Cuba to the rhythm of Salsa!
Itinerary
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Day 1 Reception at Havana airport
Flight to Havana and welcome to the airport by our local team. Transfer to the "Vieja Havana" and installation in our accommodation..
Transfer by minibus. Meals not included. Night at the "casa particular"
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Day 2 City Tour of Havana
We begin our stay with a day dedicated to the visit of Vieja Havana, the historical center of the Cuban capital. We discover its superb colonial squares, its cathedral and its beautiful mansions bordering the paved streets. In the afternoon, an old American stroll along the Malecon (the Havana corniche) then we will end the day with a salsa class taught by Cuban professionals!
World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, Havana is certainly, the most beautiful colonial city of all the American continent. At sunset, many Havanese go with family, friends or lovers on the Malecon to enjoy the cool.Meals not included. Night at "casas particulares"
1 hour of salsa lessons -
Day 3 Havana - Santa Clara - Cayo Santa Maria
Early in the morning we leave towards the city of Santa Clara (about 3 hours drive). Often nicknamed the "city of Che" it is the symbol of the Cuban Revolution. The visit of the city allows us to discover the vestiges of its colonial past with the place of the Revolution, the statue and the mausoleum of Che. After lunch we take the road to the Sabana-Camaguey archipelago and its beautiful white sand beaches. This part of the archipelago is accessible by a gigantic 48 km dike that allows the tides to pass in order to reduce the impact on the environment. Arrival in Cayo Santa Maria at the end of the afternoon and check in at the hotel.
Transfer by minibus. Night at the hotel.
2 to 3 hours of walking -
Day 4 Cayo Santa Maria
We enjoy a day of relaxation at the edge of the heavenly beaches of Santa Maria. On the program, swimming and idleness !! At the end of the afternoon, we meet again for our second course of salsa with a backdrop of a turquoise sea ...
Night at the hotel.
1 hour of salsa lessons -
Day 5 Cayo Santa Maria - Trinidad
By road from Yaguajay, we reach Trinidad, the "Architectural Jewel" of Cuba. On the way, visit Jobo Rosado Park and Sancti Spiritus. Arrival in Trinidad in the afternoon and settling in for two nights.
Transfer by minibus. Night at "casas particulares"
2 to 3 hours of walking -
Day 6 Trinidad tour
Day dedicated to the discovery of this beautiful and unique city, a living museum where time seems to have stopped. We get lost in the typical and colorful alleyways, go out to meet locals known for their hospitality, visit the craft market and the potter's house. In the late afternoon, a salsa class taught by professionals awaits us. In the evening, we join the lively Plaza Mayor at night to enjoy the typical Trinidad cocktail, the Canchanchara, a mixture of rum, honey, lemon juice and ice cubes, before heading to Casa de la Trova to dance to the rhythm music from local bands.
Night at "casa particular"
1 hour of salsa lessons -
Day 7 Trinidad - Cienfuegos - Zapata
We leave for the Zapata marsh area, the largest in Latin America. On the way we visit the city of Cienfuegos, the "Pearl of the South", founded by the French in the early 19th century. Visit the central square on which stands the magnificent cathedral, the town hall, the house of culture and the theater Tomas Terry, true jewels of the colonial era. Small stroll along the main street and its craft market. We continue our journey and make another stop in the peninsula Punta Gorda to admire the amazing Palacio de Valle and its superb Moorish style. Its terrace offers a splendid panorama on the Bay of Cienfuegos. Arrival in the region of Zapata in the late afternoon and installation at the inhabitant. We meet again for a Salsa lesson given by our guide.
Transfer by minibus. Night at "casas particulares"
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Day 8 Zapata - Las Terrazas - Vinales
This morning, we set sail towards the West of the island to arrive in the region of Las Terrazas (about 3 hours of road). Visit of the peasant community settled in the region, in the reserve of the Sierra del Rosario. Lunch at the restaurant Buena Vista then continuation for Viñales. Homestay for 2 nights and Salsa lessons provided by our guide.
Transfer by minibus. Homestay
1 hour of salsa lessons -
Day 9 Hiking in Vinales Valley
This morning, we leave for a hike in a setting of great beauty where tobacco fields are dominated by the Mogotes, these famous karst formations. We head for a farm and a tobacco farmers tobacco kiln that explains the process of growing tobacco and making cigars. After lunch we are again expected for a salsa class. Evening in Viñales where we can listen and dance to Cuban music, a glass of mojito in hand!
Night at "casa particular"
1 hour of salsa lessons
3 to 4 hours of walking -
Day 10 Pinar del Rio - Havana
Departure to Havana that we will reach in the late morning. On the way, we visit the cigar factory of Pinar del Rio. Arrival in Havana and settlement at the inhabitant. In the afternoon, we return to the old town for our last salsa lesson. Meals by yourself.
Transfer by minibus. Free meals. Night at "casas particular"
1 hour of salsa lessons -
Day 11 Havana
We take advantage of our last free moments in Havana to immerse ourselves for the last time in the charms of the city. Depending on the flight schedule, transfer to the airport for your return flight .
Meals not included. Transfer by minibus.
Dates & prices
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Trip code: UCUSALSA-EN
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Notes
Terms and conditions
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- Cancellation received more than 30 days prior to the departure date: a sum of €50 per person will be retained
- Cancellation received 30 to 21 days before the departure date: your deposit, 30% of the total trip price will be retained
- Cancellation received 20 to 14 days before the departure date: 50% of the total trip price will be retained
- Cancellation received 13 to 7 days before the departure date: 75% of the total trip price will be retained
- Cancellation received less than 7 days before the departure date: 100% of the total trip price will be retained
- Fixed airfares: if your airline ticket was issued in advance, often done to avoid significant surcharges, you will be charged 100% of any non-refundable fees if you wish to change or cancel your flight plan.
- Fixed in-country costs: early charges for firm bookings will be charged if you cancel or modify your trip.
- Insurance costs: if you have taken out comprehensive or cancellation insurance, the cost of insurance is due and cannot be refunded.