From vintage cars to fragrant cigars, salsa your way from the colourful capital of Havana through the beautiful island of Cuba and surround yourself with history, music and mojitos in one of the world’s most unique places

• CUBA GUESTHOUSES
• We have classified guesthouse rooms into three standards for the comfort levels of our trips: standard, comfortable and premium. Most differences can be a little hard to tell at first, particularly when taking aesthetic into account which varies greatly not only between rooms but also between cities and provinces. Be assured though that the comforts to which foreign travellers are accustomed have been taken into account when classifying guesthouses.
• You can read more about the guesthouse we use here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/cuba-casa-particular/
• Stairs are prevalent in Cuban homes. If this presents a problem to you, then please advise us at time of booking so we can request rooms on or closer to ground level.
• For this itinerary, the comfortable guesthouse rooms will have an ensuite, split system air-conditioning, imported mattresses and windows with natural light (outside or interior courtyard). An in-room or in-house safe is available for use.
• Guesthouse Assignments
• Since we partner with small, privately owned guesthouses, our groups may be split between 2-3 nearby properties. We cannot finalize your specific guesthouse assignment until we have all confirmed guests and bedding configuration requests, which happens approximately 7 days prior to departure. This is why your Joining Point instructions do not specify a guesthouse name. If you do not have a transfer booked through us, or if you'd like to know your assigned guesthouse before you travel, you may contact us no earlier than 7 days before departure.
• If you have a confirmed transfer with us, rest assured that your driver will have your guesthouse information when they pick you up.
• We maintain a 24-hour helpdesk at the following location if you need any assistance locally:
• La Gargola Guesthouse
• 1st floor
• #82 Cuba Street
• Old Havana (between Cuarteles & Chacon Streets)
• +53 (7) 8605493
• PRE-TOUR ACCOMMODATION
• We aim to confirm the first night of your tour in Old Havana however occasionally due to availability we will confirm it in either Central Havana or Vedado. If you book pre-tour accommodation through us we will also aim to book these nights in Old Havana. Late requests and requests of 3 nights or more have a lower chance of being confirmed in Old Havana.
• POST-TOUR ACCOMMODATION
• The final night of your tour may be booked in either Vedado, Central Havana or Old Havana. If you book post-tour accommodation through us, we aim to confirm it at the same property (regardless of the area we have secured) to avoid the inconvenience of you having to move. If you specifically prefer your post accommodation to be booked in Old Havana you must inform your booking agent and we will request this. You will need to make your own way between the final guesthouse and your post-tour guesthouse. Late requests and requests of 3 nights or more have a lower chance of being confirmed in Old Havana.
• The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
• Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
• POWER CUTS IN CUBA
• Power cuts (apagones) are common throughout Cuba due to the country's aging electrical infrastructure. Scheduled outages typically occur daily, with schedules varying from week to week. Depending on local weather conditions or increased demand for electricity, the frequency and duration of power cuts can increase. Many guesthouses, restaurants, and tourist facilities are equipped with generators to maintain essential services during these interruptions. While this is part of daily life in Cuba, it rarely impacts the overall quality of your experience if you come prepared. We recommend bringing a small flashlight, a rechargeable personal fan, and a power bank (in carry-on luggage only), to ensure your comfort.