Embark on an inspiring 9-day journey across Cuba – where culture thrives, landscapes breathe, and color takes flight. Be captivated as you photograph vivid streets, sweeping valleys, and the jewel-bright wings of its endemic birds.
Throughout the journey, Cuba’s culture becomes part of your narrative: musicians in hidden courtyards, farmers in tobacco fields, dancers, artisans, and everyday Cubans whose lives and laughter shape the island’s enduring identity. These moments —shared over meals, music, and conversation—become some of the most meaningful images you bring home.
Fully compliant under the U.S. Support for the Cuban People license and backed by long-standing partnerships within Cuba’s conservation and cultural community, this experience embodies our trusted and heartfelt approach. Join us with an open lens and an open spirit & heart.
This tour is operated and booked through Meximayan Tours LLC, our trusted partner specializing in expertly curated travel experiences throughout Latin America. All reservations, payments, and travel arrangements for this Cuba Photography Tour will be handled directly by Meximayan Tours LLC.
This photography tour is hosted and guided by photographer Steve Carr, and special guest co-leader pro photographer Claudia Daniels, whose knowledge and skill in nature and wildlife photography enriches the experience.
This tour is operated and booked through Meximayan Tours LLC, our trusted partner specializing in expertly curated travel experiences throughout Latin America. All reservations, payments, and travel arrangements for this Cuba Photography Tour will be handled directly by Meximayan Tours LLC.
Moderate, longer walks, stairs, some uneven sidewalks and birding terrain.
We will pick you up at the airport.
Ideally layers that you can remove or put on.
This tour will be operated and booked through MEXI-MAYAN TOUR COMPANY. Contact info: Steve Carr, https://www.meximayan.com/
MEXI-MAYAN TOUR CONDITIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
TOUR FEATURES: The small group Photographic discovery tour, Visions of Cuba: A Birding and Cultural Photo Journey, includes all ground services and meals per itinerary within Cuba including full time local photographer/ guides, all entrance fees including taxes and fees, hotels/ lodging, meals each day per itinerary, transfers, photo sessions, models and location fees. Tour originates and ends in Havana, Cuba. International air from the U.S. is not included in the tour price. Participants can easily book online or our recommended ticketing agent, Exito travel, can assist with booking.
Convenient flights can be found from Tampa and Miami. Please schedule your arrival for 12:00 noon to facilitate the included transfer to the hotel in Havana. If you are doing the optional pre-tour to Vinales on May 7, we will leave directly from the airport. This trip is fully licensed by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) under the Support For The Cuban People category and legal for US travelers. Participants will each receive a copy of the license prior to departure.
TOUR COST: The tour cost, $4290 per person in single of double, is based on rates at time of publication, and on a group size of 6-8. If the group size falls below 6 participant minimum, the tour is subject to a modest price adjustment. Rates quoted are per person and based on single occupancy en-suite rooms at casas particulares (charming privately owned small hotels/ lodgings)
PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Secure your reservation with a $1000 deposit per person. Final payment will be due in our office no later than February 7, 2026
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations must be received in writing, and are effective the date received in our office. Cancellation schedule is as follows: up to 120 days prior, no penalty, 119-90 days before departure 15% of tour cost, 89- 45 days before departure recoverable cost, less than 45 days no refund. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. See Insurance below. No refunds for unused portions of the trip.
INSURANCE: Travel Insurance including trip cancellation is strongly recommended. Consider purchasing Travel Insurance early as it may be advantageous to secure the policy soon after deposit payment to cover existing conditions.
PREREQUISITES: A passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from departure date. Openness to experience a rich and varied culture with a friendly group of experienced travelers will enhance your experience.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THIS TOUR:
Services other than as specifically described in the final itinerary, beverages and meals not specified in the itinerary, tips to guides, and drivers, individual transfers and items of a personal nature such as laundry and telephone / internet charges.
SCHEDULE OF MAILINGS: Upon receipt of the Reservation Form, we will email written confirmation. Travel Hints and additional information will follow.
THE TOUR OPERATOR AND THE ESCORTS: Mexi-Mayan Tours LLC, 804 Golf Drive, Venice FL 34285
phone (630) 878-8594, specializes in photography tours/ workshops and cultural discovery travel. Steve Carr, photographer
and MexiMayan owner, will lead the group along with special guest co-leader, pro photographer Claudia Daniels,
whose knowledge and skill in nature and wildlife photography enriches the experience. Our exceptional and highly
experienced local team, Lisbeth, Adrian and Xochitl have guided for many well-known photographers and institutions.
VISA: A Tourist Card is required for U.S. citizens visiting Cuba. This is issued as part of the airline ticket at check-in.
RESPONSIBILITY: Mexi-Mayan Tours LLC, its officers and corporate agents, and its appointed escort for this tour, act
only as consultants for the passenger with respect to transportation, hotels, and automobile and bus contractors. They will
not be held responsible for accident, delay, sickness, personal injury or death, loss of personal property, additional
expenses due to weather or other causes beyond their control. By participating in this tour, the Passenger accepts these
terms and conditions and those of the Responsibility Statement found on the Registration Form. Mexi-Mayan Tours LLC.
reserves the right to amend the itinerary if weather or other factors make it necessary or advisable.
QUESTIONS? For more information please call or email Steve Carr at (630) 878-8594 email
steve@meximayan.com or Claudia Daniels 941-773-1447 phototoursworldwide@gmail.com
