Join YPT for our classic annual trip, joining in the Cuban celebration of May International Workers’ Day, by far the biggest celebration in Cuba, something like a Soviet-era parade with a good dose of Latin American carnival spirit!
If you’ve already seen May Day in North Korea, then this is something completely different! The whole of Havana (and Cuba) takes the day off, and you’ll join them cheering through the streets, listening to Latin-themed revolutionary music extolling the greatness of Fidel, Raúl and Che, while the ruling Communist Party elite wave down at us from the podium. This is the most memorable time to be in Cuba, and a truly amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience. We will also visit the towns of Cienfuegos and Trinidad, as well as the Che Mausoleum in Santa Clara.
| Group | Start Date | End Date | Days | Price (USD) | Single Supplement (USD) |
| Group A: Full tour | 25th April | 4th May | 10 days | $1295 | $320 |
| Group B: Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Sta Clara, Havana May Day | 25th April | 2nd May | 8 days | $945 | $245 |
| Group C: Havana May Day, Secret bunkers, Viñales | 30th April | 4th May | 5 days | $595 | $130 |
It is an extremely interesting time to visit Cuba, as it is just ushering in a post-Castro era and we will make sure to get that impression straight from the people on the streets.
The tour is accompanied by Cuban Pioneers’ local Cuban guide, as well as a western guide, and we also incorporate the much more relaxed environment that Cuba offers us by giving ample time for free exploration as well as providing a great chance to party the night away as much as you wish. Nothing stays the same forever, and Cuba is changing rapidly day by day, so see it with us now!
If that is not enough for you, we offer our Group B extension, where you’ll visit some very unusual Communist/Soviet locations (such as the secret site of the nuclear missiles during the Cuban missile crisis) before heading to the countryside where you can explore Viñales. Continue your tour with us to Colombia!