Castro's Cuba

$12,790 / per person

Hosted Journey From Auckland

Departure: 28 April 2023 (Return)

20 Days/19 Nights

From $12,790pp twin-share, $15,185 single supplement

Trapped in a time warp as a result of the Cuban revolution in 1959 and subsequent economic embargo, there is nowhere else like Cuba. On this journey, we visit the great historic cities of Havana and Santiago de Cuba, where 1950s Chevys cruise past in a range of vivid colours; a contrast to the pastel-hued architecture of smaller colonial gems such as Trinidad and Camagüey. The stunning natural beauty and fascinating history are only outshone by the Cuban people, incredibly warm and friendly, opening up their homes and their hearts to visitors. Che Guevara and Fidel Castro are still venerated, but times are changing. The embargo has been lifted, it's time to visit before the old Cuba is gone forever!

SPECIAL EXPERIENCES:

Cooking class and salsa lesson - Dive into Cuban culture – take part in a hands on cooking class followed by a fun dance class to learn the quintessential Cuban dance, the salsa.

Dine at some of our favourite paladares - Tucked away in side streets, we will visit some of our favourite paladares, traditional family run restaurants. They serve excellent seafood and delicious traditional Cuban/ Spanish dishes.

Be swept up in the rhythm of Cuba - Music pervades the island of Cuba! Jazz is very popular and live music often seeps out of town squares. Enjoy some wonderful evenings listening to Cuban music made famous by the renowned Buena Vista Social Club.

INCLUSIONS:

Lima, Peru stopover with sightseeing
An extensive tour of the island of Cuba from west to east
Havana's wonderful historic ‘old city’, seemingly caught in a time warp
See the colonial gems of Trinidad, Cienfuegos, and Camagüey
Visit Cayo Coco, a tropical island known for pristine white sandy beaches and coral reefs
A World Journeys host to guide you every step of the way

VIEW TOUR ITINERARY HERE:

Castro's Cuba Full Itinerary