Overview
A unique music and culturally focused People-to-People exchange.
Please email realitytours@globalexchange.org to request an itinerary.
What’s Included
Double Rooms
Required travel documents
Cuban Visa and other travel documents required for the trip.
Accommodations
According to itinerary. Accommodations will not be confirmed until deposit is made.
Meals
Meals listed in the itinerary as (INCLUDED) / According to itinerary.
Lunches and dinners
Include 2 beverages. All other drinks will be paid by the client. Restaurant tips are paid by the client. Our INCLUDED meals resemble an authentic restaurant experience. We do not work with limited or curated menus (unless for a specially curated or themed meal). We open the entire restaurant menu to our clients, and we pick up the tab including the first two drinks. The client is responsible for extra drinks, premium drinks, and tipping (tips are around USD$5/per person)
Transportation
Private group transportation throughout program in air-conditioned transportation.
Trip leader
Personalized assistance (Cuban guide) throughout the program.
Activities
Guest speakers, visits, entrance fees covered as per itinerary
Admission fees
To all program activities
Donations
To organizations, speakers, communities we visit
What’s excluded
Airfare (will be quoted upon request)
Meals listed in the itinerary as (Only Reservation/NOT INCLUDED) or DINNER ON YOUR OWN)
Gratuities in Cuba
Personal expenses
Cost of excess luggage on any air carrier
Itinerary
Times and events subject to change
Arrival in Havana
Meet & Greet – VIP Room at HAV / Cocktails
Transfer to Old Havana with stop Plaza de la Revolucion
Check-in at Hotel Grand Aston Havana
Jazz Festival Registration / Credentials
Pre-dinner Cocktails at El Floridita Bar and Restaurant
Welcome Dinner at Chef Ivan Justo Restaurant (Paladar) (INCLUDED)
Jazz Festival Pre-Opening Events
Water daily INCLUDED
Breakfast at accommodations (INCLUDED)
Walking Tour of Old Havana, with a focus on architecture and urban development
Callejon de Hamel and Afro-Cuban Music, Dance & Religious Practices
Lunch at Doña Eutimia Restaurant (Paladar) (INCLUDED)
Museum of the Revolution – Guided/Specialist Visit
Pre-dinner Cocktails at Yarini’s Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
Dinner at Yarini’s Restaurant (Paladar) (INCLUDED)
Jazz Festival Opening Ceremony
Water daily INCLUDED
Breakfast at accommodations (INCLUDED)
Curated Art Experience – Visit the studios/homes of 3 different artists
Lunch at La Esperanza Restaurant (INCLUDED)
Museum of Fine Arts – Guided/Specialist Visit
Dinner at El Cocinero Restaurant – (Paladar) (Only Reservation/NOT INCLUDED) or DINNER ON YOUR
OWN)
Jazz Festival Events
Water daily INCLUDED
Breakfast at accommodations (INCLUDED)
Dance Troupe Rehearsal
Lunch at O’Reilly 304 Restaurant (Paladar) (INCLUDED)
Leisure Exploration Series – Miramar
Dinner Reservation at La Cocina de Lilliam Restaurant (Paladar) (Only Reservation/NOT INCLUDED) or
DINNER ON YOUR OWN)
Jazz Festival Events
Water daily INCLUDED
Breakfast at accommodations (INCLUDED)
Drive to Las Terrazas Community
Community visits in Las Terrazas (Art/Social/Community/Private Economy)
Lunch at El Mirador Restaurant (INCLUDED)
Hike and Swim at Rio San Juan
Drive to Havana
Dinner Reservation at OtraManera Restaurant (Paladar) (Only Reservation/NOT INCLUDED) or DINNER ON
YOUR OWN)
Jazz Festival Events
Water daily INCLUDED
Breakfast at accommodations (INCLUDED)
Drive to Playa Giron
Museum of Playa Giron
Snorkeling & leisure at Caleta Buena
Lunch at Caleta Buena (INCLUDED)
Drive to Havana
Pre-dinner Cocktails at the Gardens of Hotel Nacional
Dinner at La Guarida Restaurant (Paladar) (Only Reservation/NOT INCLUDED) or DINNER ON YOUR OWN)
Jazz Festival Closing Ceremony
Water daily INCLUDED
Breakfast at accommodations (INCLUDED)
Farm to Table Experience (LUNCH INCLUDED)
Leisure Exploration Series – Centro Habana & the Malecon
Pre-dinner Cocktails at Malecon 663 Terrace Bar
Farewell Dinner at Vistamar Restaurant (Paladar) (INCLUDED)
Fabrica de Arte Cubano (Cuban Art Factory)
Water daily INCLUDED
Breakfast at accommodations (INCLUDED)
Morning at leisure (based on flight times)
Check-out at Hotel Grand Aston Havana
Private Drive to Airport
End of Program
