Academic Travel Cuba
Travel, learn and have fun
90 Miles
Day 1, Sunday
Arrival in Havana with transfer to hotel.
Cultural and Safety Orientation Visas
Welcome Dinner
Day 2, Monday
Breakfast at hotel
Welcome at Center of Study of José Martí
Lecture / Q & A “Marti and his Writings about the photography of XIX Century”
Lunch at José Martí Center
Photo Tour #1 Plaza de la Revolución - Vedado
Transfer back to hotel
Dinner on your own
Day 3, Tuesday
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to José Martí Center
Lecture / Q & A “Cuba: History & Culture I
Lunch at José Martí Center
Visit to Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (Fine Arts Museum)
Dinner on your own
Day 4, Wednesday
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to José Martí Center
Lecture / Q & A “ The Photography in Cuba after 1959”
Lunch
Photo Tour #2 Fuente de la India – Capitolio Nacional – Paseo del Prado
Dinner on your own
Day 5, Thursday
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to José Martí Center
Lecture / Q & A “Cuba: History & Culture II
Lunch at José Martí Center
Photo Tour #3 Plaza de la Catedral – Plaza de Armas – Basílica Menor de San Francisco de Asís
Day 6, Friday
Departure to Viñales
Nature Photography
Return to Havana
Day 7, Saturday
Photo Tour #4 Plaza Vieja - Avenida del Puerto - Alameda de Paula - Barrio de Regla
Farewell Dinner
Day 8, Sunday
Flight home
Location: Havana, Cuba
Who Can Participate: Any Person who qualifies under OFAC 12 categories.
*This is not a restrictive program. Students and professionals from other areas of study can participate.
Course(s): This course is being offered through the Center of Study of Jose Marti.
No previous knowledge of Spanish is required in order to apply for this program.
Domestic Airfare (not included on the total trip cost)
Total Trip Cost: $1996.00 per person( for groups and individuals) and includes: Miami Havana Charter Flight
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Ground transportation to all activities
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Breakfasts and weekdays lunches
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Welcome and Farewell dinner
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7 nights accommodation**
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All travel visas***
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Translation services (Spanish speaking ability not required)
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Health Insurance in while in Cuba
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All activities on the program.
Accommodation, international airfare*, and activities fees are billed through the Academic Travel Cuba and will be due in accordance with the Academic Travel Cuba billing schedule. Prices are based on double accommodations (add $150 for single room)
*International airfare to and from the program location is included in the program fee. Participants must purchase their own domestic round-trip tickets to Miami and are responsible for their own accommodation for any overnight stay.
Participants will be notified when the Charter Flight Miami-Havana is booked.
Havana airport departure fee of 25.00 not included and will be paid at check in at Miami airport.
Baggage policy: 1 carry-on bag of 22 pound 45 linear inches (22 x 14 x 9 in) or 115 centimeters (56 x 36 x 23 cm) including handles and wheels and 1 personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop bag) per passenger fee free.
1 standard checked baggage of 44 pounds for $25.00 USD. Maximum dimensions: 62 inches or 157 centimeters (length + width + height) . 1 dollar per pound 45 and over. Max 70 pounds.
**Accommodations:
Your accommodation and ground transportation arrangements are included.
Group accommodation dates correspond with the program dates listed above. Prices are based on double accommodations (add $300 to the total trip cost for single room)
***Travel and Visa Information:
Passport: All program participants are required to have a valid passport, which must be valid at least six months beyond the program end date.
Visa: Academic visa will be provided in Cuba by a representative of Center of Study of Jose Marti at Havana airport.
Weather: Temperatures during Spring in Havana Cuba range from an average low of 66ºF to an average high of 84ºF.