ITINERARY: Welcome to Cuba
Day 1 - 13 Nov Theme: Welcome to Cuba
Arrivals: Getting people settled / connecting to WIFI / exchanging money ($ to CUP)
19:00 Orientation Meeting & Drink: Introductory meeting and overview of the upcoming week. Essential for clearing up questions and confirming itinerary. Welcome drink included on the rooftop terrace.
20:00 Welcome dinner
Day 2 - 14 Nov Theme: History of Cuba
07:30 - 08:15 Breakfast: Served on the rooftop terrace
08:15 - 09:30 History of Cuba orientation: Fundamental introduction to Cuba by a Cuban journalist/historian
09:30 - 12:30 Old Havana Tour: On foot, exploring the four main squares of the Old Town
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch: In a traditional 'paladar' in Old Havana. Legal establishment for American visitors.
14:00 - 19:30 Free time: Option to get local SIM cards (not included, must be purchased online before arrival)
20:00 - 22:00 Dinner
22:00 - 11:30 FAC (Fábrica del Arte Cubano): An absolute must-do in Cuba!
11:30 Taxis to & from FAC: Return taxis not included for those staying later
Day 3 - 15 Nov Theme: Present + Future of Cuba
07:30 - 08:30 Breakfast: Served on the rooftop terrace
08:30 - 11:00 Convertible car tour: Visiting Plaza de la revolución, Bosque de la Habana, Parque Almendares, Malecón. Discussion on Plaza history and Santeria.
11:00 - 12:20 Hotel Nacional visit
12:30 - 13:00 Coco taxis collection to lunch
13:00 - 14:30 Lunch: In one of the trendiest places in Old Havana
14:30 - 16:45 Free time
16:45 Bici-taxi collection
17:00 - 19:00 Cocktail making workshop: Learn to make three prominent Cuban cocktails on a luxury private home rooftop. Led by a local Cuban TV chef.
19:00 Dinner
Day 4 - 16 Nov Theme: Tobacco of Cuba!
07:00 - 08:00 Breakfast & check-out: Served on the rooftop terrace
08:00 - 11:00 Drive to Viñales: Convoy in classic cars
11:00 - 12:00 Check in to accommodations: Casa Particulares (neighbouring)
12:30 + Horse riding experience to tobacco farm: Tobacco seed-to-cigar tour, cigar rolling lesson, optional cigar purchase, hidden cave visit & swim, dominoes with cowboys, creole farm-to-table al-fresco lunch
20:00 Dinner in casas: Dinner in each respective casa particular
Day 5 - 17 Nov Theme: Beaches of Cuba!
07:00 - 08:00 Breakfast: Served in respective casas
08:00 - 16:30 Cayo Jutias beach day: 1.5 hour drive each way
18:00 Sunset farm-to-table dinner at viewpoint restaurant: Sunset tour of viewpoint farm with home-made 'anti-stress' cocktail. Tour of farm with local farmer and farm-to-table dinner.
Day 6 - 18 Nov Theme: Hidden Viñales
05:45 - 09:00 Sunrise hike to Los Acuaticos: Breakfast to go during the hike
9:30 - 13:30 Horse & Cart / Pig Roast lunch in our family home: Unique experience - pig roast party in family home. Tour of farm and glimpse into real Cuban life.
13:30 - 14:30 Check out: Say goodbye to your hosts!
14:30 - 17:30 Travel back to Havana: Convoy in classic cars
17:30 - 20:00 Free time
20:00 + Dinner: Farewell group dinner in one of Havana's best restaurants
Day 7 - 19 Nov Theme: Adios Cuba!
07:30 - 10:00 Breakfast: Served on the rooftop terrace
Departures
Total Cost: $2,950 ($500 non-refundable deposit to secure spot) Payment plans available.