For those who want to experience Cuba before the inevitable changes that increased tourism and foreign involvement are bound to bring, there is no better time than now.
International Expeditions offers three distinct programs to explore the true essence of Cuba. You’ll delve into the daily lives of naturalists, entrepreneurs and artists while interacting with the generous Cuban people.
1. Complete Cuba
Complete Cuba visits all of Cuba’s cultural “must sees” including Trinidad, Bay of Pigs, Vinales and, of course, Havana. The 10-day itinerary offers a full schedule of engaging and immersive experiences focused on cultural exchange and education.
Itinerary Highlights
- Wander the ruined hulls of 19th century sugar estates in the spectacular Valle De Los Ingenios – Valley of the Sugar Mills – an UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site.
- Enjoy traditional Cuban music at a Trinidad music club.
- Take nature walks in Topes de Collantes National Park, Zapata Wetlands and Bay of Pigs with local naturalists
- Visit Hemingway’s Finca Vigia
- Learn about tobacco production and sample a Cuban cigar in the Vinales Valley, where much of Cuba’s tobacco is grown.
- Tour Old Havana where Classic American cars cruise the wide boulevards lined with Spanish colonial buildings.
Dates and Prices
There are multiple departure dates in 2016 and 2017. Prices start at $4,128 per person based on double occupancy, and include lodging, welcome reception, and most meals. All excursions are accompanied by an IE leader, Cuban expedition leader and local guides. Charter airfare between Miami and Cuba is an additional fee.
2. Cuba: Classic Art & Culture
Allow yourself to be swept away by the profoundly original art and literature of Cuba on IE’s newest people-to-people Cuba travel program. This eight day tour includes five days in Havana and two days on the Varadero Peninsula.
Itinerary Highlights
- Chat with artists in their studios.
- Survey Hemingway’s former home and favorite bars.
- Discover the Afro-Cuban history of the Varadero Peninsula.
- Mingle with Cuba’s new generation of entrepreneurs – restaurant owners. Discuss the changing face of Cuba’s economy with private business owners.
Dates and Prices
There are multiple departure dates in 2016 and 2017. Prices start at $4,028 per person based on double occupancy, and include lodging, welcome reception, and most meals. All excursions are accompanied by an IE leader, Cuban expedition leader and local guides. Charter airfare between Miami and Cuba is an additional fee.
3. Cuba Voyage
Journey from French-influenced Cienfuegos to Havana aboard the 48-guest Panorama or 46-guest Panorama II. You’ll enjoy seven nights aboard one of these gracious yachts. Each outside cabin features air-conditioning, TV and marble-finished ensuite facilities.
Itinerary Highlights
- Enjoy a walking tour of the historic center of Cienfuegos and attend a performance by the Cienfuegos Choir.
- Participate in a walking tour of 500-year-old Trinidad with a local historian.
- Cruise around the island’s Western crescent and stop on the island of Cayo Largo, home to a sea turtle breeding center.
- Explore the remote western Guanahacibes National Park, the largest of Cuba’s six natural reserves, with a local naturalist.
- Anchor in the harbor of Old Havana, call on local artists, visit Hotel Ambos Mundos, where Ernest Hemingway lived for many years.
- Dine at a at locally owned paladar and visit a sustainable agriculture farm.
Dates and Prices
There are multiple departure dates in 2016 and 2017. Prices start at $4,898 per person based on double occupancy, and include onboard accommodations, meals, and gratuities. All excursions are accompanied by an IE leader, Cuban expedition leader and local guides. Charter airfare between Miami and Cuba is an additional fee.
Book Your Cuba Tour
Please contact us if you are interested in one of these International Expeditions’ People-to-People exchange programs to Cuba. We will work with you to identify what type of tour best fits your needs, departure date, and pricing.
Source: International Expeditions Cuba Tours
