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The specialist for Cuba travel

Chris
Founder of Cuba Buddy

Our Mission: Unique Cuba trips, just for you

“At Cuba Buddy, we take pride in helping you plan a trip that feels authentically yours. Our mission is simple: to create unforgettable moments and tailor-made experiences that stay with you for a lifetime. Whether it’s diving into Cuba’s vibrant culture, exploring its breathtaking landscapes, or connecting with the warm and welcoming locals, we’re here to turn your dream trip into a reality—without the stress. Your adventure is our passion, and we’re ready to guide you every step of the way.”

That's why Cuba Buddy is the first choice for your dream vacation

Free travel planning from passionate Cuba experts:

  • Cuba specialization instead of mass tourism

    We’re all about Cuba—day in, day out. As dedicated Cuba travel specialists, we’ve spent years focusing solely on this incredible destination, planning thousands of unique, tailor-made trips for travelers like you.

  • We are Cuba fans ourselves. For you.

    To create truly special experiences, we go the extra mile. From handpicking unique accommodations to crafting personalized itineraries and activities, we make sure your trip is as relaxing, exciting, or adventurous as you want it to be.

Individual trips that you will never forget:

  • Your trip is 100% tailor-made

    Your trip to Cuba will be exactly what you dream of. With the help of our travel experts, we’ll design your ideal route, accommodations, transport, and activities, all tailored to your preferences.

  • Perfectly timed to your schedule

    Whether you have a lot of time or not, we will adapt the duration of your trip to suit you. The trip will be exactly as long as you have time for your vacation.

  • Vintage car, taxi or rental car?

    We offer you numerous transport options for your individual trip to Cuba. During the consultation, you can decide flexibly what suits you and your trip best.

  • Accommodation to suit your taste

    Not sure what type of accommodation to book for your trip? Cuba Buddy has a large selection of Casas Particulares and hotels all over the island. With our different Casa categories, there is the perfect Casa Particular for every traveler.

  • Numerous activities for all ages

    Whether it's excursions into nature, discovering Cuban culture and history, taking part in cooking or cocktail workshops, water activities, horseback riding through the woods or cycling through the countryside, we have a diverse selection of different activities for young and old.

Accommodation to suit your taste

  • 24/7 Travel Support – Your Journey, Our Priority

    With a team based in Havana and beyond, we’re here for you 24/7 to make your trip smooth and stress-free. Whether you’re exploring or just unwinding, our local experts are just a quick call away, ready to help whenever you need it. Relax and enjoy every moment while we handle the rest.

  • Insider tips about Cuba

    Thanks to our close connections on the ground, we keep our insider tips and knowledge fresh and up to date. During your consultation, we’ll share tailored recommendations to make your trip one of a kind. You’ll always have the latest and greatest info about Cuba!

  • Selected local partners

    We work directly with trusted local partners across Cuba. From charming casa owners to experienced vintage car drivers, we know them personally to ensure your trip is as authentic and unique as possible.

  • Regular Partner Reviews

    We regularly check our partners and their services so that we can guarantee you a high standard.

About Us

Our Journey: From Backpackers to Cuba Travel Experts

It all began when Chris set off on a backpacking trip across Central and South America, where his love for Cuba truly took root. Back then, traveling in Cuba was not only more challenging but also more exhilarating than anywhere else he had been. The country’s rich history and unique culture made it a mysterious and captivating destination that many travelers struggled to fully understand.

Chris’s personal adventures in Cuba left a deep impression, sparking a passion to share his insights with others.

Curious about what a Cuba Buddy trip looks like? Check out our video—it captures the vibrant streets of Havana and authentic local experiences you won’t want to miss.

After returning, Chris launched Backpackercuba, a company dedicated to offering real, authentic backpacking adventures in Cuba. At first, it was just friends and colleagues joining the trips. But soon, through word of mouth, more and more people reached out—hearing about this unique opportunity for personalized trips to Cuba.

As time went on, Backpackercuba grew into Cuba Buddy, a travel company specializing in custom trips designed around each traveler’s desires. Today, we’ve expanded into a team of over 30 experts between Germany and Havana. While our offerings have evolved, our mission has stayed the same: “Broaden your horizons through travel.”

Our team

We plan your unique Cuba trip for you.

Authentically personalized for you. No stress - completely flexible.

10,000+ planned Cuba trips

This is what our Cuba friends say about our service

Comment from your buddy​
From motorcycle trips to sailing trips to salsa trips and family trips with small children - we have planned many different Cuba trips, but one thing is certain... every Cuba specialist remembers every single trip as if it were yesterday! But above all, there is nothing better than the feeling when our travelers return from Cuba overjoyed and tell us about their Cuba trips and the personal contact with the locals. A big thank you to all Cuba Buddy travelers.
- Katrin
Cuba Travel
Specialist
We can only warmly recommend Cuba Buddy to everyone.
We spent two wonderful weeks in Cuba. The booking process, advice and contact before and during the trip were very professional, super friendly and, above all, one thing: our every wish and concern was taken into account. Which was definitely not always easy... We can only warmly recommend Cuba Buddy to everyone. They know their business.

- Gabriella​
An exceptional travel agency with employees from Havana​
An exceptional travel agency with employees from Havana. Special thanks go to Juan Carlos and his team, including tour guide Jose Alejandro, who was personally with me for a few days. Great planning and super personal service, which is very rare. Thank you also for your unbureaucratic help after I had to cancel my trip. Highly recommended.

- Frank​
Cuba Buddy is one of the best in this field.
Excellent - The Cuba Buddy team had organized a beautiful trip for us and then Corona came. We didn't believe it would be possible to go on the trip but the team managed it despite considerable difficulties. Wonderfully affordable and highly effective, we got to almost all the places we wanted to go despite various travel restrictions imposed by the Cuban government.

- Krikor