Cuba: Where Culture Comes Alive

5-Day Havana Cultural Immersion

Perfect for milestone celebrations and groups seeking authentic Cuban culture, this journey takes you deep into the heart of Havana where every cobblestone tells a story and every meal becomes a memory.

Known for its vibrant music scene, world-renowned cigars, and revolutionary history, Cuba offers an experience unlike anywhere else. From the colorful streets of Old Havana to the legendary nightlife of the Tropicana, this island nation pulses with rhythm, passion, and unmistakable charm.

Trip Highlights: Your Cuban Adventure

5 Days, 4 Nights of Authentic Experiences: Discover the soul of Havana through carefully curated cultural immersions.

Cultural Deep Dive

  • Colonial Havana Walking Tour: Explore the four key squares of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage site—Plaza de Armas, Plaza San Francisco de Asis, Plaza Vieja, and Plaza de la Cathedral

  • Hemingway House Tour: Visit the author's villa on the outskirts of Havana, preserved exactly as Hemingway left it in 1960 with hundreds of personal belongings, his swimming pool, and the Wheeler boat he used for fishing

  • Art Tour: Visit the National Museum of Bellas Artes and two Cuban artist studios with an expert guide

Culinary Experiences

  • Cinco Sentidos: Dine at one of the best new restaurants in town, known for spectacular seafood dishes and exceptional wine list

  • El del Frente: Experience this rooftop restaurant with exceptional cocktails and light dining

  • La Guarida Restaurant: Dinner at Havana's legendary restaurant housed in a grand mansion that served as the set for the iconic Cuban film Fresa y Chocolate

  • Toca Madera: Lunch at this off-the-beaten-path restaurant favored by diplomats and locals

  • Costa Vino: Dinner at one of Havana's newest wine restaurants, where a renowned Cuban sommelier offers diverse wine selections and fusion cuisine focused on seafood

Music & Dance

  • Cocktail-Making Lesson: Learn Cuban cocktail secrets from master bartenders at La Guarida's rooftop terrace with fabulous city views

  • Salsa Lessons: Learn from relaxed, fun teachers at one of the city's most renowned salsa schools

  • Tropicana Cabaret: Experience the legendary Vegas-style show that opened in 1931, featuring seating for 1,400 people and performers showcasing the full range of popular Cuban dance—you'll have the best views in the second row

Transportation & Logistics

  • VIP Airport Arrival: Meet your airport representative who guides you through customs to the VIP lounge

  • Private Bus: Private bus at your disposal throughout the trip

  • Panoramic City Tour: Open-top vintage car tour taking in main sites including Havana Almendares forest, Cristobal Colon Cemetery, and Hotel Nacional

  • Mobile Hotspot: Internet access through Cuban network via your guide's hotspot

Your Itinerary

Day 1 (February 13): VIP arrival, meet your Havana representative, dinner reservations

Day 2 (February 14): Colonial Havana walking tour, lunch reservations, panoramic city tour in vintage cars, cocktail-making lesson and dinner reservations

Day 3 (February 15): Hemingway House tour, lunch reservations, afternoon at leisure, dinner reservations, evening at Tropicana Cabaret

Day 4 (February 16): Art tour including Bellas Artes museum and artist studios, salsa lessons, afternoon at leisure, private farewell dinner with invited chef

Day 5 (February 17): Transfer to Jose Marti Airport

Important Details

Your dedicated concierge will make personalized recommendations for restaurants and music venues based on local events during your stay. All services described in the itinerary are included except items marked as suggestions, optional, or not included.

Not Included: Travel insurance, tips, visas, and services not mentioned in the program

All itineraries are fully customizable to create your perfect Cuban escape.

Itinerary subject to change based on availability. 

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