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Cuba's charm & its people; November 8-14, 2025 (7 days/6 nights)

    BOOK NOW & RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY ROOM UPGRADE!

    Offer valid to anyone who pays the $500 deposit by June 30, 2025.

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    Highlights

    Havana’s main sights and in-depth exploration of the city’s culture & history

    Meet, learn and exchange with local artists & community leaders

    Experience the classic American cars and meet their owners & caretakers

    Visit a cigar factory & learn how to make the best Cuban cocktails

    Step in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway with a visit of his home & his favorite fishing village

    Explore the Cuban countryside and visit Las Terrazas, a self-sustainable community and UNESCO site

    Enjoy the delectable Cuban cuisine

    At a glance

    Journey fee: $3,990 per person based on double occupancy

    Dates: November 8-14, 2025 (7 days/6 nights)


    Type: Small group (max 16), Supportive, Premium


    Activity Level: Light to Moderate


    Deposit: $500 to secure your spot (nonrefundable)


    Single Room Upgrade: $490


    Final Payment Due: July 31, 2025


    Terms & Conditions Apply

    Book Now By Paying the $500 deposit

    Embark on an unforgettable journey to Havana, Cuba, where history, culture, and vibrant flavors intertwine to create an immersive experience like no other. Engage with the warm and welcoming people of Cuba, discovering their traditions through music, dance, and art. Explore the cobblestone streets of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and marvel at the stunning architecture that tells the story of a rich and tumultuous past. Savor the unique tastes of Cuban cuisine as you dine in local eateries and support the community. Each experience is designed to deepen your connection with this incredible destination while directly benefiting the local economy and preserving its cultural heritage. 


    Join us for a trip that is not only enriching but also uplifts the vibrant spirit of Cuba!

    Itinerary

    Upon arrival at Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport (HAV), you will be met by a representative of Better Adventures in the arrivals hall and transferred to the hotel. Check-in to the hotel and enjoy some free time to settle in and freshen up.


    This evening, gather for a welcome reception at the hotel and dinner with the group at a local privately owned restaurant, known as a “paladar”.


    Excursion: Walking Tour Old Havana

    Start the day with an interactive walking tour around the historic center of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We learn about the history of Havana as we visit the four colonial plazas San Francisco Square, Old Square, Arms Square and Cathedral Square. 


    Excursion: Taller de la Grafica 

    Following the walking tour, we visit a printmaking shop for an interactive activity with master artists. 


    Lunch at a local private restaurant.


    Excursion: Classic Cars & Hotel Nacional

    After lunch, meet private owners of pre-1959 American cars. Learn about their daily challenges

    to keep these relics running as you cruise the streets of Havana on a scenic ride in these classic cars. 


    Be dropped off at hotel Nacional. After a brief tour of this infamous hotel, enjoy a refreshing mojito cocktail in the Hall of Fame, while you imagine the times of gangsters staying and gambling in this hotel.


    Return to hotel for a little down time. Dinner is at leisure. The Tour Manager will offer restaurant recommendations.


    Excursion: Las Terrazas

    Depart for Las Terrazas a self-sustainable community and UNESCO site located in Sierra del Rosario, one of the three most important mountain ranges of the island. In 1968, a plan was put into action to reforest around 50 square km and to gather the families isolated in the mountain ranges into several communities. The system used was that of flat terraces in order to avoid soil erosion due to the intense raining season, creating the first ecological, social and sustainable development project. Exchange with the villagers and learn about their lifestyle in the Cuban countryside. 


    Excursion: Lester Campa & Polo Montanez House Museum

    Visit the home and studio of local artist Lester Campa and late musician Polo Montanez. 


    Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.


    Excursion: Cuban Little League Baseball Practice

    On the way back to Havana, experience the popularity of a Cuba's favorite pastime with this visit of a little league baseball practice. The kids and you will love this special experience.


    Return to hotel for a bit of down time. 


    Join the group for dinner at a local restaurant.


    Presentation: Cuba’s History & Economy

    The captivating Camilo García Lopez-Trigo will meet us at our hotel and provide profound insights into Cuba's historical and current economy, the dynamics of US/Cuba relations, and the enduring impact of the longstanding US embargo on the island nation.


    Excursion: Hemingway’s Museum at Finca Vigia

    Continue to Hemingway’s Museum at Finca Vigia. Visit the museum which is supported by several non-governmental and independent organizations. Interact with local caretakers of Hemingway’s former home and learn about the life and work of the writer when he lived in Cuba.


    We head to Cojimar, Hemingway’s fishing town for lunch. Meet and greet with seniors who met Ernest Hemingway.


    Workshop: Cuban Cocktails

    On the way back to Havana, stop at Morro Fortress for a group photo and a cocktail workshop & tasting.

    Return to the hotel for some free time.


    Dinner is at leisure.


    Excursion: Art Project

    This morning, we visit an art project created by the Riera Studio. Art Brut has the purpose of promoting and supporting singular art expressions for challenged youth. Many of the artists have severe mental illness or difficult health conditions. 


    Excursion: Jose Fuster’s Home & Studio

    Continue with a visit to the home/studio of world-famous ceramist Jose Fuster, to see this unique mosaic masterpiece and learn about the artist’s project to beautify his home town. His whimsical work is reminiscent of Antonio Gaudi’s style.


    We stop for lunch at the sustainable farm. 


    Excursion: Habana Compas Dance

    On the way back to Havana, we visit the headquarters of Habana Compas Dance troupe. Great place to bring donations and interact with the dancers and instructors after the performance!

    After a bit of free time at the hotel, we meet for dinner at a local restaurant.


    Optional Excursion: Fabrica de Arte Cubano (FAC)

    Following dinner, take the opportunity to visit a former cooking oil factory that now comes alive nightly as one of the best avante-garde art galleries and music scene in the country. 


    Excursion: Cigar Factory

    We start the day with a visit to a cigar factory. Here, we learn about the history of tobacco and the skillful tradition of cigar rolling in Cuba and interact with some of the rollers. 


    Excursion: Beyond Roots

    Experience the rich Afro Cuban history and culture with a visit of the Beyond Roots project and learn about the unique Yoruba religion.


    Lunch at a local restaurant.


    Excursion: San Jose Handicraft Market

    Enjoy a stop at a sprawling indoor craft market. This converted 19th-century storage house by the harbor now houses a diverse range of local artisans. A perfect opportunity to shop for souvenirs and to support these artisans.


    Remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.


    Meet the group one final time for a festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant. 


    After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and be transferred to the Havana International Airport for your travels home.


    Accommodation: LUXURY hotel located in the HISTORIC CENTER

    Your impact

      Community Support: 

    Your activities and meals benefit vulnerable local communities

    Local Economy Aid: 

    Activities, meals, materials, and souvenirs will be purchased from local businesses

    Charity Support: 

    Better Adventures donates 5% of your journey fee to a local nonprofit organization

    inclusions & exclusions

    Classic cars in the historic center of Havana

    Inclusions

    Included in the price of this journey are the following:

    • Airport pick up & drop off
    • 6 nights accommodation with breakfast
    • All activities and meals listed in the itinerary 
    • Tour Manager with the group throughout the program
    • Cuban visa
    • Gratuities
    • 5% of the journey fee is donated to a local nonprofit

    Exclusions

    Not included in the trip fee are:

    •  International flights
    • International health & travel insurance
    • Activities & meals not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Snacks, souvenirs, and incidentals
    • Anything not explicitly mentioned in the included section

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    COMLIMENTARY ROOM UPGRADE

    Register for our small group journey to Cuba in November by paying the $500 deposit and get a complimentary room upgrade! 

    Offer deadline: June 30, 2025

    Learn more & register today!