Authentic Cuba Travel® has announced an exclusive year-end departure of the Cuba Engage tour, scheduled from December 26, 2025, to January 2, 2026. This tour offers U.S. citizens a legal opportunity to explore Cuba while supporting the Cuban people, all against the backdrop of the festive New Year season. The itinerary includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Old Havana, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, and Viñales Valley, as well as historically significant locations like the Bay of Pigs.
The tour is designed under the U.S. General License for Support for the Cuban People, ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations. Participants will engage in a full-time schedule of activities that support local communities, including visits to privately-owned businesses, art galleries, and community projects. The tour also includes luxury accommodations at the 5-Star Grand Muthu Habana by MGM Muthu Hotels and Villas Cienfuegos Affiliated by Meliá, along with 16 meals at privately-owned restaurants, private transfers, and expert guided tours.
Key cultural exchanges include interactions with community projects such as Barrio Habana, El Patio de Pelegrin, and Muraleando, as well as visits to private art studios and the Clandestina Store & Studio. Participants will also follow the trail of American author Ernest Hemingway, including a visit to his residence, Finca La Vigía. The tour is priced at $2,799 per person (all taxes included) and offers discounts for referrals, couples, and groups.
According to Authentic Cuba Travel®, the primary goal of the Cuba Engage program is to support the Cuban people by patronizing private enterprises and fostering meaningful exchanges. The company provides all necessary documentation for legal travel under the Support for the Cuban People license. For more information and to book, visit Authentic Cuba Travel®.
The tour has received positive feedback from past participants. The Casado-McKay Family described it as "the trip of a lifetime," praising the guide, bus driver, and overall organization. With its comprehensive inclusions and focus on community support, the Cuba Engage tour presents a unique way for U.S. citizens to experience Cuba's rich culture and history while contributing to its people's well-being.
