Steeped in mystique, Cuba creates legends. Discover Cuba for yourself and uncover a history so rich, its legacy is memorialized in its architecture and its people. Learn why icons such as Hemingway, Churchill, and Sinatra felt an affinity for this rare place. Experience the music, which, for generations, produced global superstars who shook the world. Explore Havana, Cuba's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, where breathtaking Spanish Colonial buildings line cobblestone streets, and then the western province of Pinar del Río, where miles of Cuban tobacco awaits its destiny.
NO MORE THAN 12 GUESTS
LECTURE BY DAYBEL PANELLAS, PROFESSOR, Ph.D.
Uncover the history of U.S.-Cuba relations with Daybel Pañellas, a social psychology professor.
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.
Visit a city street overtaken by odes to a community icon, Papito Valladares, who’s barbershop has gained international notoriety.
Meet Yuyú, a private business owner who’s built an eco-friendly enterprise making small batches of paper from recycled material.
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.
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at a local paladar
Visit an organic, family farm on the outskirts of Havana to learn about the role of food in Cuba’s culture and economy.
Walk the Cuban equivalent of Yosemite Valley during our visit to Viñales National Park and its landscapes of red soil and rock.
BEHIND THE SCENES - CIGAR HUMIDORS
Cuban Cigar boxes can be as masterful as the cigar itself. We’ll meet a group of renowned artists dedicated to handmade humidors.
Visit the retail store of Cuba’s first independent fashion label, Clandestina, which has gained international fame since 2015.
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 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
Two nights at Los Jazmines in Viñales
Transportation and airport transfers
Exclusive-guided visits and experiences
Five breakfasts, four lunches, and three dinners
Certification of travel to Cuba under the U.S. Department of the Treasury general license
Cuban visa
Gratuities for luggage handling and restaurants**
24 hour on-tour customer service
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NOT INCLUDED:
Health insurance in Cuba, included in the cost of your airfare
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.
Dwell on views of city and sea at the elegant Meliá Cohiba, a five-star hotel on Havana’s famous Malecón. With its envied location in the affluent Vedado neighborhood, guests are steps away from Cuban life, including rum tasting, live music, and evening salsa at the hotel’s Habana Café.
Wake up to misty mogotes and puffy clouds at Hotel Los Jazmines. From its taffy pink walls perched over Viñales Valley, this cozy lodge is the perfect launching point for adventures into Pinar del Río. At day’s end, guests can wind down at the on-site restaurant or scenic outdoor pool.
This tour does not include flights, but our flight specialists are happy to help arrange them! When you book, tell us which city you're coming from, and we'll get back to you with a quote and a proposed flight schedule within 5 business days. If you accept our quote, we'll add the price to your balance due. You're also welcome to book your own flights.
Please note that presently, only a few airlines are operating flights from the U.S. to Cuba, including American Airlines, JetBlue, and Southwest. For the most current information and schedules, please contact us or the carriers.