Cuba & Its People~Havana

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Timeworn facades splashed with vibrant art, classic American cars and rumba beats drifting down cobblestones. Get ready for an unforgettable immersion into Cuba’s fascinating history and vivacious culture. Go beyond Havana’s striking grandeur to discover the heart of the local people and gain perspective on Cuba’s ever-changing landscape. Meet local experts who share their profound insights and connections to their country. During intimate educational exchanges, experience life through the eyes of community leaders, business owners and residents, and learn how dancers and artists express their passions. This exclusive program is operated in accordance with a People-to-People general license.

Pricing from
$4,795

Small Group – Limited to only 24 Guests! Air included from Miami.
Call 800-323-7373 or click here for more information.

Trip Type
Group Travel Tour, International Land & Rail Voyages
Departure Dates
Oct 24, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025

HOTELS

Casa Italia – This luxury, colonial-era boutique hotel is located in the beautiful Miramar neighborhood on Fifth Avenue, or Las Americas Avenue. Features include Italian-inspired design, a lovely garden and relaxing pool area, and personalized service. Havana’s Habana Vieja, Old Town, is just a short drive away.

AIRFARE

Round-trip flights between Miami and Cuba.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Final Payment will be due 120 days prior to departure and the Cancellation Fee schedule will be updated to:

  • CANCELLATION-All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI Travel.
    • Cancellation received up to 121 days prior to trip departure will incur a $300 per person administrative fee.
    • Cancellation received 120 to 91 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 25% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
    • Cancellation received 90-61 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 50% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
    • Cancellation received 60-31 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 75% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
    • Cancellation received 30 days prior to departure to the time of departure (or no show) will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip.

TOUR MAP

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ITINERARY

  • day 1

    Depart Miami, FL | Havana, Cuba

    Fly to Havana, Cuba, and meet your AHI Travel representative to transfer to the Claxon Hotel, an independently owned boutique hotel in the heart of the vibrant neighborhood of El Vedado.  Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a festive Welcome Dinner at a local paladar, a privately owned and operated restaurant. Embrace the opportunity to meet and mingle with locals on your first night in Cuba!

  • day 2

    Havana

    Cuba awaits your discovery! Start the morning with an insightful lecture about the Cuban economy. Then discover the effervescence of Habana Viejo. See the four main squares: Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza de Armas, Plaza de San Francisco de Asis and Plaza Vieja and talk with local vendors at a market. You’ll also enjoy an informative talk with women business owners at an independently owned clothing store. Later, join a local’s insight discussion about Cuban health care.

  • day 3

    Havana

    The romance of Cuba is best experienced in a vintage American convertible. Climb into one of these Cuban treasures to drive along Havana’s evocative Malecón, a 4.3-mile-long sea drive, and through the historic district. Then join an expert to tour the National Museum of Fine Arts, featuring Cuban artists from the 17th century to present day. Savor Cuban cuisine during lunch at a local paladar, followed by free time and dinner at your leisure this evening.

  • day 4

    Havana

    Enjoy an enlightening talk about the role of women in Cuban life. Next, visit the Sephardic Hebrew Center as well as a contemporary dance studio for a behind-the-scenes look into Cuba’s infectious dance scene. Meet a few of the studio’s talented dancers and learn about their experiences. This afternoon, see “Lookout Farm,” home of author Ernest Hemingway! Later, gather at the Ludwig Foundation of Cuba, a nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to Cuban artists, followed by a tour of the historic Hotel Nacional de Cuba and dinner at a paladar.

  • day 5

    Matanzas | Havana

    Delve into the cultural riches of Matanzas during panoramic coach and walking tours. Take in views from atop Cuba’s highest bridge, see notable sites around the city, including the neoclassical Sauto Theater and the historical French quarter. Walk through La Libertad Park and visit the preserved 19th-century Pharmaceutical Museum. Cap off your excursion with a lively performance by a local choir! Back in Havana, join Dr. Rosaida Ochoa for a thought provoking discussion about race and the Cuban Revolution, followed by dinner at a paladar.

  • day 6

    Havana

    After breakfast, join Norma Guillard, Cuban social psychologist adjunct lecturer at the University of Havana, who shares stories about her work. Next, stop at an agromercado, an open street market, followed by a stroll along the eclectic Callejón de Hamel, a colorful alleyway that is a central part of Afro-Cuban culture. Later, visit Casa Fuster and the Casa de la Cultura, dedicated to preserving Cuba’s art and heritage. Later, learn tango and salsa with some local dancers!

  • day 7

    Rural Cuba | Havana

    Weave through rich farmland blanketed with sugarcane on your way through rural Cuba. Visit Las Terrazas, a model socialist community, to engage with residents and learn about their sustainable development and conservation efforts, followed by a lunch of locally grown, organic vegetables. Also, visit and talk with the principal at a local school, stop at an artist’s studio and have coffee at a local cafe. This afternoon, join a lively discussion about Cuban music, followed by a Farewell Dinner at a local paladar.

  • day 8

    Havana | Miami, Florida

    Bid farewell to enigmatic Cuba and head to the airport for your flights back to Miami and connection to your gateway city.

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