15 Days | Salsa your way from the colourful capital of Havana through the very best of Cuba.
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From £1,745pp excluding flights
Tour dates: 16-30 November (dates available until the end of 2026)
From Cuba’s historical streets of Havana to the pristine shores of the Caribbean, stroll through World Heritage cities, relive a fascinating colonial history and experience the rich heritage of music and dance that Cuba is renowned for. Dive into the incredible marine world and history of the Bay of Pigs, prepare to be wowed as you discover Baracoa’s mountainous surrounds, visit the birthplace of salsa and admire Trinidad’s unrivalled ambience on this two-week adventure. From historic cars to fragrant cigars, and with plenty of rum and rumba in between, this adventure will take you into the heart of all things Cuban.
Why you’ll love this trip
- Old-world charm, rich history, exciting nightlife – evocative Havana is like nowhere else on Earth. See the difference between city and coastal life on a guided walking tour of the old capital.
- Receive a fascinating insight into the rise and fall of the charismatic and highly celebrated Cuban revolutionary – Che Guevara – at his mausoleum and museum in Santa Clara.
- With its vibrant music scene and Afro-Cuban roots, sultry Santiago de Cuba is a great place to bust out some moves and hit the dance floor with the locals.
- Experience old-world charm in the colourful coastal town of Trinidad. Delve into the city’s sultry Latin rhythms with a salsa class and enjoy plenty of free time for seaside relaxation.
- Take inspiration from the locals and mix things up with a bicycle-taxi tour of Camaguey – roll through the winding streets on two-wheels, visiting markets, plazas and an art gallery.
Is this trip right for you?
- The guesthouses (casas) we use are much nicer than your average Cuban dwelling and each room is unique. Regardless of where you stay, power cuts and breaks in hot water supply are sometimes unavoidable, as in any developing country – but we believe that this is all a part of the local experience. To help set your expectations correctly, please read the ‘Accommodation’ section of the Essential Trip Information.
- Luxuries such as air conditioning, plush pillows, and fly screens, are often scarce. Part of the experience here is learning to appreciate everyday Cuban resourcefulness.
- Internet access can be hard to come by, and when it’s available it’s often unreliable and expensive. Treat this as a great opportunity to take a break from modern devices and have a true holiday.
- Cuba is different, and that’s a big part of its allure. Things don’t always go according to plan, and many things don’t work the same way as back home. Patience and good humour will go a long way in this beautiful destination.
- As this trip covers a lot of land, you’ll be spending quite a bit of time travelling.Cuba’s road condition and infrastructure is still fragile in various parts of the country so delays may often happen. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
Meals: 14 breakfasts
Transport: Private vehicle, Taxi, Boat
Accommodation: Standard guesthouse (10 nights), Hotel (4 nights)
Activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Havana – Leader-led walking tour of Old Havana
- Santa Clara – Che Guevara Mausoleum and Museum (entrance fee)
- Holguin – La Loma de Cruz (sunset lookout)
- Holguin – Leader-led orientation walk
- Baracoa – Leader-led Orientation Walk
- Baracoa – Boca de Yumuri Canyon boat tour
- Baracoa – Cocoa plantation visit
- Santiago de Cuba – Leader-led Orientation Walk
- Guantanamo Bay Viewpoint (time & weather dependent)
- Santiago de Cuba – Half-day City Tour including El Morro Castle, Santa Ifigenia Cemetery & Moncada Barracks (guide, transport &entrance fees included)
- Santiago de Cuba – night live music
- Camaguey – Leader – led orientation walk
- Bayamo – Leader-led Orientation Walk
- Camaguey – Rum tasting in a local bar
- Camaguey – Bicycle Taxi City Tour (guide and transport included)
- Trinidad – Leader-led orientation walk
- Ciego de Ávila – Jewellery workshop (Community-based project)
- Trinidad – Salsa Dance Lesson (1 hour)
- Cienfuegos – Leader-led orientation walk
- Cienfuegos – Palacio de Valle (from entrance fee)
- Guanaroca Lagoon – boat tour
- Cienfuegos – cigar factory visit
- Bay of Pigs – Coastal swim stop
Group size: Min 1 – Max 16
Price based on 2 sharing a twin room
Solo travellers can be matched with someone of the same gender or choose to pay a supplement from £245
Small group tour with Intrepid – there are many options available for your visit to Cuba. We can discuss the options with you.