Explore Cuba from Havana to Santiago with leader-led walks, guesthouse stays, boat excursions and a salsa class, plus time to soak up Baracoa, Trinidad and Cienfuegos.
  • Walk Old Havana’s UNESCO-listed plazas, cathedral and colonial streets.
  • Visit Che Guevara’s mausoleum and museum in Santa Clara.
  • Sail through Baracoa’s Boca de Yumuri Canyon by traditional boat.
  • Explore El Morro, Santa Ifigenia Cemetery and Moncada Barracks in Santiago.
  • Ride a bicycle taxi through Camaguey’s maze-like streets and plazas.
  • Learn salsa in Trinidad amid cobblestoned streets and grand mansions.
  • Sail Guanaroca Lagoon, spotting flamingos and other waterfowl.
  • Swim in the clear waters of the Bay of Pigs.
  • CUBA GUESTHOUSES
  • We have classified guesthouse rooms into three standards for the comfort levels of our trips: standard, comfortable and premium. Most differences can be a little hard to tell at first, particularly when taking aesthetic into account which varies greatly not only between rooms but also between cities and provinces. Be assured though that the comforts to which foreign travellers are accustomed have been taken into account when classifying guesthouses.
  • You can read more about the guesthouse we use here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/cuba-casa-particular/
  • Stairs are prevalent in Cuban homes. If this presents a problem to you, then please advise us at time of booking so we can request rooms on or closer to ground level.
  • , For this itinerary, the standard guesthouse rooms will have an ensuite and air-conditioning however will not necessarily have a split system, an in-room or in-house safe or imported bedding., The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
  • Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
  • , POWER CUTS IN CUBA
  • Power cuts (apagones) are common throughout Cuba due to the country's aging electrical infrastructure. Scheduled outages typically occur daily, with schedules varying from week to week. Depending on local weather conditions or increased demand for electricity, the frequency and duration of power cuts can increase. Many guesthouses, restaurants, and tourist facilities are equipped with generators to maintain essential services during these interruptions. While this is part of daily life in Cuba, it rarely impacts the overall quality of your experience if you come prepared. We recommend bringing a small flashlight, a rechargeable personal fan, and a power bank (in carry-on luggage only), to ensure your comfort.