With over 18 years experience of introducing Cuban culture to Australians and some other parts of the world, Christina Monneron is a passionate teacher of Cuban spirituality & folklore through dance & song. LET Christina take you on a 'locals' tour of Cuba to experience first hand the culture of Cuba via dance and music, while not missing out on some of the must see attractions. Come and join us a
nd let the rhythm move you.......
SING DANCE DRUM CUBA SAMPLE ITINERARY
Days 1-5 Arrival Havana and Sing/Dance/Drum classes, shows and walking tours
Days 6-8 Trinidad de Cuba via Santa Clara
Days 9-10 Camaguey
Days 11-14 Santiago de Cuba classes, day tours
Transit/flight info
Australia-Havana return via Vancouver-Toronto with Air Canada
We are happy to help you with suggesting flight itinerary
Free Time explained
We have allowed some FREE TIME on the itinerary for you to either explore by yourself or make suggestions to us what you would like to do and if there are a few others interested, it may warrant a group excursion. We are very open to giving you the best experience in Cuba and so would love you to express what you would like to see that is not already included on the itinerary. Accommodation
All accommodation in Cuba will be in “Casas Particulares”. All are single rooms with Double bed or 2 King singles and ensuite bathroom, some have 2 rooms in one house. Meals - breakfast at your own Casa, lunch after classes group to a café or equivalent, dinner your own choice of cafe or restaurant (except where dinners replace lunch)
Trinidad options
As Trinidad is a beautiful colonial town, there is a lot to explore on foot in the town itself, like artisanal shops & market stalls, museums, music cafes, ruins, churches etc. The Caribbean Sea is a 15min drive and we can decide to go to the beach as a group or arrange transport at a small fee per person. We will attend a folkloric dance and music show one evening and have a chance to be part of the magical Trinidadian nightlife. (There is even a ‘famous’ nightclub in a cave, which is like a pilgrimage to follow the locals and have a boogie with them!!)
Lucumi explained
There is some information about Cuban Santeria/ Lucumi on the Kulturithmik website: http://www.kulturithmik.com/page6.htm
Visas
Canada eTA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) is now required for our transit into Canada and can be obtained online for around $7CAD. Follow the link here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html
(For US transit visa click here: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/application.html?execution=e1s1)
Cuba Tourist Card is required and can be obtained upon check-in to Havana at Mexico City airport for $30USD or free on Air Canada flight from Toronto
Vaccinations
There are no compulsory vaccinations required for Cuba unless you want to go jungle trekking on your own ;-)
Hepatitis A vaccine is highly recommended for sensitive and immune suppressed individuals (in case you drink the tap water or eat contaminated food). Buying bottled water is the general rule while in Cuba. Some Casas will boil and filter their own water, which you are able to drink at your own risk. All the cafes we use adhere to strict hygiene regulations, as do the Casas that serve breakfasts and some dinners. Charcoal tablets are recommended to take with you in case you have minor problems.
