Academic Travel Cuba
Travel, learn and have fun
Meet Hemingway in Havana
Day 1, Monday
9- 10 am Arrival in Havana with transfer to hotel.
Cultural and Safety Orientation. Visas.
12- 1 pm Welcome Lunch at Centro de Estudios Martianos.
2pm Conference about the life of Jose Marti who is Cuba’s national hero.
4pm Visit to Jose Marti Memorial museum at Revolution Square (the third biggest in the world).
Afternoon- Night, Dinner at Morro Castle.
Day 2, Tuesday
Breakfast at hotel
9am - 12pm Visit to Ernest Hemingway’s farm at Cojimar, Havana.
Lunch at El Floridita Restaurant and Bar, the place of famous Hemingway's Daiquiri.
Afternoon, Visit to the Rum museum.
At Night, Dinner and Show at the 1950’s famous Tropicana Cabaret.
Transfer back to hotel
Day 3, Wednesday
Breakfast at hotel
9am, Departure to Las Terrazas at Viñales Valley.
Visit a tobbaco Farm.
Back to Havana in the Afternoon. Dinner at your own and enjoy the beautiful nights in Havana.
Day 4, Thursday
Breakfast at hotel
Old Havana guided Tour, Plaza Vieja - Avenida del Puerto - Alameda de Paula - Barrio de Regla and
Farewell Dinner at a Private Restaurant ( Paladar )
Day 5 and 6 Friday and Saturday
Breakfast at hotel
Departure to Varadero for two nights. After breakfast, depart for Matanzas with a stop at Bacunayagua bridge view point overlooking the Yumuri valley . At Varadero Visit Craft Market place and interact with artists and vendors and learn about the possibilities of setting up private-run stores and markets
Day 7, Sunday Morning
Return to Havana and flight back home.
Location: Havana and Matanzas, 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 Flight not included in the total trip cost
Total Trip Cost: $1796.00 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.