The Breath of Cuba™ Signature Tours
The Breath of Cuba™ Travel is partnered with reputable Cuban Travel Service Providers, all fully OFAC licensed and in compliance with all regulations to assure your Cuba experience is legal, safe, and professionally managed. If you travel with Cheri as your guide on a Breath of Cuba Signature Tour, you’ll get the added benefits of her unique cross cultural perspective and over a decade of experience on the island.
Cuba is a vast unspoiled region in our hemisphere. A visit to the magical island of Cuba allows you to access a shared sense of humanity that has been lost in much of the modern world. There you will meet Cubans who preserve the values of family, community and artistic expression. You will also meet Cubans on the cutting edge of art and innovation in many fields. The WWF (World Wildlife Federation) describes Cuba as the most environmentally sustainable country in the world.

The Breath of Cuba™ Footsteps Tour
7 Days
Special Offer Starting at $2149
The Breath of Cuba™ Footsteps Tour with Cheri Shanti. Visit Cojimar, Havana, Vinales and Trinidad on an intimate journey with the Author. Meet some of the characters in her books and learn more about Cuba’s culture through engaging salons and living room conversations.
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Afro Cuban Drum & Dance Intensive in Trinidad, Cuba
7-14 Days
Special Offer Starting at $2500
Drum and Dance Cultural Intensive Customized per request: Come and learn percussion and dance from the roots of the Afro Cuban traditions. Rhumba, Salsa, Folkloric, Haitiana, and all the little known but beautiful Campesino styles are available for students for a lifetime of learning.
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Women’s Cuba Travel
4-8 Days
Special Offer Starting at $1549
For Adventurous Women Seeking Escape from the Daily Humdrum… Do the rhythms and music of Cuba call to you and invite you into the dance? How about just a fun, nourishing girls getaway with your sister, mother or girlfriends? This is the tour for you.
Read More »Cuba Travel Packages In Partnership With Our Cuba Travel Providers
The Breath of Cuba Travel is partnered with a variety of reputable travel service providers to offer you a wide range of options, itineraries, dates, and services. If you don’t see your dream trip here, contact us and we can create it or find it for you! Our partners are all OFAC licensed with decades of experience in Cuba Travel. We are able to service clients from any part of the world with a wide range of interests and budgets.

Weekend in Havana
4 Days
Starting at $1399
Sink into a playful, exciting and sensually awakening weekend getaway and visit Havana! Havana is known as the Paris of the Caribbean. Come see why on this 4 day, 3 night getaway to one of the most photographed and loved cities on earth.
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Scuba Ocean Cultural Exploration
8-14 Days
Starting at $4490
Discover the unexplored in Cuba. The Caribbean is well known for it’s inviting crystal blue seas. The Breath of Cuba Travel offers you top providers for exclusive one-of-a-kind travel packages with daily dives into undiscovered worlds aboard luxury yachts
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Havana and The Sea
5 Days
Starting at $1899
This is the perfect getaway if you are needing white sand beaches and the gentle lapping of the Caribbean. Be soothed into sensual nights listening and dancing to live Cuban music with time to enjoy Old Havana and the city life too.
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Music Lovers Heaven in Havana Jazz Fest Plus
9 Days
Starting at $2649
Havana Jazz Fest: January 17 to January 25, 2021 Learn about the son, clave and feel how the powerful African influence has brought Cuba to be world renowned for it’s musicality. Get to know the island, the people and listen to world class jazz in beautiful majestic Havana.
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Baseball in Cuba
8 Days
Starting at $2449
Cuba is world renowned for it’s baseball stars, superior sportsmanship, and competitive edge in sports. This is a custom made tour perfect for youth or adult teams to be a part of the community of baseball, undoubtedly one of Cuba’s top loves in sports.
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Havana Extravaganza
7 Days
Starting at $3149
This is a top pick for American Travelers, this tour offers all the best of Havana! Since 1997, thousands have come to know Cuba on this affordable introduction adventure to the Pearl of the Caribbean. This four day cultural experience will expose you to the culture, music, history and richness[…]
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Western Cuba: A Cultural Heritage Tour
8 Days
Starting at $2449
Come on this Western Cuba tour and see UNESCO world heritage sites, Trinidad, Havana, and Cienfuegos while learning about Cuban agriculture, rural living, and of course, the music and dance that Cuba is famous for will entertain you nightly.
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Community Service is Support for the Cuban People
10-14 Days
Starting at $2550
What makes Cuba such a uniquel experience is the sense of community and connection you feel from the people. There is an authenticity and an easy way they have with each other, that comes from the way they are together in community.
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Wild Cuba Nature Adventure Tour
7 Days
Starting at $1999
Hike, bike, snorkel and enjoy all of the natural beauty Cuba has to offer. Mix it up with some salsa and beautiful evenings enjoying Cuba’s music and this adventure is the full package for the young at heart who love to stay active while enjoying local culture.
Read More »About Your Cuba Travel Consultant and Guide
Experience the Magic of Cuba with the author of The Breath of Cuba, Cheri Shanti at your leisure.
Cheri can guide you in creating a travel experience that brings you deep into the heart of Cuba’s rich music, rhythm and culture.
She works closely with a select group of OFAC licensed, professional travel providers to ensure that all of your travel arrangements are professionally managed and within the guidelines needed for legal travel to Cuba.
In addition to what is offered here, customized trips for any size group to Cuba are available. Your trip to Cuba can be easy, stress-free and a true opportunity to disconnect from the world and visit the land time has forgotten. We’ve got you covered!
Cheri Shanti has been traveling to Cuba for many years making connections with the people and learning their culture, dance and way of being. As a drummer, dancer and cultural enthusiast, she has made Cuba her second home and has a strong connection with the community in Trinidad, Cuba.
Her books, The Breath of Cuba Parts I and II, are offered in Spanish and English and have received a great welcome and response from the Cuban people for the insights she shares on the culture. Part III of The Breath of Cuba is in process and set to be released in 2022.
Testimonials
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“What made this trip so special, beyond all of the beauty of Cuba, was Cheri’s personal connections with the people and the insights that she shared on the cultural distinctions. I learned how much Cuba can teach us about our own humanity.”
Corazón Kilgo
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“So many memories. Cheri customized this experience for my daughter, my best friend and I for a get away girls trip. I can’t imagine seeing Cuba without Cheri’s guidance. She gave us intimate connections with the people, her friends and even some of the characters in her books. The people are so lovely, and Cuba is gorgeous. I definitely want to go back as soon as I can, and my daughter, well she fell in love with Cuba’s art as an artist herself and she too can’t wait to go back.”
Stephanie Lowry
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“Thank you for a fantastic time in Cuba, your guidance was essential and we could not have done it without your help. You were patient with all of our questions, and having your Spanish along made it so much easier to get to know the people and understand what was going on. You made magic happen even in challenging situations, and you made it so fun! I will be back. Thank you for the lifetime unforgettable memories, we all had a blast!”
Ellen Bussi
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“Absolutely perfect, seamless trip. Cheri met us in Havana and set us up with a beautiful apartment in Havana. We had an excellent tour of Havana with her and learned a lot about the history, the architecture, and most importantly, the people. We went with her to Trinidad where she knows everyone it seems. We were intrigued the whole time with her knowledge and passion for the country and the Cuban people. Totally authentic once in a lifetime experience and it would not have been the same without Cheri by our side.”
Olivia Singleton-Sanford
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“Cuba brought me home to my childhood. Seeing people outside and being together sharing life was a nostalgic reminder of the way I grew up. Everything about this trip was awesome. Cheri is a great guide. She even got me dancing salsa. The music in Trinidad was incredible and she knew all the musicians which made it that much more special for me as a pianist to get to really share with the people so intimately. Go with her, hire her to be your guide, it’s worth far more than what she charges. I want to go again and bring my son next time with her.”
Toby Klusmeyer
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“I went to Cuba with a few friends in February of 2020. I had a terrific trip. The energy and experience you created for us made it a flawless journey. I loved seeing the art and so appreciate the care you took in the special touches to really cater to our requests. The Santeria experience with Cheri’s friends in Cojimar, and meeting the characters in her book made it all the more special for us. I highly recommend Cheri as a guide. Her love of the culture shines and makes the trip magical.”
Liz Durfree
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“Cheri is a fantastic guide. She did an exceptional job with our itinerary, took us to the places we most wanted to see and had exceptional drivers and guides. If you’re looking for a truly authentic tour to have experiences you could never have with a larger group, let Cheri be your go to. Our trip was seamless and well organized from A-Z.”
Nancy Arata
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“Cheri took me to places we never would have seen and we did things I never could have done without her. If you want an authentic Cuban experience, use her services, and have her travel with you. You will learn so much, have so much fun and be dancing and laughing the entire time you are in Cuba. She knows Cuba and her spanish is a Godsend.”
Raquel Renner