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My spouse and I travel frequently, and we usually go it alone, meaning we research a place, make all the arrangements, and go for it. For Cuba, we booked with Espiritu Travel, and we could NOT be happier about that decision. From the moment our guide Carlos met us at the airport to the moment he dropped us back off, we had a seamless experience and got to truly experience a Cuba we would have been unable to know without insider help. Carlos was absolutely amazing. His English was great, and helped me practice my Spanish as well. He showed us neighborhoods in Old Havana and introduced us to the way Cubans truly live. Everyone was so kind to us. We came to really love Havana. Carlos also drove us to the beach on our free day, and we got to hang out with all the locals celebrating the last weekend before school starting. Vinales was so beautiful. We are already plotting when we can come back and how much more we want to see of Cuba. Karin was really helpful with all the arrangements. We opted to do a hike instead of horseback riding, and she was very accommodating. We loved our host at the Casa Particular. We had some great "Spanglish" conversations getting to know each other, and breakfast each day was so lovely. I really cannot say enough good things about Cuba, the Cuban people, the arrangements, the itinerary, or our guide. We fell in love and WILL be back (next time with the kids). Thanks Espiritu Travel for an amazing adventure.

Karin was amazing in help us prepare for our 2 day tour of cuba ! We took a cruise into Havanna and Espirtu was there to pick us up. I have to say the tour was made even more special because our guide was so incredible Thais -She wanted to make sure our tour was exactly what we imagined and she delivered. Thais was a walking encyclopedia no matter where we went or what we saw she knew the history and details which truly made the trip !! Seeing the rations and local market is something we will never forget. We also visited a local bar which was incredible and we got to have a true Cuban experience. The trip was a once in a lifetime experience - which was made possible by Espiritu tours and Thais our wonderful guide and now friend !

Our trip to Cuba was very well organized by Espiritu Travel. There were interesting activities planned for us each day and there was also flexibility to include other things we wanted to do. The casas we stayed in were very nice and the breakfasts they served were spectacular! Our hosts were so friendly and treated us like family. The guides were wonderful; very patient and willing to go above and beyond. They explained all about the culture, economy, and politics of the country. We would highly recommend Espiritu travel for your trip!

We thoroughly enjoyed our first-time visit to Havana, Cuba (long weekend tour). We thought our tour guide, Mario, was very professional, knowledgable, and accommodated to our needs and interests. Our host, Ms. Odalys, was also very accommodating and attentive to our dietary needs for the breakfast meal preparations. One recommendation for Espiritu Travel would be to offer housing/lodging options that are accessible for persons with disabilities or elderly (not so many flights of stairs). It would also be nice to add to the itinerary for the long weekend tour an option to visit a local grocery store, pharmacy, or shopping mall. We were interested to purchase local goods, but there were very limited to no shopping options or time made in the schedule for that. Thanks for a positive first-time Cuba experience!

Our CUBA Experience.... absolutely "Culturally" shocking! And most of this depends on how interested are you in the many layers that shape & form their Legendary Historic Society. We were very fortunate in finding and taking a chance with Espiritu Travel. Karin Eckhard(President/Owner) was/is simply the real deal. Many communication attempts with travel agencies to plan a trip. Ms. Eckhard was on me within minutes, versus 4 days and more for others, and with continued oversight through-out. Right to our arrival gate in CUBA...waiting - Sr. Carlos Enrique Gonzalez-Pintado (our guide and new family member). Well studied, very educated, knowledgeable, loving, tough, and a family man, "and he is known everywhere". He lives in the center of it all, and I DO MEAN CENTER. Carlos lead us us through the imaginable and unimaginable in CUBA. I coud share some shockers, but I think I'll leave the rest up to your interest in the hard beauty of CUBA. We love Carlos! Thank you Karin. Thank you Carlos (your American Brother)

Increible, simplemente perfecto. Son los mejores. Soy viajero frecuente y sin duda es la mejor agencia que he contratado en vida. Volvería 100 veces a Colombia solo para poder sentirme tan bien tratado y acompañado. La mejor organización, equipo, guias y propuesta de actividades culturales y de ocio que he tenido nunca de lejos. Los mejores de verdad

Eiser was our guide to Cuba and he was excellent in his knowledge of the country and his awareness of our needs. His driving on the trip to Trinidad was excellent and navigated the many pot holes with extreme expertise and diligence. He made the trip fantastic with his calmness and willingness to go the extra mile for whoever needed it. The highlight for me was Trinidad and our hosts couldn't have been more warm and inclusive as if we were members of their own family. Osi and Miguel. We met her mother, daughter and grandchild, so 4 generations and even an adorable puppy! Our tour guide for the day was also excellent and it was great to have a chance to meet a wide-range of Cuban people. I consulted the recommendations on the itinerary many times and although I didn't get to try most of them, it was comforting to have. I did manage to get to a great Jazz club the last night and that was a highlight.

Our experience in Cuba was phenomenal. When we first arrived, Santy was there waiting for us at the airport. He was the most friendly and humble person we have ever met. He treated us like we were part of his family, lots of love and respect. We arrived at Ydalmis house (Casa Particular), and her husband Don Julio were waiting for us. Again, they also gave us lots of love and what can I say, like we were part of their family. In just 6 days we made long time friends and now they are family. Santy has lots of knowledge in history and knows the historical places to go. Omg, the Cuban food is DELICIOUS. What ever my husband ate I ate because they serve so much food that two people eat out of one plate. After our experience in Habana, we head to Viñales. Unfortunately my husband got sick when we started Viñales and was not able to enjoy the rest of our tour in that city. We did enjoy a huarapo (sugar cane) juice and learned the cultivation of the Tabacco and the process of a cigar (puro). Beautiful experience. I definitely recommend Espíritu Travels to anyone that wants to experience Cuba as it really is. LOVE IT😍😍😍!!! Don't think about, just book it, go and enjoy the wonders of Cuba.