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Cuba Candela

5.0

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Our visit to Cuba was EPIC! It was a most memorable, impactful, eye-opening, amazing adventure for our family, including our two teen-age sons! We have deep gratitude to the Cuba Candela team for making it awesome. We especially loved and appreciated all of the guides, accommodation staff and those behind the scenes who worked magic to make our time in Cuba so special. It was clear that the team knew about us and was there to make sure we were comfortable. We felt very well cared for!The accommodations were lovely, we were very well-fed, the activities were thought-provoking, educational, and interesting, best of all, we met amazing people! We were able to use our minds, our bodies and our hearts to explore, learn and connect.Club Candela was great to work with from my e-mail inquary through our send-off from Havana.

Lisa L.

04:57 18 Aug 22

Incredible! What an amazing fully immersed experience our family had in Cuba! Every experience was one to remember, from the cooking classes, drumming lessons, snorkeling trips to just experiencing the history and culture of Havana everything was planned perfectly by Cuba Candela. Have to mention our guide Luis, he was truly part of our family for the week, he understood our needs and wants before we did, can't say enough about him and the quality of guiding he offered. Fantastic experience, we thank Molly at Cuba Candela and their folks on the ground in Cuba for making it happen for family we will not soon forget it. Muy Rico!

Michael D.

17:23 04 Aug 22

I traveled recently to Cuba with Cuba Candela and had an amazing experience. The team at Cuba Candela is passionate about what they do and the service they provide is seamless. I loved all the activities they planned which were educational, authentic, experiential, and hands on. They are experts on creating custom itineraries as well as small group set departure itineraries. Just let them know when you can go and trust that they will take care of the rest!

Grace S.

21:15 08 Jul 22

There is nobody I would trust more with planning a trip to Cuba than Cuba Candela. Every single thing was seamless from start to finish, the experiences were all authentic and incredible, their contacts on the ground are invaluable, and they know how to manage every little detail flawlessly. I will definitely be returning to Cuba as it is truly a special destination and the perfect place for travelers who are looking for unique places, amazing people, fascinating culture, and endless opportunities for connecting with locals and really experiencing something authentic. Most of my American friends back home were surprised to learn that we CAN travel to Cuba. Not only can we travel there, but we SHOULD!

John S.

12:57 01 Jul 22

WOW! What an amazing experience we had in Cuba! From the moment we arrived to the day we had to leave, Cuba Candela created the best immersive experience for my first visit to this beautiful island. Loved experiencing the live music, salsa dancing, visit to a tobacco farm, art galleries, food, drinks and most importantly the people! I can't wait for my next trip with Cuba Candela.

Andrea B.

20:08 28 Jun 22

Cuba Candela made our trip absolutely incredible! I was blown away by the level of service and attention to detail the team had. I will definitely be going to Cuba again and will be using Cuba Candela another time! Thank you thank you for a wonderful trip!!!

Melissa N.

00:58 21 Jun 22

Cuba Candela for this trip was great. The tours we had we so informative and our tour guide, Alex was wonderful. He answered all of our questions and accommodated our special requests. The restaurants he chose for us we local, fun and varied. The day we went out to the local farm was worth the long drive as the couple that hosted us were so sweet and the food so-o-o good. At our hotel, Paseo 206, the staff were so courteous and friendly and always smiling and asking what they could do to make our visit wonderful. I couldn't have done this without the help and guidance provided though my professional travel advisor and would - have - recommended Cuba Candela to my friends.

Loyal C.

14:10 16 Jun 22

I never thought I'd go to Cuba in my lifetime, but Cuba Candela provided a fantastic programming schedule where I was immersed in cultural excursions!

Gary

12:38 16 Jun 22

If you want to truly experience Cuba, these guys are the absolute BEST!! Highly recommend.

Tyler L.

20:29 25 Apr 22

Cuba Candela - Thank you so much for our incredible trip to Cuba. Our host Rita was terrific, focusing on our interests and offering fun and exciting adventures, especially art, music and culinary destinations, and connecting us to the people of Cuba. Our guide Richard and driver Irais were attentive, friendly and extremely knowledgeable, ensuring that every day was great. We also appreciate the terrific advice and itinerary from Molly. Thanks too to our travel agent Deborah from Protravel International. A truly spectacular and unforgettable trip!

Sonia E.

19:40 15 Apr 22

Cuba Candela was incredible at planning an immersive and educational trip for our group of friends. The boutique hotel they selected was stunning and every meal and activity they arranged was incredible.

17:17 01 Feb 22

Other than the wonderful people of Cuba, our tour leaders were the best part of our trip. They really went above and beyond for us in every way. Candela tailored our trip to meet our specific interests and delivered in Spades. The accommodations they chose for us also met our needs perfectly - an antique Cuban house with lush gardens, excellent food, and outstanding service by the entire staff. They also provided an agenda that really let us absorb the culture, and meet so many amazing Cubans that shared their lives with us. Thank you Club Candela for making our experience so remarkable!

William - Christopher D.

16:09 01 Feb 22

The trip came close to being a bucket-list trip, and it really wasn’t a top priority before we went. When you look at the itineraries of Cuba trip, the focus is on Havana. This wasn’t what we wanted. Instead, we wanted an introductory grand tour. We wanted to get beyond just One place. Our trip’s itinerary was built by a series of conversations. In other words, they didn’t just give us something off-the-shelf. In essence, we went from Havana to the western edge, and then from Havana to the the east, ending in Santiago de Cuba.Our guide and a driver met us at the airport and drove us to our hotel. This was an intense relief as the airport was crazy and we had custom issues. The guide was with us the entire trip. Our first driver was with us for eight days, and a second driver was with us for the remainder. The driver’s were wonderful. The vehicles were good. (I remember my parent’s cars from the fifties—modern are much nicer.)At all times, we felt welcome no matter what we did: drinks and song at someone’s home in Havana (a highlight), walking through the artist’s area and into homes in Havana, to a samba lesson, taking a standing tour in an ox-cart, to drinking just roasted and ground coffee on a farm, to visiting the Che museum/monument…well, you can see the scope of our activities.In the middle of the trip, my partner did not feel well. Our guide took her to a doctor and then to a lab for testing. They wrote down her diagnosis. It was three weeks of doctor’s visits at a prestige Boston hospital to make the same diagnosis.Finally, while we had an itinerary, we were able to make changes as needed or desired.A great trip.P.S. Our guide Kathy made the trip wonderful.

Barry K.

03:35 31 Oct 20

Cuba Candela provided outstanding advice about in-country sites and what to look out for while touring Havana. They provide onsite protection during tourist trips and excellent knowledge about Cuba’s history/culture.

Billy M.

18:18 14 Sep 20

Wonderful experience!

Rachel M.

21:03 11 Sep 20

My husband and I chose Cuba Candela for our trip to Cuba and we could not have been more pleased with the experience. Every one from Cuba Candela was so professional, attentive and nice. It made for a flawless vacation. I would recommend them to anyone who is traveling to Cuba.

Anna S.

23:55 10 Sep 20

Havana is an true treasure and our guide at Cuba Candela did a fantastic job at showing us the city. They did a great job at customizing the tour to see specific sites of interest to our group.

gary S.

13:41 10 Sep 20

Cuba Candela made my experience traveling to Cuba for the first time smooth and seamless. I felt much more comfortable having a professional company to advise me on travel and answer any questions I had. I really loved visiting different parts of Cuba with Mhai Yoga while getting such an educational experience meeting so many different, lovely Cubans! Thank you so much!

Amanda F.

13:12 10 Sep 20