Thursday, May 2 - Monday, May 13 Dance Intensive Cuba Tour 2019 TOUR HI-LIGHTS 5 days of intensive dance classes in Salsa, Son, Rueda de Casino, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Afro-Cuban and more Each Cuba Baila traveller will have their own local dance partner, so your non-salsa friends can join the tour to learn at their own pace. Accommodation at Casa Particulars, authentic experiences such as the Santeria religious party and participation in local cultural events as they happen. Experience Havana and Cuba s UNESCO World Heritage city of Trinidad. Transport, accommodation, interpreters, day-to-day support, and your host, Yarima, all included! You will see Cuba s premier bands, fabulous dance performances, great clubs where you will dance every night on tour! This is an intimate group, there will be a maximum of 15 people on each tour. Immerse yourself in CUBA through Music, Dance and Culture on a fully escorted, adventure tour of this unique island nation.
BASIC TOUR ITINERARY DURATION: 12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS 7 DAYS IN HAVANA Thursday, May 2 Wednesday, May 8 (intensive dance classes on May 3, 4, 6, 7, 8) 3 DAYS FROM HAVANA TO TRINIDAD Thursday, May 9 Saturday, May 11 LAST DAY IN HAVANA Sunday, May 12 Monday, May 13 Leaving Cuba! ACCOMMODATION Accommodation in Havana: Each traveller is entitled to a single room at B&B homestays. Accommodation outside Havana: Twin share at B&B homestays. This means two people will share a room, and if you join the tour as an individual, you may be sharing a room of two beds, with another member of the same sex from the group. Prefer Single Accommodation? We can arrange this for an additional AU$180 payable in advance before the tour.
TOUR PRICE The cost of each tour is around AU$1,515 plus 500 CUC to be paid on arrival in Havana Airport. The 500 CUC covers the land component of the tour. This is collected at the airport in Havana by Yarima or your CubaBaila tour guide. WHAT S INCLUDED Airport pick up Welcome dinner 8 nights accommodation in Havana. Single accommodation at Casa Particulares 3 nights accommodation intrinidad. Twin share. Should single accommodation be required, a AU$180 supplement can be arranged.) All breakfasts included 5 days of Cuban dance workshops in Havana (14 hours) with Salsa s Club, dance school, (open levels - each have a partner assigned to you) For those interested in learning precision or musicians who want to impose their skills we will tailor workshops to meet your needs Tour and activities programs, around Havana & Trinidad Traveller Information Package with lots of practical advice Cuba Tourist Map, advised by MINTUR, Minister of Tourism in Cuba (hard-copy) on arrival in Cuba Afro-Cuban Santeria Religion Experience Return transportation between Havana & Trinidad Walking tour of Old Havana And... Lots of dancing! Interpreters and day-to-day support, and of course, your bilingual host, Yarima! WHAT S NOT INCLUDED International flights Visa and passport fees Insurance (travel and medical insurance is required to visit Cuba) Some meals, except breakfasts. (only AU$4 - AU$20 per day) Drinks Gratuities for your dance partner, tour staff and bus driver Additional tours and clubs entrance fees eg Tropicana Cabaret etc Personal shopping Bottles of water (DO NOT DRINK TAP WATER) Local taxi trips
TOUR PRICE FOR KIDS The tour cost for each kid is around AU$650. This price applies to kids between the ages of 5 to 10. We have a dedicated nanny to look after your kids, while you and your partner taking dance classes during the day and going out to the clubs at night. Your kids will be playing games, hanging out with local kids, taking dancing lessons if they would like. It will be an amazing experience for them too! All the tour inclusions/non-inclusions for the adults apply for the kids, plus Nanny service available every day on the tour from 9am to mid-night. The kids will be staying in the same room with their parent/s, the price includes additional bed if required. 5 days lunch, when the parents are taking dance lessons. Bus seats Kids dance class are available at AU$25/kid for a one-hour class.
BOOK THE TOUR To confirm your spot, please pay your deposit of AU$750 (non-refundable) to: YARIMA GAVILAN HERRERA BSB: 032101 ACCOUNT NO: 144237 When making payment, please put in the notes section Tours May 2019. VISA If you fly with Air Canada via Canada, visa is included on the flight. If you are applying for a Visa in Australia, you can apply from: http://www.cubavisas.com AIRLINE Best connections: Flying by the USA-MEX-HAV, or via Canada with Air Canada (Visa included on the Air Canada flight). For cheap flights and free flight comparison check on: https://www.skyscanner.com.au
Book your dance holiday with us! This will be an experience that you will never forget. http://www.cubabaila.com.au/tour yarima@gmail.com 0424 621 409