About
We’re thrilled to have you here and excited to share all that Cuba has to offer. From the bustling streets of Havana to the pristine beaches of Varadero, there’s something for everyone in this vibrant country. As you explore our streets, you’ll be greeted by the sounds of salsa music and the aroma of delicious Cuban cuisine. Take a sip of our world-famous rum or light up a cigar, and immerse yourself in the warm and welcoming Cuban culture. Whether you’re here for a relaxing getaway or a cultural adventure, Cuba has everything you need to make your stay unforgettable. So sit back, relax, and let us show you what makes Cuba so special.
Date
October 14-26, 2023 (12 days)
Trip Cost
The total cost of the trip is $2650. Secure your spot with a $350 deposit, The rest is payable in flexible installments to be completed at least 40 days before the trip. Please fill out the booking form below and we will revert to you with payment details and plan a comfortable payment schedule that works for you.
Inclusions
- 11 Nights stay in 4 or 5 star hotel or Casas on on double occupancy
- Everyday breakfast, 7 lunches and 4 dinners
- Salsa classes
- English speaking guide services
- Soul Sync Host
- Tour of Havanna in Classic Cars
- All Airport transfers
- Group ground transportation and entrance fees for all scheduled tours and excursions
- Entry fees to the attractions on itinerary
- Havana – Welcome Dinner
- Vinales tour
- Entrance to Live music venues indicated on the itinerary
- Soul sync gift bag
- Beach day in Varadero
- Scheduled photoshoots with professional photographer
- Visa application assistance (not visa fees)
- Networking opportunity with other like-minded travellers
- Cuba travel information pack to help you prepare
…..And so much more!
Exclusions
- International flights go Cuba
- Travel Insurance and Visas
- All Activities and meals not mentioned
Schedule
Day 1: Arrival in Havana
Welcome to Havana!
Our English-speaking guide will meet you at the Airport (and transfer you to a 5 star hotel, where you’ll check-in and spend the night.
Day 2: Havana City Tour
Enjoy your breakfast and a leisurely morning at the hotel before departing for lunch. In the afternoon we shall take a tour of modern Havana in an old vintage style car, followed by a salsa lesson.
Day 3: Havana City Tour
Another day to continue our exploration of Havana, starting with a morning salsa lesson. Afterward, we will visit a cigar factory, followed by a walking tour of the historic and colonial parts of Old Havana including the the Rum Museum. In the evening, enjoy a dinner and show.
Day 4: Havana Free Day
This is a free day to spend at your leisure. You can explore the city on your own, shop, connect with new friends or relax at the hotel. In the evening, we will enjoy a gun shooting ceremony.
Day 5: Havana – Cienfuegos – Trinidad
After breakfast, we will depart Havana for Cienfuegos. After lunch, you’ll continue to Trinidad for a walking tour of the town. Enjoy a taste a unique Trinidad rum cocktail, made with sugar cane juice before checking in at a Casa Particular and spend the evening at your leisure.
Day 6: Trinidad
After breakfast, we will depart to Topes de Collantes for a Nicho
Day 7: Trinidad
It is an adrenaline-filled day. We will head to the Ingenios Valley for a thrilling canopy walk including panoramic views of the Caribbean as far as Port of Spain, where yachts bob up and down in the crystal-clear water. Afterward, you’ll relax at Ancon beach and spend the rest of the day at your own leisure.
Day 8: Trinidad – Santa Clara – Varadero
Depart from Trinidad to Varadero, with a stop to visit a museum dedicated to “Che” Guevara, and have a short orientation tour of the city, including the armored train.
Day 9: Varadero
Enjoy a day at Varadero beach. Or choose an optional private excursion by catamaran – including snorkeling at the coral reef barrier, interaction with dolphins, an open bar on board, and seafood lunch on the island.
Day 10: Varadero – Havana
We will check out of the hotel after breakfast and travel back to Havana where we will spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 11: Viñales Tour
We will kick off the day with a visit the VIÑALES Valley in Pinar del Rio city, home to the best tobacco plantation in the world, followed by an exciting underground river boat ride we will also learn about the tobacco making process.
Day 12: Havana
Free day in Havana to rest; Optional salsa lessons before our farewell dinner at a private restaurant, and return to the hotel to rest.
Day 13: Departure
It’s time to say goodbye! Depending on your departure time, you will be transferred from the hotel to Havana airport. The stay has come to an end but we hope to see you again on one of our future trips.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are two options to pay for the trip. You can make a full payment immediately upon booking or pay a $350 deposit and the rest in instalments that you are comfortable in running up to 40 days to the trip departure. Deposit is non-refundable if cancellations are made after 40 days to the departure date. Payments can be done via direct bank or mobile transfers – transfer details will be sent upon booking.
We aim to keep the trips small and intimate so we can all get to create long-lasting friendships. 8 to 15 people max depending on the destination.
Yes men are welcome to join unless it is stated as an all girls trip.
Local flights and transportation in the itinerary during the trip are included in the tour package. But since we have guests joining us from all over the world, we are not able to include international flights in the budget to the discovery destination. We can however advise you on the best and affordable flight options.
The itinerary advertised is made in advance in collaboration with travel experts who are locals and with experience from our founders previous trips. We will do our best to stick to the schedule, however some aspects may change due to various aspects out of our control like weather changes or flight cancellations etc. We will act accordingly and find alternative plans during such eventualities.
Rooms will be assigned on double occupancy. All rooms have two single beds with an en suite bathroom. If you wish to have a room on your own, a fee is applicable. Please let us know when making the booking.
Our trips are all about creating a community of long lasting friendships. 6 weeks before the trip, we will create a whatsApp, Telegram or Facebook group where we can mingle and get to know each other and even find a roommate! Rooms will be shared on double occupancy with your travel partner/friend. If travelling alone, you will be paired randomly with another traveler. If you would wish to have your own room, let us know for a single room fee.
A negative Covid-19 test or proof of full Covid-19 is mandatory for all trips. All COVID-19 protocols in the various destination countries must also be observed.
Yes, unless stated otherwise. We are however available to plan similar experiences and discoveries for friends, families or groups if not able to join us on the dates stated.
Due to the preparations involved, prepayments made with the service providers and this being a small group tour, there will be no refund of the deposit. If you cancel your trip, you are welcome to transfer the trip to another person who is interested or to email us to discuss the possibility of joining another trip. We can offer a refund, only if we can find a replacement for your slot. You are eligible for a FULL REFUND of anything above the deposit , if you cancel more than 40 days before the trip. If you are entitled to a refund, Please allow us 7 to 10 working days to process your request. You are also entitled to a FULL REFUND of and any payment made if your deposit payment was made to a waiting list and you never got a slot on the trip.
Yes. Once you secure your slot with a deposit, the payment towards your trip can be paid out in flexible instalments that are comfortable for you. We provide flexible payment plans for all travellers, please let us know what works best for you.