Havana: The Afro-Cuban Experience

Oct. 31–Nov. 7, 2025

Tour Operator: AHI Travel

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Easy: Minimal walking is required. Typically, involves cruising by ship. Suitable for travelers with limited mobility. Optional excursions may require a higher activity level.

Moderate: Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.

Active: Extensive walking required. Typically, three or more miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain, and/or with multiple stairs. May include optional activities such as biking, kayaking, or hiking and included destinations with high altitudes. Excellent health is required to take full advantage of the tour's inclusions.

Highly Active: Extensive walking and intense daily physical activity required. Appropriate for people who lead very active lives. Trip activities will be at a higher intensity and a more vigorous pace and may include activities such as biking, hiking at high altitudes and for long distances, white water rafting, and kayaking. A pre-trip physical training program is highly recommended and strongly encouraged.

To fully enjoy your tour experience, it is important to be in good health regardless of the tour's activity level. Please use your best discretion when deciding which group tour is right for you as your ability will have an impact on other participants. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the UW Alumni Tours office.

Activity Level: Moderate

To make a reservation and view pricing, please use the “Learn More and Book Online” button above or call AHI Travel at 877-223-9274.

Learn about the profound influence of the African diaspora on Cuban culture! Visit Guanabacoa and Matanzas, rich with Afro-Cuban history. Enjoy Havana’s jazz and art scenes. Honor the memory of those who came before with a tour of Cuba’s “slaves’ route.” Have meaningful conversations with entrepreneurs, artists and community leaders.

This exclusive program, developed by AHI Travel, is operated in accordance with a People-to-People general license established by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control.

UW professor of Latin American and Caribbean history Ileana M. Rodríguez-Silva will serve as the UW host for this tour! Learn more.

Highlights

• Enjoy Havana’s lively jazz and art scenes, then ride in a vintage convertible along the Malecón seashore.
• Visit rural Cuba, and discover the storied Afro-Cuban roots of Matanzas, Guanabacoa and Regla.
• Tour the National Museum of Fine Arts focusing on Afro-Cuban artists.
• Experience Cuba through meaningful exchanges with entrepreneurs, dancers, artists, community leaders and more.
• Tour Cuba’s “slaves’ route” and see the Monument to the Slaves’ Rebellion for a glimpse into Cuba’s African legacy.
• Plus, local experts add another enriching layer with discussions about compelling topics.

Cost Details

Please see tour brochure for details.

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