road scholar trip to cuba

Cruises to Cuba with Road Scholar

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For several years, Road Scholar, the leader in educational travel, has enabled thousands of its participants to travel to Cuba to interact with citizens and learn firsthand about their history and culture. Now, the non-profit educational travel company is offering three exclusive ocean voyages to several remote locations in Cuba rarely seen by foreigners. All programs include a full-time schedule of people-to-people activities, specifically designed for meaningful interaction between Road Scholar participants and Cubans.

The second ocean voyage runs 10 nights, beginning in Miami and traveling to Cuba and Jamaica. Participants get to experience life in rural Cuba, meeting residents, and visiting with artists, musicians and dancers to learn about their lives. They also explore the western most part of Cuba called “Oriente.” Stops feature visits to Holguin and Santiago de Cuba to meet with members of an ancient Cuban Haitian Society called La Tumba Frances, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The program ends in Montego Bay, Jamaica. See Cuba by Land & Sea: From Havana to the Oriente 
 www.roadscholar.org/21304

The third voyage runs 12 nights and is a circumnavigation of the island by land and sea. The program begins in Miami and travels to Havana for four nights before circumnavigating the island and returning to Havana. See Cuba in Depth: A Grand Voyage Around the Island 
 www.roadscholar.org/21305

Prices start at $3,495 if reserved by October 11, 2013, with departure dates in December through March 2014.

Contact: Road Scholar (800) 454-5768  

U.S. Travel to Cuba Gets a Hug in 2013

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7 of the best road trip routes in Cuba

Jan 6, 2024 • 7 min read

Buckle up and enjoy the ride: here are the best road trips in Cuba © Paul Biris / Getty Images

There’s no better way to get a local perspective on life in Cuba than behind the wheel of a car.

Though Cuba’s roads – even the highways – can be in questionable condition and signage for drivers is scarce, the open road will open your heart to an island filled with wonders. 

From a one-day drive out of Havana to idyllic  Viñales to the ultimate two-week grand tour of the whole island, here are seven of the best scenic road trips across Cuba.

1. On the road through western Cuba

Best road trip for quintessential Cuba Havana–Viñales; 185km (115 miles)

There are plenty day-trip options  if you’re spending some time in Havana, but if you only have a week or less on the island, this journey to Viñales is a must-do to discover the quintessential Cuba .

Secluded natural reservoirs, homegrown local food and world-class tobacco plantations await, all under three hours from the Capitolio Nacional . 

Leave in the morning, taking the A4 west and sip your first coffee at the eco-village of Las Terrazas. Go on for a few kilometers to admire the still lake at El Palmar while chatting with locals.

Back on the road, drive 18km (11 miles) west until you reach the waterfall in Soroa, then loop to the north before rejoining the A4.

When the soil gets redder and triangle-roofed, thatched houses start to appear on the roadside, take a right at the exit in Ovas – and prepare to be amazed by Viñales Valley. Stop at the Mirador del Valle for the photos of the mogote rock formations in all their splendor.

Planning tip:  Save a couple of days to drive around Viñales at a slower pace, making time to hike, cycle and explore its caves. 

2. Sun-and-sand road trip

Best road trip for sandy beaches Havana–Varadero; 145km (90 miles)

Havana’s favorite beaches unfold along the coastline of Habana del Este and northwestern Matanzas Province, and Varadero’s stunning 20km-long (12-mile) strip of talc-white sandy beaches are an ideal venue for a few days’ R&R. 

Just 20km east of Havana’s center, the Playas del Este – including Bacuranao, Tarará, Boca Ciega, Mégano and Santa María – offer a full day of relaxation and sunbathing.

Continue on the Via Blanca highway to enjoy lesser-visited coves at Canasí and the fittingly named Puerto Escondido (Hidden Port), where you’ll find some of the best snorkeling near Havana.

There’s greenery aplenty as you traverse the flatlands of Llanura Habana-Matanzas before reaching the bay at Matanzas and finally the Varadero peninsula. Stop to take in the view from Puente de Bacunayagua , at Cuba’s longest and highest bridge.

3. Villa Clara causeway coast jaunt

Best road trip for coastal scenery Santa Clara–Cayo Santa María; 116 km (72 miles)

This road trip connects Villa Clara Province’s historical landmarks with the superb coastal scenery of the northern keys, cruising by a picturesque colonial town dating from 1515 and along a 48km (30-mile) causeway.

Start at Che Guevara’s mausoleum in Santa Clara, stopping at the vast square guarded by a bronze statue of El Guerrillero. Next, drive north to the small fishing “capital” of Caibarién – it’s hard to miss the giant crab sculpture at the town’s entrance.

Further north, park near Remedios’ central square and enjoy the slow-paced beauty here – a stark contrast with the luxurious all-inclusive resorts of the keys that lie 60km (37 miles) ahead.

Some of Cuba’s most spectacular beaches punctuate Cayo Las Brujas, Cayo Ensenachos and Cayo Santa María, less than an hour from the mainland on a winding causeway.

4. Circuito Sur 

Best road trip for coastal scenery and colonial villages Cienfuegos–Sancti Spíritus; 153km (95 miles)

This drive between Cienfuegos and  Sancti Spíritus passes along the Circuito Sur highway with the southern coastline on one side and the dense vegetation of Sierra del Escambray’s mountain range on the other. Along the way, you’ll visit small, nearly deserted beach coves, verdant mountains and the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Valle de Los Ingenios.

After leaving Cienfuegos’s city center, take the Circunvalación onto the Circuito Sur and wind your way southeast. The condition of the two-lane road will ensure a leisurely pace: watch out for potholes, bicycles, mopeds and pedestrians on the tarmac.

After passing Playa El Inglés, make a pit stop at pebbled Playa Yaguanabo, which has gorgeous views of the Caribbean Sea. Drive on for another 25km (16 miles) before reaching the stuck-in-time colonial town of Trinidad .

Spend time here strolling its cobbled streets and visiting its 19th-century mansions by day, and dancing to salsa beats after dark. 

Back on the road, continue to the beach strip at Peninsula Ancón before heading to Sancti Spíritus, one of Cuba’s first colonial villages (founded 1514). On the way, stop in the Valle de Los Ingenios (Valley of the Sugar Mills) to witness its ruins of dozens of 19th-century sugar mills and quarters for enslaved people.

5. A drive on the wild side

Best road trip for wildlife watching  Havana–Playa Girón; 215km (134 miles)

This road trip winds through the core and along the pristine coastline of the majestic Ciénaga de Zapata, the Caribbean’s largest wetlands. Departing from Havana, take the Autopista Nacional (A1) for an hour and a half before taking a right at Entronque de Jagüey Grande.

Stretch your legs at the visitors’ center in Boca de Guamá, where little ones will enjoy a visit to the crocodile farm , the hummingbird feeding project or a boat trip to Laguna del Tesoro . Continue south and you’ll encounter a cenote ,  snorkeling sites , bird-watching trails and seaside villages that serve up some of the best seafood in Cuba.

Planning tip:  The towns of Playa Larga and  Playa Girón  make great bases for exploring the area or diving in the amazing sites just offshore.  Casas particulares (private homestays) are your best bet for accommodations here. 

6. Easternmost Cuba discovery

Best road trip for diverse landscapes Santiago de Cuba–Baracoa; 226km (140 miles)

The most easterly region of Cuba offers quintessential landscapes of rugged mountains, zigzagging roads and epic coastline. La Farola, which traverses Guantánamo’s section of the Sierra Maestra for 40km (25 miles), is one of Cuba’s signature driving routes – but it’s not for the fainthearted. Expect narrow curves and precipitous inclines.

From Santiago de Cuba , follow the Autopista Nacional (A1) north for about 12km (7 miles) and then take the first right turn for the Carretera Central toward Guantánamo city.

After a quick glimpse of the Cuban side of Guantánamo – with its small shopping boulevard and dusty Parque Martí – continue southeast for a trip along the southern coast. Expect a cacti-dotted semi-desert region with ocean-sprayed rocky terraces, stone beaches and intermittent riverside oases.

Just 16km (10 miles) after Imías, turn left toward the zigzagging La Farola road. This drive takes in lush forests and impossibly winding curves up to Baracoa . This town – dating to 1505 and the first Spanish settlement on Cuba – was cut off from the rest of Cuba until La Farola was built in the 1960s.

Thanks to rich local traditions, scenic vistas and endemic wildlife, a visit to Baracoa feels nearly like a trip to a different country.

7. The full west-to-east route 

Best road trip for a Cuba grand tour Havana–Baracoa; 1094km (680 miles)

This grand tour crosses almost all of Cuba in a single, epic road trip, starting in Havana’s hectic streets and ending at Baracoa on the island’s easternmost tip. Allow plenty of time to stop in provincial capitals for a taste of local life in these beloved cities.

You'll drive through the flatlands of Occidente (western Cuba to Villa Clara) to the mountainous landscapes of Oriente (eastern Cuba from Camagüey onward). Essential stops include French-inspired Cienfuegos, historical Trinidad, cultural Santa Clara, maze-like  Camagüey and picturesque  Bayamo .

Along the way, you’ll enter the humid and hot region of Santiago and Guantánamo, with its mountainous Sierra Maestra and landmarks associated with the famous 1950s guerrillas.

Planning tip:  In each place, take time to chat with Cubans; at a minimum, asking for directions will be a necessity as signage is nearly nonexistent on most roads. The more you interact with locals, the more you’ll discover the quirky corners and secluded natural wonders that make up the heart of Cuba.

Tips for driving in Cuba

Roads in Cuba are usually in poor condition, with many potholes and few road signs. Expect a slow pace on any road journey. Cuba is arguably better explored with a guide-driver so that you can focus on the scenery instead of the road itself.

When renting a car, make sure to book ahead; additionally, it is recommended to pay a “guardian” – known as parqueador – to watch the car at night. As street lights are scarce everywhere, including major cities, count on avoiding the road after dark.

Cuba’s ubiquitous classic American cars operate as taxis, and these can only be rented with drivers included – usually for rides within city limits, though occasionally for intercity transfers. Many drivers offer day trips from Havana.

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I am booked on the RS Best of Turkey in October and would also like to visit Greece while in the neighborhood. RS does not have a tour available but Road Scholar does have one two days after the end of BOT. Has anyone done a Road Scholar tour? I'd be interested in any reviews. I am a bit spoiled by the Rick Steves tour philosophy.

I've met a couple of people who have done both and described them as similar.

Once we were on a RS tour, heading out for dinner as a group. Walking down the stairs from our hotel to the street, we ran into another group of people going up the stairs that looked so similar to our group (American tourist-looking 🙂) that everyone stopped and asked if they were on an RS tour. They said they were on a Road Scholar* tour, and were staying at the same hotel. Rather than a Jets/Sharks moment, we all had a laugh at crossing paths and "recognizing" each other.

*just realized the initials are the same.

You may want to PM Pam. She has done several Road Scholar and several RS tours.

I did a Road Scholar tour of France in October and I absolutely loved it. Great itinerary, good hotels, and the best guide!!!! The people on the tour were fun, well-traveled and open-minded. I sent you a Private Message on this site.

I liked my tour so much, I signed up for two more for 2022!

I’ve done one Rick Steves’ tour and one Road Scholar tour, so far. Philosophy seems similar enough. I actually prefer the Road Scholar because their pacing is slower - they tend to stay more nights in each city and don’t do many one night stays, which I really try to avoid, even on a tour.

I've done 6 Rick Steves tours, and 2 RoadScholar. My preference is still Rick Steves, but RoadScholar is a good choice if it fits your time/destination better.

Yes! I'm here! Valerie and I did the same program a week apart last Fall.

I've done 12 Road Scholar tours and 11 Rick Steves tours. I choose which program based on the itinerary and would not hesitate to take either one. I've got a Road Scholar trip for this spring to Belgium and Holland - have already done the Rick tour of this area but this is specialized on Art History of the area. I also have the Rick Steves Best of Italy scheduled for late September.

For myself, I find the Rick Steves tour members to be a little more independent. Some Road Scholar tour members need a little more hand-holding and are sometimes reluctant to go out on their own for dinner, etc. Over the years I've seen Road Scholar have fewer meals included which suits me fine but it does bother some who are used to every meal being provided. They still have more meals than Rick's tours generally do.

I find their tour philosophies similar - Rick focuses more on teaching you to be an independent traveler. Road Scholar sometimes has some hour-long lectures and as Valerie says tend to stay in fewer places and do more day trips. I have not looked at their Greece trip so don't know if this holds true for this location or not. Both have all tips included and do not include any shopping stops (you can shop on your own time). Both include local restaurants.

TBH, I do trust Rick more on being on top of Covid rules. I was thoroughly exasperated with Road Scholar for my Fall trip as they were not sending out information regarding the need for France's Pass Sanitaire with enough emphasis on how and when to apply. The guide on the ground in France had an excellent grasp on what was needed but the staff in the Boston office did not. I would recommend you keep up with Greece's rules for entry from Turkey so you can stay properly informed. This forum will give you good guidance.

I'd go for the Greece tour with Road Scholar!

I have taken 9 RIck Steves tours and 4 Road Scholar trips over the past 6 years, and agree with Pam’s assessment. Similar philosophy, with the focus on education. I have found Rick’s tours to be somewhat more consistent and that remains my favorite company. I think Road Scholar uses local tour companies for many of their international tours, hence my comment on consistency. But RIck doesn’t go everywhere, while Road Scholar does. These are the only tour companies I will travel with now.

Thank you all for your input. It is quite helpful. Pam, I am in awe of your travel resume. Good for you. I will give Road Scholar's Greek tour a shot. I need to also spread my wings beyond Europe so this will be a good test. Travel well and stay safe everyone.

Let me jump in and suggest you look at Odysseys Unlimited's Greece tour.

https://odysseys-unlimited.com/tours/europe/ancient-greece/

Small groups, Professional guides. A little more incuded. Excellent customer service. Prices quoted include air. Call them for land only price.

I'm going on this tour in April. I've taken three tours with them already.

Deb, I'll also add to check to make sure of the group size for a Road Scholar tour. They used to include it on the Overview section of each program but have stopped doing that. Sometimes it will have a "Small Group" tag on it but ask to be sure. I signed up for a Garden tour for May and realized a few months ago that it was a 40 person tour. Nope, too big. Would have been too big pre-Covid as well. It takes too long to get 40 people fed, pottied and back on the bus/coach. I'm in the process of cancelling that tour.

I'll also say that the Road Scholar guides/leaders/instructors are awesome (as are Rick's). The Road Scholar office staff are undertrained and difficult to deal with.

I've never had issues with any Rick Steves office staff and in fact one time I called to ask a random question about a tour and the person said...wait a minute...let me look at something. She came back on and told me about a special exhibition at the Rijksmuseum that needed advance tickets and advised me on the timing for that. Awesome.

I was just about to suggest you PM Pam, but she's already here!

I have been on only one Road Scholar tour (Cuba, in the very early Obama era) and 5 with Rick Steves. I am a solo traveler and pretty introverted by nature. I also, pre- Covid, traveled extensively and independently because I move at a pretty fast pace (or dawdle forever if it's something I have always wanted to see/experience). I also get frustrated with group meals- I am on a fairly restricted diet and just really prefer doing my own thing. For safety, though, I really value a tour if there are locations where either the language or concerns about being alone could be problematic. I also so appreciate the deeper insight gained with the excellent guides of both "RS"-s. Because I only experienced the one Road Scholar tour I would never want to generalize. I was at least 20 years younger than my tour mates and definitely the most "spry". I found it so inspirational to spend time with older travelers with a wealth of life experience and insight and still deep curiosity about all we saw. It definitely was not a "tick the box" type of vibe. I actually suggested to the guide that she use the Rick Steves "buddy check" and "leave without you" methods! Each and every time we had to assemble to get on the bus was excruciating. Between waiting for people to be checked off the list of names (taking attendance as in school) and just waiting for people to get back ON the bus (after disembarking at a site) we lost so much time that could have been spent seeing things. I don't know if that was unique to my experience, but it would make me think twice for a post- pandemic next time. The point about making sure it's a small group is an excellent one- I think we were about 20. The last caveat is your own travel "style" and physical abilities. This was advertised as "moderately" active but it was nowhere near the level of activity of a Rick Steves tour. For me, were I to use Road Scholar again I would choose an itinerary at the "very active" level!

Each and every time we had to assemble to get on the bus was excruciating. Between waiting for people to be checked off the list of names (taking attendance as in school) and just waiting for people to get back ON the bus (after disembarking at a site) we lost so much time that could have been spent seeing things. I don't know if that was unique to my experience, but it would make me think twice for a post- pandemic next time.

Karen, whoever was leading your Road Scholar tour was inexperienced. It takes the same amount of time for people to get on the bus regardless of how a count is made.

I worked as a tour director. Most times, my count was done before everyone was even settled in their seats. If not, it took no more than 30 seconds to count everyone. (Not exactly wasting a lot of time.) In most cases, they didn't even know I was counting.

Other tour companies don't use the "buddy system" because the tour director is resonsible to make sure everyone is there. What if someone's buddy is pre-occupied and when a "buddy count" is done they don't respond and their "buddy" isn't there.

I saw it happen. One person was so pre-occupied putting her souvenirs in her bag she missed the call for the "buddy check." Their buddy wasn't on board. The bus started to pull away--early-- and I realized that person wasn't on board. I yelled out and the bus stopped. There was the missing passenger running for the bus.

So, if had not noticed that person missing, who would have been responsible for getting that missed passenger to the next stop? The missed passenger who was actually on time? The buddy who was so preoccupied she missed checking for her buddy? The tour company?

It sometimes takes longer to do the "buddy check" than a quick count by the tour director.

I’ll chime in as well to say that for our Road Scholar France tour the 18 of us got on the bus quickly - no buddies, no checking off names. It was quick and easy. The same has been true for my Gate 1 travels and my Smartours.

Regarding the Road Scholar activity level: They re-did the activity levels in about late 2016 or 2017 and they are more accurate now, perhaps a little overestimation on pace but not bad. They, in general, are not quite as active as Rick's tours and part of that is because they porter your bag for you so no pulling your suitcase over cobbles and hills, lol. I am pretty sure on the date because I'd done a walking program in England in 2016 that was WAY off - most days called for 5 miles and we did 8 solid, hilly miles most days. That program's level changed a good deal after they re-did the activity levels and separated out the Outdoor based hiking/walking/activity programs from the rest of the programs.

https://www.roadscholar.org/practical-information/activity-level-diet/

Since I usually choose based on the itinerary, if the pace is too slow, I just walk early in the AM or in the evenings after activities are finished. This last trip we stopped for a photo op in Rocamadour and I noticed a paved path signed to the Old City Center. I checked with the guide and told him I'd just walk back and was joined by another couple who wanted another mile or so for the day. Although the guide had not walked the path, the bus driver was a runner and had run it on previous tours so confirmed it was no problem to walk back on.

I'd agree with Frank about the guide having a bearing on how quickly the "count" is done. This last trip Laurent was very quick - usually came up 2 short which was the same couple every single time. By halfway thru the trip I could look and see who of the 21 of us were there and who was not. I will say if it had been a Rick Steves tour the guide would have pulled them aside and had a talk about being on time. This guide, although experienced with Viking, was new to Road Scholar and apparently didn't feel comfortable with that kind of intervention.

We did the two-week Cuba Road Scholar tour, the length of the island west to east. No trouble with dawdlers. Great guide and driver. Very, very experienced, down-to-earth travel companions.

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Road Scholar’s 4,000 offerings include small group tours, grandparent-grandchild trips, cruises, private jet adventures, and tours focused on passions including birding, food and drink, and history.

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Road Scholar operates tours on seven continents and to nearly 100 countries. In the U.S., it offers itineraries to most states, and internationally, its most popular destinations include Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, and Italy. 

Road Scholar offers hundreds of programs on a variety of topics, with thousands of departures annually. Since it’s a nonprofit organization with an educational mission, everything it does is about learning, and it weaves in educational visits, lectures, and events into every trip.

On the website, you can filter trips by hobbies or what you want to learn about, from Military History to Native American Studies, Birding, Pickleball, or another topic. You can also filter the course catalog by activity level, from “Easy Going” to  “Outdoor: Challenging.”

Road Scholar also offers Adventures Afloat (cruises), skip-gen programs geared to grandparents and grandchildren traveling together, and virtual tours that range from one-hour lectures to multi-day online adventures. 

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As an education-focused tour organization, Road Scholar refers to its group leaders and instructors as faculty . Faculty members–many of whom have been working with Road Scholar for a decade or more–are local experts with years of experience in travel and academics. Group leaders receive initial training and receive yearly professional development to ensure they’re at the top of their game. 

In addition to faculty, tour participants meet a broad range of experts on tour, experts that range from shrimp boat captains to award-winning authors. 

Inclusions/Extras

Road Scholar programs are all-inclusive and have no optional extras or hidden expenses. The price of a tour includes: 

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• Experienced Group Leader
• Expert-led lectures and field trips
• Most meals (some meals during free time not included)
• Gratuities throughout the program, including group leader gratuities
• Road Scholar Assurance Plan   (24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during a program and insurance for emergency medical evacuation)

Flights to and from the tour are not included in base program prices, but Road Scholar will book flights for participants traveling internationally. Flights booked through Road Scholar also include complimentary airport transfers.

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If you don’t count kids in the mix on the Grandparent and Family programs, the average age of a Road Scholar participant is 72. But trips generally include a wide range of older travelers from people in their 50s through 90s. About 30% of participants are solo travelers, and of that 30% about 85% are women traveling on their own. Road Scholar trips are generally reported to be very welcoming to solo travelers. 

Communication 

Once you’ve booked a tour with Road Scholar, the company sends regular emails leading up to trip departures. You can also access your trip information online: once you’re enrolled in a program, all trip information is accessible via your online account.

Road Scholar’s U.S.-based contact center (800-454-5768) is open 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (ET), Monday through Friday. Monday is the contact center’s busiest day, so to avoid long wait times, call midweek or at the end of the week if you can). Road Scholar has callback feature, which allows you to save your place in the queue without having to wait on the phone–a representative calls you back as soon as it’s your turn in line.

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Because Road Scholar is a nonprofit organization, discounts are not offered, including for repeat travelers. But the company is dedicated to making travel affordable for more travelers, and offers financial aid and caregiver grants . 

Private Options

Groups made up of between 18 and 24 people can reserve private departures of existing itineraries with Road Scholar. If you organize a group of 20 or more, you can take advantage of group discounts or free travel for one person. 

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Road Scholar offsets some of the carbon emissions created through travel on its programs. It invests in projects including rainforest preservation in Brazil, methane gas recapture in Florida, and reforestation in Kenya. The company also tries to use sustainability certified hotels, locally owned services, and restaurants that serve locally sourced meals whenever possible.  

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Road Scholar has partners on the ground worldwide who monitor all areas visited by the company. If concerns arise, Road Scholar will find replacement content or cancel the program, depending on the severity and location of the issue.

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Summit111 wrote: Thanks for the tips so far. Has anyone used Euros to exchange to Pesos? Speaking to someone making a recent trip, they received a better rate of exchange.

Post by TravelGeek » Mon Oct 17, 2016 2:11 am

CaliJim wrote: Also, contact your bank, medical insurance company, etc, and ask about services and phone numbers to call for help while you are in Cuba.

Post by Bylo Selhi » Mon Oct 17, 2016 2:20 am

Summit111 wrote: Has anyone used Euros to exchange to Pesos? Speaking to someone making a recent trip, they received a better rate of exchange.

Any food or water safety concerns other than common sense precautions? We traveled in Mexico and the Carribean without any illness issues by being conscious of food safety.

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Bylo Selhi wrote: Something that hasn't been mentioned yet is tipping. It's optional but very greatly appreciated. We tipped the house maid who did our room 1 CUC (~$1) per day which we gave her in person every time we met her. The smiles of gratitude were priceless. We also tipped the bar tender at our all-inclusive hotel the same 1CUC every evening.

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Post by cherijoh » Mon Oct 17, 2016 12:29 pm

animule wrote: Heard from someone who traveled there in past year - bring toilet paper - especially outside of your hotel.

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Summit111 wrote: My friends, Thanks for the tips so far. Has anyone used Euros to exchange to Pesos? Speaking to someone making a recent trip, they received a better rate of exchange. Summit

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alaskantraveler wrote: I visited Cuba last December and had a wonderful time. Here are a few tips from a frequent backpacker/traveler. 1. If you don't speak Spanish, download google translate. You can download Spanish for offline use. 2. Download google maps or/and maps.me . You can download maps for offline use and your gps location will still ping even though you wont have cell reception. 3. You can get internet access at all fancy hotels by buying a 1 hour internet card that can be used at every internet location. Not hotel specific. There is only one data provider in Cuba. 4. I converted USD TO CAD before arriving as CAD was better exchange in the USA than to Euros. Look for your self. 5. It is likely that you will not have back up access to cash via credit cards or debit cards in Cuba. Bring an extra amount of cash as backup/emergencies. You can keep that in USD. 6. Eat lots of lobster! 7. Fly with carry-on luggage only. Customs/ baggage handling is very very slow. People frequently wait 1.5 to 2 hrs to receive their luggage. No need to check luggage. 8. Utilize wiki travel. You can download the web page to your phone for offline use. It gives great general information. 9. If you will be staying nights where you have to make your own accommodation arrangements. Download a casa particular app for your phone. Will give you phone numbers for all the casa particulares in a city. 10. Shop around for exchange rates. We visited a bank to exchange our currency. Note there can be really long lines at the banks to exchange currency.

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alaskantraveler wrote: 2. Download google maps or/and maps.me . You can download maps for offline use and your gps location will still ping even though you wont have cell reception.

Post by Bylo Selhi » Wed Oct 19, 2016 11:19 am

On Sept. 30, a few days before the Canadian man found himself in a Cuban detention centre, Hughes had flown a drone above the Plaza de la Revolucion in Havana... He said he did not have any issues using it the drone in other countries, and no problems bringing it in through Cuban customs on Sept. 28... Hughes said he and a Cuban friend and tour guide were questioned by police about the drone at the Plaza de la Revolucion, a historic square home to the Cuban administration. The pair was taken to a police station, where Hughes said they were interrogated for around 12 hours. He said he was brought to his rental apartment to pick up his clothes, and then brought to a detention centre, where he would remain for nearly two weeks — but never charged... “The investigator had told me that if I’m found guilty on any level, or if they find out I’m working with the American government, that I’ll spend the rest of my life in jail,” Hughes said.

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I went on a RS tour to Costa Rica and although I enjoyed the experience overall, our guide was often moody, keeping to himself, and a bit mean at times. My review (left nearly a year ago) has not posted so it appears they don't post critical reviews! Trust Pilot reports that 20% reviewers leave a 4-5 star review, with 80% giving 1-2 stars. The Road Scholar website, however, has reviewers for all programs averaging 4.5-5 stars, and claim they post all reviews. Hmm.

Date of experience : July 12, 2023

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Dear Anne, I am responding on behalf of Road Scholar. We post all program reviews that are submitted by program participants on our website. Everyone is welcome to leave a program review through their online account by going to their Past Trips. The star rating displayed on the Program Review page is an average of all evaluations submitted for that program. We read all program evaluations and those who submit an evaluation that does not meet our expectations will receive a follow-up call or message from Road Scholar, so we can better understand the situation and see where improvements can be made. We appreciate the impact a group leader can have on an adventure and would be glad to have a conversation with you. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to contact us directly to provide us with further details. Please email us at [email protected] or call us at 1-800-454-5768. Sincerely, Road Scholar

Roads Scholar charges more than anyone, non-profit? I don't think so.

I have taken 12 safaris in many African countries over the years. I wanted to do Roads Scholars Botswana trip but the single cost without airfare is over $12,000. This pretty much does single for profit not matter what they say. Last year's safari to 4 countries included international and in country air fare and everything else. I'll go with another company.

Date of experience : February 26, 2024

Dear Pat, I am responding on behalf of Road Scholar. We are sorry to hear you will not be taking advantage of a Road Scholar adventure. We are not profiting off of solo travelers. We are a not-for-profit organization. We do not charge anything more than what is charged to us by the hotels. The cost of the single supplement covers only the cost of accommodations. In a double occupancy, the cost of the room is split between two people; in a single, the room cost is the same but only one person is paying. You will also find that on average, you save 20% per night compared with comparable trips offered by commercial tour companies. That’s because every Road Scholar learning adventure includes most meals and all lodging, tips and taxes, behind-the-scenes experiences, expert lectures, group expeditions, and listening device, as well as, 24/7 emergency assistance. Sincerely, Road Scholar

Better to watch the travel channel.

When you call the number, you get ads for services. Have you tried calling your own number? There are certainly up sell ads. Especially one for an alert alarm. Frustrating to get through. No people. And no refunds if you have to cancel. You would be better off staying home, looking at You Tube and visiting your local restaurants. Maybe non profit, but someone is making money.

Date of experience : December 17, 2023

Dear Daniel, I am responding on behalf of Road Scholar. It sounds like there may have been a misdial, as we do not offer any ads while calling our Contact Center. We are open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 6:30 pm ET with advisors ready to assist you. If you are unable to wait on the line we have an option to request a callback as soon as someone is available. Our cancellation and transfer fees are not meant to be punitive. They cover the commitments we have made on your behalf with our providers. We try to be as transparent as possible and explain our cancellation and transfer policy on every enrollment call, describe it on our website and include it in our program materials. We highly encourage participants to purchase the optional trip protection plan to help protect their investment, so if they do need to cancel they can file a claim to receive cash reimbursement, for a covered reason, or depending on when the plan was purchased, a credit towards a future program, for a non-covered reason. We see that you were successful in reaching us and someone will be following up with you soon. Sincerely, Road Scholar

Roadscholar travel department nightmare…

In dealing with Roadscholar travel department, it has been a nightmare. Hours on hold, and twice the dates were wrong. They had us arriving two days early, when we clearly stated we wanted only one day early. Itineraries were not given to us until just before the final payment was due, and so there was much tension until we could get it straightened out. Hours on hold with the travel department was nerve racking as their times are limited in that department. Next time we will do our own travel plans, if we use them again.

Date of experience : August 29, 2023

Dear Cherilyn, I am responding on behalf of Road Scholar. We appreciate that it can be frustrating to wait on hold and offer a callback option to help. We call on every callback request the same day it was received. We are also continuing to hire and train our staff to improve our level of service and help reduce wait times. We do apologize for any confusion regarding your departure days and see that we were able to get this straightened out for you. Sincerely, Road Scholar

no response to refund question

We enjoyed out trip to Portugal, but air travel was a nightmare! Road Scholar arranged flights. Of the planned flights, one was cancelled and two were downgraded from business class to economy class. I asked Road Scholar for help in getting a refund and have not received any response, despite multiple emails over multiple weeks. I realize Road Scholar is not responsible for airline schedules. But, I do believe they have a responsibility to respond to customer queries.

Date of experience : May 06, 2023

Dear Mike, I am responding on behalf of Road Scholar. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your recent Portugal adventure. We understand how frustrating flight disruptions can be and apologize for the time it has taken to respond to your inquires. We are actively working on this and will be reaching out to you directly to discuss this in more detail. Sincerely, Road Scholar

Deposit is not refunded or transferred. Be careful

I booked a trip with road scholar and had to put a $500 deposit down. I thought I was told that if I had to cancel, that deposit could be used for another future trip as as I canceled within a certain timeframe .I need knee replacement surgery and I had to cancel the trip .turns out that the $500 was nonrefundable. I’ve never worked with the company that did not allow you to either refund or transfer the deposit as long as you met their cancellation guidelines be careful

Date of experience : January 10, 2023

Dear Mary, I am responding on behalf of Road Scholar. We are sorry you needed to cancel your program. As a not-for-profit organization, our cancellation and transfer fees are not meant to be punitive. They cover the commitments we have made on your behalf with our providers and the administrative costs associated with your enrollment. Transferring at no cost is a possibility for some programs, but not all, depending on the adventure and the time of the requested transfer. Our transfer and cancel policy is reviewed during enrollment before the deposit is requested, and is included in the enrollment confirmation notice/email. We also offer an optional trip protection plan for one to purchase to help protect themselves if they find they have to cancel. We wish you the best with your surgery. Warmly, Road Scholar

Stay away from this company

Stay away from this company. We had booked a trip with Road Scholar but after reviewing the trip with my Doctor, the Doctor said it would be much too strenuous with our physical limitations. We informed the company more than 3 months prior to the start of the trip but they refused to return our refund.

Date of experience : July 14, 2022

My mother in law purchased a trip with insurance. She cancelled the trip 8 months before because of medical issues and has since passed away. We called road scholars to see if we could go on her trip , get a credit or receive the money back from the scheduled trip that she had insurance on. Road Scholars was totally useless. The trip could not be transferred and we received no money back! Do not get insurance on a trip that you are using vouchers for… total waste of money! We weren’t even able to use her several thousand dollars that she had in credits. Shame on them for lack of customer service.

Date of experience : July 27, 2022

Don't book if you might get sick!!! No pity

I booked a trip for self and partner, and as we are older, I booked the insurance offered. We were not able to take the trip, as my partner found that his neuropathy deteriorated to the point that he could not keep up with the activity level that Road Scholar required. Unfortunately, Road Scholar was only willing to refund half the fees, and the rest was only available as a credit to future trips. Since we cannot take a future trip I asked to be able to transfer the fees to someone else. They refused. The insurance company, AON, for reasons best known to them refused any compensation. Shame on both companies. BYW, they also do not have any links on their site to this trip or the previous one we took, so I cannot leave a review there.

Date of experience : June 19, 2022

I am responding on behalf of Road Scholar. We are sorry to hear you were unable to attend your adventure. As a not-for-profit organization, our cancellation and transfer fees are not meant to be punitive. They cover the commitments we have made on your behalf with our providers and the administrative costs associated with your enrollment. There are costs associated with every enrollment, no matter how early someone enrolls. These include administrative costs and reservations we have begun making in your name for the different components of your program. Because of these costs, our fees apply from the moment you enroll in the program, and are charged regardless of the reason for cancellation. Having had the optional trip protection plan you were able to file a claim and received a credit towards a future program. Unfortunately, this credit is not transferable to someone else, but we do have options. If you are not able to travel in person at this time we do have some wonderful online adventures. Please feel free to contact us at 877-426-8056 for further details. Sincerely, Road Scholar

Road Scholar flight bookings

I booked a trip and arranged my air travel through Road Scholar. I just discovered that Road Scholar travel never paid for my flight although I paid in full already. I am in danger of having my flight reservation canceled. Trying to speak to anyone at Road Scholar is a nightmare. Their travel agency is only open 3 days a week and you have to go through Road Scholar to get through to them on those other days. I have been on hold for 1 hour. I will never use them again.

Date of experience : September 05, 2023

Dear Kathleen, I am responding on behalf of Road Scholar. The day after a holiday can be very busy for our Contact Center, which can contribute to increased wait times. To try and help, we do provide a callback option so you don’t have to hang on the line. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused and see that we were able to connect with you to help get your airfare finalized. We hope that you enjoy your upcoming adventure. Sincerely, Road Scholar

Spent over $1100 on deposit and trip…

Spent over $1100 on deposit and trip insurance. We had to cancel because the trip was too strenuous for us. We got nothing back. Probably our fault for not doing due diligence but beware.

Date of experience : December 08, 2022

Dear Kevin, I am responding on behalf of Road Scholar. We are sorry your selected adventure was not a good fit. Our cancellation and transfer fees are not meant to be punitive. They cover the commitments we have made on your behalf with our providers and the administrative costs associated with your enrollment. Transferring at no cost is a possibility for some programs, but not all, depending on the adventure and the time of the requested transfer. Our transfer and cancel policy is reviewed during enrollment before the deposit is requested, and is included in the enrollment confirmation notice/email. Since you purchased the optional trip protection plan you can file a claim to seek reimbursement for your cancellation fees. Depending on when you purchased the optional trip protection plan you may be eligible for the cancel for any reason benefit, which provides a credit towards a future program if your claim is not approved for cash reimbursement by Aon Affinity. Please feel free to contact us with any questions at 877-426-8056. Sincerely, Road Scholar

Excellent experience

We are very experienced travelers, and this was our first time with Road Scholar. We recently completed a trip to Israel, Jordan and Egypt in March 2023 and it was wonderful. The hotels were first class and much better than I anticipated. The guides were excellent in each country. The group was 23 people. The buses they used were all exceptionally clean, very spacious comfortable and safe. A couple of days prior to the end of the trip many of us learned that our flights home had been cancelled by the airlines, due to a labor strike in Germany on Lufthansa. Road Scholar immediately rebooked everyone who had arranged their flights through RS. We are looking forward to our next trip on RS.

Date of experience : March 27, 2023

Road Scholar is GREAT for seniors!

I went to France for 6 weeks with Road Scholar and everything about this trip was perfect! Lovely, caring tour leaders, incredible support, and so many amazing educational adventures! Of course, this was PARIS, so beauty was everywhere, but be aware that Paris is a big city, with all the problems and quirks of urban life. Nevertheless, the HISTORY and ART of Paris are mind-bending-ly wonderful. I plan to travel again in 3 months with Road Scholar. My only warning is that if you are over 70 and have mobility issues, some trips are not for you. Road Scholar rates every trip for mobility so PAY ATTENTION if you can't walk far, or need a walker!!

Date of experience : November 30, 2021

Road Scholar is 100 tops in every way

Road Scholar is 100 tops in every way! My PRAGUE experience was so gr8, I immediately booked another trip and eyeing another 4 next year! Their offer & promises surpassed all expectations! It was an overall fantastic trip! My first booking had 2 B canceled due 2 lack of enrollment. The organization did exactly what was promised: Keeping in touch in a timely manner & prompt refund! Margrit

Date of experience : May 10, 2018

We were scheduled for a hiking trip in…

We were scheduled for a hiking trip in August which was cancelled less than two months before the start of the trip citing they did not have the staff. Now I am out flights, shuttle fees and extra nights I booked for hotels. BEWARE

Date of experience : July 01, 2022

The key word above is “recent”

The key word above is “recent”. I have been on 4 RS trips and enjoyed each one. I would rate then 4.8 to 5 stars! My most recent experience with RS is less than 1 star, however. Reason: Covid vaccine mandate. 🤯

Date of experience : February 10, 2023

Dear Sandy, I am responding on behalf of Road Scholar. The health and welfare of our participants and staff are the most important considerations. We do have a team dedicated to safety around our adventures, who also consult medical professionals to ensure we are up to date on all information. Creating this policy was not an easy decision for us and we hate to disappoint anyone who wants to join a Road Scholar learning adventure. We do hope to relax this requirement at some point, but we do not know when that will be at this time. If there are any changes to this requirement we will be sure to inform all of our participants and update our materials accordingly. If you are interested, you can stay up to date on all requirements by going to our website to Travel Updates and COVID Information. We hope to see you on a Road Scholar adventure in the future. Sincerely, Road Scholar

Our trip to Egypt

Our trip to Egypt was cut short by a week because of the Covid-19 situation. I had purchased trip insurance through Road Scholar for that trip. Obviously, it had to be cut short, but Road Scholar assured us that we would be reimbursed for the part of the trip we missed. That did not happen. They have sent me many requests for donations, and nothing about reimbursement. After almost 2 months are requesting some remuneration, they finally offered a small credit toward another trip....but it had to be by June 5th. Um...we are still in the middle of a pandemic, so that's not going to happen. They have not offered one penny of my money back even though I bought my insurance from them. Yes, they're an educational travel group...and boy! did I get an education.

Date of experience : May 20, 2020

Road Scholar.org -Lots of travel options

Shopping and scheduling my May 2017 trip was easy, however there are so many options I had to choose my top 3 then go with only one. The trip was as advertised, well planned, good quality guide, lodging and food. We had some free time daily, at least one hour. The trip are rated by activity level, phone staff know the answers to questions and they have a repeat travelers.

Date of experience : May 29, 2017

False itinerary

We just returned from: Hawaii’s National Parks: Exploring Four Islands from Volcanoes to Pearl Harbor I am extremely disappointed that Road Scholar is publishing an itinerary they KNOW cannot happen. This trip has 3+ days on Molokai and almost everything on the agenda doesn't exist: the ferry has been closed for over 6 years, the National Historic Park has been closed to visitors since the pandemic, the Nene sanctuary is closed, the sugar mill isn't restored to operational, etc. Molokai itself is not conducive to tourism. The Sheraton has been closed for a long time, leaving an unappealing half star as the only option. The transportation was laughable - old/dirty passenger vans that BOTH broke down, or a school bus. The food was the worst on the trip and the lunches were terrible cold box lunches - largely left uneaten. The local guide made disparaging remarks about the United States, and there were signs for "no tourism" and "go home". Why road Scholar would continue to publish a fictional itinerary that has been inaccurate for 6 years is beyond me and insulting. Unfortunately, the poor treatment we received on Molokai has tainted my opinion of the entire trip.

Date of experience : February 14, 2023

Dear John, I am responding on behalf of Road Scholar. We are sorry to hear about your disappointment in your recent adventure. We understand there were some unexpected factors that impacted your experience including a storm, flight delays and a bus break down. It’s unfortunate that Kalaupapa National Historical Park is still not accessible and understandable that this was a disappointment too. At the same time, the reasons for the closure are understandable given the frail elderly population of patients that still live there and the Covid pandemic environment which still lingers on. We have been hoping with each season since we’ve resumed operating that Kalaupapa NHP would re-open to the general public. Moloka’i offers an experience of what Hawaii was like 50 years ago. It’s incredibly undeveloped compared to the other islands which is part of its charm and means hotel options are limited. Moloka`i and Kalaupapa NHP have been a highlight of this long-running program. We appreciate your feedback and are making some necessary improvements to this program. Our staff has been in direct communication with all participants and extended a goodwill gesture for the experience. Sincerely, Road Scholar

There is a nonrefundable deposit

Please know that Road Scholar will always keep a nonrefundable $100 deposit. I cannot find that buried in all the paper and fine print but they state it is there??? I paid for trip cancellation 170, it was under 10 days, and they agreed it was a valid health reason. I was verbally told all would be refunded. I guess that person made a mistake. That is not true. Cannot trust this company...if for UN coveted reason they will put that money on a future trip. But if you don't pay for another trip, they will always keep at least 100.. they will keep more rhe closer to your date. That is very clearly spelled out. Do not try to get them to answer phone. They will not Do not believe "they will hold your place and call you back" They will not Do not believe they will promptly answer emails. They will not I can imagine what adisaster it woukd be if I needed to contact while traveling

Date of experience : August 25, 2023

Dear Jane, I am responding on behalf of Road Scholar. We are sorry you had to cancel your program and for any frustration not being able to reach us may have caused. We do call on every callback request the same day it was received, as well as, try and respond to any emails in a timely fashion. We try to be as transparent as possible with our transfer and cancel policy. This is posted on our website, reviewed during enrollment before the deposit is requested, and is included in the enrollment confirmation notice/email. Our cancellation and transfer fees are not meant to be punitive. They cover the commitments we have made on your behalf with our providers and the administrative costs associated with your enrollment. Transferring at no cost is a possibility for some programs, but not all, depending on the adventure and the time of the requested transfer. Since you purchased the optional trip protection plan you can file a claim to seek reimbursement for your cancellation fees. Depending on when you purchased the optional trip protection plan you may be eligible for the cancel for any reason benefit, which provides a credit towards a future program if your claim is not approved for cash reimbursement by Aon Affinity. Please feel free to contact us with any questions at 1-877-426-8056. Sincerely, Road Scholar

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