​Confirmed Itinerary

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June 22nd, Saturday

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• 3:15 PM - Pick up in La Habana Airport.  

  • Driver and guide will meet you at arrivals. He will have a sign with your name on it. 

  • Your guide for the week will be the sweet Jesus. He has worked with multiple of my clients, and they are always very pleased. You are in good hands:

    • Jesus: +53 5825344​

  • They will welcome you and take you to your accommodations.  Your guide will offer you tips, and will help with whatever you need, even money exchange.

  • Guide's contact information will be added before the trip. 

• 4:30 PM -  Expected arrival to your accommodation.    ​

• Once you are settled in, or guide will give you a short tour of the area, show you around, and help you familiarize with the area.  

  • Feel free to ask them any questions you might have. ​

  • The house host will also be available for questions, show you where the closest markets, are, etc.  

• Dinners in Havana - we can work together to make reservations as desired for this and all nights. We can do it in advance (recommended), but also as needed once you are there, working with your guide.   

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June 23rd, Sunday

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• Free Day

• 7:00 PM - Sunset Ride on a convertible classic American car. Be ready for a ride to never forget. You will be taken around the city to see its beauty.

• 8/8:30 PM - Dinner at  La Guarida.    

  • You can catch a taxi from the restaurant back home. Door man can help.   ​

 

June 24th, Monday

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• 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - City tour - Tailored to you. We could show you more of old town, or different parts of the city, take you to a queer artist studio, and maybe stop at the Hotel Nacional for a drink. 

  • In this day, we will do the School Company experience around 11AM. Come see a dance company as they practice. This experience is very special, and I think the girls would love it. 

    • You can make stops along the way for lunch, refreshments, etc. ​

    • This would be a good day to do the pool at Hotel Nacional in the afternoon.  You guide will help with that. ​​

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June 25th, Tuesday

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• 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Beach Day - We will have a driver come and pick you up at this time to take you to the East side beaches. 

  • You can update the times as desired if you want to leave or come at a different time.  This needs to be arranged in advance. 

  • I have asked them to take you to a place good for families, but if you'd like to go to the gay beach side instead, we can do that too. 

  • We don't have Jesus reserved for this day, just the driver, but you can ask Jesus in advance to make changes as needed to the plan.  

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June 26, Wednesday

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• 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM - City Tour - Let's continue to explore the city. Take you to see other parts, including Fusterlandia, which is a great art installation with social impact.   

• In Between we will also take you to Baracoa Fishing Village, where you will have an amazing lunch with local family - Best meal you will have! They are the parents of a friend, and love to host visitors.  A great experience. Family oriented ;) 

• This will be your last day with Jesus.  

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June 27, Thursday

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• Free morning - Explore on your own

• Noon - Travel to Varadero (2.5 hrs) -  Driver will be waiting for you outside. Please be ready. 

  • Contact information will be available some days before the trip. ​

• Check in to house in Varadero. See house details here

• Free Afternoon. Relax and enjoy the beach! 

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June 28 - 30, Friday to Sunday

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• Free Time. Relax and enjoy the beach! 

• Private Boat Experience - Two Options

  • First option are the small catamarans that will be right outside the house, on the beach. As mentioned, cost might be around 40-50 USD. You can coordinate this with the help of your house hostess, or yourself at the beach. They are located near the house. 

  • The other option are a private boat from the marina. I heard back from them and their option is: private sail, with swim stops long corals, as well as swim with dolphins.  Drinks and snacks included onboard, as well as lunch on one of the beaches you will visit.   All that is included for $830 USD. 

    • We can negotiate cheaper rate if paid in cash at the Marina​

    • The house hostess can help arrange transportation to and from the marina.  

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July 1, Monday

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• 10:00 AM - Travel to Trinidad (4 hrs)  This is a long drive.  Please be ready at this time to bepicked up.

  • The drive  can make stops for lunch and drive through another town on the way there to make the ride easier on everyone.

• Check-in to house in Trinidad. See house details here.

• Free afternoon to relax and enjoy Trinidad 

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July 2, Tuesday

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• 09:30 AM - Walking tour - Best way to get to know the area, the culture, history, landmarks. Be ready to have a lovely and very educational walk in Trinidad. 

  • Your guide will be Betty Leidy (+ 53 54911803). She is an experienced guide. An independent entrepreneur who loves to show her beautiful hometown to visitors. She also loves dancing any kind of music, but salsa is her passion. She also enjoyes outdoor activities and the beach.  She can be a great adviser for additional activities you might want to do while in Trinidad.  

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July 3, Wednesday

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• Free Day - Perhaps check out the local beach. 

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July 4, Thursday

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• 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Local country experience in Trinidad. Time to experience some of the country side living of Cuba.  Be ready to ride horses, coves for the girls, and explore local farms and a beautiful waterfall with warm waters from a nearby natural spring. 

  • Lunch is included.  

  • Guide and meeting point information will be confirmed soon.

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July 5, Friday

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• Free Day - One last day to take in the beauty of Cuba.  Do last minute shopping, Trinidad is known for its crafts, and take time to prepare to go back home!  

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July 6, Saturday

• 10:00 AM - Departures. Your private transfer will be ready to take you to Santa Clara to catch your 2:40 PM flight.

  • American Airlines (2724)

  • Drive is about 2.5 hours. 

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Additional Information

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• "Visa" or Travel Card: You will need to pay for the "Cuba Travel Card" at the airport. Please check with your airline as they are responsible for that.  They usually sell them on a counter next to the check-in counter. 

• Online Form: You are required to fill this form before checking into your flight.  This is a Cuban government requirement.  You will get a QR code via email afterwards, which you are required to show upon entering Cuba. 

• Money Exchange: Your guide will assist with money exchange as needed, as well as guidance on how to connect to the network  in Cuba.

• Money: 

  • We recommend you to budget about $150 USD per day.  This should be enough for meals, drinks. and tips.

  • Please bring cash as US debit or credit cards don't work in Cuba.

  • Sometimes vendors and providers will accept dollars, and might giving better exchange rates than banks and ATMs.  In some cases the difference is 1 Euro/USD = 120 pesos (Official rate) vs 180 pesos (Rate offered by vendors/service providers)

  • We are currently recommending not to exchange all of your cash up front, as more and more restaurants are now accepting USD/Euros as payment.  Nevertheless, It is good to have some exchange to use at stores and vendors.

  • Please work with your guides to exchange money as needed.  Do not exchange at the airport or ATMs. Work with your guide. 

• Network Connectivity:

  • You can't download apps once in Cuba. Make sure you download all the apps you need (i.e. Whatsapp, La Nave, VPN)  in advance. 

    • La Nave is like the Uber of Cuba. Although the guide will help with this, it would be helpful to download, just in case.  

    • Google Maps file on Havana, Varadero, and Trinidad are also a good download to have prior to the trip. ​That way you can access them while offline.

  • You can purchase a SIM card for your phone to access the Cuban ​network.  The guide can help with this.  Note: iPhones do not work for this.

  • You should have access to wifi at hotels and some accommodations.

  • Keep also in mind American banks don't let you access their apps while in Cuba. Do all your bank arrangements accordingly.

• Tips, meals, and the meal of your guide (should you choose to invite them to join you) are not included in the cost.  

• Schedule: Please confirm with the guides times for dinner and activities in advance throughout the week.  Sometimes schedules have to change.   

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