Cuba Education Tours

Cuba Education Tours was established in 1997 as a project for peace, friendship and understanding between Americans and the people of Cuba. In 2000, it expanded its scope to include educational travel abroad to Cuba for schools and universities. Today the organization helps thousands of Americans go to Cuba legally on culture, education, history and nature tours.

Note: This is a Canadian tour operator and is not required to hold an OFAC Travel Service Provider (TSP) license. US travelers joining its programs must do so using the general license categories of education, research or religion. The operator provides detailed information on these licenses and free assistance in license preparation.

Scheduled Cuban Tours

Cuba Gay LGBT Tour - May 7 to May 15, 2011

This Cuba trip is designed for lesbians, gays and all others seeking to learn about gender and sexual equality in Cuba. Tour participants will meet Cuban activists promoting LGBT rights and join them in rallies and forums against homophobia. The Cuba trip features museum visits, drag shows, fashion shows, and social and natural history activities.

A first-ever Rainbow Cuba Tour for LGBT people and their friends coincides with rallies and forums in Havana to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO). The Federation of Cuba Women and the National Center for Sexual Education (CENESEX) support this trip and encourage their American counterparts to join them in Havana this May.

CENESEX has dozens of programs for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders. Its director is the globally renowned sexologist Dr Mariela Castro Espin, daughter of the Cuban president Raul Castro.

Every May since 2008 Cubans have held weeklong rallies, celebrations and educational events to create awareness about social problems caused by homophobia. This year will be the largest to date and Rainbow Cuba Tour participants will connect and collaborate with Cuban activists promoting same-sex unions, and greater awareness.

Intinerary and Highlights

• Museum visits
• Tours of organic farms and eco-villages
• Drag shows
• Fashion show in Miramar
• Live Cuban music and dance lessons from Grupo Dulce María
• Visits to schools, clinics and art projects
• Visit to Mi Cayito, Havana's gay beach in Playas de Este
• Meet with members of CENESEX and SOCUMES
• Dine with famed ceramic artist José Fuster in Jaimanitas
• Enjoy a performance of the Nacional Ballet of Cuba
• Tour the Cayo Hueso community
• Visit Las Terrazas eco-community and the Alamar organic urban farm
• Gay and Lesbian nightlife

Cuba Arts and Culture Tour - June 26 to July 3, 2011

This tour is for people interested in Cuban arts and culture and Cuba's vibrant society and people. While in Cuba you'll experience Cuban visual arts, dance and music and get a rare glimpse into Cuba's acclaimed education system, history, architecture and ecology.

Cuban Healthcare and Culture Tour - July 16 to July 23,2011

This tour is designed for people interested in wellness in Cuba and the island's vibrant society and people. While in Cuba, participants will be able to learn about Cuban medicine, prevention and healthcare from prenatal to elderly care. A rare glimpse into Cuba's acclaimed system of free universal medical services plus a healthy dose of island culture and history will be provided.

27th Havana International Jazz Festival Tour - December 11 to December 19, 2011

Cuban jazz master Chucho Valdés and the Cuban Institute of Music (festival sponsors) invite travelers to experience the world's best jazz in the exotic Caribbean capital of Havana, Cuba. During this globally renowned celebration of Latin music you'll rub shoulders with jazz greats from many different countries.

The Concierge Cubano Five Star services are nearly all-inclusive. The program is designed for participants to get an overview of Cuban culture, history and nature too along with front row seats at all jazz festival events and venues.

Cuban Education and Culture Tours - see below for dates

For teachers, professors, their associates and all other people who want to learn about Cuba's achievements in free universal life-long education, its society, culture, natural history and ecology. As you can see by all the Cuban tour dates listed below, this is a very popular tour in Cuba. Services are comprehensive and costs nearly all-inclusive.

June 4 to 11, 2011
June 11 to 18, 2011
June 18 to 25, 2011
July 2 to 9, 2011
July 30 to August 6, 2011
August 6 to 13, 2011
August 6 to 15, 2011
November 19 to 26, 2011
December 26, 2011 to January 2, 2012
February 18 to 25, 2012
February 25 to March 3, 2012
March 3 to 10, 2012
March 10 to 17, 2012
March 17 to 24, 2012
March 24 to 31, 2012
March 31 to April 7, 2012
April 7 to 14, 2012
June 2 to 9, 2012
June 9 to 16, 2012
June 16 to 23, 2012
June 23 to 30, 2012
June 30 to July 7, 2012
July 7 to 14, 2012
July 14 to 21, 2012
July 21 to 28, 2012
July 28 to August 4, 2012
August 4 to 11, 2012
August 11 to 18, 2012