Cuba – Havana Weekend Getaway – Volunteer Vacations | Discover Corps
Havana is a city that is alive. From the narrow alleyways in Old Havana that echo jazz to the bustling seaside boardwalk known as the malecon, a weekend in Havana is a getaway you’ll never forget. Over the course of four days, you’ll step right into the stream of day-to-day life in Havana experiencing everything the city has to offer. More importantly, you’ll explore Havana like a local by meeting some of its most notable residents and witnessing first-hand a country in transition.
Spend a morning uncovering Ernest Hemingway’s old haunts at his house in Cojimar, a charming seaside town. Take a stroll through the cobblestone streets of Old Havana learning about its colonial heritage. Enjoy a performance from an Afro-Cuban dance company and test out your salsa dancing skills. Visit Havana’s Museum of Fine Arts, home to Cuba’s largest collection of contemporary art. Venture to a factory that has been transformed into a center for Cuban culture, arts and nightlife. Like a walking museum, the depth of history in Havana is unlike any other city in the world.
Arrive in Havana and settle into your casa particulare in the city. Venture to Finca Vigia, the former home of Ernest Hemingway. Discover the Cuba’s past with a visit to Havana’s colonial squares. Around one corner, Spanish-style cathedrals grace open-air plazas where live music echos across the buildings. Around another, the heroes of the Cuban Revolution, Che Guevara and Fidel Castro, adorn the sides of buildings looking over the city. Explore the city’s art scene and engage in meaningful exchanges with the hosts of your casas particulares, or local bed & breakfasts. See the real Havana before it changes for good.
$2,695 Adult
$2,495 Child
- Double Occupancy Price. Children’s pricing applies to travelers 16 years old and younger sharing a room with an adult
- Single Room Supplement = $250. This will guarantee you your own, single occupancy room for the entirety of the trip. If you are a solo traveler and would like us to match you with a roommate of the same gender, please book as double occupancy. See full details here.
- Have questions about the logistics and legalities of traveling to Cuba? Watch this video.
What’s Included:
- Bilingual expert Cuban guide & private Cuban driver
- All meals in Cuba – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at restaurants or in Cuban families’ homes
- 3 nights accommodation in casas particulares in Havana
- All scheduled activities
- All in-country ground transportation and airport transfers via air-conditioned van
- Tips for luggage handling, restaurants, and programmed activities throughout tour
- Legal documentation of your support for the Cuban people program
- 24-hour Discover Corps emergency hotline & turnkey service
What’s Not Included:
- Tips for Cuban guide and driver
- International airfare
- Cuban visa
Small Group Dates
January 2-5, 2026
February 20-23, 2026
March 27-30, 2026
June 12-15, 2026
July 3-6, 2026
September 11-14, 2026
October 2-5, 2026
December 30-January 2, 2026
January 1-4, 2027
February 19-22, 2027
March 26-29, 2027
June 11-14, 2027
July 2-5, 2027
September 10-13, 2027
October 1-4, 2027
December 29, 2027-January 1, 2028