Cuba Tours
Cuba’s spanish-colonial cities and cobblestoned streets, stir visions of brightly painted buildings, pounding mambo rhythms and barrios that bustle well into the night.
This exciting, seven-day tour of Cuba's most famous cities will add the brushstrokes you've been longing to add to the unfinished canvas of your vision of Cuba. Your experience begins in the boisterous harbor city of Havana and ends in the artistic enclave of Trinidad and Cienfuegos, known as "the pearl of the South."
NO MORE THAN 12 GUESTS
INTIMATE - ENGAGING - TRANSFORMATIONAL
FLIGHT ARRIVAL
ARRIVAL: José Martí International Airport, Havana*
TOUR START TIME: 6PM with tour orientation
HOTEL CHECK IN: 3PM
*See designated flight and transfer information in the flights to Cuba section, below.
DINING - D
Welcome dinner at Los Naranjos
Visit a former warehouse turned Cuban community center with an art studio, library, theatre, and museum.
Cuban cuisine goes far beyond their famous sandwich. Join us for a neighborhood tour of the city’s best street food.
Visit Cuba’s only English-language bookstore and coffee shop where we’ll meet with locals and enjoy a drink.
Immerse in the Latin-influenced moves of the Habana Compás Dance Company when we take in a private show.
DINING - B, L
Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at Cafe del Oriente
CINE REX & HAVANA LIGHT PROJECT
With help from private business, Havana’s old neon signs are flickering back. We’ll learn about the process and see works in progress.
PRIVATELY GUIDED-WALKING TOUR OF OLD HAVANA
Explore the oldest parts of Havana, as we walk back in time more than 500 years to the city’s founding.
Arrive via Bicitaxi at El Capitolio, a public landmark often compared to the U.S. Capitol.
CRUISING IN PRE-1959 CLASSIC AMERICAN CAR
Hop inside one of Cuba’s iconic vintage cars from 1950s America and cruise along the Malecón in style.
Visit a local farmer’s market, where we’ll get a first-hand look at Cuba’s agricultural revolution.
DINING - B, L
Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at Ivan Justo
In a small, secluded village not far from the Bay of Pigs, we’ll visit an art school that teaches some of Cuba’s most promising youth.
In 2017, charcoal became the first legal, Cuban export to America in five decades. Meet the people who make this fascinating fuel.
DINING - B, L, D
Breakfast at hotel
Lunch in Playa Larga
Dinner (special selection)
Visit the working studio of Art in Your Hands, a collaboration of eight artists who work in various mediums and styles.
Take in a live performance of Cuban Rumba before joining in to learn a few moves.
Break bread with new-found friends as we take an in-home cooking class from local Cubans.
DINING - B, L, D
Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at El Palacio de Valle
Dinner during cooking class
PRIVATELY GUIDED-WALKING TOUR OF TRINIDAD
Take a privately guided walking tour of Trinidad, Cuba – one of the Caribbean’s best-preserved historic cities.
Meet some of Cuba’s energetic salsa dancers, then learn the finer steps for yourself.
DINING - B, L, D
Breafast at hotel
Lunch at La Taberna El Barracon
Dinner (special selection)
DINING - B, L*
Breakfast at hotel
Lunch for late afternoon departures
FLIGHT DEPARTURE
DEPARTURE: Abel Santamaria International Airport, Santa Clara*
TOUR END TIME: 3PM at airport
*See designated flight and transfer information in the flights to Cuba section, below.
Each departure is custom-curated to provide the best experiences possible and from time-to-time specific experiences and/or restaurants may not be available and will be replaced by an item of equal or greater value. A final list of daily experiences and dining options is provided roughly two weeks prior to departure. Each tour provides a full-time schedule of Educational People-to-People exchange or Support for the Cuban People activities and is fully compliant with U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations regarding travel to Cuba.
Small group size, no more than 12 guests
Three nights at the Meliá Cohiba Hotel in Havana
Three nights at Meliá San Carlos Hotel in Cienfuegos
Expert Cuban guide and private driver
Exclusive-guided visits and experiences
Six breakfasts, five lunches, and four dinners
Cuban visa ($99 fee extra)
Certification of travel to Cuba under the U.S. Department of the Treasury general license
Gratuities for luggage handling and restaurants**
24 hour on-tour customer service
ALSO AVAILABLE:
Allianz trip cancellation insurance | Flight concierge service | Room and suite upgrades
*Transfers provided on designated flights only. See flight section below for more information.
**Customary end-of-tour gratuities for the Cuban guide and driver are left to the guest’s discretion and should be based on your satisfaction with the level of service received.
NO MORE THAN 12 GUESTS ON ANY DEPARTURE
WANT TO EXPERIENCE THIS TOUR PRIVATELY? CALL A TRAVEL SPECIALIST AT 800-450-2822
| Date | Double Occupancy (per person) | Single Occupancy | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6 – Oct 13, 2019 | $4,395 | $4,990 | Only 6 spots left! |  8 Day Tour | |
| Nov 3 – Nov 9, 2019 | $4,295 | $4,890 | Only 7 spots left! | ||
| Nov 10 – Nov 16, 2019 | $4,295 | $4,890 | Only 8 spots left! | ||
| Nov 17 – Nov 23, 2019 | $4,295 | $4,890 | Only 7 spots left! | ||
| Nov 24 – Nov 30, 2019 | $4,295 | $4,890 | Only 6 spots left! | ||
| Dec 1 – Dec 7, 2019 | $4,095 | $4,690 | Only 5 spots left! | ||
| Dec 8 – Dec 14, 2019 | $4,095 | $4,690 | Only 4 spots left! | ||
| Dec 22 – Dec 28, 2019 | $4,295 | $4,890 | Only 7 spots left! | ||
| Dec 29, 2019 – Jan 5, 2020 | $4,695 | $5,290 | Only 7 spots left! | 8 Day Tour. New Year's in Cuba | |
| Jan 12 – Jan 18, 2020 | $4,295 | $4,890 | |||
| Jan 26 – Feb 1, 2020 | $4,295 | $4,890 | |||
| Feb 9 – Feb 15, 2020 | $4,295 | $4,890 | |||
| Feb 23 – Feb 29, 2020 | $4,295 | $4,890 | |||
| Mar 8 – Mar 14, 2020 | $4,295 | $4,890 | |||
| Mar 22 – Mar 28, 2020 | $4,295 | $4,890 | |||
| Apr 5 – Apr 11, 2020 | $4,295 | $4,890 | |||
| Apr 19 – Apr 25, 2020 | $4,295 | $4,890 | |||
| May 3 – May 9, 2020 | $3,895 | $4,490 | |||
| May 24 – May 30, 2020 | $3,895 | $4,490 | |||
| Jun 7 – Jun 13, 2020 | $3,895 | $4,490 | |||
| Jul 5 – Jul 11, 2020 | $3,895 | $4,490 | |||
| Aug 23 – Aug 29, 2020 | $3,895 | $4,490 | |||
| Sep 6 – Sep 12, 2020 | $3,695 | $4,290 | |||
| Oct 11 – Oct 17, 2020 | $3,895 | $4,490 | |||
| Nov 1 – Nov 7, 2020 | $4,295 | $4,890 | |||
| Nov 15 – Nov 21, 2020 | $4,295 | $4,890 | |||
| Dec 6 – Dec 12, 2020 | $4,295 | $4,890 | |||
| Dec 20 – Dec 26, 2020 | $4,295 | $4,890 | |||
| Dec 27, 2020 – Jan 2, 2021 | $4,495 | $5,090 |
GROUP RATES: 5% off land for groups of 5 - 9 guests, and 10% off land for groups of 10 or more guests booked on an already scheduled Small Group tour listed above (not inclusive of private or custom-made tours). Not combinable with any other offer. Will be applied at final payment.
TRAVEL PRIVATELY: Choose your own departure date, and keep the same hotels, inclusions, and daily experiences outlined above. Add $300 per person for a private group of 2-5 guests. For groups of 6 or more guests, the price is the same as the tour price listed below for the month you wish to travel (no group discounts apply). Please note that prices are higher over Christmas and New Year’s. Please call a travel specialist at 800-450-2822 to book your own private tour.
Once you have booked your tour, our flight concierge will gladly assist you with all your flight needs. Call us at 914-380-8303 or click here for an air quote. Please note that domestic and international flight costs are not included in your tour or travel package.
The recommended flights* for all guests on this tour are:
American 1447 MIAMI-HAVANA (MIA-HAV)
American 1345 MIAMI-HAVANA (MIA-HAV)
American 2705 MIAMI-HAVANA (MIA-HAV)
JetBlue 1499 FT. LAUDERALE - HAVANA (FLL-HAV)
JetBlue 388 SANTA CLARA - FT. LAUDERDALE (SNU-FLL)
American 2750 SANTA CLARA - MIAMI (SNU-MIA)
Flight times may vary, please consult the airline's website for the most up to date flight information on your dates of travel.
*Group airport transfers are included for recommended flights only.
PURCHASING AIR ON YOUR OWN: You are welcome to book on your own, however please keep the following in mind:
Recommended flight and group airport transfers - Group airport transfers in Cuba are provided for recommended flights only. If you require a transfer from the airport to the hotel, please either book the recommended flight above, or call our flight concierge team to assist you.
Non-Recommended Flights without group airport transfer - You may book a flight other than the recommended flight, however, group airport transfers are not included. Taking a taxi from the airport to the hotel is very simple and will cost only CUC$25 (US$30) each way.
Authorized airlines - Not all airlines are authorized by the U.S. Department of Transportation to fly to and from Cuba. While this information may change, the currently authorized airlines are: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. Please contact the carrier for up to date flight schedules and routes.
Correct Airport - Please note that flights for this tour arrive in Havana and depart from Santa Clara, Cuba. If you purchase air on your own, please make sure to book the proper airport or destination. Booking the wrong airport can result in expensive ticket change fees, or airport transfer.
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