Your school trip to Cuba will be an unforgettable cultural experience that really will broaden your students' horizons!
School trips to Cuba offer students the unforgettable opportunity to explore the largest island in the Caribbean, which also happens to be one of the remaining Communist states.
A school trip to Cuba is, of course, a great choice for groups studying Spanish, geography and history, as well as those who want to improve students’ intercultural understanding and broaden their horizons, making them better global citizens.
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Why visit Cuba?
Fascinating history and politics
Cuba has a fascinating history, from the conquistadors to the Cold War, and learning more about this will help your students to better understand some significant events in world history.
In particular, on a school trip to Cuba, your students will have plenty of opportunities to learn more about the Cuban Revolution and some of its key figures, with visits to Che Guevara’s Mausoleum and the Museum of the Revolution.
They’ll also learn more about Cuba’s role in the Cold War with a visit to the Museo de Playa Girón, which is dedicated to the Bay of Pigs Invasion – a pivotal moment in Cold War history.
Explore Havana
Most groups who choose an educational tour to Cuba tend to base themselves in its capital city, Havana. Old Havana is a unique, crumbling gem - beguiling and captivating with plenty of vibrant culture to discover.
Founded in the 16 th century, Havana was an important trading post through which products from the New World made their way to Spain.
On your school trip to Cuba, you will, of course, have time for a guided tour of the city, taking in all the sites of interest. And we can even arrange for you to enjoy a sightseeing tour in the classic ‘50s cars that are so ubiquitous in Havana!
The vibrant culture
Cuba is a melting pot of Hispanic and African cultures and this is perhaps most evident in the country’s musical traditions, which are now known all over the world.
On your school trip to Cuba, your students will have lots of opportunities to explore the local culture, from the cultural hotpot of Havana to the traditional Taino village of Guama, where your students will discover what life was like for the indigenous people of Cuba in the pre-Columbian era.
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Activities in Cuba that your school group will love
Cueva del Indio
Part of the largest cave system in Latin America, the Cueva del Indio (Cave of the Indian) is located near
Mausoleo Che Guevara
Santa Clara was the site of the last battle in the Cuban Revolution in late 1958. There were two guerrilla
Museo Giron
This fantastic museum will give your students a better understanding of the events that unfolded here in Cuba, including the
Partagas Cigar factory
A visit to a cigar factory is one of the most ‘Cuban’ things to do in Havana. If there is
Cienfuegos
The ‘Pearl of the South’, located on the southern coast of Cuba, this area has beautiful bays,former Indian settlements and
Criadero de Cocodrilos
This crocodile farm is a breeding facility forlarge aquatic reptiles, where you can see them at every stage of their
National Aquarium
The National Aquarium opened in Havana in 1960, filled with many varieties of marine creatures, it continues to attract many
Vinales and the Vinales Valley
A beautiful, peaceful and romantic village, Vinales is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Cuba, the Vinales
Where to visit in Cuba
School trips to Havana
School trips to Havana offer your students the opportunity to immerse themselves in Cuban culture!
Most groups who choose a school trip to Havana do so as part of a general and cultural school trip designed to broaden students’ horizons and expand their understanding of the world around them.
Whatever your reason for choosing an educational visit to Havana, our school travel experts will work closely with you to tailor the itinerary to suit your specific requirements and learning objectives.
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FAQs
Do you offer travel insurance?
We do. Travel insurance is an optional extra and you can find out more about it in our travel insurance resource (which includes the policy documents and FAQs).
If you decide against arranging this insurance through us (which is absolutely fine, by the way), please just remember you must have suitable travel and medical insurance to cover your group.
How far ahead should I start planning my trip?
As a general rule, we recommend that you start planning your trip 12-18 months before you want to travel. This gives you plenty of time to get it approved and launched to students and parents.
Planning early will mean you have a greater choice of accommodation and travel options - and it will make paying for the trip easier for families, as they'll be able to break it down into smaller, more manageable payments.
You can check out our trip-planning timeline for a better idea of the process and when you should expect to be doing things.
If you are looking to travel sooner than this, it is possible. But it will depend on availability and you may find prices are a bit higher - but get in touch and let's see what's possible.
Can the trip itinerary be adapted to my curriculum and requirements?
Every single trip we arrange is tailor made, so absolutely yes.
Our Tour Advisers and Itinerary Coordinators are all experienced school travel specialists. They'll work closely with you to make sure your itinerary supports your learning objectives. They'll be able to offer suggestions and advice to make sure you make the most of your time.
So, when you're browsing through our school trips, just remember that the itineraries and activities you see are there for inspiration only - your own itinerary can look as similar or as different as you want.
Equally, we've suggested trip durations based on what groups usually request - if you want to go for a shorter or longer duration, just let us know.
What accommodation options are available?
The accommodation options that are available vary depending on the destination but we're usually able to arrange everything from hostel-style accommodation to more luxurious hotels.
On each of the trip pages, you'll see some accommodation options - these are usually the most popular for those destinations, but we often have plenty of other options available. You'll discuss accommodation options (and budget) with your Tour Adviser when they're putting your quote together, so don't be afraid to let them know if you want something different.
We only work with accommodation options that are suitable for schools. As a member of the School Travel Forum (STF), you can be certain that all accommodation contracted by us complies with local legislation with respect to fire and general safety, is contracted by trained Halsbury Travel staff or reputable agents, receives a standard audit and risk assessment prior to use by Halsbury Travel and receives a supplementary audit if it is used on five or more occasions in a year.