This morning, you’ll meet a diplomat and educator for a fascinating talk about US-Cuba relations. Next, take an excursion to a local farmers market and experience firsthand Cuba’s dual-currency system. After lunch, meet the performers of La Chinche Theater Company. This afternoon, you’ll also visit with the teachers and headmistress of La Casa del Niño y la Niña, an after-school program in Central Havana. You’ll end the day discussing US and Cuban life with business professionals and students.

Tonight, you’ll dine on your own at a paladar, a private, family-owned restaurant. Your insightCuba tour leader can make the best recommendations.

Meals | Breakfast, Lunch

Today, you'll journey to the colonial town of Santa Clara. Your first stop will be a community project where residents have converted a defunct industrial area into a nature park. After lunch, you'll visit the Che Guevara Memorial before heading to a special meeting with members of a traditional music troupe. They will demonstrate their unique style of music, common in theatrical performances and silent movies at the beginning of the 20th century. Afterwards, you’ll check in to your hotel in Santa Clara.

Meals | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On your second day in Camagüey, visit an inspiring community project for children. Then, meet creative minds at the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC). You’ll also tour artists’ galleries and studios. After lunch, take in live music at the renowned Casa de la Trova and meet one of Cuba’s legendary musicians. End the day with a panoramic tour of the city with a local historian—by bicitaxi (bicycle taxi)!

Meals | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and depart for Santiago by way of Bayamo. You’ll stop for lunch, then meet with the members of the Choir of Bayamo. On the way to Santiago, you’ll stop at Cuba’s most important church, La Caridad del Cobre, visited by the Pope each time he’s in Cuba. Enjoy dinner at the famous Meliá Santiago hotel.

Meals | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The day begins with a presentation by an expert on Afro-Cuban culture and traditions. Afterwards, a local historian will show you around Santiago de Cuba’s Plaza Delores. Over lunch, take in the breathtaking view at El Morro de Castillo, the colonial Spanish fort, before journeying to Baracoa.

Meals | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your first morning here will include a visit with a renowned historian to learn about Baracoa's traditions. Afterwards, take a short boat ride down the Rio Toa and visit a friend’s home. After lunch at Rancho Toa, you’ll visit the Fabrica de Cucuruchos, where locals make sweets from palm leaves, coconut, sugar, and pineapple. Lastly, you’ll visit downtown Baracoa and see the cross at the Iglesia with a local expert. Tonight, dine on your own at a paladar. 

Meals | Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, you’ll be treated to an exclusive visit with insightCuba’s friends in their homes for a taste of Cuban hospitality, warmth, and education about casas particulares, Cuba’s private ‘bed & breakfast’ type accommodations. Next, take a walking tour of Baracoa with a local historian, then visit an artist’s studio. After lunch, meet a cacao farmer and a musician from a well-known Cuban band. Later this afternoon, you’ll depart for Santiago and a farewell dinner.

Meals | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, bid farewell to Cuba as you board your flight home from Santiago de Cuba's Antonio Maceo International Airport.

Meals | Breakfast