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Captivating Cuba an independent boutique specialist tour operator, with more than 25 years’ experience providing high-quality tailormade travel to Cuba and beyond.

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Luxury Travel

Luxury Travel

From new and exclusive boutique casas, to delectable fusion-style delicacies in new hidden away private restaurants, Cuba has certainly changed in recent years. These days, discerning well-travelled guests are genuinely impressed with the quality available and are enjoying upmarket Cuba for themselves.

Our specialist team offer a personalised service right through from your initial enquiry, to you homeward journey and will help you seek out the best luxury available, including authentic private experiences, and pre-booked reservations at the best hidden-away private restaurants.

We hand-pick our properties and itineraries that offer you the ultimate experience in Cuban travel. Whether it’s airport fast track, your personal local contact and driver, or a dedicated personalised service from start to finish, our concierge team can tailor our service to suit your requirements.

For those keen to tour, but prefer privacy rather than travelling in a group, our selection of hand-crafted escorted tours can be created privately on any day of the week. You will be accompanied throughout by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide and why not extend your tour with a beach stay in Cuba, Mexico or beyond or a few nights in Havana.

Already know what you want or need inspiration?

We’d be happy to answer all of your questions. Give us a call to start planning your tailormade holiday.
Call us on +44 (0) 1438 419 111 or click below to send us a message.

Our Most Popular Accommodation

Hotels & Boutique Casas

A selection of the many hotels and boutique casas (often referred to as ‘casas’) that we can book. Casas are extremely popular, fully-licensed private bed and breakfast accommodation, with many offering a more boutique hotel-style stay.

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Casa Loma del Angel, Old Havana

Our Rating: ★★★★★

Royalton Havana, Old Havana

Our Rating: ★★★★★

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Mystique Trinidad, Trinidad

Our Rating: ★★★★

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Mystique Casa Perla by Royalton, Varadero

Our Rating: ★★★★ ½

Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski, Cayo Guillermo

Our Rating: ★★★★ ½

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Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski, Old Havana

Our Rating: ★★★★★

Private Air, Yacht & VIP Travel

With our highly experienced specialists, you are in the best possible hands to create an authentic and unforgettable private travel experience for those arriving into Cuba from neighbouring Caribbean islands, Mexico, the USA, Canada or further afield.

Our bespoke journeys for VIP private travel are supported by experienced and dedicated teams in the UK, Europe and Cuba who will focus on the smallest detail, assuring that everything will be taken care of. We strike the perfect balance of combining the finest experience with authentic Cuba.

Used to hand-crafting a selection of intimate experiences perfectly tailored for our clients, we can combine business, culture, exploration, history, relaxation and beach with a signature tailor-made experience.

Pre-booked Experiences

We can organise beforex you travel to Cuba, a wide range of fantastic experiences that can be completely tailored for you.
Take advantage of our friendly and knowledgeable pre-booking service and save time making arrangements during your holiday.

UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vinales Valley - Private Tour

A classic introduction with a few unique and exclusive extras. The tour takes in the world-famous tobacco plantations and more.

Private Walking Tour of Old Havana

A fully tailored walking tour of Old Havana with a knowledgeable and professional guide. Choose your visits from a huge range of options including the Havana Club Rum Museum, City Museum, and the Belles Artes Museum.

Old American Open Top Car Tour of Havana

The ultimate Cuba experience! Travel in style through the streets of Havana, taking in the sights and sounds of this unique, historic city in an old open-top American car with a local driver.

Salsa Lesson in Old Havana

A fun 2-hour salsa dancing lesson in the historic heart of Old Havana. We use the leading dance school in Cuba and their teachers and dancers are very friendly and professional, and used to teaching from beginners upwards.

Cocktail Making Lesson

Learn how to make the perfect mojito and other Cuban speciality cocktails in an authentic old Havana bar. Of course, you get to drink them! Perfect for a late afternoon activity.

Sunset Walk Through Silencio Valley

Timed to watch the sunset at the end of the walk and enjoy a prebooked organic dinner at the highly regarded Finca Paraiso farmhouse restaurant, our sunset walk is a popular way to enjoy the end of the day.

Pre-booked Private Restaurants

Formerly known as ‘paladars’, Cuba’s privately owned restaurants, are highly recommended and undoubtedly offer the best food. These sought after eateries range from hip to elegant, offer varying cuisines, creative menus, have passionate owners, and are great for foodies. If you’re not in the know, eating out at mediocre restaurants in Cuba is easy to do. They get booked up well in advance, so we recommend our restaurant pre-booking service before travel. Talk to our team for reservations at our favourite recommendations.

Vista Gourmet, Trinidad

If you are looking for a restaurant with beautiful views, then this is your place, it’s all about the amazing views from the two al fresco terraces. Run by sommelier Bolo, the restaurant offers an extensive wine list, a rare find in Cuba along with a good choice of seafood, a range of meat dishes and some vegetarian and vegan options.

5 Sentidos, Havana

Well located in Old Havana, this contemporary and very popular restaurant is perched on the corner of Compostela and San Juan de Dios. There is an extensive menu, with lots of delicious choices including ceviche, meat, and fish dishes as well as vegetarian choices.

La Guarida, Havana

Probably the most iconic Havana paladar, La Guarida first opened its doors in July 1996 and has since become a landmark of Havana attracting thousands of visitors to Havana including international film stars and royalty. Patrons of this impressive restaurant usually agree that Enrique and Odeisys have created a memorable and special dining experience.

Cafe Laurent

Cafe Laurent, Havana

Located close to the Nacional de Cuba in an elegant downtown penthouse with extensive views of the city, Café Laurent opened in 2011 offering fusion cuisine specialising in fish and seafood with their own unique twist.

Finca Agroecologica el Paraiso

Finca Agroecologica El Paraiso, Vinales

This very popular organic farm restaurant is a few minutes’ drive or an exhilarating walk up from Vinales village and overlooks the breath-taking landscapes of Vinales Valley, an amazing spot surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. The farm is a haven for those who enjoy a real farm to table experience with unique dishes and tastes.

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