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For questions or booking inquiries, call (305) 209-2785 or contact us.
Prices are $USD, per person and based on double occupancy.
We strongly encourage all travelers to book with a travel advisor to elevate their travel experience. Include your advisor’s name with your reservation to receive a $100 personalized welcome gift, access to exclusive amenities and a free room upgrade at select properties.
“My friends and I are so happy that we chose Cuba Candela to guide us through our Cuban experience. Lodgings, activities, and meals were impeccably planned for our 5 day trip… We never felt like we were being taken through the motions but, rather, that we were getting to know Havana through the eyes of locals. I can’t recommend them enough!”
Island Arrival: Your driver will meet you at the airport, and you’ll be taken to your accommodation to freshen up.
Exploring Old Havana: Find your bearings and step back in time, as you immerse yourself in the iconic, colorful and historic Habana Vieja (Old Havana) with your local guide.
Welcome Drinks and Live Music: Welcome to Havana! Kick-off your cultural immersion with fresh-made mojitos and live local musicians playing Cuban classics.
Dinner: Sit down at one of Havana’s trendiest restaurants, located inside the VIP section of the famous Fábrica de Arte Cubano.
Private Tour and Night Out at La Fábrica: Enjoy a private tour of Fábrica de Arte Cubano, a must-see Cuban art installation and center of Havana nightlife! Enjoy a classic mojito as you explore three floors of art galleries, live music, DJs and more.
National Museum of Fine Arts: View historic Cuban art not found anywhere else in the world, in the visually stunning Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes.
El Gran Teatro de La Habana: Explore an architectural beauty that offers some of the best Cuban music, theater, and classical dance.
Lunch: Enjoy a midday break at an authentic Cuban paladar.
Cultural Immersion Tour: Walk through a vibrant neighborhood in Havana and witness an inspiring view of Cuban culture that tourists rarely see. Visit private homes and businesses and connect with the individuals you will be sharing donations with.
Dinner: Dine at one of Havana’s most beautiful restaurants, an architectural treasure with quintessential Cuban ambiance.
Live Music: Experience Cuban rhythm with a live local music performance.
Depart for Viñales: After a full breakfast, head out with your private driver and guide to Viñales, a beautifully quaint Cuban town nestled among soaring limestone cliffs and tobacco farms.
Lunch in the Valley: Enjoy traditional Cuban food in a quaint local restaurant overlooking a beautiful view of the Viñales countryside.
Tobacco Country: Explore the tobacco country of Viñales with a local farmer as your guide. Learn the history of the region and enjoy the stunning views over a cup of freshly ground coffee before riding on an oxcart to visit a family-owned tobacco farm. Watch as a seasoned cigar maker handrolls a perfect puro while explaining the secret to the world-renowned Cuban cigar.
Dinner in Havana: Enjoy a restaurant run by one of Cuba’s most renowned chefs.
Vintage Convertible Ride: Hop into a vintage classic American convertible car and cruise throughout Havana’s neighborhoods.
Lunch Break for a mojito, delicious meal, and strong cafecito.
Hemingway House: Famed novelist Earnest Hemingway lived at this sprawling mansion from 1940 – 1960. The home’s interior has been virtually untouched since the day that “Papa,” the U.S.- ambassador-in-spirit left.
Salsa Lesson: Learn salsa with one of our resident dance instructors, the most talented in all of Cuba!
Rum Tasting Experience: Relax and enjoy a rum tasting with a professional sommelier. Sample different types of Cuban rum and learn the proper way to taste it!
Dinner: Enjoy international food served in a beautifully restored Spanish post-colonial mansion.
Salsa Dancing with Locals: We’ll take you to our favorite local spot in Havana.
Depart for Cienfuegos: After breakfast, you’ll depart with your private driver and guide to the town of Cienfuegos, a gem along the coast on the way to Trinidad.
Lunch in Cienfuegos: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant overlooking the sea. Savor the breeze, tropical climate, and traditional Cuban food.
Explore Cienfuegos: Witness the inspiring French influences of the city known as Cuba’s “Pearl of the South” with your guide.
Depart for Trinidad: Continue along your journey towards Trinidad, one of Cuba’s oldest cities, that remains lined with cobblestone streets and beautiful colonial architecture.
Arrival and Dinner in Trinidad: Dine at a restaurant located in one of the main town squares of Trinidad.
Disco Ayala: The best place for an evening of salsa dancing in Trinidad, and its located in a cave!
Private Coffee Farm: Learn how the locals plant, grow, harvest and roast coffee beans. Taste Cuba’s freshest farm to table coffee.
Waterfall Hike: Wear your bathing suit to take a dip in the cool waters below the cascade and prepare for a hike of moderate difficulty (no climbing but plenty of breaks may be helpful).
Lunch: Embrace the peaceful sounds of the surrounding nature at an intimate ecological restaurant in a family home, serving a variety of traditional Cuban dishes.
Trinidad Beach: Head directly to one of Trinidad’s nearby beaches for sunset and mojitos!
Farewell Dinner: Enjoy your final dinner on the island in a beautifully restored Spanish colonial restaurant.
Depart Trinidad for Havana
Departure Flight from Havana Airport
Flight: Flights are not included in Cuba Candela trips. Book your flight to Havana from the U.S. or other country of origin. Learn more.
Visa: A Cuba Tourist Visa is required for all travelers visiting Cuba and is included in our luxury tours. We process visas electronically on behalf of travelers and assist with all pre-trip customs and immigration documents. Learn more.
- Cuba Tourist Visa
- U.S. travel license
- 5-star accommodation*
- All activities listed on the itinerary**
- Exceptional bilingual local guide
- All transportation, airport and excursion transfers
- VIP airport arrival
- Compliance with all U.S. travel regulations
- Breakfast daily
—Not Included—
- Flight and any airline fees
- Lunches and dinners
- Discretionary tips for guide, driver and other activities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Trip insurance (highly recommended)
*Note: Accommodation standards are based on what is widely available in Cuba. 5-star accommodation are the best luxury hotels in Cuba, such as Paseo 206, pictured above.
**Note: Itinerary is representative of your experience. Activities are subject to change based on availability and adjustments required due to the realities of island life in Cuba.
Cuba has mild temperatures year-round with a dry season from November – April. Prepare for your trip by staying updated on the weather in Cuba. Learn more.
From what to pack and how to connect to the internet to information on money and souvenirs, we have compiled everything you need to know for a smooth and carefree trip. Learn more.
We recommend that all guests purchase travel insurance in the event of an emergency. You may purchase coverage from a travel insurance provider like Allianz for a smooth and carefree trip. Learn more.
Visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website for information on vaccines and COVID-19 in Cuba. Learn more.
Yes! Travel to Cuba is still legal under the “Support for the Cuban People” travel authorization. We take care of required documents including the visa.
Read our blog “Yes, You Can Travel To Cuba. Here’s How” to learn more.
A Cuba Tourist Visa is required for all travelers visiting Cuba and is included in our luxury tours. We process visas electronically on behalf of travelers and assist with all pre-trip customs and immigration documents.
Commercial flights are the most common method of transportation for most travelers from the United States to Havana. Major airlines offer nonstop flights to Cuba, including American, Delta and Southwest Airlines. You may book your flight to Cuba directly with your preferred airline, just as you would to any other destination in the world.
When booking your flight, you’ll be asked to select a purpose for travel. The preferred license for our travelers is the “Support for the Cuban People” license.
Read our blog “How To Get To Cuba” for more information on flying to Cuba and direct flight locations.
The main differences between these packages are in the accommodations, experiences and visa processing. Luxury tours include 5-star accommodations, Cuba visas, VIP airport arrival, welcome gift, wifi hotspot, daily private driver, expert bilingual host, all activities, and 24/7 support from our local team. Standard tours include 4-star accommodations, airport transfers, daily private driver, expert bilingual host, all activities, restaurant reservations and 24/7 support from our local team.
Learn more about our pricing and packages here.
We provide all transportation from the moment you land until the moment you leave (airport pick-ups, drop-offs and all excursion transfers included) in an air-conditioned private car, van or similar vehicle with a professional driver.
We recommend travelers keep their money in USD instead of exchanging it, as this allows them to pay for things at the preferred rate used by businesses and vendors. If guests want to change some, we recommend that they defer to the guidance of their host to ensure they get the best rate, and avoid official exchange kiosks, which disadvantage the USD.
Read more about money in Cuba here.
Yes, but we recommend that travelers expect to be disconnected from WIFI during their trip and embrace the digital detox to the extent possible. WIFI is generally available at hotels and by connecting to a local phone hotspot if provided in your tour package.
Yes. Cuba is one of the safest countries in the world to visit and has a track record of keeping tourists safe. It has always welcomed and embraced American travelers with open arms.
Visit our Safety First page to learn more.
Due to the nature and complexity of Cuba travel planning, all payments are non-refundable.
If the need arises to change trip dates, we will do our best to offer you up to 100% credit for the amount already paid. However, depending on your travel dates, there may be additional fees charged due to hotel cancellation policies and change in hotel prices.
If the trip cannot proceed specifically due to travel policy changes by the U.S. government, travelers will receive a full refund.
Visit our FAQ for a more comprehensive list of frequently asked questions.
