Tour Reviews
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Alison
October 28, 2024
Cuban Adventures handled everything so well. I never felt unsafe or worried. The main issue with the outage was we didn't have easy access to WiFi so our families were worried until we were able to get it. I can't stress enough how incredible the trip was. Our guide (Yu Yu) and driver (Yoelle) were delightful, the locations and restaurants were so amazing and the owners of the guests houses were lovely. I adored Cuba, even with the challenges, it was incredible. I am going to go back in a couple of years with my daughter so she can experience it. I have some recommendations if you are interested.
• Bring a water bottle with a filter. The water is ok for brushing your teeth and showering, etc. We also drank the ice and did not have an issue.
• Bring a flashlight. Even with the grid repaired there are rolling blackouts. It is what it is. Bring a flashlight or a headlamp.
• Bring a lightweight rain jacket. I live in Portland and never use an umbrella. They're annoying to hold and in places like Havana, where it is crowded, they get in the way. I can send some recommendations if you like.
• If you check a bag, it will take about 30 min for you to get it when you land. Everything is on Cuba time, so if you're an uptight former NYC'er like me, you have to take a deep breath and get comfortable with waiting.
• Bring hot sauce
• Bring gifts! Of course it isn't mandatory but if you have an ounce of empathy you will want to bring supplies to the Cuban people. My friend and I "travel light", we had a backpack and a duffle bag. Even so, you can bring so many things that are needed. Toothbrushes, tooth paste, packages of tissues, OTC medication, really anything that you take for granted is something they need. I also left things behind that I wasn't going to use again, like a pair of sandals and a shirt I have bought just for the trip. You will be surprised by how little people have, especially when you are out of the cities. Anything you can think of, they can use.
• Lastly, being a good attitude. For any issue that annoys you, the Cuban citizens have to deal with every single day. Lack of fuel, rolling black outs, trash collection, amenities that we are used to in the US and other countries. Whatever annoyance you encounter most likely can't be solved by your guide so it isn't worth complaining. Accept it and work around it. The people make the country and the locations, the vibe, the food, all of it is worth any aggravation you may have.
Have an awesome time! It will be a trip you remember for the rest of your life :)
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Pamela
October 26, 2024
Cuban Adventures does a great job providing a deep insight into Cuban culture, food, music, and art. We couldn't possibly have seen or experienced as much of Havana on our own. Our meals were all included, which made budgeting for the tour easy.
Our tour guide, Ania, was the best!
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Eileen
October 26, 2024
We had an amazing Cuban 15 day Adventure with our fab guide yuyu and driver yuao. We learnt so much about the people, their country and history. Times are difficult for the people. We felt welcome and safe at all times. Don’t do this if you want a relaxing break, do this if you want to see, learn and have an adventure x
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Guadalupe
October 25, 2024
This trip was one of the best experiences of my life. I am amazed by the beauty of a country forgotten by the rest of the world and how without the basic needs to survive, the Cuban people have persevered for more than 50 years. Viva Cuba!
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Nadia
October 24, 2024
Cuban Adventures is AMAZING!!! The local guides are incredible, the tour itineraries are interesting and varied. My tour was during the 4 day national black out and I still felt safe the whole time and had an amazing time. I can't say enough good things about this company and it's employees.
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Sydni
October 19, 2024
Alejandro was an amazing tour guide! He was very informative and patient with the entire group. He was flexible in allowing time for everyone to do the things they wanted to, in addition to staying on time. He’s by far the best tour guide I’ve had. I can’t wait to share my experiences with my client. Thank you Cuban Adventurers!
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Jadwiga
October 15, 2024
I recently had the adventure of a lifetime on a 7-day tour through the breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture of Cuba, and I can’t recommend it enough!
The itinerary was wonderfully varied and provided a deep dive into the complexity of Cuban reality.
Throughout the tour, I felt safe and well looked after. The organization was impeccable, ensuring that I could fully immerse myself in every experience without feeling tired or overwhelmed. It was a transformative experience that changed me in the most beautiful way.
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Migueel
October 15, 2024
This was an excellent trip. Not only was it educational but it was fun !! Please do yourself a favor and book a Cuban Adventure.
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Iwona
October 14, 2024
Highly recommended! Wonderful trip, very well organized, the program was great: a bit of history and architecture, a lot of nature, a bit of adventure, a bit of relaxation on the beach and a lot of fun, rum and salsa! The guide, Alejandro, was excellent and also very funny, with excellent English. Extremely clean Casas Particulares with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, safe. The bus was modern, clean, with a very nice and safe driver. Great food, in beautiful places, and on top of that a lot of music and rum... what more could you want!
Tionne
October 13, 2024
Off the beaten track fully emersive style tour which was so informative and I learnt alot about Cuba
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