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Our 10-day ‘Support for the Cuban People’ Cuba tour is legal for Americans and is all about spectacular scenery with lots of colourful history thrown in! Even better, the island’s friendly locals make it a fantastic place for LGBTQ+ travellers to discover. Wander through Havana’s glittering colonial architecture, breathe in the immaculate air of Viñales. Throw in a few vintage cars, some fragrant cigars, a splash of salsa, and it all adds up to a sunny escape that’s muy caliente.
If you’re looking to avoid the usual holiday hustle, consider our Cuba New Year Fiesta. And to our American friends, please read this blog post to learn more about legally travelling to Cuba.
Hola! Welcome to Havana. The adventure begins around 6PM with a group meeting. After getting familiar with your fellow travellers—and fabulous guide—we’ll venture out for an included Welcome Dinner with a few included welcome cocktails, followed by optional drinks at one of Havana’s gay bars.
After breakfast and a trip discussion, we’ll hit the road for a rambling ride (approximately 7 hours) to the Spanish Colonial settlement of Trinidad. En route, we’ll stop in Santa Clara and visit the Che Guevara Mausoleum & Museum for an interesting perspective on his life. Once in Trinidad, we’ll check in to our homestays, then grab an included dinner.
The beautiful colonial city of Trinidad is home to numerous churches and many gorgeous colonial buildings. We begin with a cultural tour of Trinidad where we will visit various museums including the Afro Cuban temple to Yemaya. In the afternoon we’ll head to a private dance company’s very “local” headquarters to learn about the cultural and social importance that dancing has to Cuba. We’ll be welcomed into the venue where they train before taking on a Cuban salsa class (no experience necessary). Another fabulous dinner is included this evening.
Today we move on to Cienfuegos on the Caribbean coast. Founded by the French, then heavily developed by Americans, “the Pearl of the South” will impress you with its elegance, architecture and style. After we explore the city, we’ll visit a local art cooperative to chat with artists before savouring the sunset from the stunning Palacio del Valle. We’ll round off our day with another local dinner.
This morning we hit the road for another long drive to Viñales (approximately 8 hours). This includes a stop at the Bay of Pigs, where CIA-sponsored Brigade 2506 failed to overthrow Fidel Castro’s government in 1961. We’ll have a quick visit to the museum, which provides a uniquely-Cuban perspective on the events of 1961. Once in Viñales, we’ll learn to cook Cuban-style with a cooking lesson from a local chef. Fun to cook, but even better to eat!
Today we spend the morning learning the tradition of Cuban cigars from a farmer and expert cigar maker. Get an insight as to how the communist system works, how much tobacco they will keep, how much produce they give back to the government, and how they make ends meet! You will learn about the process from tobacco planting to rolling the final cigar. Then, we’ll enjoy dinner in the countryside at a stunningly beautiful organic farm, followed by drinks at a nearby outdoor bar.
After checking out of our homestays, it’s back to Havana, with a stop in Jaimanitas. This town was made famous by artist Jose Fuster. His home—Fusterlandia—is definitely a highlight, a living art project entirely covered in eclectic mosaics. Tonight, we’ll have an included dinner and drinks.
Today we’ll enjoy a walking tour of Old Havana, where you’ll learn about the most significant buildings (many of which have been restored to their original glory). We’ll stop at a new art/clothing store run by a local artist, and have an optional lunch. In the afternoon we’ll enjoy a guided tour of Hemingway House and learn about the novelist’s life, including his trans daughter. Then, you’ll have free time to explore the city before we meet for an included dinner this evening, followed by drinks at a local gay bar, with drinks included.
This morning we’ll enjoy an Afro Cuban tour in the city, followed by a walk through the famous graffiti-ridden Hamel Alley with a specialist that will explain the art. We’ll then head to a local gay-run community theatre where we’ll chat with the Director, along with local LGBTQ+ activists about Cuba from their perspective. For our final evening, we’ll enjoy an included feast at one of the best restaurants in town, and head out for optional drinks.
There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart at your leisure.
The tour covered many things we would never have seen on our own. It was very easy. Wilmar was great.
Go! Now! We felt so much safer in Cuba than we ever imagined. For some reason, many people are concerned with travel to Cuba. False fears! The people are kind, welcoming, and genuinely love Americans. Although it is a poor country, they have so much to offer in terms of cultural, historical, and natural beauty. The country is so much bigger than we ever imagined. It doesn’t feel like an island – it feels more like a large Spanish Colonial country in South America.
Well organized; excellent tour guide; Cuba trip was a good mix of staying busy and seeing/doing a lot, but not overwhelming; great group of people and many were repeat Out Adventures clients, so hopefully other trips would be good groups as well.
The longer I stayed in Cuba, the more I liked it. Well organized tour, comfortable, great guide.
Cuba is much more than packaged resorts. It has rich cultural and historical traditions. The people are welcoming and much more tolerant than we are led to believe. be prepared for a very pleasant surprise
An amazing trip in an amazing country. Our host was superb, took care of all of our logistic needs, and was as knowledgeable and upbeat as you could ever want. Our people-to-people exchanges were wonderful and made our visit very personal and more meaningful
Incredible trip to another world. Fantastic scenery, warm & friendly people and lots of history to learn about.
Cuba has been on our travel list for a while. Out Adventures and Will, our group leader, had a very organized itinerary that led us to see a lot of Cuba. Will, born and raised in Cuba, gave us fantastic insight into his country. I highly recommend it – you won’t be disappointed!
A fabulous ten days were spent immersed in the culture of Cuba together with our wonderful guide, Willmar, and our calm driver, George. Despite the many struggles and challenges faced by them, the charm, warmth and acceptance of the Cuban people enveloped us throughout our tour. We were most impressed by Willmar’s ability to adapt to last-minute changes that inevitably arose and his calm demeanour as he successfully manoeuvred us and our seven terrific fellow travellers throughout the tour. Much to our very pleasant surprise, all of our meals were substantial, interesting and tasty. We would repeat this tour in a heartbeat!
Our Support For The Cuban People tour is designed to satisfy the requirements and documentation for Americans to visit legally, as well as provide a comprehensive perspective on Cuban art, cuisine, history, and daily life.
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Learn MoreAll accommodations on Out Adventures tours include breakfast and are located in areas central to our activities. All amenities are examples only, and may differ from hotel to hotel.
Homestay: Expect a private, comfortable room, typically with a private bathroom. Although amenities range widely, none of our homestays have a pool. Customer service is usually friendly – like being with family, and makes up for the lack of other services.
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