UpBeat Cuba Tour

Upbeat Cuba

12 days / 11 nights Private Cuba Tour

12 days / 11 nights

Private air-conditioned transportation

Local English-speaking guide

Accommodation in Casa’s, upgradeable to hotels

Entrance fees to local attractions

Ensuite private bathrooms

Legal travel for US citizens

Breakfasts and selected meals

Tour Pricing

Based on staying in a Casa's/B&B at double or twin rooms. Hotel upgrades are available.

USD $1900/per person
(2 people)
(1 room)
USD $1650/per person
(3-4 people)
(2 rooms)
USD $1510/per person
(5-6 people)
(3 rooms)
USD $1430/per person
(7-8 people)
(4 rooms)
USD $1360/per person
(9-12 people)
(5-6 rooms)
Please, get in contact with us if your party is bigger than 12 people

Single Supplement Available
USD $300 for each extra room

Tour Overview

With this tour, you won’t just be able to see the most beautiful and relevant cities of western Cuba but also dive into the countryside and get some action whilst doing so. There are sets of activities to choose from, which include hiking, horse riding, zip lining, snorkeling, diving and many more. This is a private tour, so you’ll be able to add more things to your trip as you go.

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Included Activities

Private Air-conditioned Transportation

All the transportation needed to carry out the activities in your itinerary is warrantied, including transfers between destinations. Depending on the size of your party, we’ll be using different types of vehicles to ensure comfort.

Local English-speaking Guide

You don’t speak Spanish? That’s not a problem. Your English speaking guide will be there for you every step of the way, like a long time friend showing you their magical country.

Your Choice of Accommodation

You should know that we have priced this tour staying in Casa’s (the Cuban equivalent of a B&B). We strongly believe this is an ideal way to gain an insight into the country and its people. Of course, you can always request to upgrade your accommodation to hotels.

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Airport Transfers

We’ll get sorted your transfers from the airport to your accommodation and vice versa. Just relax and enjoy your flight, leave the rest in our hands.

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A Selection of Activities

We have hand selected a list of activities for you to enjoy while touring Cuba. We believe these activities will give you a good grasp at what Cuba has to offer. There is also enough flexibility for you to choose other options in order to fit your interests and expectations during the trip.

Meals Included

Where meals are included we aim to showcase the best of Cuban cuisine by frequenting the growing number of paladares (privately owned restaurants). Where meals are not included, your guide and our team will be happy to make recommendations and reservations as required.

You can download our Upbeat Cuba tour itinerary

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Estimated travel times

- Havana’s Airport to accommodation: 30 minutes - Havana to Viñales (via Soroa and Las Terrazas): 4 hours - Havana to Varadero: 2 hours - Havana to Bay of Pigs: 2 hours - Bay of Pigs to Cienfuegos: 2 hours - Cienfuegos to Trinidad: 1 hours - Trinidad to Santa Clara: 2 hours - Santa Clara to Havana: 3 hours

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Spending money on your trip

Everyone spends money at different rates, and in addition to that, many of your major expenses such as accommodation, private transportation between destinations, airport transfers, entrance fees to activities, tour guide and breakfasts are already included. You’ll just need enough money to cover the rest of your meals, drinks, tips and souvenirs. If you are looking at the possibility of booking some extra activities you should bring some additional money for that too. Also, some souvenirs are more expensive than others, you might want to bring some nice cigars and rum back home, make sure you include those in your budget calculation as well.

Accommodation for your trip

This tour is priced to stay in Casa’s/ B&B’s. The Casa’s we have hand selected are not exactly as the standard Casa’s you will find in Cuba, we have chosen to partner with them because of their excellent, friendly and reliable service. They are run more like your traditional B&B’s but still offer a unique cultural experience. While they shouldn’t be compared to modern Western hotels, the rooms will have air-conditioning, private bathroom, hot and cold water and have generally been recently renovated to a beautiful standard. Location is another important factor; The Casa’s we use are always within walking distance of the city centers, which will give you easy access to restaurants, bars , museums, etc. Staying in cuba’s casas particulares is an ideal way to gain an insight into the country and its people. Not sold on staying at a Casa? That’s OK, we can certainly look to upgrade your accommodation to 4* or 5* properties, depending on your budget. It is worth noting some accommodation providers in Havana are to be found in older buildings without elevators. If you believe that your physical capabilities will make it difficult to climb stairs, simply let us know. We will be able to find you a suitable alternative.

Travel to Cuba from the U.S.

All of our Cuba Tours are dedicated to supporting the Cuban people, patronizing privately owned small businesses across Cuba. Your itinerary is compliant with current U.S. travel restrictions and is designed to introduce you to the local Cuban people and steer funds towards its citizens. On our Cuba Tours you will stay in Casa Particulares (privately run Cuban B&B’s) and eat at Paladares (privately run restaurants). You will also have the chance to interact with Cuban’s from all walks of life, listening to their stories, and sharing your own. For those traveling to Cuba from the U.S. (regardless of nationality), please note that the documentation we will include with your booking (itinerary and receipt of deposit payment) ensures your compliance with current U.S. travel restrictions (515.574 Support for the Cuban People). In addition to retaining your itinerary, please keep records of your booking receipt, airline receipt, and any supplemental insurance purchased. You should retain these copies for 5 years after your travel. Some of our travelers have been asked to furnish these upon application for Global Entry, Pre-Check, and other programs with TSA oversight.

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Why Book With Us

Real Cuba Experts

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No middleman. Being based in Cuba allows us to provide services or buy directly from the country’s best suppliers. This assures quality and grants us huge discounts – savings that we’re delighted to pass on to our clients.

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