Great tour guides, great drivers, great hotels and specialty/local experiences.

Tour guides and multiple experiences including home visits, desert and spa treatment

Classic Journey's trip to Cuba was an absolutely amazing experience. Cuba is a beautiful country with old charm, rich culture, and friendly people. Our tour guides Audrey and Jesus were both wonderful, knowledgeable, and planned many extra surprise experiences. The food was delicious, the music was lively, and the memories we made are unforgettable! We could not recommend this trip enough.

Wonderful experience. The guides were knowledgeable and extremely helpful in assisting in problems or concerns that arose throughout the week.

My tour and experiences were amazing. Five Stars. I have wanted to go to Cuba for years. I mean it is only 90 miles away for the US and no one has been there. I decided to make it my 51st country about 4 weeks before the departure date (March 28 to April 5, 2026). I quizzed Vanessa about the political issues between the US and Cuba including the blockade of oil coming into the country. She assured me that it would not impact the trip and it did not at all. Pre trip, Emily was our customer service person who knew everything we needed to do, to prepare for our trip. She made it so easy to get my visa. What I was reading about Cuba in the news was not the reality on the ground. Our two small boutique inns had power from generators and solar. The neighborhood might have been in a blackout, but our place was fully lit including the AC. Transportation was also not affected by the lack of fuel. I lost count of how many classic 1950’s US cars I rode in. In addition to an amazing exploration of Havanna and the countryside, we were exposed to some remarkable experts on the country. We spent the morning with a photographer who had taken historical photographs of Castro, Che, and the post Revolution Cuba. I had meals and discussions, with an Economist, a Diplomat, and a Latin American tour guide author. On four separate occasions, we had private musical performance that included a wide range of music including an 8-piece chamber orchestra. There were to many great experiences to list here. Our guides Audrey, Jesus and Patricia were so personable and knowledgeable. We got to know them so well. Everything was managed to give us the best possible exposure to the country. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

Susana and Vanessa were wonderful tour guides. Their knowledge of the history of the areas we went to in Portugal was impressive and everything we saw and experienced was exactly as they had mentioned in their presentations, they were approachable, friendly, and delightful to be with.

Great itinerary and guide. Our guide was knowledgeable and very attentive to the groups' needs. The itinerary included a great balance of snorkeling, hiking (and birding), kayaking and unusual and interesting side trips. Lodging and meals were very good.

Classic Journeys has continued to deliver its outstanding Cuba tour during these uncertain times and the Cuban people are grateful for that as am I. Audrey, joined by Jesus, has crafted an enriching cultural experience that was both beautiful and humbling. Our travel group was small and bonded quickly to engage in a wide range of activities designed to immerse us in the daily lives of the locals. We rode in their classic cars, listened up close to many small music groups, ate and cooked in their restaurants, snorkeled, hiked, shopped, watched the rolling and then smoked their cigars and more. The Cubans are warm kind people and this was truly a trip of a lifetime.

Fabulous trip. Would have liked a little more down time

We did two back to back journeys. They were both great! We enjoyed the cultural aspects and the elements of the trip that were not as touristy. Food and accommodations were above average in most cases.

My only constructive feedback would be that I would have preferred more walking each day and I was expecting more options to extend walks and that didn't happen. And company booked travel on our last leg was not good. I did not like sitting in the back of the plane and would have preferred to pay for an upgrade if that is what is required.

Ending on a positive note - the guides were exceptional for both Peru and Galapagos - they made the experience exceptional.

Truly excellent tour leader (Ulisse), added immeasurably to the experience. Excellent experiences (pizza making class, Pompei tour w excellent guide, tours to villa in Capri and Ravello, dinners in Naples/Positano). Excellent logistics. Good size travel group. Only negative, take this out of the brochure: ""Breezy seaside footpaths around
Positano (with names like 'The Path of the Gods')"". I understand NOW the tours position is that this is too difficult a hike, but since Path of the Gods is frequently cited by many as a don't miss experience, in my opinion, it should NOT be mentioned at all in your tour description (to avoid disappointment and confusion).

The guides, the location and the people of Peru

This tour to Cuba surpassed all my expectations and alleviated my concerns about travelling to Cuba at this time. There was not one moment I felt unsafe or uncomfortable in any way. Our tour guides were truly amazing. They were attentive to every detail and were so knowledgeable, interesting and fun. There were opportunities to learn about the country, meet wonderful hard-working people, experience art, music, dance and to travel the country enjoying every day together. If there was a special interest anyone had, they provided the opportunity to explore it.
Life in Cuba must be challenging for its people, but I must say I felt surrounded by their warmth and joy and such hope and resilience. This touched me deeply. I have returned home with a newfound determination to live authentically. I am so grateful for our guides and Classic Journeys for offering this unique opportunity to look at my life from a new perspective.

We were hesitant to make the trip to Cuba due to the current political and humanitarian situation. We are so glad we went. The cultural experiences provided by our amazing guides, Audrey and Jesus, were extraordinary. We left the beautiful island enriched and ready for return.

The city of Havana, the music, the art and most of all the people made this trip one of the most unique and enjoyable trips in my life. This is my third Classic Journeys trip and I cannot recommend the company and our amazing guides, Audrey and Jesus, highly enough.

My wife and I travel to Cuba January 25-31, 2026. We had an outstanding experience, even with the oil shortage and the blackouts our tour guides, accommodations and food were excellent. The Private residences we stayed at had either generators or solar. Internet was somewhat spotty, but usually available in our residence. Transportation was provided in classic Chevrolets, gas or pedal tuck tucks. The music in the evenings at the jazz performances were wonderful.  The evening lecture at dinner time about the Cuban economy and government was difficult to follow out at our table, with the other table and their lecturer providing an excellent discussion.
Snorkeling in the bay of pigs was terrific and going to the classic car garage and learning about that enterprise was amazing.
Bringing flashlights was a good idea as walking along the streets without street lights was difficult although our guides all had flashlights.
My wife and I did choose to get chikungunya vaccination, which was available through CVS vaccination clinic, although we all wore mosquito repellent and we’re not overwhelmed

My second trip to Cuba was in February of this year. I had read about the horrible conditions the Cubans were experiencing, but loved the country so much from my first trip that I was determined to go. We took OTC medications, vitamins and blood pressure cuffs as gifts.
I knew from the first trip that a positive way to help Cuba was to support its economy and tourism is an important part of the economy, so support it we did! we bought art, ate, drank, tipped and enjoyed. Our overall guide, Audrey, was one of our guides last trip. Audrey is either a magician or a miracle worker; whichever she is, she is amazing. Likewise, we adored our Trinidad local guide, Christian, and our Havana local guide, Jesus. They were delightful companions and extremely knowledgeable and both, along with Audrey, had great suggestions about the trip I'm planning next year to return.
I would encourage anyone interested to go. Classic and its miracle working magicians have fuel, food and fun covered; you will not lack. And the important thing is that your fun brings desperately needed income to so many families in Cuba. You will be doing a good deed for yourself and for Cuba.
Jan Hurt, Classic Journeys frequent flyer

I want to share some reflections on our recent trip my husband and I took to Cuba at the end of January coinciding with the Jazz festival.

Prior to our departure, we had some initial concerns regarding the potential impact of the oil blockade on daily life and the overall travel experience within the country. However, our visit proved to be an exceptionally positive and enriching experience, far surpassing our expectations.

Our accommodations were comfortable and well appointed, and we consistently encountered a highly accommodating and helpful staff. The culinary experiences were positive at privately owned restaurants. The menus offered a variety of choices. We consistently had electricity in our rooms and in the restaurants as the private establishments had generators and solar power infrastructure.

We were fortunate to have the guidance of two outstanding guides experts, Jesus and Audrey. Their comprehensive knowledge and insights into Cuban history, culture, and current societal conditions provided us with an invaluable understanding of the nation.

We arranged a private tour of Havana's Jewish Quarter, which proved to be profoundly educational. Our guide, Lourdes Sanchez Oramas, was truly excellent. She not only delved into the rich history of the Jewish community in Cuba, but also offered insightful perspectives of contemporary life in the broader historical context of the island.

Throughout our journey, we were deeply impressed by the extraordinary resilience and spirit of the Cuban people, who navigate their presence circumstances with remarkable fortitude.

Overall, the trip was a truly memorable and enlightening experience, and I am glad we chose to visit.

Go to Cuba and Experience Life! I am so very glad I went to Cuba to celebrate my birthday. Cuba is all about the people and its culture. Traveling with Classic Journeys was the way to go! Our tour leaders, Audrey and Jesus were magnificent. We explored places, events and people that traveling without Classic Journeys would not have happened. This was an amazing trip! Friends wondered why I wanted to go to Cuba being concerned about my safety. I never felt unsafe, in fact the Cubans are beautiful and hospitable people. Great Cuban jazz, superb Cuban food, and of course impressive classic American car transportation. Every moment was an amazing day of exploration and discovery. So simply stated, GO TO CUBA!

I almost cancelled my trip to Cuba, given all the terrible news coming out about the food and fuel shortages, lack of electricity. But I am so very glad I did not cancel. I had a wonderful trip!
These are concerning times in Cuba and there are difficulties for the citizens there, but as a tourist I didn't experience any of that. We had ready, ample access to fuel, stayed in lovely places and ate delicious food. The Cuban people were warm and welcoming and so very glad we were there. I learned so much. Cuba seems on the cusp of tremendous change and it is an exciting to be there.
If you are wondering about whether to travel to Cuba I very much encourage you to do so. You will have a very meaningful, interesting and wonderful trip.