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TIPPING

Feel good about tipping Cubans. Treat them as you would those who provide services and assistance at home.

Tipping in Cuba is strongly encouraged as it plays a significant role in the income of service staff at hotels, casas particulares, restaurants, museums, etc. It is also a universally recognized way of expressing gratitude for exceptional service. When planning your travel to Cuba, it is important to keep in mind the costs associated with tipping.

Tipping can be done in either foreign currency (such as EUROS or US DOLLARS) or in the local currency, CUBAN PESOS. However, it is also generally acceptable to tip in major foreign currencies such as Canadian Dollars (CAD) and Pound Sterling (GBP).

In the event that you develop a special connection with a staff member, it is appropriate to offer a thoughtful gift along with any personal items you no longer need, as a token of appreciation. Don't leave toothpaste, leftover toiletries and other used items, or foreign coins in place of tips.

The Cuban Peso (CUP) is the official currency in the island. All goods and services are priced and paid for in the CUP. The CUP floats in value against world currencies and exchange rates vary daily. Today's rates are based on 1.00 USD equals 120.00 CUP.

We recommend the following amounts:

• Tour Guide: 8.00 USD/ EUROS per day per person

• Tour Bus Driver: 5.00 USD/ EUROS per day per person

• Porters: 1.00 USD/ EUROS per person or more if you have lots of bags

• Restaurant staff: 10% of cost of meal or 1.00 USD/ EUROS whichever is greater, per meal per person

• Chambermaids: 2.00 USD/ EUROS per day per room (can be split with your roommate)

• Taxi Drivers: 10% of total fare in USD/ EUROS

• Museum guides and special guides: 1.00 USD/ EUROS per person

• Bartenders: 1.00 USD/ EUROS per drink

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Cuba Themed Tours

If you’ve got an idea of which style of trip will suit you best, take a look at our different trip themes below, as there’s something to suit everyone. Not only are there themed tours to fit any budget and interest, each Authentic Cuba Travel® experience immerses you in the authentic Cuba so hard to explore while just staying in full packed beach resorts.

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Festival Tours

Our festival tours give travelers VIP access to all venues and happenings of Cuba’s famous international events such as the Havana Jazz Festival, Book Fair, Ballet Festival and others.

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Study Tours

Through peer to peer interaction, our Cuba Study Tours® transcend ordinary tourism by immersing American students in the local culture, history, politics, music and contemporary arts.

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Cultural Tours

Cuba Pathfinder® is your gateway to discover the unique Cuban cultural heritage, a set of traditions & memories not showcased in museums but much alive & thriving.

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Architecture Tours

An architectural passage through Cuba’s best preserved colonial cities and unique architectural heritage, our architecture tours visit all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Cuba.

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Photography Tours

Capturing stirring pictures of authentic Cuban destinations it is not the only mission of our photography tours. Capture the essence of the Cuban culture and the kindness of its people.

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Educational Tours

Our educational tours represents a great opportunity for K-12 teachers, university & college professors to explore Cuba’s education system while exploring colonial cities, towns and villages.

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Nature Tours

An odyssey into Cuba's tropical paradise, our nature & bird watching tours gain access to the most pristine natural sites, from UNESCO Biosphere Reserves to National Parks.

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Jewish Tours

A journey into the Jewish history in Cuba, our tours will strengthen the ties between Cuban Jewish communities and North American Jews. All while visiting 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites!

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Sports Tours

What sets our sports tours apart are the private exchanges with players, coaches & staff as well as sports journalists & personalities. Then you have best seats at the games!

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Authentic Cuba Travel® operates courses, programs and exchanges sponsored by Cuba’s top educational schools and organizations such as the University of Havana, Cuba's National Ballet School, Cuba's Sports Ministry, San Alejandro’s Arts School, Insituto Cubano de La Musica, Conjunto Folklórico Nacional de Cuba. Request custom-made no-obligation Cuba Study Tours® for your students and check all the resources we put at your service. Do not wait any longer. Now is the time to start planning the next Cuba tour for your students.

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Discounts

Authentic Cuba Travel® offers travelers a $100 referral discount per person in all our Cuba tours to make it more affordable for friends and families travelling together.

Couples traveling together automatically get a $200 discount ($100 per person).

You will also receive a $100 discount per each person that joins you on the trip. Invite 1 friend to join you and pay $100 less. Invite 2 friends and pay $200 less. Invite 3, and pay $300 less, and so on.

The people that travel with you will be grateful as they will also get an additional $100 per person discount.

For example, if you invite 8 people to join in, you will receive an $800 discount. Your friends also receive a $100 discount per person, for a total group discount of $1,600.

If you happen to recruit 2 more travelers, for a total of 10 people besides you, you will receive a complimentary ground package! Yes, if you are able to recruit 10 travelers, you will pay nothing, cero, nada for your ground package!