What’s Included
– Housing at a Casa Particular (bed and breakfast) in Havana
– Most meals
– Ground transportation for activities
– Dance lessons
– Late night music shows
– Cultural activites with local artists, dancers and musicians
– Get connected personally with Cuban friends and learn about their lives
– Day trip to Las Terrazas nature reserve
– Day trip to the beaches of Eastern Havana
– Flexibility to craft tour based on your specific interests
– Enjoy the historic colonial architecture of Havana on walking tours with expert Cuban guides
– Ride in a classic American convertible
What’s Not Included
– Airfare
– Traveler’s insurance (basic health insurance is included in airfare from the US, but not from other countries)
– Cuban tourist visa (between $50-100, obtained at airport or ahead of time)
– Some meals and additional alcoholic beverages
– Activities and transportation beyond the established itinerary (subject to change)
Sample 7-day Itinerary:
Day 1 – Tuesday
• Arrive at Havana airport between 3-6pm
• Check into Casa Particular
• Homemade dinner at Casa
Day 2 – Wednesday
• Salsa Dance lesson
• Lunch in Habana Vieja
• Guided walking tour of Habana Vieja
• Guided driving tour of greater Havana in a classic American convertible
• Homemade dinner at Casa
Day 3 – Thursday
• Lunch in Centro Habana
• Visit one of the Eastern beaches
• Dinner in Vedado
• Late night music show
Day 4 – Friday
• Meet the producers of Yazmin’s records and tour their studio
• Visit El Morro at sunset, canon firing ceremony
• Dinner in Vedado
• Late night Jazz concert or open air nightclub Salsa dancing
Day 5 – Saturday
• Salsa dance lesson
• Live rumba dancing and music performance
• Walk along the malecón at sunset
• Cuban house party and dinner
Day 6 – Sunday
• Day trip to Las Terrazas
• Hiking and swimming in the river
• Homemade dinner at Casa
Day 7 – Monday
• Visit studio of local visual artist
• Shop at traditional Cuban artisan market
• Live concert
• Farewell dinner
Day 8 – Tuesday
• Group breakfast
• Mid-morning departure from Havana Airport
CUBA
Includes: lodging, ground transportation, most meals, and activities.
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$1890
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