Faculty-led travel courses · Latin America
Cuba Faculty-Led Travel Course
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, with a distinctive history, lively music and a strong cultural life. Students visit Caribbean beaches, historic towns and cultural sites to understand the island's unique past and present.
Good to know
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Cuban peso (CUP)
- Best season
- November–April (dry season)
- Typical length
- 10–14 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- Old HavanaLa Habana Vieja is a UNESCO World Heritage district of colonial plazas, churches and fortresses.
- The MalecónHavana's seafront promenade stretches for several kilometers along the coast and is a favorite local gathering place.
- Viñales ValleyA rural valley in western Cuba known for limestone hills and tobacco farming.
- TrinidadA well-preserved colonial town with cobblestone streets and pastel buildings, also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Cuban musicSon, rumba and salsa developed in Cuba, and live music is part of daily life in many cities.
- VaraderoA long peninsula of white-sand beaches on the northern coast.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit Cuba
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkStudents could study Cuban society, community organization and the island's political and economic history.
Art, Architecture & HistoryA course could examine colonial architecture, Afro-Cuban traditions and music.
Nursing, Medicine & Public HealthStudents could explore Cuba's community-based primary health care model and public health priorities.
Education & Teacher PreparationA course could study Cuba's national education system and its emphasis on universal literacy.
Map
Where you will go
Academic and professional visits
- A local university
- A community health clinic
- An arts or music school
- A historic preservation office
Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.
Itinerary
Sample itinerary
A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.
Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.
-
Day 1
Departure and Arrival in Havana
Fly to Havana and transfer to your hotel.
- Depart for Havana
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel
-
Day 2
Havana Orientation
Rest after travel and get a first look at the Cuban capital.
- Afternoon city tour of Havana
-
Day 3
Across the Bay to Regla
Cross Havana Bay by ferry to see the Afro-Cuban religious traditions and Jewish history of the eastern shore.
- Ferry across the bay to Regla
- Church of Our Lady of Regla
- Regla Municipal Museum on Afro-Cuban religion
- Jewish Cemetery of Guanabacoa
- Morro-Cabaña Historic Park
-
Day 4
University and Cinema
Meet Cuban students and see the country's film tradition in Old Havana.
- Walking tour of the University of Havana
- Exchange with English- and French-language students
- Old Havana walking tour
- Documentary screening at the Cuban Film Institute (ICAIC)
-
Day 5
Museums and Havana Waterfront
Understand Cuban history and art, then walk the boulevards that link the old city to the sea.
- Museum of the Revolution or National Museum of Fine Arts
- Paseo del Prado
- Obispo Street to the Havana Bay waterfront
- Conversation with expatriates about life in Cuba
-
Day 6
Nature Reserve Day Trip
Leave the city for Cuba's protected landscapes and learn how the country manages its natural areas.
- Day trip to a nature reserve west of Havana, such as Las Terrazas
- Talk on protected areas and conservation
-
Day 7
Day Trip to Viñales
Visit the UNESCO-listed Viñales Valley, known for its limestone hills and tobacco farms.
- Drive west to Viñales Valley
- Tobacco farm visit
- Return to Havana
-
Day 8
Havana to Varadero
Travel east along the coast to Cuba's best-known beach resort.
- Transfer to Varadero
- Varadero Beach
- Resort check-in
-
Day 9
Varadero Academic Day
Explore how tourism shapes the Cuban economy and use the remaining time to relax.
- Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
- Free time for independent exploration
-
Day 10
Day Trip to Cienfuegos
Visit the French-founded city on the south coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the Pearl of the South.
- Drive to Cienfuegos
- Walk through Parque José Martí and the historic center
- Return to Varadero
-
Day 11
Free Day in Varadero
A final free day to explore on your own.
- Free time for independent exploration
-
Day 12
Departure Day
Transfer to the airport and fly home.
- Transfer to the airport
What is included
ARAMFO arranges everything
You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.
3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport
- Airfare from your preferred airport
- Hotels or student housing
- Meals as set out in the itinerary
- Transportation in the host country
- Tour guides and entrance fees
- University, company and professional visits
- A native guide with the group for the whole trip
- Customized dates and itinerary
Get started
Plan a course in Cuba
Tell us about your course and we will reply with a draft itinerary and cost.
More destinations