Trip Overview
With its dazzling art and architecture, Afro-Latin rhythms, and iconic scenes from a vintage postcard, Cuba welcomes you—and your inner adventuress! Embrace the future-forward vision of its entrepreneurial people and catch the spirited energy of this island nation during a 9-day cultural odyssey with AdventureWomen.
From the moment you step onto this legendary island, you’ll be a participant in daily life in Cuba, not just a sightseer. The warmth and hospitality of the Cuban people reflect multi-cultural, time-honored traditions, and sharing them with you is a genuine gesture of friendship, which is a perfect backdrop for forging your own AdventureWomen bonds along the way.
Your 9-day women’s adventure is divided between three UNESCO World Heritage Site cities, each a canvas for unique artistic expression. Throughout your travels, connect with local artists and entrepreneurial businesswomen eager to share insights about life in this island nation that’s been sealed off from the outside world for most of 60 years.
Along the way enjoy comfortable stays in accommodations that reflect Cuban-stylish design, and savor meals in the island’s renowned paladares – private, family-run restaurants serving traditional cuisine. Of course, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to experience Cuba’s legendary evening entertainment. Your companionable national Cuban guide leads you into the very heart of the culture to learn both its history and unique local lore.
Welcome to Cuba!
Begin your journey with the flight to Camagüey where you’ll meet your fellow travelers and guide for cocktails and dinner – cheers to Cuba and adventures together! A 500-year-old colonial gem, Camagüey offers a delightful “get lost” adventure through its zigzagging warren of streets. For high-energy fun (and no-judgment team bonding!) take a salsa lesson from the pros, then switch from sway to clay in a hands-on pottery class. Then, drive westward toward colorful Trinidad, stopping to visit the Che Guevara’s Mausoleum in “revolutionary” Santa Clara.
In Trinidad, hailed as Cuba’s most photogenic town, gather for a fascinating visit to a local coffee grower, then take a rainforest hike to a beautiful waterfall – a swim in the shady pool at its base makes for dreamy memories.
Cienfuegos Bay & Old Havana
En route back to Havana, follow the stunning Caribbean coast to Cienfuegos Bay where a kayak adventure awaits.
Think of your days in Cuba’s fabled capital city as a five-senses-adventure. Walk Old Havana in the early morning light and peruse an open-air art market for treasures. A cruise through Havana by classic car is a “picture-yourself-here” moment come true! Explore the fishing village that served as the backdrop of Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and The Sea before indulging in a memorable cooking lesson. Besides mastering a special Mojito recipe, learn how to cook a traditional Cuban stew, ajiaco!
For your farewell evening, toast to each other’s inner artists and to your own newfound friendships, and especially to the Cuban people who gave depth and meaning to this extraordinary adventure with women.
Main Attractions
- Immerse your senses in Cuba’s thriving art, music, and cultural scene during stays in three distinct cities and towns
- Engage in insightful exchanges with women entrepreneurs and local artists
- Summon your inner salsa diva during a lesson from the pros
- Paddle a kayak through Cienfuegos Bay and catch a rare glimpse of Cuba's coastline
- Enjoy charming accommodations in local casas particulares, and traditional meals in paladares - private, family-run restaurants
- Live the Havana lifestyle as you stroll, cook, and cruise the city neighborhoods by classic car
What You'll See and Do
- Cooking Class
- Cultural Exploration
- Cultural Performances
- Hiking
- Historical Sites
- Kayaking
- Local Delicacies
- National Parks
- Photography
- Sightseeing
- UNESCO Site
- Walking
- Women-To-Women Exchanges
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- Feb 15 > Feb 23, 2025
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