43 rd Annual Conference of Caribbean Studies Association (CSA) Education, culture and emancipatory thought in the Caribbean Havana, Cuba, June 4 th to 8 th, 2018 TOURS FOR CSA 1 Havana City Tour PRICE PER PERSON: 19 EUR Frequency: Every Day. 3 pax 9.00/14.00 hrs 1. Pick up by Bus at the hotel. 2. Panoramic tour by Historical Sites in Old Havana and Modern Havana. 3. Visit to: Presidential Palace, Central Park, National Capitol, Bar Restaurant Floridita, Bodeguita del Medio, Cathedral Square, Arms Square, Malecón, Havana University, Revolution Square. 4. Stops for pictures and videos. 5. Visit to Morro Cabain Fortress. 6. Return to the hotel. * Lunch at a famous restaurant in Havana can be Included for 15 euros per person.
2 Havana at Night PRICE PER PERSON: 66 EUR Frequency: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and No Sunday. 18.30 hrs 1. Pick up by bus at the Hotel. 2. Panoramic Tour on the way to Morro Cabain Fortress, enjoy the view from the other side of the bay. 3. Dinner at a famous restaurant in Havana. 4. Visit to Morro Cabain Fortress. Enjoy the Cannon Ceremony, Spanish Military Ceremony. 5. Transfer to Nacional de Cuba Hotel. 6. Enjoy the famous show at Cabaret Parisién. 7. Transfer to Hotel.
3 Natural Places Tour: Soroa and Las Terrazas Community PRICE PER PERSON: 67 EUR Frequency: Every Day. 7 pax 8.30 hrs 1. Pick up by bus from Havana hotel to Rosario range by the North coast. 2. Visit to Soroa (22 meters over the sea level). 3. Visit to Curujey Farm. Welcome Cocktail with an explanation about the community project. 4. Visit to Las Terrazas Community. Enjoy a creole Coffee. 5. Visit to Buenavista farm, coffee plantation during the XIX century. 6. Visit to La Moka Hotel. 3. Enjoy of biodiversity of the place, free time to take photos and be in touch with endemic reptile s species of Cuba. 4.Creole lunch. 5. Bath time at San Juan River. 6. Transfer to Havana Hotel.
4 Varadero All Inclusive PRICE PER PERSON: 81 EUR Frequency: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. 6.00 hrs 2 pax 1. Pick up by car from Havana hotel to Varadero with specialized guides. 2. Visit to the Lookout at Bacunayagua Bridge, considered de highest bridge of Cuba. 3. Panoramic tour by Matanzas City. 4. Welcome at Hotel in Varadero. 5. Room for clothes exchange. 6. Open bar at the Hotel. 7. Time for bath, enjoy the Varadero beach. Nautical activities (no motor) included. 8. Lunch at the Hotel buffet. 9. Return to Havana Hotel.
5 Viñales Valley PRICE PER PERSON: 56 EUR * The order of the visits may vary. Frequency: Every Day. 8.00 hrs 11 pax, no for Tuesday and Thursday 1. Pick up by bus from Havana hotel to Viñales with specialized guides. 2. Panoramic tour of the small towns along the northern coast. 3. Stop at Las Barrigonas (big bellys) Bar Cafeteria. 4. Visit to the Lookout at Los Jazmines with a beautiful view of the Viñales Valley, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. 5. Visit to Mural de la Prehistoria y travel by boat over the underground waters of San Vicente river at the Indios cave. 6. Panoramic tour of the community of Viñales. 7. Visit to tobacco plantations and farm houses. 8. Visit to the Indian Cave. Panoramic tour by boat inside the cave. 9. Creole lunch at a restaurant in the area. 10. Return to Havana.
6 Hemingway in Cuba PRICE PER PERSON: 35 EUR Frequency: Tuesday and Thursday 9.00 hrs 2 pax 1. Pick up by bus at the hotel. 2. The Hemingway's route. 3. Visit to Hemingway Museum at La Vigía, Hemingway's Cuban estate. 4. Panoramic tour around the fishing village of Cojimar, which inspired him "The Old Man and the Sea". A monument to the writer's memory has been erected there. 5. Visit (welcome cocktail included) to the Las Terrazas de Cojimar restaurant, where Hemingway used to lunch with Gregorio, the pilot of his yatch, El Pilar. 6. Visit to Floridita s Bar (bar restaurants in which Hemingway routinely spend his days and created the Daiquirí Cocktail. 7. Visit to La Bodeguita del Medio, place in which Hemingway use to enjoy a Mojito. 8. Visit the Hemingway s room at Ambos Mundos Hotel. 8. Return to the hotel. * Lunch at La Bodeguita del Medio restaurant can be included for 15 euros per person.
7 Vintage Car Tour PRICE PER PERSON: 51 EUR Frequency: Every Day. 10.00/14.00/17.00 hrs No 1. Pick up by vintage car at the Hotel. 2. Panoramic Tour by Modern Havana. (1 hour) 3. Stop at National Capitol. 4. Panoramic tour by Historical Sites in Old Havana, World Cutural Heritage by UNESCO. 5. Visit to Sloppy Joe s Bar. Enjoy a cocktail. 6. Visit to Floridita Bar restaurant. Tour by the Bishop Boulevard, Cathedral Square, Arms Square, San Francisco Square. 7. Return to Hotel. * Lunch at a famous restaurant can be included for 20 euros per person.
8 Nature Tour Varadero PRICE PER PERSON: 80 EUR Frequency: Every Day. 4 pax 8.00 hrs 1. Pick up by Jeep from Havana hotel to Varadero with specialized guides. 2. Visit to the Lookout at Bacunayagua Bridge, considered de highest bridge of Cuba. 3. Tour of Yumurí Valley. 4. Travel by boat on the Canimar river. 5. Snorkeling in the coral reef of Punta de Maya with beautiful seasights. 6. Creole lunch at the old coffee plantation La Dionisia, horse ride and free time. 7. Panoramic tour by Matanzas City. 7. Visit to Varadero beach, free time to enjoy the beach. 8. Return to Havana.
9 Cuban Roots PRICE PER PERSON: 51 EUR Frequency: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 8.30 hrs No 1. Pick up by bus at the Hotel. 2. Visit to the Rum Museum. Enjoy a drink of Havana Club rum. 3. Visit to a Habano s House in Old Havana or Miramar. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and a coffee with an Habano while a roller explain you the Cuban Cigar Process. 4. Visit to the Hammel Alley. (Afrocuban Religion Street Project) 5. Visit to José Martí Memorial. 6. Visit to Colombus Cementery, National Monument. 7. Lunch at a famous restaurant. 7. Visit to Varadero beach, free time to enjoy the beach. 8. Return to Hotel.
10 Nature Tour: Yumury Valley and Caves PRICE PER PERSON: 73 EUR Frequency: Tuesday and Thursday 7.00 hrs 4 pax 1. Pick up by bus at the Hotel. 2. Snorkelling at Punta Maya enjoying the beautiful underwater sights. 3. Visit to Saturno flooded cave, old cavern with a 20 meters depth. Optional bath at natural pool. 4. Underground trekking, watching stalactites and stalagmites inside Bellamar caves. 5. Panoramic tour of Matanzas city. 6. Panoramic tour of the Yumuri river valley, enjoying the beauty of the natural environment. Include a Welcome Cocktail, visit to a farmer house and plantation, horse ride 7. Creole lunch. 8. Visit to the Lookout at Bacunayagua Bridge, the highest bridge of Cuba. 9. Return to Havana.
11 Caribbean Day: Zapata Peninsula, Guamá PRICE PER PERSON: 86 EUR Frequency: Every Day. 4 pax 6.00 hrs 1. Pick up by car from Havana hotel with specialized guides. 2. Visit to Guamá Park located in Ciénaga de Zapata. 3. Visit to the biggest Crocodile Farm in Cuba. 4. Tour by motorboat over the Treasure Lagoon. 5. Panoramic tour at Aldea Taina with natives human size scultures. 6. Visit to the Fish cave. 7. Snorkeling at Caleta Buena. 8. Lunch at Caleta Buena with buffet type service and open bar of Cuban brands. 9. Return to Havana.
12 Sun Cruise Seafari PRICE PER PERSON: 121 EUR Frequency: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday 6.00 hrs 6 pax 1. Pick up by bus at the hotel. 2. Transfer to Marina in Varadero beach. 3. Sailing in a Catamaran. 4. Open bar on board and at Cayo Blanco, with beers, softdrinks and Cuban cocktails. Snack included on board. 5. Visit to Rancho Cangrejo. 6. Interaction with dolphins at the beautiful coral reef for 15 minutes. 8. Seafood lunch at Cayo Blanco. 9. Time for bath at the Cay. 10. Sail back to Marina. 11. Transfer back to Havana. NOTES * Boat (Catamaran) is shared with other tourists. * The order of activities may vary depending on the number of tourists. * During lobster fishing ban season, main course at lunch will combine fish and shrimp. * Due to dolphin sustainable care practices, at some days bathing with them will not be available. Price variations for that reason will be informed timely. * Snorkeling and sailing equipment including security equipment are included.
13 Overnigth Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Topes PRICE PER PERSON: 154 EUR Frequency: Wednesday and Sunday 6.30 hrs 6 pax Day one: 1. Pick up by bus at the hotel. 2. Travel to Santa Clara to visit the Che Guevara Museum, then continue to the city of Cienfuegos. 3. Arrival at Cienfuegos. Panoramic tour through the city with a brief stop at the central park. 4. Visit to Palacio de Valle (Valle Palace) and Tomás Terry theater, arquitectonic jewels of the XIX century. 5. Lunch at the Club Náutico. 6. Visit to the city of Trinidad, a colonial relic and UNESCO World Heritage site. 7. Visit to the City Museum, to the Casa del Alfarero and the Canchánchara tavern, to enjoy the cocktail which names the place. 8. Ascend to Topes de Collantes. Lodging and dinner at Los Helechos hotel. 9. Free night. Day two: 1. Breakfast at the hotel and transfer in mountain trucks to Topes Charco Azul Guanayara. Trekking on the Centinelas del río melodioso path, with landscape, flora and fauna observation. 2. Along the path you can enjoy the beautiful small waterfall El Rocío and the Venado pond including bathing time. The path ends at the Casa de la Gallega were lunch is served. (Short time to rest). 3. Return to Havana.
14 Cabaret Shows Frequency: Every day No 21.30 hrs TROPICANA Cabaret Ohh La Habana (Offer 2): Includes entrance, Starter, bottle of rum, seat at mid part. World Famous Cabaret. PRICE per Person: 90.00 EUR For 15.00 Euros dinner can be included. PARISIÉN Cabaret Cubano, Cubano : Includes entrance and welcome cocktail. Located at Nacional de Cuba Hotel. PRICE per Person: 39.00 EUR For 30.00 Euros dinner at the cabaret, a liquid and a cocktail can be included. HABANA CAFÉ Cabaret 100% Cubano : Includes entrance and a starter. Located at Meliá Cohiba Hotel. PRICE per Person: 28.00 EUR ROSALÍA DE CASTRO CULTURAL CENTER 50 s Traditionals : Includes entrance and 3 drinks. Traditional Cuban Music Show with members of Buena Vista Social Club. PRICE per Person: 28.00 EUR For 18.00 Euros dinner can be included. JAZZ CAFÉ Cabaret: Includes entrance and 3 drinks. Famous Cuban jazziest playing alive. PRICE per Person: 15.00 EUR For 15.00 Euros dinner can be included.
NOTES: * If you want a dinner at any of these cabarets, you should arrive 1 hour before. * All this places are only for adults. * According to client s request, transfers can be included. Conditions and Payments: Reservations until May 25, 2018. Payments should be done by a wire transference or at cash at your arrival in euros. Contacts: e mail: sales2@caribbeanalacarte.com Caribbean a La Carte may offer more tours and cultural activities not included in this proposal. If you have some specific interest, please contact us directly Web Sites: http://www.caribbeanalacarte.com/ http://travel.caribbeanalacarte.com/ http://events.caribbeanalacarte.com/ https://www.facebook.com/calc Travel Division 158385894696060/ https://www.facebook.com/calc Events 562210037446737/