Travel around while learning Spanish!
This is a 2-week program combining Spanish classes and traveling in Cuba. The first week offers an intensive course at Estudio Sampere Havana. The second week involves traveling with a teacher to the West and the Center of the island. The course lets you learn Spanish while discovering the landscape, cultural aspects, and people of Cuba. The itinerary of the trip includes visiting cities such as Cienfuegos, Trinidad, and Santa Clara.
Starting dates: every two weeks.
You may choose between single or double accommodation:
| Single room | Double room |
|---|---|
| Transfer upon arrival 1 week of accommodation in a single room with a host family on half-board basis 1 week of 20 Spanish lessons Private transportation by minibus with a professional driver 1 week of accommodation in hotels (single room, self-catering) All entrance tickets to the museums and places of interest | Transfer upon arrival 1 week of accommodation in a double room with a host family on half-board basis 1 week of 20 Spanish lessons Private transportation by minibus with a professional driver 1 week of accommodation in hotels (double room, self-catering) All entrance tickets to the museums and places of interest |
| €2,075 | €1,725 |
*An advance of 50% of the tuition fees is required for booking this course. A minimum of 3 students enrolled is required. Double rooms available for students traveling together only.
Up to 9 students per class
All levels
The program starts every two weeks
Private transportation
Everything included!
What will you learn, see, and discover during your trip around Cuba?
The Travel and Study Cuba program will allow you to discover an alive and completely different culture as you improve your communicative skills in Spanish. Your teacher will be your own private guide so you will have the opportunity to ask, debate, or talk about anything that interests you about history, culture, or language.
The itinerary is designed to visit every important location in Cuba: cities, parks, caves, valleys, beaches… You will learn about tons of interesting places together with their history and tradition. If you would like to live the full Cuban experience do not hesitate to contact us.
- The trip starts on Friday with a visit to Viñales Valley. This is a karstic depression, with some unique geographical mountain formations called mogotes. On the bottom of the valley, tobacco and other crops are cultivated mostly by traditional agricultural techniques. We will take an orientation walk and discover the historic center of the village.
- Visit the Cueva del Indio, the largest grove on the island, even though only 1 km of which is open for tourists (imagine its real size!). Then, we will head to a prehistoric mural, Palenque, a tobacco farm, and enjoy a panoramic view of the valley. In the evening, join a salsa session or listen to disco music.
- This day is filled with optional activities: you can choose between going horseback riding or enjoying a day excursion to Caleta Buena, Playa Girón. In the evening we’ll return to Havana.
- We will leave for the center of the island, to Cienfuegos: 2 Spanish classes + 2 cultural lessons with activities such as a city tour to the main highlights: to Parque José Martí, Teatro Terry 1889, Malecón, Punta Gorda, and Palacio Valle. You will also have additional optional activities, such as a visit to a Cabaret or the Casa de la Música.
- First day in Trinidad: 2 Spanish classes + 2 cultural lessons with visits to the Plaza Mayor, Museo Histórico, and Museo Romántico.
Second day in Trinidad: 2 Spanish classes + 2 cultural lessons while visiting the Valle de los Ingenios, and the Torre Manaca-Iznaga. Optional activities: Ancón Beach, Casa de la Trova, Disco night.
- Santa Clara (Thursday to Friday) 2 Spanish classes + 2 cultural lessons with a city tour and visit to Parque Vidal, Teatro La Caridad, Che Guevara Mausoleum, Tren Blindado and Club El Mejunje. Return to Havana in the afternoon.
