidad - Leader-led City Tour including Museums (entrance fees, guide and transport included)
• Trinidad - Pottery Centre
• Trinidad - Afro-Cuban folklore show (entrance fee) from - EUR3
• Trinidad - Cave Disco (entrance fee) - EUR14

This morning is yours to explore Trinidad by selecting one of the many optional activities on offer. Perhaps you’d like to hire a bike and cycle along the city’s colorful streets, past once-grand mansions, pastel buildings and wrought iron features – or instead you might choose to explore one of the excellent walking trails in the nearby Sierra del Escambray mountains. Your leader can suggest a lunch place at a local paladar. In the afternoon head to Playa Ancon for some beach time fun and maybe a little snorkeling, followed by a sunset picnic prepared for you by one of the privately-owned guesthouses.

• Trinidad - Sunset Picnic at Playa Ancon (Weather Dependent)
• Trinidad - Musical Instrument Lesson (guitar, double bass, tres, percussion) per hour - EUR10
• Trinidad - Trek to El Nicho Waterfall (entrance fee, guide and transport included) - EUR257

Leave Trinidad around 9 am, heading to Santa Clara (approximately 2 hours), a key city in the Cuban Revolution to see the iconic statue of Ernesto Ché Guevara, built to commemorate his death and that of the revolutionaries. There will be time to explore the museum which honours Che's life. Drive back to Havana (approximately 3 hours) where there will be some time to freshen up before a final fun-filled night of music, dinner and dancing at Rosalia de Castro – where you’ll enjoy an ensemble of Cuban classics performed live by Buena Vista Social Club!

• Santa Clara - Che Guevara Mausoleum and Museum (entrance fee)
• Havana - Buena Vista Social Club Performance (entrance fee & dinner)

Your adventure ends today after breakfast. There are no activities planned for the final day so remember to say good-bye to your leader before you head back to the U.S.  

Due to licensing restrictions, only one night’s pre-tour accommodation may be requested. Post-tour accommodation cannot be offered.

8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners

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Comfortable Guesthouse (8 nights)

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Important notes.

1. A visa or tourist card, organised prior to arrival, is required for all nationalities visiting Cuba. American citizens and residents also require a signed and countersigned travel affidavit for this trip. Please refer to the ‘Passports, visas and entry requirements’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more details. 2. Our licensing agreement allows one night of pre-tour accommodation to be booked only when airline scheduling impedes your ability to arrive in time for the welcome meeting on Day 1 (subject to availability). Post-tour accommodation cannot be offered under our license. 3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 4. Complimentary airport arrival & departure transfers are included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days before travel. 5. The Cuban government has declared that travel insurance is compulsory for all travellers. Proof of insurance may be requested at Havana Airport by immigration officials. 6. Please advise bedding configuration requests to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel to aid guesthouse and rooming allocations. 7. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm on Day 1 in Havana. There are no activities planned for the final day so you may depart at any time. 8. If you wish, you may request your confirmed guesthouse name and address inside 7 days from departure from your booking agent. You don’t need to request this – your arrival transfer driver will know the address of your assigned guesthouse. 9. Intrepid US, Inc. ("Intrepid US") provides legal tours to Cuba for Americans under the ‘Support for the Cuban People” category (§ 515.574); to be declared when selecting from the 11 permitted categories of travel. United States law specifies that to comply with this category, travelers must engage in the full-time schedule of activities provided by our program. The responsibility of tracking and recording activities and interactions with Cuba people is on the onus of the traveler which will be encouraged and facilitated by your tour leader. The US government is allowed to ask you for receipts and records from your trip to Cuba for up to five years.

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Travel tips for Cuba trips

Cuba is rich with arts, culture, history, food, and natural scenery, and there’s far too much for travelers to fully experience in just a few days’ time. Our Cuba tours are 10 days long (or 13, if you opt for our extension to West Cuba) to give travelers plenty of time to take it all in.

Thanks to its location in the Caribbean, Cuba is warm all year round. If you’re considering vacation packages to Cuba, keep in mind the country’s wet and dry seasons.

• The dry season, which lasts from November through April and peaks in January and February, is an ideal time of year to visit Cuba. Travelers who book Cuba travel packages this time of year will enjoy pleasant weather and little rainfall.
• The rainy season lasts from May through October, with August and September typically receiving the most rain. If you plan to travel to Cuba during the wet season, be sure to bring an umbrella and weatherproof clothing.
• Regardless of the weather, Cuba hosts lively festivals throughout the year. Carnival, which comes to Havana in August, is among the country’s most colorful and festive events—and an excellent reason to consider Cuba travel packages during that month.

For many travelers, Cuba is one of the most intriguing countries in Latin America . With its preserved colonial architecture, old-fashioned cars, fascinating history, and unspoiled landscapes, it’s no wonder why. Here are several highlights travelers can experience on our Cuba escorted tours:

• Old Havana.  This historic part of Havana is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to several of the city’s most beautiful and historically significant structures.
• Plaza Vieja.  When you visit Cuba, this city square and bustling gathering spot in Old Havana is where you’ll find notable buildings, such as the 18th-century Casa del Conde de Jaruco.
• Museum of the Revolution.  Housed in Havana’s former Presidential Palace, this museum details the Fidel Castro-led overthrow of former dictator Fulgencio Batista’s government.
• Guanabacoa.  This neighborhood in Havana is known for its Afro-Cuban food, music, arts, and culture, as well as its namesake museum.
• Finca Vigía.  Literature buffs who visit Cuba won’t want to miss seeing this former residence of Ernest Hemingway in Havana, where he wrote some of his most famous works.
• Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro.  This clifftop fortress, complete with a lighthouse, was built in the 16th and 17th centuries to protect Havana’s harbor from pirates and foreign invaders.
• Hotel Nacional de Cuba.  This hotel in Havana is considered a symbol of Cuban history, culture, and identity. Travelers on our Cuba tours can explore historical objects displayed throughout the hotel, and enjoy a mojito, Cuba’s signature drink.
• Che Guevara Mausoleum.  Situated in Santa Clara, this memorial houses the remains of the famed revolutionary fighter Che Guevara. At the site, travelers will also find a statue of Guevara, and a museum that chronicles his life.
• Bay of Pigs.  With support from the U.S. government, in April 1961 Cuban exiles attempted—and failed—to invade Cuba via this turquoise bay on the country’s southwest coast. The site’s historical significance makes it a popular spot for history buffs on Cuba educational tours.
• Cayo Levisa.  If you want to enjoy nature when you travel to Cuba, you won’t want to miss this island off Cuba’s northern coast. It’s accessible via ferry and is home to coral reefs, mangrove forests, birds, and marine life.
• Trinidad.  Cobblestone streets and beautifully restored buildings make the town of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a must-visit for travelers on our organized trips to Cuba.
• Sancti Spíritus.  Founded in the 16th century, this city is the oldest in interior Cuba and charms travelers on Cuba vacations with its colorful architecture and narrow streets.
• Viñales.  This culturally rich area, situated near the western end of Cuba and surrounded by mountains, is a hub of agricultural production—particularly tobacco.

Check out some of staffer Ashley’s favorite ways to soak up culture in Cuba →

• Lightweight clothing.  Cuba is in the Caribbean and stays warm all year round. Keep cool and comfortable in lightweight clothing made from materials such as linen.
• Sun protection.  The sun can be quite strong in Cuba. We recommend that travelers going on our trips to Cuba pack brimmed hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen, as well as clothing and accessories that can shield bare skin from the sun’s rays.
• A light rain jacket.  We suggest that travelers on tours of Cuba, especially those who depart during the wet season, bring a lightweight rain jacket or small umbrella.
• A camera.  Cuba is unique for many reasons, including the fact that it’s filled with well-preserved buildings and cars that give the island country its famously vintage atmosphere. If you plan to travel on one of our tours to Cuba, pack your camera so you don’t miss a single shot.
• Cash.  American credit and debit cards aren’t accepted or usable in Cuba, so be sure to bring cash that you can spend or convert to the local currency.
• Sturdy walking shoes or sneakers.  Good shoes will help you navigate cobblestone streets, farms, and a variety of other surfaces with ease.
• A bathing suit.  Travelers who join our trips to Cuba can snorkel at the Bay of Pigs and Cayo Levisa.
• Mosquito repellent.  Mosquitoes thrive in Cuba’s warm, humid climate. If you book one of our Cuba packages, be sure to bring repellent that will keep them away.
• Washcloths.  Most hotels in Cuba do not provide them.
• Hand sanitizer.  Handwashing facilities aren’t always readily available in Cuba. Bring some hand sanitizer just in case.

Spanish, African, and Caribbean flavors play an important part in traditional Cuban dishes. Common foods often include pork, chicken, yucca, plantains, beans, and rice. Cuban coffee is also popular and is known for being strongly brewed. Travelers who book Cuba vacation packages can try these signature dishes on tour:

• Ropa vieja.  This hearty stew, made with shredded beef, tomato sauce, onions, and peppers, and served with rice, is the national dish of Cuba.
• Medianoche.  Similar to the popular Cuban sandwich, this one is filled with ingredients such as shredded pork, pickles, and mustard, but it’s served on an egg-based bread. Its name translates to midnight in Spanish—perhaps a nod to its popularity as a late-night snack among partygoers.
• Vaca frita.  To make this dish, whose name translates to “fried beef,” meat is boiled until soft, then shredded, marinated in garlic, lime juice, and salt, and pan-fried for a crispy finish. It’s often served with rice.
• Picadillo.  The Cuban take on this popular Latin comfort food is made with ground beef, vegetables, and seasonings. Other flavorful ingredients vary by region and can include raisins, olives, and capers. Like many other dishes you’re likely to try on our tours in Cuba, it’s often served with rice.
• Plátanos maduros.  Ripe, fried plantains are a beloved side dish and snack in Cuba.
• For Americans, visiting Cuba is a complex process. Our guided tours make it easy, not just because we plan your itinerary from start to finish, but we also help with all of the necessary entry requirements, such as visas. Ease of travel is just one of  four reasons to take a guided tour of Cuba .
• Two currencies are used in Cuba. The first is the Cuban Peso, which is used primarily by the locals for basic, staple products. The second is the Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC), mostly used by tourists. The currency you will be using for your tour is the CUC.
• Visitors who book Cuba travel packages from USA gateways land in Havana, the country’s historic capital city. In Cuba, you can exchange American or Canadian dollars for CUC at the Havana airport, as well as hotels, exchange bureaus, and in some banks. Currently, there is a 13%–15% surcharge fee for exchanging USD or CAD to CUC.
• When exchanging currency, your passport will be required at the time of the transaction. It is also important to note that most places will not accept torn or marked bills when converting to CUC.
• Credit cards, debit cards, and ATM cards issued by U.S. banks are currently unusable in Cuba. As such, purchases and payments for services must be made in local currency. You should plan on bringing enough cash with you for meals that are not included and anything else you may wish to purchase.
• Although some small businesses and taxi drivers will accept American dollars, paying in CUC is strongly encouraged. Canadian dollars are widely accepted.
• Our advice for travelers who book vacation packages to Cuba: Come with an open mind and a willingness to step out of your comfort zone. Cuba’s people are warm and outgoing, and they can provide unique insight into a country that remains somewhat of a mystery to many travelers. Don’t be afraid to engage with locals, whether that means chatting about their country’s complex history, or even taking a spin on the dance floor with them during a salsa lesson.

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1st-time traveler Tammy

The tour guide was phenomenal, very knowledgeable and entertaining. If the tour team was not so great I could have been wore out with all the bus time on the extension but they... Read more of Worth it

Traveled in Jun 2024 on Cuba People & Culture: Havana, Trinidad & Cienfuegos

1st-time traveler Tamra

Absolutely fantastic!! Go on this tour!

Traveled in May 2024 on Cuba People & Culture: Havana, Trinidad & Cienfuegos

4th-time traveler John

This trip with the guides, driver and people of the group has been one of the best times and trips In have been on. I learned a lot about the country and its people and had so... Read more of One Great Time

1st-time traveler Steven

Gabriel and Jorge were very knowledgeable and personable. Would definitely recommend this trip. Looking forward to more trips with EF Tours.

2nd-time traveler Gillian

With the warmth of the Cuban people and the in depth history shared of Cuba with the various places visited, this was truly an eye-opening experience. What made it even more... Read more of Excellent trip

1st-time traveler Diane

What a different and enjoyable trip. Diverse activities from art and music to baseball and cigars were very interesting. Our guides Lenin and Yaz, were the best! They... Read more of Learned a lot!

1st-time traveler Sally

My mind is swimming with all the information and images we tried to absorb during our 10 days in Cuba! The tour guide and local guide were excellent. Their vast knowledge of... Read more of Experience Cuban Culture

1st-time traveler Janina

A great tour loaded with exciting activities, best hotels and sumptuous meals. A caring director and a knowledgeable guide.

Traveled in Apr 2024 on Cuba People & Culture: Havana, Trinidad & Cienfuegos

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Wed, December 4, 2024 – Sun, December 8, 2024

Thu, February 13, 2025 – Mon, February 17, 2025

Wed, July 2, 2025 – Sun, July 6, 2025

Thu, December 4, 2025 – Mon, December 8, 2025

Important Note for U.S. Citizens

It is still illegal for U.S. citizens to visit Cuba for general tourism and/or recreational activities.  However, the U.S. Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued 12 categories of legal travel to Cuba under a General License, one of which being “support for the Cuban people”.  Travendly is able to offer a legal trip to Cuba under the  General License of Support for the Cuban People .  Our itinerary provides a full-time schedule of activities designed to result in support of local businesses and individuals in Cuba.  United States law requires that all participants on our trip adhere to the full-time schedule of our itinerary.

Where We Go

Places Visited

• City of Havana
• Experiencing local life of a Cuban by staying in a casa particular
• Learning how to salsa dance
• Taking in the decaying beauty of Old Havana through a historical walking tour
• Getting your culinary game on in cooking class on the rooftop of a building in Old Havana
• Visiting a working tobacco farm in Vinales
• Cruising through Havana in convertible classic cars

Trip Inclusions

• 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 dinners
• Casa Particulars (double occupancy)
• Old Havana walking tour
• Classic car ride
• Salsa class
• Cooking class
• Artist studio visit
• Tobacco farm visit
• Private airport transfers (pick up and drop off)
• Private transportation as listed in itinerary
• Group leader/guide for duration of the trip
• Small group size: 4 to 14 people
• Exclusively young professionals

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Flight information.

Airfare is  not included in the price of our Cuba group travel trip. When purchasing airfare please do so as follows:

• Arrival: Fly into Havana (airport code: HAV) by 4pm on the first day
• Departure: Fly from Havana (airport code: HAV) at anytime on the final day

Is This Cuba Trip Right for You?

• Cuba is a developing country and modern day amenities and luxuries you might be used to at home are not available in Cuba. Grocery stores are often scarce with limited supply and items, common household goods such as toilet paper and everyday pharmacy supplies (i.e. toothpaste, Advil, etc.) are hard to find, and A/C in a vehicle is considered a luxury. It’s important to put all this into perspective to fully appreciate the resourcefulness of local Cubans and just how different their daily lives are from yours.
• You will stay in privately owned homes (casa particulars) for the duration of this Cuba trip. The casas we use are nice (for Cuban standards) but they are probably not what you are used to at home. The beds can be old, shower pressure can be low, hot water might not be working, and power outages could occur. It is important that we stay at privately owned casas to support the individuals of Cuba and, further you will get the real, authentic experience of life in Cuba.
• While there is WiFi access in Cuba it’s not always available and, even when available, the government run network doesn’t always work. It’s best to approach this trip thinking you will be without the internet for the duration of the trip.
• The pace of life in Cuba is very slow. For example, it’s not uncommon to wait for well over an hour at a restaurant for your food. Patience is very important when visiting this island.

Frequently Asked Questions

The group leader on this Cuba group tour will be a local from Cuba! His/her job is to ensure the safety and well being of everyone on the trip and to show everyone the most amazing time ever! Since there is a strong cultural component for this trip your local Cuba group leader will also be educating you on the culture, history and customs of Cuba. Best of both worlds!

A passport is required for this Cuba trip. It is strongly recommended that your passport have at least 6 months validity (from the time you leave Cuba) to avoid any problems. Further, a tourist visa is also required. You will pick up your visa at your airline’s check-in desk (in the U.S.) upon arrival at the airport; the visa will cost about $50. No further paperwork is required.

You will be staying in casa particulars for the duration of this Cuba group travel trip. Casa particulars are privately owned homes that have been converted into rooms for rent. You can think of a casa particular like a Bed and Breakfast. Each room is set up with a private bathroom and has air conditioning; a simple breakfast (eggs, fresh fruit, bread and jams, coffee) is served each morning in the kitchen area. Please understand that the people of Cuba do not have much and the majority have been cut off from the outside world for over 60 years. While the casa is extremely clean, safe and in a beautiful neighborhood the infrastructure and decor is very old and dated.

It’s extremely important that we stay in casas (and not hotels) as all the hotels in Cuba are government owned while the casas are privately owned; your dollars will go directly to the locals in Cuba. The casa we use is located in the Vedado neighborhood of Havana – a residential neighborhood home to old mansions and beautiful, old architecture. The casa is walking distance from many great restaurants and night venues.

In order to budget properly please consider the following items which are not included in this Cuba group trip:

• Local drivers and guides and restaurant staff: Tipping is not compulsory but can make a big difference to individuals in Cuba. Therefore, we recommend budgeting around $50 for these services.
• Group leader: Tipping your group leader is completely discretionary. For outstanding service you may consider tipping your group leader ~$10/day.
• Visa: A tourist visa is required for entry to Cuba. You will pick up your visa at the (U.S.) airport upon departure. Budget around $50 for the visa.
• Travel insurance: Travel insurance covering our minimum requirements ($100k+ in medical coverage including emergency evacuation) is compulsory for all participants. Budget anywhere from $50 to $130 for travel insurance (from a 3rd party) depending on your specific coverage inclusions.

The single room supplement on this Cuba trip is $299. You will be able to select your preference for a single room supplement when filling out the application. If you are applying for this trip within 3 months of the departure please contact us for single room availability before applying.

Your group leader will be waiting for you at the airport in Havana! Upon meeting your group leader he/she will help you exchange money then get you set up with your airport transfer. After arriving at the casa you will have free time until around 6pm upon which you will meet the group at the casa. Then you will walk to a nearby spot for drinks/dinner as you begin to get to know one another!

While you will not physically meet your group mates until the evening of the first day you will be in contact with everyone well ahead of time in the group WhatsApp chat and, in addition, we will provide you with everyone’s traveler bios so you’ll already know each other a little before physically meeting!

You will need cash only for this Cuba trip. If you hold a credit card from a U.S. based financial institution please know it will not work in Cuba as there is no relationship between the Cuban government and U.S. financial institutions. Cuban currency (CUP) is a closed currency which means you will only be able to obtain it in Cuba. Therefore, you will exchange all your USD to CUP when you arrive at the airport in Havana. Your group leader will help you obtain local Cuban currency upon arrival at the airport in Havana.

We recommend bringing a carry-on sized suitcase for this trip. The waiting time for a checked bag (to come on the carousel) in Havana can be unpredictably long so we recommend a carry-on only bag to avoid this.

WiFi is available at hotels, public parks, and recently in some casa particulars. The WiFi in Cuba is cumbersome, expensive ($2/hour) and logging into the government owned network is not always possible. It’s best to approach this trip thinking you will not have WiFi for the duration of this trip. For a more complete understanding of WiFi in Cuba check out our article about WiFi in Cuba .

Cuba has come a long way in recent years and you will find some nightlife options in Havana though certainly much different than what you will find in the U.S. While there are a handful of bars in Havana most of the nightlife revolves around music and dancing salsa!

We’ve heard the beaches in Cuba are absolutely breathtaking but, unfortunately, you will not be allowed to go to the beach on our Cuba group travel trip. We operate a legal trip to Cuba for U.S. citizens under the Support for the Cuban People license in which we must provide a full-time schedule of activities designed to result in support of local businesses and individuals in Cuba. It is still illegal for U.S. citizens to visit Cuba for recreational purposes (like visiting the beach). But don’t worry – you will love our itinerary and be able to experience the real Cuba before it changes forever.

Depending on your cell service provider you might get cell phone (roaming) service in Cuba. Please note that if you indeed get service it will be roaming and the fees are extremely expensive (as high as $3/minute and $2/MB of data). Therefore, we recommend putting your phone in airplane mode for the duration of your trip to avoid these fees.

Cuba Group Travel Itinerary

• Excited to be one of the first people to visit Cuba (from the U.S.) since travel restrictions were loosened? It all begins today! For those of you on an early flight into Havana you’ll have some time to join your group leader for a walking exploration of our neighborhood, Vedado, with some magnificent and large houses that’ll surely leave you in awe.
• Tonight our group will sit down to a welcoming dinner over classic Cuban food at a local paladar (a privately owned restaurant).

Daily Inclusions:

• Lodging: Casa particular in Havana (double occupancy)
• Meals: Dinner
• Transportation: Private airport transfer
• It’s time to take in all of (Old) Havana today. After breakfast, we’ll embark on an educational historical tour of beautifully decaying Old Havana. Buildings with faded and crumbling facades in Old Havana are a nostalgic reminder of the earlier magnificence of the baroque and neoclassic architecture and style of this unique area. Our guide will take us back in time, while we explore the Plaza de Armas, Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de San Francisco. We’ll learn about Cuba’s tumultuous past, the revolution, and its hopes for the future. And, to top it off, we’ll have the unique opportunity to meet with Cubans along the way so we can learn, first hand, about the daily life in this charming city.
• After lunch we’ll get our Cuban dance on with some Salsa dance lessons at a dance school. Not only will we learn (Salsa) moves but we’ll also learn about the importance this Latin American dance has on the Cuban culture.
• In the evening we’ll stop by our casa to relax for a bit before heading out to paladar with excellent local Cuban cuisine.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Activities: Old Havana walking tour, Salsa class lesson
• Transportation: Classic car ride
• Today we will go on a full day trip outside the city of Havana to Viñales, a beautiful and lush valley in the Pinar del Rio province of Cuba known for its breathtaking scenery and world renowned tobacco farming. We’ll head West to Viñales where, upon arriving, we’ll have lunch at a local organic farm with some breathtaking views. After lunch we’ll head to a nearby tobacco farm and meet a tobacco farmer to learn more about the farming way of life in Cuba and, of course, the infamous Cuban cigar industry.
• Transportation: Private transfer to/from Viñales
• Sleep in a bit this morning as we’ll start our day in the late morning by heading to Old Havana for a unique cooking class experience.  Upon arrival in Old Havana we’ll head to a market where we’ll select fresh ingredients (for our class in just a bit) then make our way to the rooftop of a beautiful building in Old Havana where we’ll learn about traditional Cuban food and, with the help of chefs, make our own delicious lunch!
• After enjoying the fruits of our labor and relaxing for a bit (on the rooftop) we’ll walk to a nearby artists’ studio where we’ll learn about their work, the local art scene in Havana and the struggles they have in obtaining basic art supplies. Lastly, we’ll finish off our day by heading to the town of Jaimanitas, often called Fusterlandia. Fusterlandia, named after its creator Jose Fuster, is a truly remarkable and unique pace. This art complex is a magical, colorful place of mosaic creations with art at every imaginable twist and turn. We’ll learn about the significant impact Fuster’s art has had in reviving this Cuban community.
• Tonight, we’ll meet up for a farewell dinner.
• Activities: Artist studio visit, cooking class, Fusterlandia exploration
• Transportation: Private transfers all day
• Today, sadly, is our last on our Cuba group travel trip for young professionals. While you will be going home today the experience on the trip and friendships made will last a lifetime! You’re free to depart from Havana at any time today.
• Meals: Breakfast
• Transportation: Private airport transfer (to Havana airport)

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This tour is fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader who will accompany you throughout the tour. If your tour includes multiple countries, you will be met by a new tour leader in each country and any internal flights included will be unescorted.

This tour is categorised as 3 out of 5

Balanced exploration with walking tours : Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.

As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.

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Day 1 Havana

Welcome to colourful Havana!  You will be met at the airport and transferred to your guest house. Once you’ve checked in, use the rest of the day as you wish: explore the neighbourhood, get a bite to eat or rest. This evening, you’ll meet your tour leader and the rest of the group at La Gargola Guesthouse at 7pm for an optional group dinner in Old Havana. Arrival airport transfers are included as part of your package. You will be met upon arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel. If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed. Please note: if you are arriving early and have made your own arrangements prior to your tour commencing, airport transfers will not be included. However, if you are purchasing pre-nights accommodation as part of your Inspiring Vacations package, airport transfers will still be provided to the starting hotel.

Day 2 Havana

This morning we’ll set off on a walking tour of Old Havana, taking in the main attractions plus some hidden gems only known to the locals. Make sure you have comfortable shoes on!

This afternoon we’ll head out on a drive in an open top, classic American car, visiting the neighbourhoods of Central Habana, Vedado, and Miramar just outside of Old Havana. We’ll visit Plaza de la Revolución (Revolution Square), stopping to appreciate the huge images of the revolutionary heroes Che Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos, and the scene of many speeches by Fidel Castro. The square is dominated by the José Martí Memorial, which features a 109-metre-tall tower and an 18- metre-tall statue, the National Library and many government offices are also found here.

Day 3 Havana Jaimanitas Viñales

We’ll depart Havana for Viñales after breakfast, stopping at the village of Jaimanitas to see the Gaudi-inspired community project, Fusterlandia. Named after the project’s founder and artist, José Rodríguez Fuster (also known as the ‘Picasso of the Caribbean’), Fuster converted his own home into an art museum by adorning it with mosaic tiles in the 70s, and over time, his neighbours offered their homes up to him to do the same. Every surface, from street signs to communal benches, have been decorated by Fuster himself or community members. We’ll wander around Fuster’s home and also have time to view the colourful streets of this neighbourhood. We’ll continue our drive towards the mountains and the province of Pinar del Rio.  

The town of Viñales, approximately 2.5 hours from Fusterlandia, is one of Cuba's most picturesque towns in this province and is the gateway to the Sierra de los Organos mountains and Viñales Valley. The valley is surrounded by steep limestone hills, and the floor of the valley is a UNESCO heritage site. Farmers here still use traditional methods, either using oxen or by hand, to till the earth. The main crops are rice, corn, root vegetables (yuca, boniato, and malanga), and most famously some of Cuba's best tobacco.

We’ll wander around the town, then learn how to make an iconic mojito, one of the most popular tipples in Cuba. Later in the afternoon we’ll have a salsa dance lesson to prepare us for a night out in this exciting town.

Day 4 Viñales

This morning we’ll take a walk around the UNESCO area of the Viñales Valley where we’ll observe  different farming activities and visit some farm houses, including a tobacco farmer who will talk us through the process of producing the tobacco used in Cuba's world renowned cigars.

Come evening, we’ll visit an organic farm which has a spectacular view of the valley, the perfect spot to watch the sun go down while enjoying a sumptuous group dinner.

Day 5 Viñales Bay of Pigs Cienfuegos

Today we’ll drive from Viñales along the Caribbean coast, to the city of Cienfuegos, which used to be known as the ‘Pearl of the South.’ Settled by the French and still containing traces of their influence, Cienfuegos is also known to be one of the most beautiful villages in Cuba. We’ll make a stop at the Bay of Pigs along the way, known as an excellent snorkelling spot, which can be enjoyed straight off the coast. Snorkelling gear is available to hire cheaply, but if water activities aren’t your thing, wander around and enjoy the natural scenery.

Arriving at Cienfuegos, you’ll notice French influences everywhere, especially around the main square and a very pretty boulevard that runs from the city centre, along the edge of the bay and to the end of the peninsula.

At the end of the peninsula, you'll find Palacio del Valle, a mansion built in 1913 by Italian architect, Alfredo Colli. The architectural style is a mixture but what is clear is that a great deal of expense went into its construction and decoration, and the result is nothing short of spectacular. It’s been bought and sold as a private home, a high-scale hotel and restaurant, and in 2000, it was declared a National Monument.

Day 6 Cienfuegos Trinidad

Today we bid farewell to Cienfuegos and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Trinidad, one of Cuba's most exciting cities. Its small and compact size means that attractions within the city can easily be visited on foot. Trinidad was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988, but the beauty of this open-air museum  hasn’t been destroyed by over-tourism, t he spirit (and architecture) of the city still resembles 1850. 

We’ll experience a fun, interactive music and percussion lesson with a local maestro of music. This is a true highlight of the tour and a fantastic way to learn more about Cuban music, dance and rhythm, an integral part of the country’s culture.

We’ll end the day with a relaxing cocktail at sunset as a group, and then you’ll have the option of joining your tour leader and the group on an exploration of the city after dark, or if you prefer, go it alone and spend the evening as you wish. Trinidad is known for its lively nightlife and there are plenty of open air restaurants, bars, live music venues and dance shows to keep you entertained.

Day 7 Trinidad

This morning we have some free time to further explore town.  For the more adventurous, there is an optional 3-hour return hike to a beautiful waterfall in the nearby mountains. Speak to your tour leader for more information. 

Later, we head to Ancón Beach for the day where 4km of white sand and turquoise water await. You can spend the day as you wish — there are more than 30 dive sites off Ancón, including Cayo Blanco, an island surrounded by coral reefs; deep-sea fishing and snorkelling, or of course, just enjoy the Caribbean sun and water and have a leisurely lunch at one of the luxe hotels. Your tour leader is happy to provide you with some recommendations.

Tonight’s dinner will be at a local paladare , a small, family-run restaurant. From here we will head out together to one of the many venues around Trinidad to listen to live Cuban music, from traditional to more modern salsa music.

Day 8 Trinidad Santa Clara Havana

On the 2-hour drive back to Havana, we will make a stop at Santa Clara to visit the Che Guevara Mausoleum located at Plaza Che Guevara. Che is an extremely controversial figure in Latin America and an immensely important one in Cuba's history. His remains were found in Bolivia and brought here to rest in 1990, along with 29 fellow combatants. There is a huge bronze statue of El Che, an eternal flame, and many of his personal items on display.

We will also make a stop for lunch on the way back to Havana.

Tonight is our final evening together. You’ll have the choice to dine together as a group with the tour leader, or spend the evening exploring and dining as you wish.

Day 9 Havana

Today your journey through Cuba comes to an end after breakfast. 

Make your own way to the airport for your onward journey. Alternatively, you can extend your stay in this vibrant city by booking extra nights. Further details can be found under ‘Extra Services.’

We hope you have enjoyed this tour and made some inspiring memories. Departure transfers are not included as part of your package. We are not able to provide departure transfers however you tour guide will be able to assist with arranging transportation.

What's Included

• Small, intimate group experience – no more than 12 people
• Fully escorted by an English-speaking guide 
• 8 nights’ accommodation in selected Comfort Guesthouses
• 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners 
• Incredible sightseeing including guided tours of Old Havana, UNESCO-listed Viñales Valley, classic convertible car tour, swim stop at Bay of Pigs, interactive music and salsa lessons, cocktail making, visit to Che Guevara Mausoleum 
• Included guided tours including Old Havana, organic farm visit, Viñales Valley
• Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary

Sightseeing Highlights

• Havana – Walking tour of Old Town Havana. Classic convertible car tour including Revolution Square
• Viñales – Visit the Fusterlandia project, Viñales Valley Walking tour & organic farm visit and learn the art of Cuban Cocktail making
• Bay of Pigs - opportunity to snorkel in the Caribbean Sea
• Cienfuegos  - see the traditional French styled architecture including Palacio del Valle
• Trinidad - Experience the traditions of Cuban music. Relax, swim and snorkel at Ancón Beach and enjoy a sunset cocktail
• Santa Clara - visit the Che Guevara Museum & Mausoleum

Payment Terms

Entry to cuba.

US citizens are generally able to travel to Cuba under the category of  "Support for the Cuban People”.  Our tours meet the requirements of this category of travel.  

You will be required to complete an affidavit prior to travel.  Once your booking is confirmed we will send you further information regarding this. 

US citizens require a visa, also referred to as a Cuban Tourist Card. This can generally be purchased at the airport before you board your flight to Havana.  Please verify with your airline.

You will also need to keep a daily record of your spending and activities on file for 5 years.

For further information please refer to https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html

The content on this page is provided for general information purposes and is subject to potential changes. It is your responsibility to acquire the necessary visa and travel details essential for entry, departure, and travel to each country or region you plan to visit during your trip. It is advisable to verify this information with the respective embassies and/or consulates.

Flight Information & Booking Options

This is a land only package.

This package does not include international airfares. If you would like to add airfares to your booking our flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub. The flight portal will allow you to search for all available airfares to your destination. The function works like most general flight search engines allowing you to select your preferred airline, book different cabin classes (eg. Business class) and view flight durations and transit times to your destination. 

The flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub once the following criteria has been met:

• Your booking is confirmed
• Your departure date is within 11 months
• You  have completed your passenger detail form

Visit our Flight Hub for more information on terms and conditions, amending your flights and information on luggage allowances. 

Airport Transfers Information

Some of our packages will include airport transfers in either one or both directions when arriving or departing from your destination. To know if transfers are included please view the ‘inclusions’ section of your selected package. If airport transfers are stated, transfers will be included as advised.

If transfers are not included, we also offer the option to book your airport transfers using our online portal. Access to this portal is available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed. Transfers are readily available and do not need to be booked until your final hotel list has been confirmed. Once you have made a transfer booking, please refer to your confirmation email for all transfer details including a local contact number for the transfer company.

If you book pre and/or post-tour accommodation on your own arrangement, and the tour includes transfers, note that these will be forfeited. The transfers are only provided in line with the tour dates and pre and/or post-tour accommodation purchased through Inspiring Vacations when available.

Visa & Passport

It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return. Visas may be required for your destination. For further visa information, click here .

Refer to Entry to Cuba section under Fine Print

Important Information

Fitness Requirements While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.

As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.

This particular tour is categorised as a”3”

Moderate Tour : A good level of fitness and mobility is required, as this tour includes a moderate level of physical activity and is considered a medium-fast paced tour. You should be able to walk up and down stairs, get on and off the coach and able to walk reasonable distances of approximately 2 kilometres per day or more with ease. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is not suitable.

Tipping A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. While tipping is not customary, it's of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many destinations.

Cuba Accommodation Comfort Guesthouses - This category are B&B in style, and cannot compare to the comfort levels of a modern western hotel. However every comfort room has modern air-conditioning, an ensuite bathroom, a window to the outside or to an interior courtyard with natural light, it also includes modern imported mattresses, and cold and hot water. While these are our minimum requirements for Comfort rooms, every Comfort casa is different, and has its own unique charms. Many rooms (but not all) have a security box, mini-bar fridge, and hair dryer. The guesthouses offer flexibility, local character, and opportunity to meet local families and everyday Cubans.

We will most likely use a number of different houses depending on the group size. Most guesthouses have 2-4 rooms for guests. For our tour groups, we chose one of the houses as a “Base House” or (central house) which typically has more rooms and a nice area for the group to meet. We use this house as an arrival and departure point for the group, and as a meeting point for any excursions or activities with the tour guide. Tour participants are distributed to different casas situated within a short walking distance of the Base House. Family members from those houses collect tour participants from the Base House. Typically between 1 and 4 group members will stay in each casa.

Accommodation The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, but we can’t guarantee your request will be available at all properties.

Single travellers When booking this tour, solo travellers will be presented with two options:

1 - Single Supplement By paying an additional $495.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price, you guarantee the privacy of your own room throughout the entire trip.

2- Shared Room with a known friend If travelling together with a friend, you can opt to share your room with him/her and avoid paying a single supplement. 

You and your friend can create a unique booking each. Creating a unique booking, gives each of you the flexibility of making different travel arrangements (such adding extra accommodation, flights, etc), make separate payments and have individual access to our Traveller’s Hub

During the purchase path, you will need to provide your friend’s booking ID (if known) or at a minimum, your friend’s full name

Triple Share Not available.

Travel Insurance Travel insurance is compulsory for entry into Cuba.  Please ensure your travel insurance policy covers Cuba as a destination.  If you are utilising credit card insurance please check that it will cover you for travel to Cuba and obtain a copy of the policy to carry with you as you may be asked to present a copy of your travel insurance on arrival in Havana.

Group Size Minimum of 2 and Maximum of 12 people

Children Travellers must be aged 5 years or over to join this tour.

Tour Style To meet the needs of various types of travelers, we choose to operate various types of tours, and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels: 

• Fully Escorted - This tour is fully escorted by an expert English-speaking guide who will accompany you throughout the tour.

Health & Mobility Requirements

All participants must be in good physical condition to fully engage in this journey. For the safety and welfare of yourself and fellow travellers, if you are feeling unwell prior to departure, we advise staying home and contacting us to arrange alternate plans.

Prior to selecting your trip, carefully review the itinerary to assess your ability to comfortably manage our travel style. Please be aware that if, based on evaluation by our leader or local representative, a participant is deemed unable to safely complete the itinerary, we retain the right to exclude them from all or part of the trip without reimbursement.

It is advisable to consult your physician for current medical travel advisories and any required vaccinations before embarking. We recommend carrying a first aid kit and any necessary medications in their original packaging, as they may not be readily available during travel. For those carrying medication, it's essential to check your government's foreign travel guidelines for local restrictions or regulations.

Pre and Post-Tour Accommodation & Extra Services

You can enhance your holiday by arriving or departing before or after the tour. On this tour you can choose from the following options:

Pre Tour Accommodation

• $108.00 per room, per night for double and twin share
• $97.00 per room, per night for solo travellers

Post Tour Accommodation

Please select the number of extra nights required in the 'Additional Nights Accommodation' field when making your purchase. The additional cost for these arrangements will be added to your final payment invoice and are subject to availability.

• International airfares
• Departure airport transfer
• Travel insurance (compulsory)
• Optional activities
• Meals not mentioned in itinerary
• Personal expenses
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

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It was a typically warm April day at La Lobería beach in San Cristóbal, one of the 13 main Galápagos Islands . I was snorkeling behind a blue-barred parrotfish, hypnotized by the sound of it crunching on coral, when I felt a tug on my hand. I turned to find my seven-year-old son, Remy, pointing out a diamond stingray. A moment later, we both spotted a green sea turtle. Wowed but eager for more, Remy flapped his fins and we were off, chasing creatures he’d only ever seen in wildlife documentaries. The trip, I had to admit, was going swimmingly.

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Footage has emerged of an armoured vehicle driving towards a Russian border checkpoint from the Ukrainian side and being fired on.

The Kolotilovka checkpoint in the Belgorod region is often used for prisoner exchanges.

The video shows a vehicle driving at full speed towards the checkpoint before appearing to hit a barrier and being shot at shortly after.

Ukraine has shown it is "capable of carrying the fight to the enemy" and the UK should be prepared to give Kyiv its "full support" as the invasion of Kursk continues, a former defence secretary has said.

Lord John Hutton, a Labour peer, said Ukraine's attacks were a "legitimate operation" and "largely defensive".

"I think we should be prepared to give it our full support because it is necessary for the defence of Ukraine," he told Sky News.

Asked what he thought Volodymyr Zelenskyy aim was with the offensive, Lord Hutton said it was "essentially a political mission to put pressure on Putin".

"He's demonstrated that Ukrainian armed forces are still in the fight, and they're capable of carrying the fight to the enemy, and I think it's delivered a much needed morale boost to the Ukrainian people themselves, who've been on the defensive for a long period of time," he said

"I hope that the mission achieves the long term purpose of getting closer to a ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian forces from the territory of Ukraine," Lord Hutton added.

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Ukraine received several of the long-range ATACMS missiles earlier this year, and has used them to target sites deep inside Russia.

Officials told CNN that the US was hesitant over the use of the missiles in the Kursk invasion, not because of the risk of escalation, but due to their limited supply.

Despite Ukraine gaining ground in the Russian region, "multiple" US and Western officials warned that Kyiv was unlikely to be able to judge the territory for long, adding that it was too soon to say how the invasion will affect the overall outcome of the war.

Ukraine's surprise push into the Russian border region of Kursk has seen Kyiv's forces capture a series of villages, take hundreds of prisoners and force tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes.

Top Ukrainian commander Oleksandr Syrskyi told Volodymyr Zelenskyy yesterday that the invasion had so far advanced 35km (22 miles) into Kursk, with 82 settlements captured.

Ukrainian troops have been seen pictured operating in Sumy, a region in northeastern Ukraine which borders Russia.

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According to the country's air force, Russian forces targeted Ukraine from Kursk with ballistic missiles, two Shahed-type drones and two unspecified drones.

It said defence forces shot down the drones over five regions, but did not say what happened to the missiles.

A top aide to Vladimir Putin has accused NATO and the West of being directly involved in the planning for Ukraine's invasion in Kursk.

In an interview with Russian newspaper Izvestia, Nikolai Patrushev said Washington was lying when it said it had no prior knowledge of the attacks.

"The operation in the Kursk region was also planned with the participation of NATO and Western special services," he said.

"The statements by the US leadership that it was not involved in Kyiv's crimes in the Kursk region are not true... without their participation and direct support, Kyiv would not have ventured into Russian territory." 

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Ukrainian forces broke through the border into Kursk last Tuesday and have since made significant advances, forcing Russia to evacuate more than 200,000 people.

State news agency RIA quoted parliamentary deputy Mikail Sheremet - an ally of Vladimir Putin - as saying: "Considering the presence of Western military equipment, the use of Western ammunition and missiles in attacks on civilian infrastructure and irrefutable proof of foreigners' participation in the attack on Russian territory, one could come to the conclusion that the world is on the brink of a third world war."

He also said NATO members had given their prior approval of the Ukrainian invasion - a claim Washington has denied.

Welcome back to our live coverage on the war in Ukraine. 

Yesterday marked a big day for Kyiv's forces, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy announcing his troops had captured the largest Russian town so far - Sudzha in the Kursk region.

Footage filmed in the Sumy region of Ukraine, which is close to the border with Kursk, showed Ukrainian soldiers returning from combat with a captured Russian tank. 

They also appeared to have taken a sign from a village in the Kursk region as a trophy that read "Lubimovka."

It came after Sky News revealed British Challenger 2 tanks had been used by Ukraine during their offensive inside Russia. 

We'll be bringing you the latest updates on the situation throughout the day but before we do, here's a recap of the other key events from the last 24 hours: 

• Key Putin ally, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, called on Ukraine and Russia to end their conflict to avoid the war spilling into his country;
• The Russian defence ministry said it was bringing in measures to protect its Belgorod border region from Ukrainian attack;
• Satellite images obtained by Sky News showed a sudden build-up of helicopters at Kursk Airport's military airstrip;
• Thousands more residents were evacuated from a district in Kursk as Ukrainian troops continued to advance in the region.

That's all our coverage on the war in Ukraine for now - we'll be back tomorrow with all the latest updates. 

Before we go, here's a recap of today's main events: 

• Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv's troops had captured the Russian town of Sudzha in the Kursk region;
• Sky News revealed Ukrainian troops had used British Challenger 2 tanks in their offensive inside Russia - you can read more about that  here ;
• Key Putin ally, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, called on Ukraine and Russia to end their conflict to avoid the war spilling over into his country;
• Satellite images obtained by Sky News showed a sudden build-up of helicopters at Kursk Airport's military airstrip. 

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