Unique Cultural Tours
Enjoy musicians from 9+ countries in this stellar event, where concerts are happening at various venues across the city. Note: the artists and dates of performances are generally released 1 week prior to the event start date.
Additionally, you’ll get to travel out of the big city to experience the best of Cuban UNESCO World Heritage sites, waterfalls, ocean views, birdwatching, Cuban food, architecture, and Cuban friends who await you on this phenomenal tour!
Cost: $3,695 (market value $6,495). A $500 deposit is due upon registration to reserve your spot.
* Early Bird registrations 6 months prior to departure receive $200 discount. Save now!
** Single rooms are available for an additional $500.
Bilingual Cuban Guide
Travel licenses, mandatory Cuban health insurance and visas
9 nights in Casas Particulares, Cuban Bed & Breakfasts. We have discovered the most comfortable lodging in Cuba is in these Casas, versus hotels which are government-owned and lacking in many amenities.
16 meals, almost always at paladares. The paladares of Cuba are unique in that they are privately-owned restaurants where the staff takes great pride in their delicious meals and hospitality.
3 nights of concerts at Havana’s Jazz Festival! This tour has an additional fee of $200 (included in registration price) per person for VIP concert tickets.
Private, air-conditioned ground transportation for the whole tour with our own driver
Purified water included and always available (bring your favorite water bottle for refills)
All group activities mentioned on this itinerary.
Please note: We have an amazing team in Cuba; therefore Jenny & Steve do not attend every tour
Airfare to/from the US
Trip Insurance
7 meals
Tips
The purpose of this itinerary is to give you an idea of the types of activities you will engage in during the tour, however, it may change based on factors such as availability, weather, and to take advantage of spontaneous activities and events on your trip.
Flights - Arrive in Havana on the first day of the tour and depart on the last day, due to visa constraints. If you are anxious about missing flights, we recommend you fly into Miami the night before. There are many flights between Miami and Havana.
Activity Level - Walking up to three miles at a time, often on dirt paths, cobblestones, or other uneven terrain.
Lodging - Comfortable, air-conditioned Bed and Breakfasts in each destination.
Social Responsibility & Eco-Friendly Practices - These values are embedded in all of our tours. We partner with local entrepreneurs which includes lodging, restaurants, and we limit plastic waste wherever possible.
No vaccines are required for travel to Cuba.
'55 Chevy Bel Air driving tour of Havana
Fusterlandia and artists
Buena Vista Social Club, Hotel Nacional
Sightseeing in Colonial Havana of the 1500s
Hemingway’s home in Havana and his fishing boat
Nightly concerts in venues like Mella Theatre, Sevilla Hotel, Karl Marx Theatre and the National Theatre of Cuba
Optional cave swimming
Apothecary Museum
Stunning beaches
Visit Al Capone’s historic home
See the historic DuPont Mansion
Afro-Cuban folkloric dance show
Salsa dancing
Waterfall hike and birdwatching
Beach time and shopping opportunities
Cienfuegos Botanical Gardens
Tour of Korimicao, school for the arts, with chances to interact with local artists and dancers
Sinkhole swimming bursting with tropical fish
Accessibility: Please note that in Cuba, the sidewalks are often cracked and uneven, tour members must be able to handle walking on uneven terrain. You must be able to walk up to 3 miles a day to participate in the tour.