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Cuba Gay Tour - Havana, Pinar del Rio & Varadero

Gay Cuba Tour 2016

Havana, Pinar del Rio & Varadero

8 Days from/to Miami, Florida

November 20 – 27, 2016

 

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Gay Cuba TourWe are pleased to introduce a new Gay Cuba tour to Havana, Varadero & Pinar del Rio. Gay tour which offers various levels of cultural immersion through the exploration of several of Cuba's most famous destinations. 8 days / 7 nights in First Class hotels. Cultural immersion through the exploration of several of Cuba's most famous destinations.

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Get acquainted with the romantic city of Havana and its people through interactions with the residents, visiting communities, sharing stories and experiences. Of special interest for our travelers, we will visit several artists and explore the museums and art scene in Havana. We will also have an opportunity to meet with officials and members of the Cuban gay community and learn about their struggles and successes in bringing about an atmosphere of acceptance.

After falling in love with Havana & a day visiting Cuba's tobacco growing region, it's on to Varadero, one of the most famous beach destinations of the Caribbean.

 

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Cuba Gay Tour Itinerary

Note that flight times are subject to change and flight specifics do not become available until a few weeks prior to departure. If you do not live in South Florida (withind driving distance of Miami International Airport), you will need to plan to come to Miami (or the nearby area) at least one day before departure,i.e. Sat Nov 19. The tour price does not include an overnight in Miami. We canassist you with reservations in South Beach or other areas.

Day 1 - Sunday, November 20, 2016
Miami to Havana. Welcome to Cuba!
Cuba Gay Tour - Havana9:00am – Check in at Miami International Airport for your charter flight to Havana (Typically an MD80 aircraft)

1:00pm - Fly Miami to Havana, arriving 2:00pm.

Welcome to Havana! Upon arrival in the dynamic city of Havana, we'll clear immigration and customs and meet our Cuban guide at the airport. On our way to the hotel, discover breathtaking colonial buildings, the picturesque, seaside Malecón and other iconic sites. We'll see prominent landmarks, former palaces, scenic squares and locals going about their daily routines as we drive through the streets dotted with Russian-built Ladas and a rainbow assortment of vintage American cars.

Check-in to the hotel and gather around for a quick orientation with the tour leader. This evening we dine at a private restaurant, where the mojitos are among the best on the island.

Meals: Dinner
Hotel: NH Capri La Habana Hotel, Havana, 4*, or similar
Room: Standard Room

 

Day 2 - Monday, November 21, 2016
Explore Old Havana
Cuba gay tour - Havana CathedralOur first morning will start with a stroll through the streets of historic Habana Vieja, exploring the famous Cathedral Square, Plaza de Armas, and the City Museum. The city has been restored to its historic splendor by UNESCO World Heritage; it exudes colonial charm at its finest and is a must-see for all travelers. On our walk we'll stop by Taller Grafica for a PEOPLE TO PEOPLE meet and greet with artists and to learn more about arts in Cuba.

Lunch is at Paladar La Fontana.

After lunch, our PEOPLE TO PEOPLE visit will be with Malpaso Dance, one of the first independent dance companies in Cuba. We will watch a rehearsal and interact with the dancers and the founder of the company who will explain the life of a dancer in Cuba, the struggles to create this company and finally the success.

This evening dinner at is at the paladar La Esperanza. We'll hear a PEOPLE TO PEOPLE EXCHANGE from Umberto, the owner, about the challenges of having a private business in Cuba.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: NH Capri La Habana Hotel, Havana, 4*, or similar
Room: Standard Room

 

Day 3 - Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Havana, Cuba
Cuba gay tour - La Finca VigiaAfter breakfast, drive to the Museum of Fine Arts for a PEOPLE TO PEOPLE visit with an art historian. Discover four centuries of art created on the island, from the colonial period through the 19th century and 20th century avant-garde, and the new generations since the 1950s up to young artists of the 1990s. Afterwards, walk to the Revolution Museum, where the offices of all presidents from Menocal to Batista where located prior to the revolution.

Lunch at Ivan y Justo.

Stop at Colon Cemetery for a guided visit of the one of the great historical cemeteries of the world. Afterwards, drive to the former home of Ernest Hemingway, La Finca Vigia, to see the rooms as they were left in 1961. This afternoon we will have a PEOPLE TO PEOPLE exchange with a famous Art Curator and see a private collection in her beautiful home.

Dinner will be at a private paladar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: NH Capri La Habana Hotel, Havana, 4*, or similar
Room: Standard Room

 

Day 4 - Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Havana - Art and More!
Cuba gay tour - JaimanitasDrive over to Jaimanitas to see the studio of Jose Fuster, considered "the Picasso of the Caribbean". Jose engraves, sketches and is also one of Cuba's most original ceramists. As you enter the gray, concrete neighborhood with broken sidewalks and gravel roads, you begin to see ceramic splashes of color as you approach to Jose Fuster's gallery and home. His artwork embodies life in Cuba.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

This afternoon we will enjoy a PEOPLE TO PEOPLE visit at the Cultural Center of "El Divino" for a musical presentation by "Compas Danz" or "Danza Combinatoria." This evening classic cars will come to our hotel to take us to dinner at Le Chansonnier, a popular gay-owned paladar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: NH Capri La Habana Hotel, Havana, 4*, or similar
Room: Standard Room

 

Day 5 - Thursday, November 24, 2016
Havana to Vinales
Cuba gay tour - VinalesBreakfast at the hotel. Early departure for Vinales. PEOPLE TO PEOPLE: Visit to the tobacco factory Francisco Donatien in the city of Pinar del Rio.

Stop at the look out to see the "Mogotes" (Limestone Mountains) PEOPLE TO PEOPLE: Stop at a Tobacco Plantation. Lunch at the plantation. People to People: Visit to local artists.

Return to Havana. Dinner is on your own tonight. Recommendations and Reservations will be made for you.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: NH Capri La Habana Hotel, Havana, 4*, or similar
Room: Standard Room

 

Day 6 - Friday, November 25, 2016
Havana – Varadero
Cuba Gay Tour - Dupont MansionThis morning we drive to Varadero, east of Havana.

En route we will have lunch at and tour the Dupont Mansion.

Arrive Melia Varadero Hotel for check in. Dinner this evening is in the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Melia Varadero Hotel, Varadero, 5*
Room: Standard Room

 

Day 7 - Saturday, November 26, 2016
Varadero
Gay Varadero, CubaEnjoy a day of PEOPLE TO PEOPLE activities in the nearby communities.

Meals will be at the hotel today.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Melia Varadero Hotel, Varadero, 5*
Room: Standard Room

 

Day 8 - Sunday, November 27, 2016
Varadero to Havana Airport to Miami
Drive to the Havana airport this morning for our flight to Miami.

12:00pm – check in for our flight, departing at 3:00pm.
4:00pm – arrive Miami.

Meals: Breakfast

If you are making a connecting flight in Miami, we recommend you do not book flight before 8:00PM to allow for frequent delays and customs & immigration in Miami.

 

 

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What's Included:

• 7Accommodations for all nights as listed in the itinerary:
5 nights at NH Capri La Habana Hotel in Havana;
2 nights at Melia Varadero Hotel, Varadero
• International Charter Flight is included in the cost of the program. Your international flight to Cuba (MIA-HAV) will be issued with an authorized charter company. The cost is $509. Flight cost is inclusive of Cuban visa charge and administrative fee. There may be a charge for the 1st checked bag ($20) and excess weight charges will also be charged (excess of 44 pounds.)
• All meals (as outlined in itinerary). Drinks (sodas, water & beers) may be additional charge.
• Days full of guided activities with PEOPLE TO PEOPLE exchanges.
• A Spanish-speaking Coda tour leader
• All entrance fees to scheduled activities and events
• All in-country ground transportation, and transfers
• Travel health insurance, emergency medical evacuation, & trip cancellation coverage (up to $1000)
• Cuba Travel Handbook
• 24 hour emergency service

 

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Not Included:

• Miami Hotel is not included.
If your US domestic flight schedule necessitates an overnight in Miami when arriving or departing from your home city, the cost of a hotel in Miami is additional. We can make a reservation for you at or near the MIA International Airport.

• Tips are not included:
Tips for your guide, driver, chambermaids, bell hops and waiters are not included in the program fee. The group leader will collect an amount (usually $50) for some of these funds from the group and pay some of the tips directly in Cuba. Participants should be prepared to pay for this in Cuba. Specifics amounts will be provided prior to departure. We estimate about $400 per person will be needed for tipping and extras.

• Cuban Exit Fee not included:
$25 Cuban Convertible Peso Exit Fee to be paid upon departure of Cuba (at the airport Cuba)

 

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Tour Hotels

NH Capri La Habana Hotel, Havana

NH Capri La Habana Hotel, Havana, CubaThe NH Capri La Habana is in Vedado in downtown Havana. The area is close to well-known nightclubs, La Rampa art and craft market and the famous Malecón – plus it's a short taxi ride to some of the city's top sights.

Hotel refurbishment finished in May 2014, giving guests 220 sparkly new rooms to stay in.

NH Capri La Habana Hotel, Havana, CubaThe rooms are equipped with private bathroom, satellite TV, safe, mini-bar, coffee maker, hair dryer and internet connection.

The hotel has a trio of restaurants as well as 3 bars – 2 of which come with a fantastic city view. And if you like the sight of Havana spreading out before you, you'll love our rooftop swimming pool. Bars with live international and traditional music, large gym with sauna, choice of restaurants.

 

Melia Varadero Resort Hotel, Varadero

Melia Varadero Resort Hotel, Varadero, CubaLocated right alongside Varadero beach, the architectural design of Melia Varadero recreates a seven petal flower crowned with a translucent dome which illuminates the spacious lobby decorated with tropical plants and flowers. Next to a shopping mall and golf course, the hotel offers a superb range of facilities including a large pool, watersports and a variety of international restaurants and bars

Melia Varadero Resort Hotel, Varadero, CubaUpon entering the stunning atrium lobby, cascading vines and plants will welcome you to this little slice of beachfront paradise. The all inclusive Melia Varadero features well-appointed rooms with convenient amenities, fun-filled daily activities, nightly entertainment, international and local cuisine, as well as nearby golf and shopping.

 

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Trip Notes

This is a fully licensed program as required by OFAC and is operated with the Educational Travel Alliance. A full People to People itinerary will be scheduled and operated.

• A valid passport is required for this program.
• Your passport must be valid for six months past your return to the USA.
• A scanned copy (or photo) of your passport must be submitted to us.
• Your Cuban visa and air ticket will only be available at check in at the Miami Airport on the day of departure.
• If you were born in Cuban, please ask us for special visa requirements.
• The itinerary published on line is a guide for our activities in Cuba.
• A final itinerary will be sent a few weeks prior to departure.
• We endeavor to operate the trip as written but reserve the right to make changes as circumstances dictate.
• Please inform us of any food allergies or special diets, health issues or walking disabilities.
• King/Queen beds will be requested unless you specifically request twin beds.

 

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Cuba Gay Tour 2016 Prices

Tour Date Description
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$ (USD)
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Tour Only, Per Person, Double Occupancy.

$ 5145

Tour Only, Per Person, Single Occupancy

$ 5445

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Above rates include airfare from Miami which has a value of $609. This cost also includes your Cuban visa. You may require a night at a hotel in Miami (not included). A minimum deposit of $500 is required to hold a space on the program. This deposit is non-refundable but can be moved to another departure with Coda Tours up to 90 days prior to departure.

 

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