9 Days: This Cuban Life

This 9-day Cuba tour is a fantastic introduction to an amazing country that gets you beyond just Havana to explore its culture, history, and natural beauty. See what many visitors to Cuba never get a chance to do.

Visit the rural Viñales Valley with its gorgeous landscapes and friendly locals, and stroll the romantic sea wall in Cienfuegos, a city with a French influence. Spend time in Trinidad, a traveler's favorite, with its colorful buildings and cobblestone streets. Of course, we will also visit Havana as well, exploring its main sights, local markets, and community art.

The focus of this tour is to learn about ordinary life in Cuba, and how the government, social structure, and embargo impact individuals. You’ll learn about Cuba’s proud and patriotic culture, tumultuous history, thriving arts scene, and burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit. You’ll meet with locals from different walks of life and learn about family life, favorite pastimes, the school system, and the workplace. You’ll learn about the challenges that Cubans face in getting access to necessities, comforts, and luxuries, and the exciting and often ingenious ways they've developed of "resolviendo" (resolving) to get what they need.

This tour makes it easy for travelers arriving from the U.S. to comply with the travel rules for Americans. It is a fantastic introduction to Cuba that gets you out of Havana and into the real Cuba!