Value for Money

People often ask us - “Why are your tours so cheap?” Basically the answer is that we are a small company with low overheads.

If you have looked at other organizations selling tours of similar length in Cuba, you will notice that this one is very economical. Its not because we cut corners or compromise on quality, but rather we reap the benefits of being a small, efficiently run company with small overheads.

This small group tour of Cuba is sold exclusively through one carefully selected travel agent in each of a few countries. In this way we avoid the costly expenses of producing and distributing thousands of glossy brochures. This also gives efficiency and security to the booking process because we only deal with a handfull of booking personel who have a more intimate knowledge of our company and a familiarity with our products. We keep advertising to a minimum and we rely on our travellers to recommend the tour to their friends. We also use local tour guides in Cuba, so we do not have to pay the costs of flying around a foreign (or western) tour leader, and train them on each new destination. These savings are passed onto you.

Also while on the tour — unlike in most group tours in Cuba — the tour leader is prohibited from taking any form of commission from restaurants, handicraft shops, or from arranging optional activities for you. This means you pay the net price for local meals and excursions in Cuba. In this way, the tour leader’s advice is not compromised and he will recommend and help you choose activities that you will get most enjoyment from, rather than recommending activities that will earn him extra money on the side.