Cuba Up Close

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Immerse yourself in Cuba’s culture and local life with this unique program! As more and more travelers flock to this once-forbidden destination, the costs of travel to Cuba has increased year over year, making it difficult for many travelers to visit this incredible destination.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Cuba
    • Enjoy panoramic tour of Havana’s major sites and plazas
    • Visit a cigar factory to learn about one of Cuba’s most recognized industries
    • Visit Che Memorial

What's this trip about?

    Immerse yourself in Cuba’s culture and local life with this unique program! As more and more travelers flock to this once-forbidden destination, the costs of travel to Cuba has increased year over year, making it difficult for many travelers to visit this incredible destination.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityMiami
End CitySanta Clara

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Round-trip international airfare from Miami
    • Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
    • Health insurance in Cuba (mandatory)
    • Cuban Visa (for US Citizens) & Cuban Departure Tax
    • Intra-Cuba ground transportation and transfers
    • Pre-night in Miami Airport Hotel
    • Accommodations at handpicked Casas Particulares
    • Comprehensive People-to-People experiences and cultural tours including admission fees, following U.S. regulation CFR 515.565
    • Experienced Cuban English-speaking guide and a USA Tour Director throughout

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: Pre-Night in Miami
Your unforgettable Cuba vacation begins today with a night in Miami. After independent check-in at your hotel, join your US Tour Director for an orientation meeting!

Day 2: Miami / Havana
This morning, you’ll grab a quick breakfast before heading to the airport for your short flight to Havana, the largest and liveliest city in Cuba (and the Caribbean). With over 500 years of fascinating and tumultuous history, Havana was once a slave port for the Spanish ...
Day 3: Havana
After breakfast this morning, meet your group for a walking tour of Old Havana! Marvel at the spectacular colonial baroque architecture while learning more about the history of this magnificent capital city from a local expert. Visit a graphic artist’s workshop where art...
Day 4: Havana
After breakfast, visit a cigar factory to learn about one of Cuba’s most recognized industries. You’ll interact with the factory workers, witness a rolling demonstration, and see how famous Havana Cigars are made. Next, enjoy a tour of the Fine Arts Museum, or Museo de B...
Day 5: Havana / Bay of Pigs / Cienfuegos
This morning, depart vibrant Havana for Cienfuegos and Trinidad with an important stop at Playa Giron to visit the Bay of Pigs Museum along the way. The Bay of Pigs, known as Invasion de Bahia de Cochinos, was a CIA-sponsored counter-revolutionary attack by the US govern...
Day 6: Cienfuegos / Trinidad / Cienfuegos
After breakfast this morning, drive to Trinidad, a quaint yet much- heralded town. Considered one of the best-preserved cities in the Caribbean from the time when sugar cane dominated the region, Trinidad is as charming as it is old, and there’s no better way to see this...
Day 7: Cienfuegos
Enjoy breakfast, and then depart for the Benny More Art School where students learn music, dance and art! Visit the Trazo Libres community art project and then continue to at El Largato. Enjoy a brief walk to the restaurant as you pass by a unique avenue with homes and a...
Day 8: Cienfuegos / Santa Clara / Miami
Depart this morning after breakfast for Santa Clara where you’ll visit the Che Memorial. Here you will be able to view the final resting place of one of the most infamous historical figures. Loved and revered by many, and a figure of controversy for others. After, visit ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,599
Price per day$325
Single supplement (single occupancy)$300
Last Updated: 4/5/2019

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Accommodation

Nights 2-4: Havana Casas Particulares Casa Esther Your Host:Esther This spacious and clean casa boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and an enclosed sun room. You may share a bathroom with another bedroom occupied by smarTours guests. Casa Giselle Your Host: Giselle This beautiful casa is located in a building with elevators and features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an enclosed sun room. You may share a bathroom with another bedroom occupied by smarTours guests. Casa Alexander Your Host:Alexander This lovely casa has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, features an open balcony with seating and stunning views of Havana, and a unique bar area. You may share a bathroom with another bedroom occupied by smarTours guests. Villa Vedado Your Host:Glenis Maria This beautiful casa has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, and has two open areas including a courtyard at the entrance of the house and a backyard area. You may share a bathroom with another bedroom occupied by smarTours guests. Breakfast can be served inside or outside at your preference. Nights 5-7: Cienfuegos Casas Particulares Cienfuegos Casas Particulares Dona Nora Your Host:Kenia This charming casa has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a beautiful open terrace with views of the bay and the Malecon of Cienfuegos. This casa also shares space with a lovely restaurant. You’ll enjoy a completely private bathroom at this casa. Hostal Marina Your Host:Osniel This enchanting casa has won multiple awards on Trip Advisor with its beautiful french architecture and beautiful lobby. This casa has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a terrace overlooking the bay complete with a bar. You’ll enjoy a completely private bathroom at this casa.
Cancellation policy
Up to 90 days before departure: $300 89-60 days before departure: $1000 59-45 days before departure: $1500 44-30 days before departure: $2000 29 days or fewer before departure: No refund. All cancellations must be received in writing.
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Meals Included
7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 3 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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