Homestay Programs in Cuba

Are you interested in learning Spanish? Study at our school/hostel in the heart of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and take morning language lessons from Monday to Friday. In the afternoons, enjoy dance classes and cultural excursions. We also have weekend trips to the beach and a two-night/three-day road trip to Viñales. This is a busy program and offers the possibility of immersion into Cuban life—past and present—and the opportunity to understand what makes this amazing country so special. Our programs are for participants 18+, but we also welcome minors accompanied by an adult. Accommodation is in our licensed Casa Particulare, where you’ll share a dorm room with other students. You could also stay in a private room with an en suite bathroom for an extra fee. Couples, friends, and family who book a program together are automatically upgraded to a private room. Breakfast and lunch are included, as well as activities such as group discussion/planning meetings and impromptu social gatherings. Airport transfers can be arranged on request. Our programs comply with travel restrictions for US citizens. Feel free to contact us for more information!

This program offers a full 8-week "All In" experience combining adventure and cultural exchange in Costa Rica and Cuba. Spend one month in each country embracing the lifestyle, enjoying the best activities, and making a positive impact by supporting local communities. Start in Costa Rica with Spanish classes, surfing, and yoga in the beach town of Santa Teresa, as well as an overland cloud forest exploration in Monteverde. Then, travel to Cuba to continue improving your language skills, enjoy some salsa dancing, participate in volunteer projects, and travel around the country to learn all about its history and culture. This is an ideal program for those seeking a blend of education, cultural immersion, and unique activities in two of Latin America's most vibrant countries. Plus, you get the chance to stay in a “jungle surf camp,” nestled in a paradise setting surrounded by wildlife. Imagine spotting a howler monkey hanging on a tree branch!

GIVE VIP is an exclusive series of immersive, ethically-run adventures created for past GIVE volunteers. These trips offer: • Ethical & immersive experiences: just like all GIVE trips, every part of this journey supports local communities and sustainable tourism. • More freedom to roam: a less structured itinerary with time to immerse yourself in the local art, culture, history, and nightlife. • Same GIVE soul: be surrounded by the intentional, like-minded, and inspiring GIVE community you know and love. • A trailblazing path: be among the first to shape GIVE’s newest travel chapter. This year’s GIVE VIP group traveled to Cuba to explore Havana, Trinidad, and Viñales—complete with salsa dancing classes, snorkeling in the Bay of Pigs, hands-on exploration of tobacco and coffee plantations, and cooking authentic Cuban dishes with local families.