Cuba group trip

Ultimate Cuba Group Trip Announcement:

December 10th-18th, 2024
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My ultimate Cuba trip is back and better than ever!!

If you are wanting to experience Cuba before it changes and opens up to the world, this is your chance! Get ready for an in depth visit to this insanely beautiful country.

If you want to travel with purpose and have a positive impact on the places you visit, we’ll be bringing donations to much needed communities.

And if you want to experience amazing culture and nightlife, then you will looooove Havana and Trinidad!

This trip is jam packed with amazing inclusions. And I’ll be there every step of the way assisting with the visa process, the paperwork for Americans & of course, taking a million photos of you all!

You can watch the highlights from my 2023 Cuba group trip here and read the recap blog post here.

If you are uninformed about what’s going on in Cuba, I encourage you to do a little research before coming on this trip. It’s a complicated issue and you’ll have the opportunity to talk with our local guide about it upon arrival.

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December 10th-18th, 2024

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Past group trips include: dog sledding in Minnesota, Southwest USA, Sail Croatia, backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail, Christmas in NYC, Iceland, Morocco, Turkey, Ireland, and more!

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Cuba Group Trip Highlights 2023

After an amazing trip around Cuba in April in 2022, I was thrilled to be heading back with a group of 16 of you for the first Wanderlust Group Trip to Cuba.

Here’s everything we got up to over 9 days!

You can watch a recap of our trip here:

Day 1: Arrive in Havana

We kicked things off in the beautiful city of Havana.

There is no other city on earth quite like it! The beauty, the decay… the feeling as if you’ve traveled back in time. Not to mention the live music spilling out from practically every street corner.

For those who arrived early, we did a tour of the stunning Gran Teatro de La Habana.

Everyone arrived and checked into their casa particulars. We met at Casa Obrapia for a welcome meeting with our local guide, Alex before heading out for dinner!

That night, some of the nightowls stayed up and went dancing with a live band.

Day 2: Full Havana Day Tour

We kicked off the first full day in Havana with a walking tour. Our guide Alex led us to each one of the main plazas in Old Havana.

After lunch, it was time for our classic car tour!

Just look how photogenic the ladies are!!

In the evening, the group saw another live show and band before calling it a night!

Day 3: Fusterlandia, Salsa Class & Viñales

In the morning, we started with a quick stop to support a small local business.

We thanked our hosts for teaching us about the struggles of opening a business in Cuba then we were on our way to Fusterlandia! This little colorful village is covered in mosaics and art.

For lunch, we stopped at a scenic spot overlooking the Viñales Valley.

In the afternoon, we took a salsa class before heading to my favorite restaurant in all of Cuba. It’s an organic farm where 95% of the food you eat for your meal comes from the gardens right in front of you!

That night, we went out dancing in Viñales!

Day 4: Full Day Viñales

The next morning, we did a tour through Viñales to a tobacco farm. We got to see each step of the Cuban cigar making process with a local family. It’s an absolute highlight of any trip to Cuba!

Our local hosts taught us how to properly smoke a Cuban cigar. The mother of the family, Clara, is 78 and has been smoking 6 cigars a day since she was 10. That’s nearly 150,000 cigars in her lifetime!

We then visited a coffee farm and stopped for cool, fresh coconuts to drink on our way back.

After our tour, we shopped for art in local markets, sipped on daiquiris and watched sunset from a rooftop bar.

Day 5: Snorkel at the Bay of Pigs & Trinidad

It was an early start the next day but the crystal clear waters at the Bay of Pigs beach made it all worth it! The visibility for snorkeling was insane. Not to mention, our beach entrance had an open bar. It was the perfect afternoon.

We continued the drive to Trinidad after the beach!

Day 6: Full Day Trinidad

For our full day in Trinidad, we had a free morning to sleep in and explore the city. Then at 11am we were off to the beach!

It was only $10 an hour to rent a private sail boat. So we all took turns going for a sail!

After the beach, we stopped at a fishing village to pass out some of the donations we brought. I was so proud of the group…we passed out thousands of donations in Cuba! Huge shoutout to everyone who flew down with extra bags and things to pass out.

That night, we got ready for a sunset rooftop dinner overlooking Trinidad.

That evening, we went clubbing in an underground cave. One of the coolest bars around the world!

Day 7: Drive back to Havana

In the morning, we did our final shopping and pictures in Trinidad before beginning the drive back to Havana.

On our drive back, we stopped at this stunning viewpoint overlooking Havana.

Day 8: Free Day in Havana

For our final day together, we shopped for art at the Havana markets before shopping for cigars.

We stopped for drinks and took part in the Havana Club Rum Tasting & Tour. It was a blast!!

That evening we had a farewell dinner with Alex and drinks at a speakeasy before saying our goodbyes!

Day 9: Airport Transfer to home

Thank you to everyone who made this trip so extra special!

To join a group trip, check out the “Travel With Me” section!

Past group trips include: dog sledding in Minnesota, Southwest USA, Sail Croatia, backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail, Christmas in NYC, Iceland, Morocco, Turkey, Ireland, and more!

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So here are 20 photos of our time in Cuba to inspire your wanderlust.

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Read: VIÑALES VALLEY IN CUBA – 11 PLACES YOU CAN’T MISS

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Viñales Valley in Cuba

Viñales Valley in Cuba –
11 Places You Can’t Miss

My recent trip to Cuba with Cuban Adventures was truly unforgettable. Over the past 4 years of my blogging career, I’ve partnered with a lot of different travel companies and gone on trips with a wide variety of tour operators.

But I have to say, Cuban Adventures is one of the best! And of all the places we went to in Cuba, Viñales totally stole my heart.

So here are 11 places you can’t miss during your trip to Viñales!
This list is compiled with the help of our amazing local Cuban guide, Karell!

Check out the recap of our time in Viñales here:

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1. Dinner & sunset at the ecological farm: Finca Agroecológica El Paraiso

This organic dinner overlooking the farm at sunset was a real highlight of our entire trip. Not only is the staff great and the food delicious, the views are so spectacular!

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2. Take a stroll through the scenic Viñales Valley

It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and simply breathtaking. You’ll see tobacco farms, flowers galore, animals everywhere and huge limestone cliffs.

3. Lunch at Balcón del Valle for sweeping views over the valley while you eat

This lunch spot needs to be on your list of must-sees in Viñales. Great food, delicious drinks and unbeatable views!

4. Have a coffee at the charming Cafe del Mojito

This cute little cafe is so “Instagrammable”, it had to make the list!

Stop by for a cold drink on a hot day.

5. Visit a tobacco farm to see how Cuban cigars are made

A day trip to a tobacco farm is a must! It’s fascinating to see how the farmers live and grow the tobacco crops by hand and without any chemicals.

You can book a day tour with Havana Day Tours or it’s included in the itinerary I did with Cuban Adventures.

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6. Sip daiquiris at Tres Jotas or the 3 J’s

Easily the best place in town for a daiquiri!

These towering frozen drinks are only $3 USD and located right on the main drag of town.

7. Stay at a casa particular with a local family

We stayed at Casa Isabelita but any of the casa particulars (local homestays) are a great option in Viñales! The town is super small and you can easily walk anywhere.

I urge you to use casa particulars throughout your trip instead of hotels. The economic situation in Cuba is really dire and when you stay with a host family, the money goes to the people directly. It’s an easy way to support the locals during a difficult period. The casa particulars are all held to a higher standard than regular Cuban homes so you’ll always have a nice bathroom, air conditioning, breakfast included etc.

8. Try unique fruits from a roadside stand

While in Viñales, we had fun trying fruits we don’t have access to at home! Another easy way to support the Cuban people is to shop locally at roadship stands or shops.

9. Drink fresh coconuts at  Cafeteria La Complaciente

After our tour of the tobacco farm, we cooled down with fresh coconuts from  Cafeteria La Complaciente. This place is adorable, check out the video to see this place.

There were also plenty of loveable pups hanging around, an added perk!

Location: Valle El Palmarito, Vinales 22400 Cuba 

10. Explore the small downtown including the main square and cathedral

Grab your camera and head to the central part of town! The cathedrald and main square are lovely and make for an awesome spot to take pictures.

11. Take in views next to hotel Los Jazmines

I would definitely recommend you stay at casa particulars during your trip to Cuba. But on your way out of town, it’s worth stopping at the view point over the valley at hotel Los Jazmines.

Address: CARRETERA A VIÑALES, KM23, Cuba

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Join me in Cuba!

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