Havana, Trinidad, Santiago de Cuba, Holguin
Explore the impact of the African and Caribbean cultures in Cuban’s daily lives. This grassroots journey focuses around those centers where culture becomes alluring through the constant engagement in people-to-people exchanges with the Cuban population who daily experience racial disparities. Trip participants would be in a better place to understand the notions of Cubanness, Africanness and Caribbeanness.
Included
All of our itineraries are tailor-made, and curated to meet your interests.
All Cuba itineraries are in compliance with current US regulations for travel to Cuba.
Included in your program are: Required US travel documentation, Cuban visa, accommodations, meals (as indicated), personalized assistance (Cuban guide, Trip-Leader, Cuban Concierge, as indicated), transportation in air-conditioned transports, activities, guest speakers, and visits, and bottle of water daily.
Excluded from your program are: airfare, gratuities and personal expenses.
Sample Activities
Walking tour of Old Havana, led by architect involved in the process of preservation and renovation of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites
House of African
House of the Caribbean
Visit to Community Project “La California͟”
Fuster’s Art Studio
Museum of Fine Arts
Martin Luther King, Jr. Center
Farmers’ Market and Craft Market
Numerous music venues
Private concert by famed jazz player
Visit to the neighborhoods of Regla and Guanabacoa
Ride on ferryboat across the Bay of Havana
Museum of Religions
Callejon de Hamel Rumba
Accommodations
Accommodations are included in your program. Our offers go from luxury hotels to boutique hotels, to private mansions, to humbler and more budget-sensitive properties. Let our team know what you are looking for and we will be happy to accommodate.
Meals
Our lineup of restaurants includes the best private restaurants (paladars) across the island. If your meal is included, know that you will have the opportunity to eat a la carte (not a set menu). And, your meal always includes 2 drinks. You are only responsible for wine, hard liqueur, and gratuity. All reservations are very flexible and can be changed or canceled on your request.
Guides
Our Cuban guides are among the best in the country, not only for their high standards of professionalism but also for their personal character. They will be very quickly become your Cuban sidekick, your friends, and often times a new addition to your familial networks.
Request a sample or your personally curated initial itinerary and quote.
call +1-786-955-6660 or email contactus@acjourneys.com