Traveler Reviews
We had a fabulous travel experience. From beginning to end, the logistics to enter, visit, and depart Cuba went flawlessly. Your pre-planning emails and informational packets were most helpful. Facilitated by our guide, and our driver, we were able to see Havanna through the eyes of the Cuban people. Our gide’s ability to explain the history, culture, education, politics, culinary, music and arts of Cuba, was exceptional, and her ability to pivot our schedules to facilitate all that we packed into our days made for a trip that exceeded our expectations and incorporated everything we hoped to accomplish. As experienced travelers, we appreciate your collective efforts on our behalf, and applaud the connections that Cultural Cuba provided us.
Cuba seems like a dream. It was vibrant, raw, and full of rhythm. Every corner we turned held another unique scenario, almost always filled with vibrant contrasting colours. We loved the people and their resilience. Highlights for us were the preschool which touched our heart so much; the Photo Safari in streets that show the real Havana; the salsa dancing which was so professional and has excellent teachers; the classic car photoshoot despite rainy weather; the fascinating cigar factory and entrepreneurial Clandestine for my daughter. Learning to make the mojito was also lots of fun and we will use this recipe at home! It is SUCH a wonderful place, filled with happy people, rich heritage and so much potential for more.This is a trip we will remember forever. It was one of the most unique trips we have ever done. Cuba is a very, very special place and I hope it’s core culture is never taken away. We have taken with us so much information, a better understanding of Cuba and many happy memories (as well as rum to make proper mojitos in South Africa! )
Our Cultural Cuba guide and the driver were informative, on time, humorous, and so very gracious. The trip was so easy from the time we stepped off the plane to the very culturally oriented agenda. The food at each restaurant chosen for us was superb. Thank you for arranging this wonderful trip!
We had the best trip that was laid out by Cultural Cuba and from the time we arrived at the airport to be escorted to a VIP area and then brought to our hotel Royalton. The tour started the minute we were in the van, conducted by our tour guide and our driver. They treated us like royalty. We toured all over Havana visiting locally owned restaurants and all the historical buildings. Lastly, we had the car rides with the older model cars we have all heard about and they didn’t disappoint. We couldn’t have been better taken care of until we were handed off to the Avalon group for diving. Thanks all! One trip I will never forget!
Thank you so much for everything!! Our guide was everything and more – and the experiences crafted for us were absolutely phenomenal. I will be doing a write up to share with other travel advisors so they know just how special you all are. I’m going to be reminiscing on so many amazing memories from this trip for a long time. Thank you for your hospitality and generosity!
This trip was fantastic! Cultural Cuba was a 10/10. Our guide and driver were spectacular! Everything was wonderful. The cooking/mojito class is a must for anyone going. This photographer was unreal. The food and ambiance at all of our meals were incredible. The jazz to end the trip!!! We all really enjoyed our time in Cuba.
We had the most amazing trip to Havana! Everything was perfect. We loved the hotel, the itinerary, the meals, the events and cocktails on our tours and especially our guides.
Everything went so smoothly, even in such a worn city, it is beautiful.
I wouldn’t change anything and I have already given out your name to someone interested in travelling to Cuba! Of course, if we return in a year or 2, you’ll be my first call!!!!!
The trip was incredible. Cultural Cuba did an amazing job, especially since things are challenging there. Our Cultural Cuba guide made the experience extremely enjoyable. We learned so much about the culture, people, and geopolitics that have left Cuba in shambles. I am going to recommend going to Cuba to everyone I meet!
Our Cultural Cuba Guide and the driver were wonderful! Everything went smoothly. Great food. Wonderful people. Interesting sites. Beautiful beach. My favorite family vacation. Thank you.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Cuba. The itinerary was well-planned. We especially enjoyed lunch with the professor and the day with the cooking/mojito class in Cojimar. We were glad we added Trinidad to our itinerary. It was wonderful in its unique way, and the evening outdoor music was enjoyable.
Quite honestly, one of our favorite parts of the visit was spending time getting to know about life in Cuba through our guide and our driver. We cannot say enough good things about them. Our outstanding guide was so incredibly knowledgeable, and we appreciated her enthusiasm and passion for her profession. The two of them were fantastic companions for the week; it was hard to say farewell.
Upon our return, many people were asking us about our experience. Our answer is that the visit to Cuba was one of the most meaningful cultural exchanges we’ve experienced.
We had a fabulous 4 days in Havana. The Manzana Kempinski Hotel was amazing and definitely the perfect place to stay. We loved the location, the rooms and especially the rooftop bar! Our guide and driver were also fantastic. He was so knowledgeable about the city, the history of Cuba and gave us a very personal look into the people and the culture. He was a pleasure to work with and went out of his way to make sure that we had a rich and enjoyable experience. The art and history museum tours gave us a great overview of the history from different perspectives, and the special meetings with Camilo, at Amos and at the dance workshop made the experience so much more personal. The restaurant choices were also varied and all delicious. There is not really anything that we would have changed. You definitely exceeded expectations and we would recommend Cultural Cuba enthusiastically!
We can’t thank you enough for all of your help planning such a wonderful trip to Cuba. We were impressed with every stage of the planning process, the information we were given, our being encouraged to ask questions/advice and always receiving a prompt reply. We enjoyed seeing the list of potential activities so well-described; as you know in five days it was impossible to see or do it all. We were very pleased with our choices and feel that we had a pretty well-rounded experience with what we chose. The Kempinski hotel was lovely and in an excellent location, and the restaurants we went to were all absolutely wonderful.
Our guide made the trip the fabulous experience it was. She was charming, intelligent and well-informed, and her command of English was superb. Her willingness to answer our endless questions and to discuss every aspect of life in Cuba made us look forward to seeing her every morning. Best of all, she pushed us just enough to go to two experiences we would have missed had she not done so; Fabrica de Arte (which was amazing) and a jazz bar behind the Capitol. We had a fabulous time at both. She is truly an excellent representative of the high quality of service provided by the staff of Cultural Cuba, and we cannot compliment her highly enough
Cuba is such an amazing destination and largely unspoiled. The people are genuine in their desire to serve and give a great experience. The guide and driver were priceless and truly gave us the experience we weren’t sure was possible. The Kempinski Hotel was beautiful and offered a superior experience. The guide was available to us all day into the night and she was able to make schedule adjustments because she was our private guide for the entire 5 days. We spent more time at certain places and less time at others all at our schedule. That’s the beauty of private travel. David has a tremendous knowledge base which made our experience very special.
Cuba was fascinating and wonderful. What a different world! I can see why a guide is so helpful. There are many places that we would have just walked by without ever seeing the “jewel” inside. Our guide was fabulous! The Kempinski Manzana was great. The rooftop pool was refreshing to enjoy each day. The location was fantastic. Meeting the City Planner and Architect and understanding the challenges facing Havana helped put everything in perspective for us. We have never been to a communist country before. This made the site-seeing so much more interesting. Compas Dance Project was phenomenal! Overall, it was a very nice vacation. Thank you for putting it all together for us.
I could not be more pleased with your company and its service. The trip was most exceptional in terms of what I wanted to do, who I wanted to meet, and what I wanted to experience. My guide was – in every way – both incredibly knowledgeable and professional. I’ll let my images share with you the true feelings I’ve had. Thanks for all you and your associates did to make this a remarkable time in my life!
Our trip to Cuba was AMAZING – exceeded our expectations, which were already high! Have already started to spread the word to friends (would be such a shame if the Trump administration shuts down travel). But I must say that our guide was outstanding- we are so grateful he took on our challenging assignment. We’ve had many tour guides in the past who were very good, but the Cultural Cuba guide tops all of them. I can’t rave about the guide enough, as well as the many activities you planned for us, and the other people who we met that made our trip so special. Such a unique and special vacation for each of our family members, from youngest to oldest
Thank you so much for organizing a flawless experience for us! Cuba is a fascinating culture and we learned so much from our guide, whom we absolutely loved! We loved our driver, too. They were both professional, FUN, and knowledgeable. I wouldn’t change a single thing about our itinerary. Dador was incredible for any traveler, like me, interested in art/fashion/design. Not only did I love seeing what they do and how they do it, but I inquired about a certain dress in a certain fabric and cut. They didn’t have the exact combo and made it for me and delivered it to the hotel in about 36 hours! It’s such a special souvenir from our trip. I’m still trying to process all we learned and saw. It was by far the most educational and fascinating culture we’ve experienced … and it’s a photographer’s dream! I received several inquiries about our trip and have recommended Cultural Cuba with my highest regard. Thank you – we are so grateful for your expertise!
Terrific trip! Great experience for people that have traveled all over the world. The hotel was really deluxe and unexpected for a third world country. We would highly recommend Cultural Cuba. The expert guide made the impossible happen. Thanks for a great birthday celebration!
Everything was top notch. The restaurants were all superb. We toured some great sites and gained a newfound education on the Cuban culture and a real sense of understanding for an outsider. She handled every issue with professionalism and no stress. She gets 5 stars!! We left Cuba with a clear mind and a love for the culture, food, and people. We would love to definitely visit again!
We had a fabulous time in Havana! We were able to get a tremendous sense of a great country with lots of history and such potential. We will recommend Cultural Cuba to others. Now you have set the gold standard for long weekends away… I need a cultural Cuba equivalent for Mexico and other Central American countries! Thanks again and I am sure we will be back.