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Cuba: Havana to Viñales

Experience the magic of Old Havana and immerse yourself in the dramatic karst landscape of the Viñales Valley.

November 15 –22, 2025
Register by July 25 and save $200 per person!

Contact us for details at [email protected] or at 212 –209 –5401 for availability.

Trip Details

Trip Dates

November 15-22, 2025
Register by July 25 and save $200 per person!

Contact us for details at [email protected] or at 212-209-5401 for availability.

Cost

From $4,990

Join fellow progressive travelers and The Nation’s Cuba expert, Peter Kornbluh, in Cuba as we travel in support of the Cuban people.

During our time there, we will immerse ourselves in the beauty and energy of Havana, spending our days meeting with Cuban urban planners, former government officials, farmers, artists and others. Our evenings will be filled with exclusive concerts by renowned musicians, private showings at artists’ studios, and performances by students of Cuba’s internationally acclaimed dance institutes. We’ll tour museums with eminent art historians, wander through the markets of Old Havana, experience the scenic beauty of Pinar del Río Province and the Viñales Valley (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and savor traditional Cuban food and spirits at the island’s finest restaurants and organic farms.

See the itinerary for complete details. Questions? Contact us via the form at the bottom of this page or call us at 212-209-5401.

HIGHLIGHTS

Attend a discussion and Q&A about U.S.-Cuba relations with longtime Nation contributor Peter Kornbluh and a former Cuban diplomat.
Take a walking tour of Old Havana and marvel at the stunning architecture.
Learn about housing, infrastructure and restoration programs in Havana during a lecture with an urban planner.
Explore the remarkable Museum of Cuban Art in the company of an art historian.
Overnight at casas particulares (bed and breakfasts) in Viñales, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre considered to be one of the most beautiful places in Cuba.
Visit a private farm owned by the same family for generations and learn about agriculture on the island followed by a farm-to-table lunch.
Enjoy private music and dance performances and engaging lectures.

See the itinerary for complete details. Questions? Contact us via the form at the bottom of this page or call us at 212-209-5401.

100% of the proceeds from our travel programs support The Nation’s journalism.

The Nation purchases carbon offsets to mitigate the effects of our travel program on the environment.

Hosts

Peter Kornbluh

Peter Kornbluh, a longtime Nation contributor, serves as the director of the Cuba Documentation Project at the National Security Archive, a non-profit declassified documentation research center in Washington D.C. He is the author of several books on Cuba including Back Channel to Cuba: The Hidden History of Negotiations Between Washington and Havana (with William M. LeoGrande) and Bay of Pigs Declassified.

Cuba Past Traveler Testimonials

"Simply put, we both feel that this was the best, most interesting, and most rewarding trip we have ever taken. (In my case, that includes travel in more than 38 countries, over 57 years.)"David W.

"Overall, we enjoyed this trip immensely, and look back on it as the most rewarding travel we have ever experienced."Ann S.

"I would wholeheartedly recommend a Nation trip (I've told my friends it was like I spent a week in a support group for anxiety filled progressives." Mary M.

"This trip absolutely lived up to its promises. Pace at times hectic but we both agree there is nothing we'd be willing to sacrifice. Art, Music, Dance exceptional. Lectures were engaging and not to be missed. The pre-trip staff and the CUBA staff were wonderful." John C.

"I didn't know you could pack so many great experiences into a week." Robert L.

"I learned a lot from the lectures and discussion and got to see several performances of different varieties of music and dance. Cuba seems filled with stunningly talented artists, musicians, and dancers." Rachel L.

"Coming of age in the 60s, I was always curious about our neighbor to the south, about the Embargo, about the true nature of the Cuban people. My questions were answered on this tour." Marie A.

“I travel a lot but both Civil Rights trips are special. You get home and can’t stop thinking about them.” Frances A.

"Visiting Cuba with The Nation was a wonderful opportunity. I would do it again in a minute." Emily T.

"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You gave us so much and we have been sharing our experience with family and friends and they are all amazed. Thank you for giving us probably the best travel experience of our lives." John D.

"Especially worthwhile were the lectures and presentations, which were without exception extremely informative and enlightening." Julius S.

"The most amazing and informative trip I've ever taken in my life." Gene B.

"The entire program was extraordinary, not to mention enjoyable, enlightening, and just plain fun." Jeannette F.

Traveler Photos

Candid images from our journeys...

Nov 2024 group photo
Meting locals in Viñales.
Travelers enjoying the view in the Viñales Valley.
A relic from the Cuban missile crisis on display in Havana.
Cruise around Havana in one of the many classic cars found throughout the city.
Just one of the many examples of the vibrant Havana art scene.
Travelers with a Cuban cigar.
Exploring the tobacco fields amongst the stunning landscape of the Viñales Valley.
Fusterlandia, a whimsical neighborhood in Havana, created by artist José Fuster.
Meet with artist Edel Bordón in his home and studio.