Experience the rhythm, sounds, food and culture by planning a gap year to Cuba! If you want to travel, go backpacking, volunteer, work, study or book an adventure we can help you plan a dream trip.
Popular Cuba Experiences
Highlights of Cuba
• 6 days
• Price from £449
Cuba Explorer
• 9 days
• Price from £1,099
Cuba Biking Tour
• 8 days
• Price from £1,079
Cuba: Salsa & Snorkelling
• 16 days, Havana to Havana
• Price from £959
Gap Years and Backpacking in Cuba
Cuba is a land of diversity. From the green hills and tobacco plantations of Viñales to its heavenly Caribbean beaches; the quaint alleys of Trinidad to the hustle and bustle of Havana and Santiago, Cuba has something for everyone and enough to keep visitors enchanted for a lifetime.
Wondering what you can do on a gap year in Cuba? There are lots of options from tours, language courses, volunteering work and activities. This country is a really special destination to visit with famous cities like Havana and also some of the best beaches and coastal resorts in the Caribbean.
Whether you want to explore Cuba, volunteer, study Spanish or work, there are so many trips and amazing travel opportunities.
Cuba Small Group Tours
Exploring Cuba on an organised tour is a fantastic way to see the country. Benefits of booking a tour of Cuba include seeing amazing places, getting help from an experienced guide, travelling with other people and getting a hassle free experience where accommodation is included.
Some companies also offer combo trips where you can spend a gap year in the Caribbean exploring more islands.
These are some of the best places to visit in Cuba:
• Old Havana
• Varadero
• Trinidad
• Guardalavaca
• Playa Paraíso
Volunteer in Cuba
Spending a gap year volunteering in Cuba can be an incredible experience. Although there are less volunteering programs in Cuba than other destinations, there are still opportunities for foreigners where you can help communities and conservation efforts.
Volunteers from all over the world have participated on projects enhancing skills, qualifications and experience, and making a difference. Most placements are unskilled and some experiences form part of organised trips.
Work in Cuba
Are you interested in living and working in Cuba? There are limited job opportunities for foreigners but it is possible to gain employment. A lot of English speakers work for international companies, in travel, tourism, education and by teaching English.
Study in Cuba
Do you like the idea of going to study abroad? Consider studying Spanish in Cuba! There are language schools in places like Havana offering great value beginners Spanish courses. This is a great way to improve your language skills, meet other people and have fun.
