The Boxers, Ballerinas, and Barrios of Havana.

This 5-Day Havana Photo Tour and Cultural Adventure will take you on a journey through the grand boulevards and rough and ready backstreets of this spectacular Caribbean capital. A city steeped in romance and nostalgia, Havana has also managed to forge its own cutting-edge contemporary culture despite being cut off from the modern world for over sixty years. Arguably one of the most photogenic cities in the world, we will delve into the city’s hidden corners and treasured cultural institutions, experiencing the best of dance, sport, religion, and music.

The streets of Havana are a time capsule of vintage cars from the fifties that cruise past collapsing colonial architecture. Instead of the classic car ride in a squeaky clean Chevrolet enjoyed by most tourists, we will step into a workshop to observe the challenging restoration process behind the scenes that keeps these beauties up and running after decades of use.

Taking a short ferry across the bay, we will land in the Regla neighborhood, Havana’s heart of Afro-Cuban religion and culture. On Regla’s shore sits a humble church whose white and blue interiors pay homage to the Black Madonna, also known as Yemayá, the spirit of the ocean in Cuba’s Santería faith. This neighborhood, with an imposing cityscape of Old Havana in the distance, may seem rather unassuming. However, walking through its rundown streets will reveal secretive Afro-Cuban symbols at every turn: evil eyes painted on the walls and religious shrines in the doorways stemming from African folk practices.

Our Havana photo trip will also take us into a sweat-soaked boxing gym to catch young athletes honing their craft. A great chance for sport and live-action photography, our cameras will snap partners sparring, muscles tensing, and faces glistening. Havana is a city of raw grit but it is also one of grace and beauty. With an old mansion as our backdrop, we will shoot a group of Cuban ballerinas as their bodies create delicate yet powerful shapes, channeling their emotions and hopeful aspirations for the camera.

OUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:  It’s been said that we really know how to do Cuba right. We stay in the finest and most authentic Casa Particulars (privately owned Cuban hotels and bed & breakfasts). We travel by air-conditioned vehicles and beautifully restored vintage American automobiles. We dine in world-renowned Cuban restaurants and authentic hidden gem paladars. And lastly, we expose you to not only a truly amazing and authentic Cuba but the most photogenic Cuba. We always travel to Cuba under the General License 31 CFR § 515.574 – Support for the Cuban People.

This immersive 5-day photography tour is more than just a quest to capture exceptional images; it’s an invitation to elevate your craft and see the world through a new lens. Our expert photographer guides will not only lead you to the most photogenic locations under the best light but also help you master the art of visual storytelling. Along the way, you’ll refine your camera techniques and discover how to navigate the challenges of photographing in a foreign land. You’ll also learn to anticipate a scene before capturing the decisive moment, elevating ordinary photos into extraordinary works of art.

Join us for spirited discussions, enriching camaraderie, and moments of unforgettable inspiration. Every photographer should come to Havana to discover the artistry of boxing and ballet and the secrets behind its classic cars and Afro-Cuban religion. Your visual odyssey begins here!

The streets of Havana are a time capsule of vintage cars from the fifties that cruise past collapsing colonial architecture. Instead of the classic car ride in a squeaky clean Chevrolet enjoyed by most tourists, we will step into a workshop to observe the challenging restoration process behind the scenes that keeps these beauties up and running after decades of use.

Taking a short ferry across the bay, we will land in the Regla neighborhood, Havana’s heart of Afro-Cuban religion and culture. On Regla’s shore sits a humble church whose white and blue interiors pay homage to the Black Madonna, also known as Yemayá, the spirit of the ocean in Cuba’s Santería faith. This neighborhood, with an imposing cityscape of Old Havana in the distance, may seem rather unassuming. However, walking through its rundown streets will reveal secretive Afro-Cuban symbols at every turn: evil eyes painted on the walls and religious shrines in the doorways stemming from African folk practices.

Our Havana photo trip will also take us into a sweat-soaked boxing gym to catch young athletes honing their craft. A great chance for sport and live-action photography, our cameras will snap partners sparring, muscles tensing, and faces glistening. Havana is a city of raw grit but it is also one of grace and beauty. With an old mansion as our backdrop, we will shoot a group of Cuban ballerinas as their bodies create delicate yet powerful shapes, channeling their emotions and hopeful aspirations for the camera.

OUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:  It’s been said that we really know how to do Cuba right. We stay in the finest and most authentic Casa Particulars (privately owned Cuban hotels and bed & breakfasts). We travel by air-conditioned vehicles and beautifully restored vintage American automobiles. We dine in world-renowned Cuban restaurants and authentic hidden gem paladars. And lastly, we expose you to not only a truly amazing and authentic Cuba but the most photogenic Cuba. We always travel to Cuba under the General License 31 CFR § 515.574 – Support for the Cuban People.

This immersive 5-day photography tour is more than just a quest to capture exceptional images; it’s an invitation to elevate your craft and see the world through a new lens. Our expert photographer guides will not only lead you to the most photogenic locations under the best light but also help you master the art of visual storytelling. Along the way, you’ll refine your camera techniques and discover how to navigate the challenges of photographing in a foreign land. You’ll also learn to anticipate a scene before capturing the decisive moment, elevating ordinary photos into extraordinary works of art.

Join us for spirited discussions, enriching camaraderie, and moments of unforgettable inspiration. Every photographer should come to Havana to discover the artistry of boxing and ballet and the secrets behind its classic cars and Afro-Cuban religion. Your visual odyssey begins here!

*All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Please select single occupancy for a private room. For your convenience, we offer optional early arrival and late departure accommodations so you can extend your stay before or after the trip. We typically stay in upscale boutique hotels in the 4 and 5-star category. Not all destinations offer these types of properties. We look for unique hotels that offer cultural, historic, and/or authentic features. Depending on the size of the group, smaller boutique hotels may have limited room inventory. In some countries or in remote locations, we may be limited to lodges or branded chain hotels. In Cuba, we stay in upscale family-owned Casas (bread & breakfasts). On all of our tours, breakfast is almost always included, but not guaranteed. Meal categories listed include (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch, and (D) for dinner.