Step back in time and experience Cuba’s vibrant rhythm — from the colorful streets of Old Havana, where classic cars gleam beneath pastel balconies, to the timeless rhythms of salsa drifting through lively plazas. Capture the spirit of the island through your lens — the weathered charm of colonial architecture, street portraits filled with character, and the play of light on centuries-old cobblestones. Beyond the city, we’ll explore Cuba’s wild side — from lush mangroves and coastal wetlands to the serene countryside alive with birdsong.
All our photo tours include accommodation from start to finish
We keep all tour groups small to ensure everyone gets the time they need.
Transport is included on all tour days, including to and from the pick up location.
Expert guidance is provided on all tours.
Music is the heartbeat of Cuba — it spills from every open doorway, pulses through Havana’s cobblestone streets, and weaves the island’s history into every note. From the sultry sway of son cubano and rumba rhythms to the soulful sounds of Buena Vista Social Club–style bands, Cuban music is an intoxicating blend of African percussion, Spanish guitar, and pure island soul.
Cuba is a birdwatcher’s paradise, home to more than 370 species, including 28 endemics found nowhere else on Earth. From the dazzling Cuban Tody with its emerald plumage and curious charm, to the graceful Zapata Wren and the tiny Bee Hummingbird — the smallest bird in the world — the island offers endless photographic inspiration. Mangroves, wetlands, and mountain forests provide rich habitats that hum with life, especially in places like Zapata National Park, one of the Caribbean’s most important birding regions. Whether capturing a flash of color in a coastal wetland or a rare endemic in the forest canopy, Cuba’s birdlife is as captivating and vibrant as its culture.
Cuba’s streets are a living museum of mid-century design, where vintage Chevrolets, Buicks, and Fords cruise past pastel colonial facades and lively plazas. These beautifully preserved relics from the 1940s and ’50s aren’t just for show—they’re a testament to Cuban ingenuity and resourcefulness. With spare parts nearly impossible to find, locals have kept these cars running for decades through sheer creativity and mechanical skill. The result is a vibrant, rolling gallery of color and history that perfectly captures the timeless spirit of Havana and beyond.
Cuba’s architecture is a captivating blend of colonial elegance, Art Deco flair, and crumbling grandeur. In Havana, baroque churches, neoclassical mansions, and bold mid-century buildings stand side by side, telling stories of centuries past. Pastel-colored façades and intricate iron balconies reflect both Spanish and Caribbean influences, while faded murals and weathered walls add a touch of poetic decay.
Zapata National Park and nearby Playa Larga showcase some of Cuba’s most unspoiled natural beauty. This vast wetland reserve—one of the largest in the Caribbean—is a mosaic of mangrove forests, lush marshes, sparkling lagoons, and tropical woodlands teeming with life. Towering palms sway over mirror-like waterways, while orchids and ferns thrive in the humid air. Along the coast at Playa Larga, turquoise waters meet soft white sands, framed by low coastal vegetation and limestone cliffs. It’s a serene landscape where nature reigns—ideal for birdwatching, photography, or simply soaking in the quiet rhythm of Cuba’s wild side.
Here you can see all our upcoming tours in Cuba in date order.
May 8-16, 2026
