WESTERN CUBA 2
Destinations: Havana / Vinales

YES, YOU CAN STILL LEGALLY TRAVEL TO CUBA

Leading the way in legal Cuba travel for Americans

Cuba is one of the most enchanting and captivating countries in the world. a pulsating and multifaceted blend of history, music, dance, gracious people and vibrant island culture. Join photographer Daryl Hawk on this unique opportunity to engage with the Cuban people and to discover the allure of Cuba through the lens.

The eastern half of Cuba, known as the Orientee, is often considered Cuba’s most interesting region because of its physical beauty, its cultural diversity, and its historical significance. It is also the least traveled region of the country by visitors. With its Afro-Cuban origins and its history as the cradle of Cuba’s numerous revolutionary movements, the Oriente offers photographers endless opportunities to discover and experience the unexplored Cuba with their cameras. Our week-long cultural exchange explores urban life in Cuba’s second largest city, Santiago de Cuba, as well as small – town life in remote Baracoa. The Oriente’s bucolic countryside beckons and we make frequent stops to meet and photograph the local farmers and fisherman, as well as visit Cuba’s most famous church El Cobre.

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

DAY 1 | HAVANA

  • TRANSFER JOSE MARTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, HAVANA AIRPORT
  • Dinning: Welcome dinner at San Cristobol
  • Official tour start time & orientation: 6pm ET

DAY 2 | HAVANA

  • LECTURE BY DAYBEL PANELLAS, PROFESSOR, Ph.D. UNIVERSITY OF HAVANA
  • PRIVATELY GUIDED-WALKING TOUR OF OLD HAVANA ARTECORTE
  • CICLO ECOPAPEL PROJECT
  • CRUISING IN PRE-1959 CLASSIC AMERICAN CAR

Dinning: Breakfast at hotel | Lunch at El Figuro | Dinner on own<

DAY 3 | HAVANA / VINALES

  • ORGANIC FARM TOUR
  • CUBAN COOKING CLASS 

Dining: Breakfast at hotel | Lunch t/b/a | Dinner and cooking class

DAY 4 | VINALES | HAVANA

  • VIÑALES NATIONAL PARK
  • TOBACCO DRYING HOUSE

Dinning: Breakfast at hotel | Lunch at Finca Paradiso | Dinner on own

DAY 5 | HAVANA

  • HUMIDORS OF HAVANA
  • CLANDESTINA
  • SANTA AMALIA DANCERS
  • Dinning: Breakfast at hotel | Lunch at t/b/a | Farewell dinner at Ivan Justo
  • FAMOUS PHOTOGRAPHER- ROBERTO SALAS

DAY 6 | DAY 6 - HAVANA | U.S.A.

  • TRANSFER JOSE MARTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, HAVANA AIRPORT
  • Tour officially ends at 9am at airport

Details

Tentative time period: December through April – please contact us for details. Scheduled trips for 2020 are January 10-17, February 10 – 17,  March 10 – 17, and April 10 – 17.

*We would love to have you join us on any of our scheduled trips. Please know that we are always happy to customize a trip for your specific dates or itineraries.

What’s Included

  • 3-nights at the acclaimed Casa Particular,
  • Havana 2-night at Casa Particular , Vinales
  • Expert Cuban guide and private driver
  • Transportation and airport transfers*
  • Exclusive-guided visits and experiences 5-breakfasts,
  • 4-lunches, and 3-dinners
  • Cuban visa ($99 fee extra)
  • Certification of travel under the U.S. Department of the Treasury general license
  • Gratuities for luggage handling and restaurants**
  • 24-hour emergency service hotline

Not Included

  • Airfare, baggage fees, and Cuban visa ($99 additional) 
  • Customary end-of-tour gratuities for the Cuban guide, private driver, and insightCuba tour leader

Pricing

Group of 3 – 10 or more pax

  • $2900 per person/double occupancy

 

To register and for more information, contact us here.

NOTE REGARDING ITINERARY:

Please note that this itinerary is subject to change. Due to the unique nature of our programming, each departure is custom designed and not every activity listed on this itinerary is always available. Please rest assured that our team in both Cuba and the U.S. take extra care in planing each excursion and draws from almost two decodes of experience, relationships, and activities to make each itinerary exceptional.