Day 1: Arrival in Havana

You will travel individually to Havana airport. We will be happy to provide you with the appropriate flight connection for your journey in good time before your trip. After your arrival, you will be driven directly to our centrally located accommodation.

Day 2: Discover Havana

After breakfast, the local photographer and tour guide will give you an introduction to the main topics of reportage and ‘street photography’ as well as the photographic specialties of Cuba. In the afternoon, you will stroll through the streets of Havana, which is a UNESCO cultural monument, and visit a market. You will have plenty of time to capture the many different motifs.

Afterwards, you will go on a city tour of Havana. You will photograph the sunset from the El Morro fortress.

Day 3 & 4: Capture even more photo moments in Havana

After you have visited a social project to gain an insight into the wide range of care services for the people of the city, the afternoon and the next day are at your disposal. Use the time to discover the eventful Havana on your own with your camera.

Day 5: Onward journey to Cienfuegos

After breakfast and check-out, you will be transferred to Cienfuegos. The journey takes you past the swamps and canals of the Zapata peninsula. You will take a photo stop in the legendary Bay of Pigs and visit a museum that provides an insight into the history of Cuba.

You reach Cienfuegos in the afternoon. You take photos of the imposing buildings from the colonial era and the theatre with its gold leaf mosaics and frescoed ceilings.

Day 6: Onward journey to Trinidad

After breakfast and check-out, you will continue your journey to Trinidad. The journey takes you through small villages that offer exciting and authentic photo opportunities. With a little luck, you can photograph Cuban ‘cowboys’ on their horses, ox-drawn carts at work in the fields or laborers drying rice.

You will reach the small town of Trinidad in the afternoon. This UNESCO cultural monument has preserved its colonial charm like no other place in Cuba.

Day 7 & 8: On a discovery tour in and around Trinidad

The next two days are spent photographing around Trinidad. You use the early morning light for a ‘photo city stroll’ in Trinidad. In the afternoon, you will find particularly beautiful photo opportunities in the picturesque small town.

You will also visit a Cuban family who live on a farm in the countryside. With a bit of luck, you will also meet a veteran who fought as Che’s bodyguard in Africa. Learn lots of exciting facts and capture the authentic Cuban life with your camera.

Between the photo sessions, you will have time at leisure. Relax by the hotel pool with a view over Trinidad, take a siesta, visit a Caribbean beach or explore Trinidad on your own. In the evening, you have the opportunity to experience and photograph Trinidad’s music scene in front of the Casa de la Musica.

Day 9: Departure for Santa Clara

Check out after breakfast. You will then travel on to Santa Clara. On the way, you will discover the ‘Topes de Collantes’ nature reserve. A converted lorry will take you along adventurous gravel roads to the starting point of a hike. After 1.5 hours, you will reach a waterfall and take some marvelous photos. You can also cool off with a swim.

After lunch, the journey continues to Santa Clara.

Day 10: Historic Santa Clara and onward journey to Las Terrazas

Santa Clara marks the turning point and milestone of the Cuban Revolution. You will visit a monument and a museum commemorating this event.

In the afternoon, continue to Las Terrazas.

Day 11: Discovery tour in Las Terrazas and onward journey to the Viñales Valley

In the early hours of the morning, you will take photos in the pretty community of Las Terrazas. Afterwards, you will continue your journey to the Viñales Valley. Take a break in San Diego des los Baños and capture the beautiful atmosphere in this pretty little town.

Continue to the Viñales Valley, which is considered one of the most beautiful regions in Cuba with its overgrown conical karst rocks – the mogotes. Discover the colonial architecture of the village of Viñales on an afternoon stroll through the town.

Day 12 & 13: Travelling in the Viñales Valley

The next two days you will discover the beauty of the Viñales Valley. You will hike through the idyllic nature reserve and enjoy the scenic beauty of the region. You visit the tobacco-growing area of San Juan y Martinez. Here you will learn all about the production of cigars and take exciting photos.

During our photo sessions, you will have plenty of time to capture the countless photo opportunities in the valley.

Day 14: Return to Havana

Today you return to Havana and explore the city on your own to round off your trip.

Day 15: End of the photo tour and departure from San José

On our last day, we look back on the past few days with a final review of the pictures. You will once again receive feedback and suggestions for further photographic development.

You will then be transferred to Havana airport for your individual journey home or onwards.

Travel time November / Dezember

The winter months from November to March are considered the best time to travel to Cuba. During this time, you can expect pleasant temperatures of between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius. In the evening and at night, however, temperatures can drop to between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius.

Clothing

We recommend summery outdoor clothing and a rain jacket for this photo tour to Cuba. Good, lightweight shoes and long-sleeved T-shirts/shirts for the evenings are recommended.

Photo tour itinerary

We will put together the exact daily programme on site at short notice in order to be able to respond to the respective weather and light conditions.

In between, there is always some free time to relax a little, explore the surroundings individually or take part in image discussions and tutorials on request.

Fitness level

The trip does not make any great physical demands. However, you should be fit enough to take part in hikes of up to 3 hours.

Half double room

Single travellers can book half of a double room. If there is no other guest who wants to share the room, the single room surcharge will apply.

Insurance

We strongly advise you to purchase insurance for cancellation and return journey costs, which will be needed in the event of a secluded region being evacuated, a local hospital stay or return travel costs to your home country.

Travel information FDFA

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) regularly publishes information on countries where there are potential security or other risks. The FDFA’s travel advice is based on its own sources of information that are considered to be trustworthy. This travel advice can be found on the FDFA website: www.eda.admin.ch

The Terms and Conditions

TCs of Amazing Views Adventure Tours apply, as well as all other conditions which are listed in the descriptions for the respective trips.

Prices

We reserve the right to change prices (especially due to exchange rate fluctuations).