Havana was founded in 1519 (third location, officially established by nowadays Havana Bay) by spanish Conquistador Diego Velazquez de Cuellar and soon became the capital city of Cuba after turning into the main business operation hub of the island due to its geographical location. Havana has the most complete architectural compound in Latin America (out of all former Spanish colonial colonies) and is a melting pot of Spanish, Cuban, African and Chinese heritage
Prices:
- $1394 dollars per person, staying in Single room
- $1185 dollars per person, staying in Double room
- $1009 dollars per person, staying in Triple room
- Prices based on a 21-person group, if the group is smaller price will have to be revised
- The initial deposit is $500 dollars and is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Included
- As described in the day-by-day itineraries
Not included
- Tips of any kind (maids, tour guides, drivers) personal expenses at hotel facilities, personal expenses of any kind, meals and services not mentioned in itinerary
Departure location / Return location
- Trips leaving from and returning to Miami International Airport, Miami, Florida
Day 1 – Arrival in Havana
- Arrive at José Martí International Airport, VIP and greet service. Check in at the Cohiba Hotel and Welcome Lunch at the Hotel. MELIÁ COHIBA, A stylish, luxurious 5 Star hotel, exceptionally located in Vedado, alongside the Malecón and very close to Old Havana. The luxurious comfort of its THE LEVEL service and the bohemian feel of its surroundings make all the difference. Recommended for business and incentive trips, weddings and honeymoons.
- Meeting or orientation with guides and leaders and time to freshen up and be ready for the evening
- Panoramic journey toward the Castle of the Three Kings of the Morro, (Tres Reyes del Morro) Travel through the tunnel under the Bay of Havana. Stop at lookout point at el Morro.
- Dinner at “El Fígaro” or similar Choice. Cuba is not only a racial mixture but this mixture is also appreciated for its cuisine, with influences of Chinese, Arabic, Spanish and of course African tradition.
- Recommendations for the evenings include world-famous Tropicana cabaret (the Moulin Rouge of Cuba), Casa de la Musica (there are a few salsa venues in town), Cabaret Parisien, La Zorra y el Cuervo (Jazz), among many others, reservations can be made through your tour-guide or at the hotel sales bureau in the lobby.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking tour guide and Welcome Dinner
Day 2 – Old Havana
- Breakfast at your Hotel, then the guide will take you to a walking tour of Old Havana trough main squares and neighborhoods, such as Obispo Street, Plaza Vieja, Plaza Catedral and Plaza de Armas.
- Travel on foot through the Historic Center of Old Havana, Square of Arms, Obispo Hotel “Ambos Mundos”, hotel, University San Jerónimo of Havana, Cathedral Square, and Cathedral all of which have been designated by Unesco a World Heritage Site.
- Lunch at “La Bodeguita del Medio”, This restaurant has traditional culinary plates. The history of the restaurant is displayed on its walls. It is located onEmpedradoStreet No. 207 e/ Cuba and San Ignacio
- Continue the itinerary toward the Capitol (on foot), the Museum of the Revolution, the National Museum of fine arts, Central Park and the Gran Theater of Havana. Stop to shoot photos of the exterior of the Capitol patterned after the USA Capitol.
- Drive back to hotel to freshen up. At night, guide will take you dinner at “El Aljibe”, Located in Miramar, this is a perfect setting for amateurs of the Cuban cuisine, and its traditional dishes.
- Enjoy an excellent dinner with black beans soup accompanied by pork or chicken, and then savor a good Cuban coffee, followed by a Cuban cigar.
- Recommendations for the evenings include world-famous Tropicana cabaret (the Moulin Rouge of Cuba), Casa de la Musica (there are a few salsa venues in town), Cabaret Parisien, La Zorra y el Cuervo (Jazz), among many others, reservations can be made through your tour-guide or at the hotel sales bureau in the lobby.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking tour guide, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 – Visit Hemingway’s former Estate (now a museum) and local private Art Galleries
- At 9:30 a.m. the guide will pick you up to visit Ernest Hemningway’s Museum, Hemingway became a fixture of Havana, and stayed in the country longer than many Americans chose to after relations between Cuba and the United States began to deteriorate. He fished extensively aboard his boat, Pilar, and enjoyed the island lifestyle, hanging out in Havana, and entertaining guests at the Finca.
- Continue drive to Cojimar, a fishing town where Hemingway kept his Boat, Cojímar is a small fishing town located seven kilometers to the east of Havana. This town is famous for being the setting of Hemingway’s most famous novel: “The Old Man and the Sea,” which allowed him to be awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1954.
- Enjoy Mojitos at Las Terrazas and Drive back to Havana to visit a local Gallery and have a delicious lunch at a local Paladar.
- Afternoon visits to local Art Galleries and Drive back to hotel and rest of evening at leisure.
- Recommendations for the evenings include world-famous Tropicana cabaret (the Moulin Rouge of Cuba), Casa de la Musica (there are a few salsa venues in town), Cabaret Parisien, La Zorra y el Cuervo (Jazz), among many others, reservations can be made through your tour-guide or at the hotel sales bureau in the lobby.
Included: Accommodation with breakfast, transportation and tour guide service, Ernest Hemningway’s Museum, Cojimar, Mojitos, Lunch
Day 4 – Departure Day
- Your driver and tour guide will take you (3 hours before your flight time) to Havana’s International Airport for Outbound Flight.
Accommodation with breakfast, transportation and guide services
Things you need to know to be legal
- American residents and citizens require a valid passport from any country, a Cuban Visitor Visa, and mandatory Cuban emergency medical insurance to enter Cuba. Please check your expiration date of your passport and make sure it will not expire during the trip. Cuban emergency medical insurance is generally included in the cost of commercial airline flights. Confirm with your airline or we will check if we make the airline bookings.
- Cuban Visitor Visas are not generally included in the cost of your commercial flight ticket and must be purchased separately. How to purchase a Cuban Visitor Visa.
- Plan on spending money in Cuba carefully. Don’t get stuck in Cuba without funds. US credit and debit cards do not work in Cuba. Cash is king so plan according to your spending habits. Click here to learn about Cuba’s unique monetary system
- There is no limit on the amount of money you can spend in Cuba nor is there a limit on the value or quantity of items including alcohol and tobacco products that you bring home for personal use. Amounts exceeding US customs limits, including cigars and alcohol, are subject to US duties
- It is 100% legal to visit Cuba on private or public people-to-people tours.
Here are the things that can cause problems and get you in trouble
- Sneak into Cuba from a third country such as Mexico or Panama for individual travel.
- Lounge around all day and drink mojitos all night and do not follow an itinerary.
- Touristic travel such as sun tanning and relaxing on Cuba’s stunning beaches.
- Purchasing an all-inclusive beach junket from Canada, or joining a tour offered by a non-US company.
United states of America office of foreign assets control OFA
- If you have further questions about restrictions on Cuba travel or US sanctions against Cuba call OFAC directly at 1-800-540-6322 or visit the OFAC website
- OFAC allows for eleven other Cuba travel categories, each requiring paper work and documentation and are subject to scrutiny upon your return to the United States. Visit the OFAC website for more information on these categories of Cuba travel.
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