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About this trip
Our 6-day Art and Cultural Cuba trip features the highlights of Havana, Cuba's historic capital city and an incredible day-trip to Viñales Valley. Cuban Cultural Trips' experienced travel coordinators will assist you throughout the registration and preparation process. For the duration of the trip, you will be accompanied by a professional Cuban guide, NMC faculty members and a US-based tour leader. We provide comfortable private transportation, lodging in a Cuban-Style B&B, daily ground transportation, meals at the top private restaurants in Cuba and many more meaningful interactions. Experience the real Cuba with Cuban Cultural Trips.
Why Choose Cuban Cultural Trips?
The Cuban Cultural Trips team has over 15 years of experience facilitating complex travel arrangements around the world. We know travel and more importantly, we know and LOVE CUBA. By choosing to travel with Cuban Cultural Trips, you are supporting local communities throughout the island. We work with a variety of Cuban entrepreneurs and small businesses in an effort to support the growing Cuban private sector.
Licensed Travel to Cuba
Your trip will be conducted under a general license for travel to Cuba. Your travel will consist of a full-time schedule of activities that will result in meaningful interactions between the travelers and individuals in Cuba with the goal of supporting and empowering Cuban civil society. Travelers subject to US Jurisdiction are responsible for complying with US Treasury Department guidelines and will complete an affidavit stating their purpose of travel to Cuba.
Adjusting Expectations
Traveling to Cuba requires that you adjust all expectations throughout the trip. The Cuban people are incredibly warm, generous and excited to welcome visitors from abroad with open hearts. However, some of the facilities and infrastructure are not to the same standard that you may be accustomed to in the US and other destinations. Traveling with an open mind will help you to enjoy your trip and to have a better understanding of the effects of decades of isolation as a result of political and economic policies of the US and Cuban Governments.
What’s included
- TransportationIn-country transportation for all included activities
- GuideProfessional English speaking Cuban guides will accompany you for all daily activities
- LodgingLodging in Cuban "Casas Particulares" (B&B Style lodging)
- Meals5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners (gratuities included)
- ActivitiesEntrance fees to all included activities
- and much more...
- InsuranceAdditional Travel Insurance (highly suggested)
- GratuitiesGratuity for Drivers, Guides and Musicians
- FlightsRoundtrip flights to Cuba - Suggested group flights will be announced
- VisasCuban Entry Visas - Visas can be purchased directly from the airline on the date of departure for $50.
Available Packages
Itinerary
Transfer from Airport to Casa Particular
As you exit baggage claim area Jose Marti International Airport, meet your guide and begin your adventure. Your driver will take you to your Casa Particular where your guide will assist you with your check-in and currency exchange.
Casa Particular (Check-In)
Your driver will take you to your casa particular where your professional guide will assist you with your check-in and currency exchange.
Plaza de La Revolución
Visit the Plaza de La Revolución - This public square is used for large speaking events, concerts and has been the site of catholic masses conducted by Pope John Paul II in 1998 and more recently by Pope Francis in 2015. Surrounding the plaza there are large sculptures commemorating the lives and revolutionary spirits of José Martí, Che Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos.
Professor Miguel Coyula
Enjoy the presentation, ‘Havana - past, present and future’, by Professor Miguel Coyula world renowned professor of architecture and former assistant to the city planner of Havana Cuba’s future, followed by an informative Q&A session.
Dinner at Mediterraneo
Mediterraneo restaurant in the Vedado neighborhood is the best Italian restaurant in town. Their menu features fresh pasta, incredible fish carpaccio and some of Havana's best pizza.
Optional Nightlife Activities
Your guide and professional trip leaders will give you suggestions for the best nightlife activities. Such as casa de la musica, for a live salsa show or El Gato Tuerto, Havana's most famous jazz lub.