Ask someone why they are going on a Cuba holiday and you will soon discover that the Caribbean’s largest island means different things to different people.
For many, Cuba holidays are all about the beach, the beach and nothing but the beach while others are drawn to the island’s countryside, history, architecture, politics, music, cars, cigars, dance, music, literature, rum and glorious lack of commercialisation.
Although Cuba lacks any tangible reminders of its indigenous, Taino settlers, the island’s more recent history certainly packs a punch.
Once one of the most prized possessions in Spain’s sprawling, colonial empire, reminders of this era abound in Cuba’s beautiful towns and cities, such as Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Camaguey, Santa Clara, Santiago de Cuba and Baracoa, many of them now UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Most famous of these is of course, Havana, the island’s capital and a city that never fails to enchant, excite and energise in equal measure.
While Cuba’s colonial history has left a wonderful cultural and architectural legacy, the island’s more recent storyline of revolution and communism has also left its own, equally fascinating mark and, all be it inadvertently, protected the island from sum of the less appealing side effects of progress.
In addition to its countless, stunning beaches, Cuba is also home to some of the most beautiful countryside in the Caribbean, such as the famous limestone mogotes of the Vinales Valley, the mangrove swamps of the Zapata Peninsula and the mountain scenery of the Escambray Mountains and Sierra Maestre.
With the sole exception of our small group escorted tours, all our Cuba holidays are entirely flexible and can be tailor made to your exact requirements. As such, there are many thousands upon thousands of different itineraries that we can arrange.
Through our ATOL & ABTOT bonds, all Cuba holidays booked through Beyond The Ordinary also benefit from complete financial protection, allowing clients to plan and travel with complete peace of mind.
Apart from any small group tours, all our Cuba holidays are entirely bespoke and can be tailored to clients’ precise requirements.
Our One Week Havana holiday itinerary is meant as no more than an example of how visitors might spend their time in Cuba's enchanting capital city. As all our holidays are entirely tailor made, clients can stay for longer or shorter, stay wherever they want and mix and match various activities wi...
This 6 Night Cuba Tour Holiday is a small group, escorted tour, starting in Havana and taking in the key destinations of Vinales, Las Terrazas, Santa Clara, Cienfuegos, Trinidad & Remedios. Please scroll down for full details of the itinerary together with tour dates & prices as well as guidance ...
For clients short of time or who are simply happy to clip along at a good pace, this suggested week-long circuit of western Cuba starts and ends in Havana and incorporates both the island's towns and cities as well as its beautiful countryside.
Enjoy a private Cuba tour with your own driver / guide. This 10 night itinerary takes in the highlights of western Cuba but is only a small taste of what we can offer.
For clients with an interest in Cuban history, both old and new, this 14-night itinerary takes in many of the country’s most important destinations, starting in Havana and ending in Santiago before flying back to the capital.
This 14 night suggested itinerary around western Cuba includes the colonial highlights of Havana, Cienfuegos & Trinidad but primarily focuses on the island’s natural beauty with plenty of included forays into a variety of glorious, unspoiled countryside.
Cuba is rightly famous for its beautiful beaches and, after spending time exploring the island, many of our clients opt to end their holiday with time spent relaxing at the beach.
We feature pretty much all the key Cuba holiday destinations and traveller highlights. Detailed here are 6 of the most visited (non-beach), but simply click on the link for information on all our featured destinations.
Beyond The Ordinary is very much a specialist tour operator, featuring just a handful of countries including Cuba. Having travelled the length of the island, we have a detailed knowledge of its many and varied attractions and, together with our expert local partners, can help put together your perfect Cuba itinerary.
Beyond The Ordinary feature a wide variety of hotels right across Cuba from simple casa particulares (B&Bs) to luxury hotels. These are 6 of our favourite Cuba hotels but there are many more that we can highly recommend and work with.
Cuba really is a year round holiday destination although some months are naturally better than others. November through April is Cuba’s high season with the weather is generally at its most benign.
When making your travel arrangements, we understand just how important peace-of-mind is. Beyond The Ordinary hold both ATOL & ABTOT bonds so whether you book your flights through us, or independently, any money you pay us is 100% protected. More detailed information on Financial Protection can be found by clicking here.
Whichever of our featured countries you wish to visit, we've been there several times. So, if you're after something beyond the ordinary to Cuba, Nicaragua, Guatemala or the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, we'd love to hear from you.
