Experience Cuba: Culture & Community
Immerse yourself in Cuban culture as you journey through the heart of the island.
Begin in Havana, where you’ll marvel at the city's iconic classic cars and explore historic Old Havana, founded in 1519. Adventure southeast to Trinidad, where you'll deeply engage with the local culture by interacting with farmers, getting into the rhythm of salsa dancing, and visiting the Bay of Pigs Museum. In Remedios, you'll have the unique chance to meet with local baseball players and learn about this beloved Cuban pastime.EF Educational Tours is pleased to offer educational and cultural exchanges to Cuba. EF qualifies for the people-to-people general license established by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury ("OFAC"). Under this license, EF will offer educational and cultural exchanges and conversations with the people of Cuba. The itinerary is subject to change based on day of week and availability, but a complete people-to people itinerary will always be maintained.
*If traveling to Cuba, additional booking conditions apply and need to be signed separately.
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Day 1: Fly to Havana
Meet your Tour Director at the airportEnjoy an evening meal in the old town
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Day 2: Havana
Take a guided tour of Old Havana
Meet expert auto mechanics at a restoration garage
Visit the museum at the Palacio Segundo Cabo
Visit the Arte Corte community project
Take a walking tour of Old Havana
Visit the Callejon de Hamel community art project
Enjoy an evening meal in the old town
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Day 3: Havana
Visit the graffiti community project in the La Vibora neighborhood
See Castillo de Los Tres Reyes del Morro
Learn to play dominoes with a local professional
Visit the Fábrica de Arte, an art gallery
Listen to a 'Buena Vista Social' style musical performance
Enjoy an evening meal in the old town
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Day 4: Havana • Santa Clara • Remedios
Travel via the Bay of Pigs to Cienfuegos
Visit the Museo Playa Girón
Take a walking tour of Cienfuegos
See the Palacio del Valle
Visit the Teatro Tomás Terry
Meet with a local artist to learn about their life, work and inspiration
Enjoy a salsa dancing class with locals
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Day 5: Remedios • Caibarién
Tour a coffee farm on the Tropes de Collantes nature reserve
Visit Casa Museo del Café
Meet with a local marine expert
Snorkel among the peaceful bay’s well-preserved coral reefs and colorful marine life
See the escalinata of Casa de la Música, the famous steps outside a popular music venue
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Day 6: Remedios • Sancti Spíritus • Trinidad
Travel to Remedios via Sancti Spíritus
Take a guided city tour of Sancti Spíritus
Dinner in a Paladar
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Day 7: Trinidad • Topes de Collantes • Cienfuegos
Take an excursion to Caibarién
Visit a local sugar mill and factory
Ride in a steam train
Take a walking tour of Caibarién
Visit with a local baseball team and their coaches
Visit the Museo de las Parrandas
Dinner in a Paladar
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Day 8: Cienfuegos • Playa Larga • Havana
Travel to Havana via Santa Clara
Visit the Che Guevara Mausoleum and memorial
Enjoy a traditional Trova musical performance
Enjoy an evening meal in the old town
Watch a dance performance by Havana Queens, a local dance company
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Havana
Meet your Tour Director at the airportEnjoy an evening meal in the old town
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Day 2: Havana
Take a guided tour of Old Havana
Meet expert auto mechanics at a restoration garage
Visit the museum at the Palacio Segundo Cabo
Visit the Arte Corte community project
Take a walking tour of Old Havana
Visit the Callejon de Hamel community art project
Enjoy an evening meal in the old town
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Day 3: Havana
Visit the graffiti community project in the La Vibora neighborhood
See Castillo de Los Tres Reyes del Morro
Learn to play dominoes with a local professional
Visit the Fábrica de Arte, an art gallery
Listen to a 'Buena Vista Social' style musical performance
Enjoy an evening meal in the old town
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Day 4: Havana • Santa Clara • Remedios
Travel via the Bay of Pigs to Cienfuegos
Visit the Museo Playa Girón
Take a walking tour of Cienfuegos
See the Palacio del Valle
Visit the Teatro Tomás Terry
Meet with a local artist to learn about their life, work and inspiration
Enjoy a salsa dancing class with locals
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Day 5: Remedios • Caibarién
Tour a coffee farm on the Tropes de Collantes nature reserve
Visit Casa Museo del Café
Meet with a local marine expert
Snorkel among the peaceful bay’s well-preserved coral reefs and colorful marine life
See the escalinata of Casa de la Música, the famous steps outside a popular music venue
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Day 6: Remedios • Sancti Spíritus • Trinidad
Travel to Remedios via Sancti Spíritus
Take a guided city tour of Sancti Spíritus
Dinner in a Paladar
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Day 7: Trinidad • Topes de Collantes • Cienfuegos
Take an excursion to Caibarién
Visit a local sugar mill and factory
Ride in a steam train
Take a walking tour of Caibarién
Visit with a local baseball team and their coaches
Visit the Museo de las Parrandas
Dinner in a Paladar
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Day 8: Cienfuegos • Playa Larga • Havana
Travel to Havana via Santa Clara
Visit the Che Guevara Mausoleum and memorial
Enjoy a traditional Trova musical performance
Enjoy an evening meal in the old town
Watch a dance performance by Havana Queens, a local dance company
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
Comprehensive sightseeing of natural attractions
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Entrances
Meaningful interactions through People-to-People activities
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.