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CUBA'S FESTIVAL, EVENTS & FAIRS 2025- 2026
Authentic Cuba Travel® offers the best TOURS to Cuba's Premier Festivals, Events and Fairs. Period! All our Cuba tours are fully hosted by Cuban Ministries and Official Organizing Committees.
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It is possible for US citizens to travel to Cuba legally After the publication of the new updates to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (31 CFR Part 515) on February 6, 2025. US Professionals interested in conducting Professional Research in the traveler’s profession, professional background, or area of expertise can travel to Cuba under the General License for Professional Research among others. US citizens can also go to Cuba under the Support for the Cuban People General License, General License for Educational Activities; and other authorizations still in place. None of the existing 12 categories of Cuba legal travel have been eliminated, the US embassy in Havana will remain open and commercial flights will continue to Havana only. Learn more at our website about
US Cuba Travel Authorizations.
Authentic Cuba Travel® offers escorted cultural tours to Cuba in the fields of arts, photography, dance & music, ballet, performing arts for US travellers under the provisions of the General License for Support for the Cuban People.
For example: an American individual plans to travel to Cuba on his/her own (or with a group of friends) to learn about the Cuban culture and support the Cuban people in order to 1) launch a new privately-owned business venture; or 2) volunteer with a nongovernmental organization; or 3) carry activities aimed at strengthening civil society; or others with similar intent.
During this Cuba trip the US traveler stays in a Casa Particular (private rental accommodation owned by a Cuban family or individual) or in a hotel (not on the OFAC restricted list of Cuban entities); the American individual or group of individuals does eat most of his/hers meals in Paladares (family restaurants owned by a Cuban family or individual) and shop at stores owned by Cuenta Propistas (self-employed Cuban entrepreneurs); all while engaging with the Cuban owners of these entities in conversations about their day-to-day life, way-of-living, and entrepreneurial challenges and dreams.
The full-time schedule of activities of the American individual traveler (or group of travelers) will result in a meaningful interaction with the Cubans and; therefore, it may qualify for the General License for the Support for the Cuban People.
Expert’s Corner
Hello! I’m Bernt Dietmar. Over 20 years ago, I visited Cuba as part of a delegation of American scientists interested in exploring opportunities for research and business collaboration. I was surprised by Cuba’s high academic standards, and the methods used in the educational system. We founded Authentic Cuba Travel® to show that Cuba is more than another Caribbean tourism destination and promote the understanding in between Cuba and North America. I kindly invite you to join us. We'll explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, exchange with Cubans, partake in local food dishes, music, rum, and much more!
Cuban Festivals
Every year Cuba’s International Festivals brought travellers to Cuba from all over the world. Every year Authentic Cuba Travel® makes sure that those attending international events such as the Havana Jazz Festival, the Havana Book Fair, the Havana Film Festival, the Havana Art Biennial, the Fire Festival, the Havana Ballet Festival or the Habano Cigar Festival get the most out of their Cuba travel experience and get to know the authentic Cuba.
Cuba Fire Festival
Organized by Casa del Caribe, the annual Cuba Fire Festival will take place in Santiago de Cuba from July 3, 2025 to July 9, 2025. With musical venues at 50 locations and city streets lined with bars and stalls, rum-fuelled revellers get in the festival spirit as live bands, musicians and DJs keep crowds at fever pitch well into the nighttime hours.
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Organized by Casa del Caribe, the annual Cuba Fire Festival will take place in Santiago de Cuba from July 3, 2025 to July 9, 2025. With musical venues at 50 locations and city streets lined with bars and stalls, rum-fuelled revellers get in the festival spirit as live bands, musicians and DJs keep crowds at fever pitch well into the nighttime hours.
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Havana Film Festival
The Havana Film Festival promotes the cinematographic works of Spanish- language filmmakers from Latin America, Spain and Cuba. It is sponsored by the Cuban Institute of the Cinematographic Art and Industry, ICAIC. The 46th edition of the Festival International del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano will take place from December 4, 2025 to December 14, 2025.
Book NowHavana Film Festival
The Havana Film Festival promotes the cinematographic works of Spanish- language filmmakers from Latin America, Spain and Cuba. It is sponsored by the Cuban Institute of the Cinematographic Art and Industry, ICAIC. The 46th edition of the Festival International del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano will take place from December 4, 2025 to December 14, 2025.
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Havana Jazz Festival
The 41st International Jazz Festival of Havana, which is sponsored by famed Cuban jazz artist Chucho Valdes and ICM, or the Cuban Institute of Music, will be held in numerous locations throughout La Habana from January 25, 2026 to February 1, 2026. More than 100 international bands have joined Cuba’s top Jazz musicians in previous festivals.
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The 41st International Jazz Festival of Havana, which is sponsored by famed Cuban jazz artist Chucho Valdes and ICM, or the Cuban Institute of Music, will be held in numerous locations throughout La Habana from January 25, 2026 to February 1, 2026. More than 100 international bands have joined Cuba’s top Jazz musicians in previous festivals.
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Havana Book Fair
The 34th International Book Fair of Havana will take place in Havana City from February 12 to February 22, 2026. Along with the public, the book fair is attended by Cuban and international authors, publishers, and political officials. Organized by the Cuban Book Institute, the fair transforms the Spanish fortification La Cabana into one of the biggest book parties in the world.
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The 34th International Book Fair of Havana will take place in Havana City from February 12 to February 22, 2026. Along with the public, the book fair is attended by Cuban and international authors, publishers, and political officials. Organized by the Cuban Book Institute, the fair transforms the Spanish fortification La Cabana into one of the biggest book parties in the world.
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Habano Cigar Festival
Considered by many to be the world’s biggest premium cigar celebration, the XXVI Cigar Festival of Cuba will take place from February 23 to February 27, 2026. The Habano Cigar Festival's Exhibit Fair at Palacio de Las Convenciones regularly attracts some 1500 producers, distributors and businessmen, as well as large numbers of Cigar aficionados and tourists.
Book NowHabano Cigar Festival
Considered by many to be the world’s biggest premium cigar celebration, the XXVI Cigar Festival of Cuba will take place from February 23 to February 27, 2026. The Habano Cigar Festival's Exhibit Fair at Palacio de Las Convenciones regularly attracts some 1500 producers, distributors and businessmen, as well as large numbers of Cigar aficionados and tourists.
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Havana Ballet Festival
The 29th Anniversary of the International Ballet Festival of Havana Alicia Alonso will take place from October 28 to November 6, 2026. Dancers, ballet companies, and choreographers from across the world look forward to the event, which is hosted by Cuba’s National Ballet at the Great Theatre of Havana, the Karl Marx Theatre and the Mella Theatre.
Book NowHavana Ballet Festival
The 29th Anniversary of the International Ballet Festival of Havana Alicia Alonso will take place from October 28 to November 6, 2026. Dancers, ballet companies, and choreographers from across the world look forward to the event, which is hosted by Cuba’s National Ballet at the Great Theatre of Havana, the Karl Marx Theatre and the Mella Theatre.
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Havana Art Biennial
The 16th Havana Art Biennial will take place from November 15, 2027 to February 28, 2028. The rooster of international and national visual artists will include more than 200 creators from about 20 countries. According to the Wifredo Lam Art Center (organizing institution), the festival will turn the city into an interactive cultural corridor between the creators and public.
Book NowHavana Art Biennial
The 16th Havana Art Biennial will take place from November 15, 2027 to February 28, 2028. The rooster of international and national visual artists will include more than 200 creators from about 20 countries. According to the Wifredo Lam Art Center (organizing institution), the festival will turn the city into an interactive cultural corridor between the creators and public.
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Art & Fashion Festival
The 21st Edition of the Arte y Moda Festival will take place in the Cuban capital from November 7 to 9, 2025. The event showcases the creativity and innovation of Cuban designers, particularly their emphasis on sustainability through the use of natural and recycled materials. They utilize innovative textiles, focusing on experimental and forward looking fashion.
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The 21st Edition of the Arte y Moda Festival will take place in the Cuban capital from November 7 to 9, 2025. The event showcases the creativity and innovation of Cuban designers, particularly their emphasis on sustainability through the use of natural and recycled materials. They utilize innovative textiles, focusing on experimental and forward looking fashion.
Book NowWant to Take Your Students to Cuba?
Authentic Cuba Travel® operates courses, programs and exchanges sponsored by Cuba’s top educational schools and organizations such as the University of Havana, Cuba's National Ballet School, Cuba's Sports Ministry, San Alejandro’s Arts School, Insituto Cubano de La Musica, Conjunto Folklórico Nacional de Cuba. Request custom-made no-obligation Cuba Study Tours® for your students and check all the resources we put at your service. Do not wait any longer. Now is the time to start planning the next Cuba tour for your students.
Cuba Study Trips
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Cuba Business Tours & Travel
Explore Cuba's Economy and Private Business Sector
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Cuba Healthcare Tours & Travel
Professional Research Cuba's Medical System & Healthcare Model
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Cuba Cultural Tours & Travel
Discover the Wonders of Cuba’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Cuba Nature Tours & Travel
Visit UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, National Parks & Protected Areas
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Cuba Architecture Tours & Travel
Explore America’s largest & best preserved Spanish Historical Cities
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Cuba Catholic Tours & Travel
Exchange with Cubans at Cathedrals, Churches & Social Projects
Cuba School Programs
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Spanish Immersion Course
Spanish Course sponsored by the University of Havana
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Ballet Training Course
Ballet Course sponsored by Cuba's National Ballet School
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Sports Training Exchange
Sports Trainning sponsored by Cuba's Sports Ministry
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Arts Educational Program
Arts Program sponsored by San Alejandro’s Arts School
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Jazz Performance
Sponsored by the Havana Jazz Festival’s Organizing Committee
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Dance Workshops
Sponsored by Conjunto Folklórico Nacional de Cuba
CUBA TOUR FINDER
Select your authentic Cuba trip from over 70 Cuba tours in seconds. Sort by departure date, price, destination and even Cuba travel theme.
QUICK CUBA TOUR FINDERCuba Themed Tours
If you’ve got an idea of which style of trip will suit you best, take a look at our different trip themes below, as there’s something to suit everyone. Not only are there themed tours to fit any budget and interest, each Authentic Cuba Travel® experience immerses you in the authentic Cuba so hard to explore while just staying in full packed beach resorts.
Festival Tours
Our festival tours give travelers VIP access to all venues and happenings of Cuba’s famous international events such as the Havana Jazz Festival, Book Fair, Ballet Festival and others.
Study Tours
Through peer to peer interaction, our Cuba Study Tours® transcend ordinary tourism by immersing American students in the local culture, history, politics, music and contemporary arts.
Cultural Tours
Cuba Pathfinder® is your gateway to discover the unique Cuban cultural heritage, a set of traditions & memories not showcased in museums but much alive & thriving.
Architecture Tours
An architectural passage through Cuba’s best preserved colonial cities and unique architectural heritage, our architecture tours visit all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Cuba.
Photography Tours
Capturing stirring pictures of authentic Cuban destinations it is not the only mission of our photography tours. Capture the essence of the Cuban culture and the kindness of its people.
Educational Tours
Our educational tours represents a great opportunity for K-12 teachers, university & college professors to explore Cuba’s education system while exploring colonial cities, towns and villages.
Nature Tours
An odyssey into Cuba's tropical paradise, our nature & bird watching tours gain access to the most pristine natural sites, from UNESCO Biosphere Reserves to National Parks.
Jewish Tours
A journey into the Jewish history in Cuba, our tours will strengthen the ties between Cuban Jewish communities and North American Jews. All while visiting 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites!
Sports Tours
What sets our sports tours apart are the private exchanges with players, coaches & staff as well as sports journalists & personalities. Then you have best seats at the games!
List of Cuba Tours 2025
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Tour Name
Tour Dates
Cost
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Photography Tour I
Havana, Vinales, Trinidad
Apr 5- Apr 12, 2025
$2,629 Book Now
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The Nature of Cuba
Havana, Vinales, Trinidad
Apr 5- Apr 14, 2025
$2,799 Book Now
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Real Cuba Tour 4
Havana, Las Terrazas, Vinales
Apr 5- Apr 12, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Engage Tour 4
Havana, Bay of Pigs, Trinidad
Apr 5- Apr 12, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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4 Biosphere Reserves
Rosario, Zapata, Buenavista
May 2- May 11, 2025
$2,999 Book Now
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Real Cuba Tour 5
Havana, Las Terrazas, Vinales
May 10- May 17, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Engage Tour 5
Havana, Bay of Pigs, Trinidad
May 10- May 17, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Photography Tour II
Havana, Vinales, Trinidad
Jun 7- Jun 14, 2025
$2,629 Book Now
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Cuba Art Explorer II
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Jun 7- Jun 14, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Education Tour 5
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Jun 7- Jun 14, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Real Cuba Tour 6
Havana, Las Terrazas, Vinales
Jun 7- Jun 14, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Engage Tour 6
Havana, Bay of Pigs, Trinidad
Jun 7- Jun 14, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Fire Festival
Havana, Santiago de Cuba
Jul 3- Jul 10, 2025
$2,799 Book Now
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Real Cuba Tour 7
Havana, Las Terrazas, Vinales
Jul 5- Jul 12, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Engage Tour 7
Havana, Bay of Pigs, Trinidad
Jul 5- Jul 12, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Business Tour 2
Havana, Matanzas, Varadero
Jul 5- Jul 12, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Healthcare Cuba Tour 2
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Jul 5- Jul 12, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Education Tour 6
Havana, Santiago de Cuba
Jul 5- Jul 12, 2025
$2,799 Book Now
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Cuba Education Tour 7
Havana, Las Terrazas & Vinales
Jul 12- Jul 19, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Jews of Cuba Travel
Havana, Santa Clara, Cienfuegos
Aug 7- Aug 14, 2025
$2,799 Book Now
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Real Cuba Tour 8
Havana, Las Terrazas, Vinales
Aug 9- Aug 16, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Engage Tour 8
Havana, Bay of Pigs, Trinidad
Aug 9- Aug 16, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Photography Tour III
Havana, Vinales, Trinidad
Aug 9- Aug 16, 2025
$2,629 Book Now
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Cuba Education Tour 8
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Aug 9- Aug 16, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Art Explorer III
Havana, Vinales
Aug 9- Aug 16, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Legal Travel
Havana, Vinales
Aug 9- Aug 16, 2025
$2,799 Book Now
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Cuba Architecture I
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Aug 9- Aug 16, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Seven Cities II
Havana, Santiago de Cuba
Aug 9- Aug 20, 2025
$3,329 Book Now
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Real Cuba Tour 9
Havana, Las Terrazas, Vinales
Sep 6- Sep 13, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Engage Tour 9
Havana, Bay of Pigs, Trinidad
Sep 6- Sep 13, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Baseball Tour
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Sep 6- Sep 13, 2025
$2,999 Book Now
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African Heritage
Havana, Las Terrazas, Vinales
Oct 4- Oct 10, 2025
$2,699 Book Now
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Real Cuba Tour 10
Havana, Las Terrazas, Vinales
Oct 4- Oct 11, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Engage Tour 10
Havana, Bay of Pigs, Trinidad
Oct 4- Oct 11, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Dance Cuba Tour
Havana, Las Terrazas
Oct 4- Oct 11, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Performing Arts Tour
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Oct 4- Oct 11, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Jo Jazz Havana
Havana, Las Terrazas, Vinales
Nov 5- Nov 12, 2025
$2,799 Book Now
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Seven Cities I
Havana, Santiago de Cuba
Nov 6- Nov 17, 2025
$3,329 Book Now
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Cuba Nature Tour
Havana, Vinales, Trinidad
Nov 7- Nov 16, 2025
$2,799 Book Now
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Art & Fashion Festival
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Nov 7- Nov 14, 2025
$2,699 Book Now
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Real Cuba Tour 11
Havana, Las Terrazas, Vinales
Nov 8- Nov 15, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Engage Tour 11
Havana, Bay of Pigs, Trinidad
Nov 8- Nov 15, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Business Tour 3
Havana, Matanzas, Varadero
Nov 8- Nov 15, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Healthcare Cuba Tour 3
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Nov 8- Nov 15, 2025
$2,599 Book Now
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Havana Film Festival
Havana, Vinales
Dec 8- Dec 15, 2025
$2,899 Book Now
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Real Cuba Tour 12
Havana, Las Terrazas, Vinales
Dec 26- Jan 2, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Engage Tour 12
Havana, Bay of Pigs, Trinidad
Dec 26- Jan 2, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Education Tour 9
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Dec 26- Jan 2, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Education Tour 10
Havana, Bay of Pigs, Santa Clara
Dec 26- Jan 2, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Education Tour 11
Havana, Santiago de Cuba
Dec 26- Jan 2, 2026
$2,799 Book Now
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Bird Watching Tour
Havana, Zapata, Trinidad
Dec 26- Jan 2, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Architecture II
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Dec 26- Jan 2, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Art Explorer IV
Havana, Las Terrazas
Dec 26- Jan 2, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Photography Tour IV
Havana, Vinales, Trinidad
Dec 26- Jan 2, 2026
$2,729 Book Now
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Jewish Heritage Tour
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Dec 26- Jan 2, 2026
$2,799 Book Now
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Family Discovery Tour
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Dec 26- Jan 2, 2026
$2,699 Book Now
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Real Cuba Tour 1
Havana, Las Terrazas, Vinales
Jan 10- Jan 17, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Engage Tour 1
Havana, Bay of Pigs, Trinidad
Jan 10- Jan 17, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Jazz Festival
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Jan 25- Feb 2, 2026
$3,099 Book Now
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Santiago Jazz Festival
Santiago de Cuba
Jan 25- Feb 1, 2026
$2,899 Book Now
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Havana Jazz Festival
Havana, Vinales
Jan 28- Feb 2, 2026
$2,499 Book Now
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Havana Book Fair
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Feb 13- Feb 20, 2026
$2,799 Book Now
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Real Cuba Tour 2
Havana, Las Terrazas, Vinales
Feb 7- Feb 14, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Engage Tour 2
Havana, Bay of Pigs, Trinidad
Feb 7- Feb 14, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Habano Cigar Festival
Havana, Vinales
Feb 21- Feb 28, 2026
$2,999 Book Now
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Cuba Education Tour 1
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Feb 21- Feb 28, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Education Tour 2
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Feb 28- Mar 7, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Al Natural
Havana, Zapata, Trinidad
Mar 7- Mar 18, 2026
$2,859 Book Now
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Cuba Business Tour 1
Havana, Matanzas, Varadero
Mar 7- Mar 14, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Healthcare Cuba Tour 1
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Mar 7- Mar 14, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Real Cuba Tour 3
Havana, Las Terrazas, Vinales
Mar 7- Mar 14, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Engage Tour 3
Havana, Bay of Pigs, Trinidad
Mar 7- Mar 14, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Art Explorer I
Havana, Vinales
Mar 7- Mar 14, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Bird Watching Tour
Havana, Zapata, Trinidad
Mar 7- Mar 14, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Education Tour 3
Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad
Mar 7- Mar 14, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Education Tour 4
Havana, Vinales
Mar 14- Mar 21, 2026
$2,599 Book Now
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Cuba Ballet Festival
Havana, Vinales
Oct 31- Nov 7, 2026
$2,999 Book Now
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Havana Art Biennial
Havana, Vinales
Dec 11- Dec 18, 2027
$2,799 Book Now
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