Cuba Tours

Unforgettable Cuba tours with Kuoni

Fascinating Cuba is an unspoilt treasure and natural paradise. The largest island in the Caribbean and the last bastion of old world communism, this historical favourite is a country of enticing contrasts and it has achieved something of a cult status due to its beauty and resilience.

With warm and passionate people, colourful culture and mesmerising music filling the streets, Cuba is truly unique. Explore Cuba’s captivating history and culture on a Kuoni escorted tour.

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Escorted Cuba tour highlights

•   Our Enchanting Cuba tour offers you the time to explore vibrant Havana, spend time in the charming natural beauty of Baracoa and wander the streets of the Santiago de Cuba, famous for its music, before relaxing on the delectable sands of Guardalavaca.

•   The Discover Cuba tour will open your eyes to this fascinating country. You'll visit the El Morro castle and a cigar factory in beguiling Havana before travelling to Trinidad via Santa Clara - famed for its involvement during the revolution led by Che Guevara - and visiting chic Cienfuegos.

Cuba tailor made tours

To make your Cuba tour pure perfection, pick and choose every aspect and tailor make it with Kuoni.

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Time difference / local time

GMT -5 hours

Language

Spanish. English is also spoken.

Currency

• Peso. • US dollars and US traveller’s cheques aren’t as widely exchanged as they used to be. • Traveller’s cheques are mostly accepted, but not all hotels exchange them – go to an international bank instead. • There’s a minimum fee of 8% to exchange

Flying time to destination

9¾ hours to Havana

Eating/Drinking

Food
In resort
• Our Cuba resorts serve a range of Cuban and international cuisine.

Local dishes
• Tostada is buttered and toasted bread, often dipped in coffee for breakfast.
• The local speciality is pork roasted on a spit and covered in lemon and honey, served with black beans and rice.
• Ropa Vieja is a stew of shredded flank steak in tomato sauce.
• Picadillo is a beef hash with onions, garlic, olives and herbs.
• Moros y Christianos is a dish of black beans and rice flavoured with spices including pepper, cumin and paprika.
• A traditional a stew of chicken, okra and plantains is served with rice.
• Cuban sandwiches are a popular hot snack of Cuban bread with mustard, ham, pork, cheese and pickles.
• Empanada is a chicken or meat turnover, eaten with a side of plantain chips.
• Popular desserts include custard flan and rice pudding.

Drink
• Stick to bottled water.
• Cubans drink a lot of coffee, with milk or in espresso shots. Daiquiris and mojitos are also popular.

Good to know

Religion
Roman Catholic

Dialling code
+53

Tipping

A discreet tip here and there is welcome!

Climate data for this region

Best time to visit

Cuba’s hottest months are July and August, and February is the coolest with temperatures of around 22°C.

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