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This trek in Cuba is a four day trip into the Sierra Maestra Mountains, a large part of which is protected by Pico Turquino National Park, named after its highest peak, also Cuba’s highest, at 1,972m. As the largest island in the Caribbean, we believe that it has some of the most spectacular and pristine mountain trekking terrain, its biodiversity just adding to the all round beauty. We are often asked, when is the best time to go trekking in Cuba? The answer is anytime as each season brings something special and we organise hiking tours for guests all year round. This itinerary below is for four days, although we are happy to adapt this according to your interests and timeframe. ...Read more >

Your base for this Afro-Cuban Dance vacation is Santiago de Cuba, a rich cultural tapestry with influences from Western Africa, Haiti and the rest of the Caribbean. Blended together these create one of the most intoxicating dance and music scenes in Cuba which you will explore over one or two weeks, depending on your preference, with daily classes taught by a professional. Suitable for all levels of experience, you’ll be assigned your own expert dance partner throughout who will not only get you Rumba and Salsa-ing like the professionals but also introduce you to the local music and dance scene so you can put your newly acquired skills to the test. With world famous venues such as the ...Read more >

Follow in the footsteps of Fidel and Che on this fascinating 10 day vacation, traveling along Cuba’s Revolutionary Trail. It was over 50 years ago that Fidel Castro and his followers drove into Havana and pronounced the revolution successful, declaring that a new era in the history of Cuba was about to begin. This trip travels the length of this beautiful island to give a thorough insight into the history of the Cuban Revolution. The adventure starts in the historic city of Santiago de Cuba, the ‘cradle of the revolution’ where Castro and his supporters gained huge popular backing and plotted to overthrow the Batista regime. The trip then travels up into the Sierra Maestra mountains via ...Read more >

This tailor-made walking vacation in Cuba is as challenging or relaxed as you wish it to be, making it suitable for both families with little ones (8 years & up) and seasoned trekkers who have the chance to indulge in more demanding hikes around Hanabanilla and Trinidad on request. Over two weeks, you’ll take in all of Cuba’s best bits from the historic squares and fortresses of Havana, the museums of Santa Clara and the UNESCO world heritage town of Trinidad to the lush green valleys, rich red earth and limestone hills of its beautiful countryside. Guided morning hikes through beautiful national parks, valleys and mountains are balanced out with leisurely lunches and afternoons ...Read more >

Our Cuban dance vacations are based in Santiago de Cuba, the second city of the island and the home of traditional Cuban music and dance. The trip includes 30 hours of intensive dance tuition over two weeks and, uniquely, each person on the trip is partnered with their own professional Cuban dance tutors. Our dance vacations have inspired and motivated dancers of all levels from beginner to advanced since 1998, We provide small group tuition with professional Cuban tutors and accompanied nights out to a wide range of music clubs and dance venues, from the world famous Casa de la Trova in the city center to small local clubs in other neighbourhoods. Santiago has a unique cultural mix ...Read more >

Celebrate the sounds and rhythm of Cuba on this one week intensive music vacation in Santiago de Cuba, the home of traditional Cuban music. Take daily classes with top professional musicians and singers, with the chance to have private lessons, too. Enjoy nights out to hear world class live bands in local venues and clubs, go on interesting visits and excursions and still have plenty of time to relax and recharge your batteries. All in all, this is unique and unforgettable music vacation, full of culture and with a relaxed and tropical Caribbean atmosphere! Santiago de Cuba is the ideal place to hear and be immersed in live music. The city has a wide range of live music venues offering ...Read more >