About Us
Who we are
Vaya is a business which grew out of a love for Cuba.
Founded in 2016, Vaya believes in supporting the Cuban people and Sustainable Tourism. We engage Cuban guides, Cuban Casas and Cuban businesses. Money spent in the country stays in the country. At Vaya, we recognize that respect is the key to engaging with other cultures and we strive to make a positive impact in all that we do..
Claudia Finkle, owner of Vaya Travels to Cuba, is a natural-born traveler who has lived and worked all over the globe.
An unstoppable passion for Cuban music, dance and culture was unleashed the first time she went to Cuba in 1997. Since then, she returned several times a year, married a professional Cuban musician and has deepened her ties to this complex culture.
Claudia combines a wealth of personal knowledge of the country and a discerning eye for detail with a flair for adventure.
The Vaya Team knows that your time is precious. It is our top priority to create an experience for you that is not only exciting but enjoyable, comfortable and safe.
The Team
Jorge
Claudio
Yasser
Jorge Manuel is Our Man in Havana and Dueño de Casa Que Pasa. Jorge has been arranging travel within Cuba for 26 years. He and his wife, Maria, recently opened their own Casa Particular.
Yasser
Claudio
Yasser
Yasser Gonzalez is the founder of CityKleta bike tours, Critical Mass in Havana and EduKleta, an on-going education program to promote biking as a means of transportation in Cuba.
Claudio
Claudio
Claudio
Claudio Pelaez Sordo is a contributing photographer. He is the owner of Claudiovisual Producciones and has worked in collaboration with the Rumba All Stars and many famous musicians.
Irma
Miguelito & Jane
Claudio
Irma Gonzalez works as a translator, film production fixer and Travel Arranger. Irma's areas of expertise are Cuba and Mexico.
Miguelito & Jane
Miguelito & Jane
Miguelito & Jane
Miguelito Leon and Jane Aveille organize the Rumba All Stars, support Juan Ben Como's Drum Shop and are superb teachers and performers of Afro-Cuban music and dance.
Bill
Miguelito & Jane
Miguelito & Jane
Bill Bowker, Better Call Bill, is Vaya's Tech Guru. He supports the team, built the website and is Vaya's sounding board.
Mimi
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The Cuban People
Mimi Bommarito is a a writer extraordinaire. She contributes to Vaya's newsletters and website and is a Staff Writer for the Orinda News. There is no end to Mimi's enthusiasm.
The Cuban People
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The Cuban People
The Cuban People are Vaya's biggest contributor. It is their undying spirit, their love of music and dance, and their unforgettable laughter that make Vaya what it is.
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Vaya Welcomes you to Cuba!
Fall in love with the exuberant people, the bustling cities, and the extraordinary countryside.
The Time to Vaya is Now.