Itinerary
DAY 1
11:30 Leaving England (London Heathrow) You can book your own flights from anywhere in the world
17:40 Arrival in Havana (Jose Marti)
18:40 Transfer to Casa Particulares in Havana
20:00 Welcome Drink
21:30 Dinner
23:00 Club 1830s to experience a ‘Live’ Cuban Band
You will arrive in Cuba and head straight to your Hotel accommodation for the first 4 days in Havana. Where you will have your first meet and greet of the tour from the Team in Cuba.
DAY 2
10:30 Meet and Greet in Casa Particulares
11:00 to 13:00 Dance Workshop
13:30 Lunch
15:00 Sightseeing in Havana
19:00 Dinner
21:00 Dancing / Live Concert in Hotel Floridita
To ease you into the holiday, we will meet for a chat to discuss excursions and the 12 days ahead, with a couple of dance workshops thrown in to get the Salsa vibe started!
DAY 3
08:30 Meeting in Casa Particulares
09:00 Beach Day
11:00 to 13:00 Dance workshop on the Beach
14:00 Lunch and activities on the Beach
20:30 Dinner back in Havana
21:30 Live Concert in Casa de la Musica Miramar
We all love the beach day, we head to Playa Jibacoa just a short drive out of Havana. We have the dance classes that day on the beach, followed by fun beach activities and a gorgeous fresh lunch on the beach. You won’t want to leave.
DAY 4
10:30 Meeting in Casa Particulares
11:00 to 13:00 Dance Workshop
14:00 Lunch in Havana
15:00 Rumba experience in Callejon de Hamlet
19:00 Dinner in Havana
22:00 Dancing and Live Music in Club 1830
Cubans love to dance and the source of this passion is their deep roots in African culture. We will get to experience some Rumba classes first hand from a top team of teachers followed by a mind blowing experience in Callejon de Hamlet where will see all the Rumba and Afro Cuban dances first hand in a spectacular show.
DAY 5
09:00 Meeting in Casa Particulares
09:30. Salsa Classes
13:30 Lunch in Havana
15::00 Sightseeing/ Museums in Havana
20:30 Dinner
23:00 Jazz Café in Havana
We will start our first excursion out of Havana to the beautiful colonial city of Cienfuegos, a bay on Cuba’s south coast. The city is dubbed La Perla del Sur (Pearl of the South). We will take in the many attractions there, especially the Palacio de Valle.
DAY 6
07:30 Meeting/Casa Particular
08:00 Depart to Trinidad (This trip can change depending on Cuba’s arrangements)
12:00 Lunch in Trinidad
14:00 Sight Seeing/ Tour Guide in Trinidad
20:00 Dinner in Trinidad
22:00 Night activity in Trinidad
Departing to Trinidad, in central Cuba, known for its colonial old town and cobblestone streets. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1988, a not to be missed city on the tour.
DAY 7
07:30 Meeting/Casa Particular
08:00 Depart to waterfall
12:00 Lunch
14:00 Visit to Acon Beach
20:30 Dinner
22:00 Night activity in Trinidad
The waterfalls near Trinidad are some of the best in Cuba. Cuba is a country with hidden gems. These waterfalls are one of them, where Mother Nature was extremely generous, high and beautiful waterfalls, with blue natural pools. A pure delight for all.
DAY 8
09:00 Meeting/Casa Particular
09:30. Depart to Varadero
13:30 Lunch on route to Varadero
15::00 Arrive to Hotel
20:30 Dinner
23:00 Marina in Varadero
Back to the life and soul of Cuba, Havana. This part of the tour, staying in Casa Particulars, experiencing Cuban life, culture first hand with the friendly local Cubans.
DAY 9
10:30 Meeting in Hotel
11:00 to 13:00 Dance Workshop
13:30 Lunch
14:30 Sightseeing in Varadero City
20:30 Dinner
23:00 Casa la Musica Varadero
By day you will experience, La Habana Vieja, El Capitolio, the legendary La Bodeguita del Medio. By night you will experience the spectacular show that is the La Parisien Cabaret.
DAY 10
10:30 Meeting in Hotel
11:00 to 13:00 Dance Workshop
13:30 Lunch
15:00 Chocolate / Rum Factory in Varadero
20:30 Dinner
23:00 Hotel
You will get to taste / try two of the most important products in Cuba. In the Rum and Cigar factories in Havana, the taste leaves you wanting more once again from this amazing island.
DAY 11
08:30 Meeting in Hotel
11:00 to 13:00 Dance Workshop on Beach
17:00 Comeback from Beach
19:30 Dinner
23:00 Dancing at Jardine Varadero
Some time to relax on the beach, lapping up the sun, swimming in the clear blue waters surround by great people, great music and great food.
DAY 12
08:30 Meeting in Hotel
11:00 Cueva de Ambrosio
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Varadero Street Market
19:30 Dinner
23:00 Dancing at La Bamba
An amazing day visiting the famous Ambrosio caves in Varadero, followed by a visit to the incredible Varadero street market, then dinner, and more dancing to round up the last day before heading home.
DAY 13
Free Morning
12:00 Checkout
12:30 Goodbye Meeting
14:00 Transfer to Airport in Havana
19:25 Depart from Havana
(Arrive UK Gatwick Airport + 1day)
We head back home, not wanting to get back on the plane, after a once in a life time experience in Cuba.
