Havana VIP Travel & Vacation
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Alain Rossmann
Jan 05, 2018
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A memorable experience, great planning and local execution by Havana VIP.
Glo Harris
Jan 01, 2018
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My daughter and I travelled together. She was celebrating her 50th BIRTHDAY. From beginning to end this 5 day trip was magical: planning with Tony was seamless, he took care of each detail just as we discussed, his knowledge of Havana was thorough and his attitude patient and sensitive...and I can be annoying with myriad questions. The guides were the best we have had anywhere, the accommodations on the Malecon comfortable. We particularly enjoyed going to individual artists' galleries, most of which were in their homes and interacting personally with each of the artists. This experience earned an unqualified 5 stars! Glo Harris
Rob Boffard
Dec 28, 2017
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Havana VIP sorted our honeymoon for us. Tony was a pleasure to deal with, and the activities he sorted out for us were perfect. Our guides - Kenia, Ginetet, Eduardo - and drivers - Damaso, Darvel, Eduardo - worked overtime to make us happy. Would highly recommend this company if you ever head to Cuba; they know what they're doing, and they make things simple. Unbelievable trip.
Martha Whetstone
Nov 30, 2017
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We just got back from Cuba and we highly recommend Havana VIP. The quality of the trip was first rate. The guides and drivers were just great and all went out of their way to make our trip run smoothly. The accommodations were all comfortable and we enjoyed our conversations with our hosts. We felt like we really got to see a variety of cities, towns, and countryside. We traveled with two doctors and the guide arranged for us to see a hospital and have a special visit to a Cuban physician's apartment to speak with him about the Cuban medical system. Our drivers were wonderful too and we especially enjoyed riding in the 1950s autos in Havana. You can't go wrong with Tony and Havana VIPTours.
Jeff Leven
Nov 27, 2017
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Havana VIP was amazing - not only did they engage excellent guides and drivers, choose perfectly-located and comfortable lodgings, but they also created a lot of great moments. I work in music and every band I saw on the recommended itinerary knew who I was, came up to talk and share a CD, etc. I felt like I saw virtually every facet of each place I visited, and the planning and logistics were seamless and thoughtful. Highly highly recommended.
Jacqueline Postell
Nov 22, 2017
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Havana VIP made every aspect of travelling to Cuba a breeze. Working with Tony was effortless. Tony and I spoke about the things we were interested in experiencing and then was able to create a seamless itinerary that was startlingly impressive. We met the kindest people; our tour guide, Jorge Gonzalez Estrada and driver, Eduardo, were so knowledgeable, accommodating and welcoming, we felt like family by the end of the trip. The flow of the activities were well timed and put together; we saw some breathtaking views and beautiful scenery, engaged with some wonderfully interesting people, sampled amazing cuisines (farm, home-made and fine dining), experienced the culture and made some new friends. Our 5 day trip Cuba was a trip that will never be forgotten and Havana VIP made that happen.
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Lisa Mastronardi
Sep 11, 2017
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Imagine hosting 25 friends and family in Havana in August for a 50th birthday celebration. Imagine most of these guys are well traveled, international, seasoned jet setters and you are going to try and wow them with a great adventure. What is a girl to do? Hire the best.

The Havana VIP team both in the US and in Havana knocked it out of the park.

Great housing, fantastic excursions, customized itinerary, amazing experiences, professional photographers, no worrying, no thinking, no stressing, lots of laughing.

My friends have called the trip "epic", "amazing", "trip of a life time", "never to be beaten".

We are still in touch with our Havana comrades who made our 5 days beyond special.

Cuba ain't easy. Havana VIP made it easy.
Cara Hogan
Jun 14, 2017
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Havana VIP Tours did a fantastic job with our trip. My husband and I loved how everything was handled smoothly from the moment we arrived in Cuba until we left. The housing, the tour guides, the drivers, the dinners, and more were all fantastic and well planned out. We learned so much about Cuban culture and history and met some amazing people along the way. If you're looking for an immersive, informative and fun experience of Cuba, this is the way to go.
Josh Poling
Apr 15, 2017
Verified Buyer
My wife and I traveled to Cuba with my parents in November 2016. Tony and Havana did a great job coordinating a custom trip to meet our interests. All of the guides and drivers they set up were very professional. I honestly can't imagine travelling to Cuba any other way! We made sure all of our guides knew we wanted to experience the real Cuba and get off the beaten path, and they were always more than happy to oblige. If you are an American travelling to Cuba, Havana VIP is the only company to use!
Brocky OA
Apr 15, 2017
Verified Buyer
Tony & Havana VIP Tours did an outstanding job from inquiry to finish. We couldn't have asked for more. We were 8 people traveling (4 cousins) whose grandmother & aunts & uncles lived in Havana for 4 years prior to being allowed to enter the US from 1922 - 1926. So we decided to visit where they lived. My wife found the address & we said let's go. We contacted Tony and explained about our journey that we wanted. Tony put everything together for us from soup to nuts. Flights, itinerary, etc.
We had people flying from Florida & Massachusetts. He arranged all so we would meet up at approximately the same time, however, six hours before 5 of us were to leave we got news that our flight to Atlanta was delayed which would have caused us to miss our flight connection to Havana. Tony was on the phone with us for over 2 hours from midnight til 2:30 AM working out flights etc. he rearranged the itinerary for the 5 who lost a day so that we wouldn't miss much of what was planned. It ALL worked out in the end.
The accommodations were 5 star with 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms, clean, new, great location.
Our guides were more than outstanding & accommodating as were the drivers & the couple that cleaned & cooked for us. There wasn't a request they didn't handle and you can imagine with 8 people traveling together it wasn't easy. All recommended restaurants were superb as were the pre arranged meals on some of our tours.
We can't say enough about Tony & his associates that worked with us and guided us through beautiful Havana to Vinales.
There is no other company I would ever deal with, cudos to all!
Nancy Pettersen
Mar 12, 2017
Verified Buyer
From our first conversation with Tony we felt we were in the right hands. He listened to what we wanted down to small details like food and music, customizing our trip for 4 adults. The wonderful Cuban people who guided us through Trinidad, Cienfuegos, and Havana were interesting and a great highlight, even down to our Havana driver Pedro who was so much fun. We found our days informative, educational and great fun filled with history, culture and the arts of Cuba.Thanks for helping us experience your country Kenya, Mariela, Yadira, Olivia, Lauren and Lidice. Recommendations and reservations for food were outstanding. We usually do not do a pre-planned trip, but Tony's expertise was the way to go for this trip. In the planning he answered fully our questions and was very prompt at every turn.
Thank you to everyone at Havana VIP Tours.
Elizabeth Furst Frank
Feb 24, 2017
Verified Buyer
Tony organized a fantastic family visit to Havana for us. Magalys was a wonderful guide - full of information, always on time, and very friendly. Lidice gave a family cooking lesson in traditional Cuban food. And we loved our family salsa dancing lesson as well. We highly recommend Tony and his team.
Katie Wilson-Milne
Feb 09, 2017
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Tony arranged a wonderful trip for me and my mother. It was personal, easy and planned, but not overly so. We had flexibility to do our own thing while enjoying the structure of having our transport and lodging arranged and having wonderful guides in each city. It was the best of both worlds! We highly recommend Havana VIP Tours.
Lj Pruitt
Jan 27, 2017
Verified Buyer
I struggled with finding a tour operator that understood the new laws for Americans to legally travel to Cuba. I called Havana VIP Tours and was pleasantly surprised to speak with someone that knew more than me – Tony. In addition, it was clear that Tony had a deep knowledge of places and things to do in Cuba.

We are a family of 4 ranging in age from 15 years to 83 years. Our interests are quite varied and our 83 year old has mobility challenges. Nonetheless, Tony prepared a detailed itinerary that exceeded the expectations of all of us.

We had a wonderful visit to Havana where we experienced exciting things daily. Our guide, Olivia, was patient with us and answered our many questions. She also took care of our special accommodation requests. Because we were visiting during New Year’s holiday, not all places, including restaurants, were open. Olivia was able to work around this. Olivia was also able to arrange last minute requests not on our itinerary, like horseback riding.

Our driver, Maribel, was great. She also took care of our special accommodation requests, made recommendations, and answered our many questions. When we were too late for one of our lunch reservations, Maribel recommended a nearby restaurant that we thoroughly enjoyed. This restaurant did not even have a sign. Fun adventure! I’m not into old cars, but what fun it was riding each day in her immaculate bright red and white 1952 Chevy Belaire.

The 3 bedroom 3 bathroom large apartment met our needs and we enjoyed the view of the ocean. Madeline, who prepared our daily breakfast, was very nice and made absolutely the best papaya juice I have ever tasted. We enjoyed her friendly smile each morning. We also enjoyed the location of the apartment, being able to walk to the VIPHavana restaurant and El Presidente Hotel where we exchanged money and enjoyed their outside bar.

I highly recommend Havana VIP Tours for a fun (and legal) trip to Cuba.
James West III
Jan 25, 2017
Verified Buyer
Having traveled extensively, allow me to say that in all aspects the service provided by Havana VIP Tours was the probably the best in all aspects; Communication, Logistics,Transportation, Lodging, On the ground support services, and, well, everything. Tony laid out what was to be offered in the Tour package, and unlike many in the business, he delivered to the most minute of details. His coordination of Flights was well taken care of, as well as necessary Visas. He communicated what to expect, what not to expect, and what to avoid, and on each point he was on point. Upon arriving in Cuba, this was where Havana VIP Tours really shined. His choice of Guide/Translator and Driver were the highlight of the trip, and Jorge Estrada was everything you could ask for. He made sure that we were safe, gave us a comprehensive History of the Island and its landmarks, and did it all with a sharp wit and a smile. And the same goes for the Driver Eduardo. And I cannot emphasize this enough. These were not people that just happened to respond to an ad, they were professional in every respect, and by the end of the trip, my wife and I considered them Family. The choice of touring options were extensive, and each one that we selected was well worth the time and effort. Havana is a magical place, filled with amazing architecture, outstanding food, and some of the warmest and friendliest people you will ever meet. Havana VIP Tours helped make the magic. If you are considering using Tony and his service, I cannot give a high enough recommendation, for it would pale in comparison to the work that goes into making your vacation a total and absolute success. We are already making plans to return next year, and for my money's worth, there will never again be a need to look around, we found THE BEST. Thank you Tony, Estrada, and Eduardo.
Judith Chevalier
Jan 24, 2017
Verified Buyer
We visited three cities and Tony arranged the housing and the transportation and a number of experiences for us. We are a family of 5 and the kids range from 19 to 7, but everybody was very happy with the places we stayed and the activities we had. We really did get to meet a number of interesting people and got a closer look at life in Cuba than we would have if we had set it up on our own. It was an amazing experience for the whole family and I would recommend Havana VIP.
Bill Shorten
Sep 12, 2016
Verified Buyer
My Brother and I took my father to Havana for his 80th birthday and had a great time. Tony and Havana VIP tours arranged a trip great trip with wonderful restaurants and activities throughout Havana as well as a trip to Vinales and the Tobacco growing region. Our guide Estrada was a wealth of knowledge and our host was most gracious during our stay. The Art, culture and people are phenomenal.

If you are planning to go to Cuba go soon and I highly recommend Havana VIP tours.
Cyndy Stanley
Sep 06, 2016
Verified Buyer
Our daughter asked that we take her to Cuba for her college graduation trip. I found Tony's name in an article on CNN website. We couldn't have been more pleased with his arrangements. We visited 4 cities in Cuba and everything within Tony's control went smoothly. Our wonderful guides and drivers showed up on time every time. We met wonderful Cuban people wherever we stayed and toured. Tony couldn't have done a better job. If you want to go to Cuba stress free you couldn't choose a better travel agent.
Paul Audia
Sep 06, 2016
Verified Buyer
An amazing experience from start to finish.

From the planning of the trip to the people we met and guided us through the country, this was an educational and informative trip filled with Cuban culture, history, and Art.

I'm not big on planned trips but I am so glad we found you and your team for this experience! Thank you!
Linda Meier
Sep 05, 2016
Verified Buyer
Tony arranged a 2 1/2 week custom visit to Cuba in March for four couples. We stayed only in "casas", frequently ate in private restaurants, visited with families and were very pleased with our itinerary. I would agree that of all the wonderful experiences we had, the people themselves and their stories and friendliness were the highlight. I would highly recommend using Havana VIP to organize a customized trip free of hassle and complete with backup support should it be necessary.
About Havana VIP
Havana VIP is the leading high-end concierge-style English language tour operator to Cuba. We specialize in 5-Star luxury Cuba tours, travel and event planning for clients from the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. We have been featured in Vogue, ELLE, NY Times, Washington Post, Huffington Post, CNN, PBS NewsHour, and many others. At Havana VIP we are very proud of our record of 5-Star reviews from former clients whom we prefer to call our friends. Havana VIP has offices in Philadelphia USA and Havana Cuba, and a team of travel professionals throughout Cuba.
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