Culture | Photography

Cuba Photo Tour

Overview

Discover the vibrant heart of Cuba through our meticulously crafted tour, designed especially for photography enthusiasts and amateurs alike. Immerse yourself in a journey that seamlessly blends street photography, iconic sites, and unique opportunities to engage with Cuban impromptu models all set to the captivating rhythms of Cuban music. Enjoy ample free time to explore the streets at your own pace, capturing the essence of Cuban life through your lens.

Embrace the flexibility of our tour, which allows you to dive into the spontaneous spirit of Cuban culture and connect with the welcoming locals. This adventure is not just about capturing moments; it’s about becoming part of them.

Our commitment to ethical travel ensures that this tour is 100% compliant with the “Support for Cuban People” regulation. Experience authentic Cuban hospitality by staying in guest houses, traveling in comfortable private transportation, and dining in charming local restaurants. We also encourage you to bring gifts for the Cuban people, a gesture of goodwill that fosters deeper connections and enriches your travel experience.

From 5995 EUR 16 Days / 15 Nights Departure: Mar 12th, 2025 Walking Grade: Easy
  • Day 1: Bienvenidos a Cuba!
  • Day 2: Havana Old Town
  • Day 3: Havana Centro & Surroundings
  • Day 4: Havana to Viñales
  • Day 5: Viñales
  • Day 6: Viñales – Cienfuegos – Trinidad
  • Day 7: Trinidad
  • Day 8: Trinidad and Parque Cubano
  • Day 9: Trinidad - Havana
  • Day 10: Havana ✈️ Santiago de Cuba
  • Day 11: Santiago de Cuba's Old Town
  • Day 12: Santiago de Cuba & Cayo Granma
  • Day 13: Santiago to Baracoa
  • Day 14: Baracoa
  • Day 15: Baracoa to Santiago ✈️ Havana
  • Day 16: Havana & Departure ✈️

Itinerary

Photography Tour Havana Cuba x
DAY 1 - Mar 12th, 2025

Bienvenidos a Cuba!

– Arrival day
– Meeting with Tristan at the airport and transfert to your Guest House
– Meeting and tour presentation
– First relax photo walk to get acquainted with the city
– Meeting Dinner in the center

D Guest house (or similar) 30min
Plaza Vieja Havana Cuba
DAY 2 - Mar 13th, 2025

Havana Old Town

– 8am Stroll and street and portrait photography in Havana Vieja
– 10am Privilege to document a boxing training, national sport in Cuba
– 12am Lunch in a charming restaurant
– 1pm Discover of the iconic sites and squares
...

B, L, D Guest House (or similar)
Havana Cuba
DAY 3 - Mar 14th, 2025

Havana Centro & Surroundings

– 8am Morning walk in Paseo Del Prado
– 9am Chinese quarter
– 10am Havana Centro for a street photo session
– 11am Capitolio Area
– 1:30pm Free Time
– 3:30pm Riding in an American car & discovery of the surroundings of H...

B, L, D Guest House (or similar) 2h
DAY 4 - Mar 15th, 2025

Havana to Viñales

– 8:30am Departure to Viñales
– 12:30pm Lunch in a charming restaurant
– 2pm Check-in at the Guest House and rest
– 3:30pm Viñales Discovery tour
– 5pm Sunset from Hotel Jasmin
– 6:30pm Dinner

B, L, D Guest House (or similar) 3h to Viñales + 2h discovery tour
Vinales Cuba
DAY 5 - Mar 16th, 2025

Viñales

– 6am Sunrise from a nice viewpoint
– 7:00am Walk ecological herbolistic walk Viñales’s field
– 9am Visit of a Tobacco farm
– 10:30am Break (or optional walk to los Acuaticos hills for a lunch – 2hours)
– 12:30pm Head to...

B, L, D 3h (+2h optionnal hike) Guest House (or similar) 2h
Trinidad Cuba
DAY 6 - Mar 17th, 2025

Viñales – Cienfuegos – Trinidad

– 8am departure from Viñales Classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site
– Lunch on the road
– 13:30pm Stop in Cienfuegos for a walk in its main square and boulevard.
– 3:30pm Check-in
– 4:30pm first walk in Trinidad to d...

B, L, D 2h 6h
DAY 7 - Mar 18th, 2025

Trinidad

– 7am Morning walk before breakfast to see the city waking up.
– 8am Breakfast
– 9am Visit of the palaces of the city
– 10am Photo shooting with a musicien and Street Photography
– 12:30pm Lunch
– 13:30pm Break
– 3pm Car...

B, L, D 6h Guest House (or similar) 2h
Trinidad Cuba
DAY 8 - Mar 19th, 2025

Trinidad and Parque Cubano

– 8:30am Departure to El Cubano Park for a morning hike and photography
– 10am Arrival Javira Waterfall. Possibility to swim
– 11am Return by the same way and photograph the Tocororo, national bird of Cuba
– 12am Lunch f...

B, L, D Guest House (or similar) 40min both ways
DAY 9 - Mar 20th, 2025

Trinidad - Havana

– 9am Return to Havana.
– 11am Lunch on the road
– 2pm Check-in
– 3pm Break
– Photo walk in Havana Centro & Malecon or free time for solo street photography
– 6pm Cocktail on a Rooftop with one of the best view of the ci...

B, L, D Guest House (or similar) 6h
DAY 10 - Mar 21st, 2025

Havana ✈️ Santiago de Cuba

– 8am Optionnal Photo walk in Havana Center (depending on the flight schedule)
– 10am transfer to Havana Airport
– 1:30pm Flight to Santiago
– 2:30pm transfer to Santiago’s Old town and check-in
– 3:30pm Relax photowalk ...

B, L, D 7h 1h30
DAY 11 - Mar 22nd, 2025

Santiago de Cuba's Old Town

– 8am photo walk in Santiagos center, passing by Calle Enramada and squares
– 9:30am Meeting with a famous musicien for an exclusive photo shooting
– 10:30am We will keep shooting in Santiago’s musical venues and documen...

B, L, D Guest House (or similar)
DAY 12 - Mar 23rd, 2025

Santiago de Cuba & Cayo Granma

– 9am Discovery of the Afro Cuban Culture with a private show in a beautiful Colonial setting
– 11am Walk in Santiago’s Malecon (Alameda)
– 12:30pm Lunch
– 1:30pm Transfer to Ciudad mar and Cayo Granma
– 2:30pm Interacti...

B, L, D
DAY 13 - Mar 24th, 2025

Santiago to Baracoa

– 8am Departure to Baracoa with some breaks on the road
– 1pm Checkin & Lunch
– 2:30pm Photo walk in Baracoa’s old town
– 6pm Sunset photoshoot over the Yunke

B, L, D 3h Guest House (or similar) 5h
DAY 14 - Mar 25th, 2025

Baracoa

– 9am visit of the last families hairs of Tainos Indigenous Culture for some portrait photography
(Optionnally you can opt for a an organized tour to discover Baracoa’s surroundings and Rio de Yumuri. Starting 8h30pm to ...

B, L, D 3h Guest House (or similar) 1h both ways
DAY 15 - Mar 26th, 2025

Baracoa to Santiago ✈️ Havana

– 6am Early return to Santiago Airport
– 2pm Flight Santiago to Havana
– 3pm transfer to your hotel
– 4:30pm Last photo walk together
– 6pm Cocktail from a rooftop
– 7pm farewell dinner

B, L, D 2h Gueast House (or similar) 6h
DAY 16 - Mar 27th, 2025

Havana & Departure ✈️

– 8:30am Free Morning / Optional photo review or editing session with Tristan
– Transfer to the airport

B 30min

Trip Details


Country

  • Cuba

Group Size

  • 8 Travelers Max

Tour Highlights

  • Capture the essence of Cuba on a relaxed photo walk.
  • Experience the vibrant boxing culture in Havana Vieja.
  • Sunset views from Viñales' stunning Hotel Jasmin.
  • Discover Trinidad's history with a morning city walk.
  • Immerse in Santiago's musical and cultural vibrancy.
  • End your journey with a Havana rooftop cocktail.

What to expect

  • Travel Style: All of the highlights, Quality Over Quantity Tours, a 70% photography and 30% Cultural Immersion, This tour entirely complies with the with the "Support for Cuban People"
  • Lodging: Comfortable accommodations with character
  • Transportation: Transportation in confortable Vehicles
  • Physical Rating: Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Departure

  • Mar 12th, 2025

Thematics

  • Culture
  • Photography

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Terms & Conditions

The terms of sale may differ based on the nature of your trip and how close your departure date is. Please review our conditions here for more information.

Your Tour Guide

Tristan Quevilly

Languages:English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Guiding since: 2003
Specialties: Photography, Nature, Hikes and Communities
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Tristan Photo Guide
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