2. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 7 days prior to travel
3. Please advise bedding configuration requests to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel to aid guesthouse and rooming allocations, which are finalised 10 days prior to departure based on the configuration of each travelling party. You may request your confirmed guesthouse name and address inside 7 days of departure from your booking agent. Rest assured, the transfer driver will know the address of your assigned guesthouse.
4. The Cuban government has declared that travel insurance is compulsory for all travellers. Proof of insurance may be requested at Havana Airport by immigration officials.
5. There are unprecedented changes happening in Cuba right now, compounded with the impacts of the pandemic. This means some patience and understanding is required for the heightened demand for infrastructure, accommodation, and services. To help set your expectations correctly, please read the \u2018Is this trip right for you?\u2019 and our Essential Trip Information Document.
6. Travel is always an adventure and, as destinations reopen, there are a few challenges as everyone gets back up to speed and adjusts to the new normal. Our leaders are experts when it comes to dealing with anything unexpected along the journey, so pack your understanding and flexibility, sit back and relax while they take care of the rest.
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Your leader may suggest visiting a local farmers' market where you\u2019ll get a fascinating insight into daily Cuban life and the local economy \u2013 this is where farmers can sell their produce after meeting the quota they have to sell to the state. Camaguey's is a particularly busy and colourful market and there are separate areas for produce sold by the state and produce sold by farmers directly to the public. There are plenty of interesting tropical fruits, vegetables and herbs available. 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At some point while you're here you'll have the opportunity to get involved in an informal salsa class. Cuba has a hugely rich and varied dance and musical tradition that draws its roots from Africa and France. Many styles that have greatly influenced music worldwide originated in Cuba, such as Mambo, Cha-cha-cha, son and rumba. There\u2019s also a chance to get a hands-on lesson with the musical instruments themselves in a percussion workshop. By now, hopefully you've learnt enough of the local rhythms to join in with the locals \u2013 maybe at a certain venue hidden within a cave! A bike is a great way to explore the local area. However, Cuba's bicycles, like its cars, are vintage, which means a little bit of practicality may be sacrificed for the romantic element! There are also some great treks to be made in the nearby Sierra del Escambray mountains \u2013 maybe drive along the legendary twists and turns of the road to El Nicho, then hike to its beautiful waterfall. Playa Ancon is also close by \u2013 there\u2019s plenty of opportunity for relaxing on its long, unspoilt beaches or snorkelling through the clear waters (just watch carefully for sea urchins, which can be a problem here). Party the night away at one of the town\u2019s live music venues or why not take in a folklore show at one of the town's numerous open-air venues.","sort":11,"tour_id":230,"ref_parts_id":"12","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":0},"accommodationList":{"description":"standard guesthouse","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Trinidad - Salsa Dance Lesson (1 hour)"},"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":2543,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:30:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-27T20:02:21.000000Z","title":"Day 13: Cienfuegos","image_url":null,"description":"Travel on to Cienfuegos (approximately 1 hour), known affectionately as 'The Pearl of the South'. 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The province is known for its coffee production, so perhaps find a spot to enjoy a fantastic brew, visit the Jardin Botanico de Cienfuegos, Cuba\u2019s oldest botanical gardens, or head to Club Cienfuegos to watch the sunset with a cocktail in hand.","sort":12,"tour_id":230,"ref_parts_id":"13","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":0},"accommodationList":{"description":"standard guesthouse","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[{"description":"Cienfuegos - Leader-led orientation walk"},{"description":"Cienfuegos - Palacio de Valle (entrance fee)"}],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":2544,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:30:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-27T20:02:21.000000Z","title":"Day 14: Havana","image_url":null,"description":"Onwards to the peaceful sandy arc of Playa Giron (approximately 2 hours), which sits on the eastern side of the Bahia de Cochinos, better known as the Bay of Pigs. It was famously here that the CIA sponsored a failed invasion by exile forces in 1961. It\u2019s not just the history that\u2019s the attraction here \u2013 with crystal clear Caribbean waters, a deep underwater wall, and an outstanding variety of coral and fish, it\u2019s a haven for snorkelers. If there's time, hire a mask and some flippers and take a dive into sapphire-coloured water teeming with tropical marine life. Then continue your journey after your lunch back to Havana (approximately 3 hours). On arrival, you may like to head to Plaza de la Revolucion for your final taste of Cuban revolutionary history, watched over by the memorials of Ernesto \u2018Che\u2019 Guevara, Jose Marti and Camilo Cienfuegos. In the evening perhaps take a stroll along the malecon or soak up the atmospheric vibes of the Old Town. At the end of a long day, it's time for a mojito or cuba libre and final night of salsa in Habana Vieja's bars. Hit the streets and celebrate the end of a fantastic adventure.","sort":13,"tour_id":230,"ref_parts_id":"14","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"standard guesthouse","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Bay of Pigs - Coastal swim stop"},"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":2545,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:30:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-27T20:02:21.000000Z","title":"Day 15: Havana","image_url":null,"description":"Your trip comes to an end this morning. 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Visit La Catedral San Cristobal de la Habana, the Palacio de los Marqueses de Aguas Claras and the Plaza de Armas. Also visit the Museo de la Revolucion, to learn about the history of the Cuban Revolution. Afterwards, enjoy some free time to further explore on your own \u2013 perhaps check out a cigar factory or cruise around outer-Havana in a vintage American car.","sort":1,"tour_id":230,"ref_parts_id":"2","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":0},"accommodationList":{"description":"standard guesthouse","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Havana - Leader-led walking tour of Old Havana"},"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":2533,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:30:00.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-27T20:02:21.000000Z","title":"Day 3: Sancti Spiritus","image_url":null,"description":"Say goodbye to Havana for now and head towards Santa Clara (approximately 4 hours), the final resting place of Cuba\u2019s most famous son, Che Guevara, where you\u2019ll visit his mausoleum and memorial. Che's remains were brought here after they were found in a remote corner of Bolivia in 1997, where he was assassinated by the CIA-backed Bolivian army. Check out the impressive bronze statue of Che bearing his rifle and learn about his incredible life. Then, continue to Sancti Spiritus (approximately 1.5 hours) and arrive around late afternoon. Founded in 1514 as one of the original seven settlements by the Spanish, Sancti Spiritus is now declared as a historic monument and the well-preserved architecture of long-gone centuries lives on. On arrival, enjoy some free time to explore this ancient town and perhaps check out Cuba\u2019s oldest bridge and church.","sort":2,"tour_id":230,"ref_parts_id":"3","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":0},"accommodationList":{"description":"standard guesthouse","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Santa Clara - Che Guevara Mausoleum and Museum (entrance fee)"},"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":2534,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:30:00.000000Z","updated_at":"2022-05-27T20:02:21.000000Z","title":"Day 4: Holguin","image_url":null,"description":"Hit the road this morning for a longer drive to Holguin (approximately 6 hours). The journey may be long, but there will be plenty of chances to stop and stretch and the awe-inspiring scenes of central Cuba will make you wish it would never end. 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An essential stop on the way is Bayamo, also one of the original Spanish settlements and a city that\u2019s frozen in time \u2013 you\u2019re more likely to see locals travelling on horses than in cars. Take a walk through this delightful, slow-paced city, then get back on the road and continue to Baracoa. Clinging to the coastline, Baracoa was Cuba\u2019s first town, and stories of its past are every bit as intriguing as the beautiful city you see today. Join your leader on an orientation walk to get your bearings, plus some tips on how to spend your time here. You'll have a couple of days to explore the city and relax on its dazzling beaches. As one of Cuba\u2019s major agricultural zones, Baracoa is a great place to try local foods including chocolate and local specialties like prawns in coconut sauce and banana-stuffed tamales. 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