About this trip

Cuba is home to diverse ecosystems, fascinating wildlife, and a rich cultural heritage. On this 9-day expedition to Havana and Western Cuba, you’ll learn about ongoing conservation efforts from local experts as you explore beaches, reefs, waterfalls, and limestone caves. Visit Guanahacabibes Biosphere Reserve for an in-depth look at marine conservation programs. Experience Cuba’s many cultural offerings, including a musical performance and a walking tour of historical Old Havana, and meals in paladares (restaurants run in private homes).

Highlights

  • Discover the unique wildlife of Cabo de San Antonio National Park.
  • Take guided hikes in Viñales, home to the distinctive limestone formations known as mogotes.
  • Enjoy snorkeling from white-sand beaches and a snorkeling expedition by boat to reefs around the tip of the Guanahacabibes Peninsula.
  • Visit the Soroa Waterfall & Orchidarium and Sierra del Rosario, home of Las Terrazas, a self-sustained community named after the reforestation project initiated in 1967.
  • Explore Cuba’s unique culture and history on the streets of Old Havana, and visit an urban organic farm, or “organopónico.”