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Alan

Oct 2015

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The places visited were superb. We enjoyed

The places visited were superb. We enjoyed the homestays . The tour guide was terrific.

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Georgina

Oct 2015

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Great experience overall. Great mix of culture

Great experience overall. Great mix of culture and nature. Our guide Natalia was great. The home stays provide a great chance to connect with local people. And each ...

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Michelle

Oct 2015

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I thoroughly enjoyed myself on the trip

I thoroughly enjoyed myself on the trip and thought that the tour was excellently mangaged. I gave it an 8/10 in recommending to others as the itinerary did allow fo...

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sunni

Sep 2015

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because it was great, a cultural experience

because it was great, a cultural experience, exactly what i ...

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joseph

Sep 2015

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Our leader, Antonio Mass made the trip

Our leader, Antonio Mass made the trip perfect for us, every day was planned, we were given lots of options for activities for the days and the night whether for din...

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Simon

Sep 2015

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Tour guides make the tour and we

Tour guides make the tour and we were very happy with Tony, He looked afte...

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Pamela

Sep 2015

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Well organized tour. Extras such as water

Well organized tour. Extras such as water on the bus apprecia...

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Cyril

Sep 2015

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The tour leader - Tony Mas was excellent.

The tour leader - Tony Mas was excellent. Tony's product knowledge, his patience and organisation skills are impeccable. His command of English language made it ea...

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Michelle

Sep 2015

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Our tour guide was very attentive and

Our tour guide was very attentive and knowledgable!He would allow us...

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Cyril

Sep 2015

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The tour leader - Tony Mas was

The tour leader - Tony Mas was excellent. Tony's product knowledge, his patience and organisation skills are impeccable. His command of English language made it ea...

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Judith

Jan 2017

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Best of Cuba

Just returned from our third tour with Smartours and once again it was excellent. Our local guide, Marta, showed us a far different Cuba than we ever were anticipati...

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mg

Nov 2016

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Cuba - this was one terrific tour!

this was one terrific tour! a great sampler of what cuba has to offer. the guides elio and randy were superb. i learned so much and my curiosity has continued. i've ...

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Mona Ross

Oct 2016

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Excellent Tour. Tour guides were outstanding.

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Mary Cleminson

May 2016

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Reserve your space today!

Our November 3 tour was far more than we could have imagined. Our smarTours guide, Pauline, and our Cuban guide Elio worked so hard to make every day more perfect th...

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Kathryn Dindia

May 2016

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Comments about smarTour: Excellent.

We were somewhat reluctant to do a smarTours as this was our first one. Felt better first night when so many people said they had been on multiple smarTours. Loved o...

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Rochelle & Marty Kopelowitz

Apr 2016

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Rediscover Cuba

This was one of the most interesting, well designed tours we have taken. The people to people exchange was intellectually and culturally stimulating and our local gu...

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Howard Reife

Feb 2016

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See you in C-U-B-A

Seeing Cuba is like going back in a time capsule. The cars, the buildings, the music. For those who love exploring, Cuba is an amazing journey. Time stopped in the m...

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Robert (Tito) Meyer

Jan 2016

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Once in a lifetime expereince

This tour, which we just finished, was terrific in almost every way.. The country is beautiful, the people are friendly, and the facilities are adequate. The smarTou...

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JANE E GARNES

Oct 2015

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GO FOR IT NOW!

A fabulous tour full of cultural depth, giving an excellent glimpse of Cuba today that is impossible to know outside of seeing and experiencing the breadth of the co...

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Annette T Jewell

Oct 2015

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REDISCOVER CUBA

My husband and I were on this tour which started on September 21,2015. This was the best tour I have ever been on. Our tour director Randy Keck, our tour guide Jorge...

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What to Look for in Cuba Travel Reviews

Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary. 

Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.

Reviews for Cuba travel are a pretty mixed bag. The tourism infrastructure in Cuba is still fragile and traveling in the country requires some flexibility and a true sense of adventure in order to get the most out of the experience.

Having an experienced tour leader in Cuba is essential, and this largely affects whether Cuba tours are rated highly or poorly. Most reviewers credit their tour guide and the company for opening doors to seeing what the Cuban culture is really like.

For American travelers, if your expectation is to travel to Cuba and sit under palm trees on the beach, you will be sorely disappointed. Some travel restrictions are still in place for US citizens, and you must satisfy one of 12 broad categories in order to visit. While a day on the beach may very well be included on your tour, you need to be ready for more cultural activities as well.

If you want a professional take on traveling in Cuba, see the Travelstride Cuba Guide »

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