Essential Cuba

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4.5 Based on 2 Reviews
  • duration 9 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 5-79 yrs
  • max group size 12
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-41555
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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  • Starts Havana, Cuba
  • Ends Havana, Cuba
  • +4
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Walking tour of Old Havana and classic convertible car tour
  • Visit the Che Guevara museum and learn more about the revolutionary
  • Salsa lesson and cocktail making in Vinales
  • Stop for a swim or snorkel at the infamous Bay of Pigs, en route to Trinidad
Note: Due to unforseen circumstances, this tour will not be lead by Natalia in 2024, but rest assured we have assigned highly experienced and knowledgeable local tour leaders until she returns. Please contact us with any questions.

Discover the heart of Cuba through the eyes of our beloved ex-pat guide, Natalia, originally from Spain and a devoted Cuban resident for many years. This special tour was curated by Natalia herself, based on her years of expert guiding experience. It is an adventure aimed at sharing her personal love for her adopted home. The focus of this tour is meeting Cubans and learning about their culture and history while visiting some of the more interesting and beautiful parts of the island. Natalia adds to the uniqueness of the experience by sharing her expert knowledge, passionate storytelling, and love for Cuba and the Cuban way of life.

"Our guide Natalia was amazing!!!!! We learned so much about the history and the culture and the local hot spots to go to for food, drink and dancing. She not only was our tour leader, we felt like friends who haven't seen each other for some time ." - Lily & Douglas

"Natalia was the best tour guide we have ever had. We have done many tours with big tour companies & she is certainly the best, always going above & beyond to ensure we all had a great time. Her knowledge was excellent & her enthusiasm & passion made Cuba come alive." - Janice

ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrive Havana
  • Day 2: Havana
  • Day 3: Vinales via Jaimanitas
  • Day 4: Vinales
  • Day 5: Cienfuegos via Bay of Pigs
  • Day 6: Trinidad
  • Day 7: Trinidad
  • Day 8: Havana via Santa Clara
  • Day 9: Depart Havana
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • 8 nights accommodation in comfort guesthouses, with air-conditioned rooms and ensuite bathrooms. Twin-share.
  • Meals: breakfast, 3 x lunch, 2x dinner
  • Private mini bus transport
  • Activities and tours as outlined in the itinerary
  • Airport arrival transfer
  • Experienced local guide for the duration of the tour
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • International Flights
  • Visa and passport fees
  • Insurance (travel medical insurance is required)
  • Some meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Optional activities / day-tours / excursions
  • Airport departure transfer
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.5 - Excellent
Based on 2 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • From USA
  • On Nov 12 2023
4 - Very Good
You cover a lot of ground on this tour/good variety
Having grown up in SoFla, I had always wanted to visit the forbidden island lurking in our backyard. Now that I have been, I never ever need to go back. It’s way worse than I ever expected. Proof positive that Communism does... Read more
  • Linda
  • From Cuba
  • On Nov 10 2023
5 - Excellent
Absolutely Awesome
Yanet, our guide, was exceptional because of his professionalism, in depth knowledge, wealth of information of his culture, and wicked sense of humor. This tour exceeded my expectations,. It was truly amazing and I experienced... Read more
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CANCELLATION

10% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 45 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 45 days prior departure. No refund applicable within 45 days of departure.

Payment

A deposit of 10% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 45 days prior departure. For any bookings within 45 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.

Travel Insurance

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