Arrive to Havana

Arrive to Havana by early afternoon on the first day of your trip. Mid-day flights have shorter waits in getting through immigration and customs and it allows you time to get checked in and explore the city before diving into the training program.

Havana by Night

Join hosts, El Purito or Rosa la Peligrosa, for a concert at an internationally known venue like Casa de Musica. Soak in the sounds and rhythms of Cuba. This night is all about enjoying the music, letting loose, and dancing out loud. Take the opportunity to get to know your host and learn about the importance of music and dance as a form of self expression in Cuba. Expect informal discussions about Cuban music composition, its role in society, and the historical and present day cultural influences that have shaped Cuban music and dance.

Music for Dancers

Is it a musicality workshop? Yes, it is the ultimate musicality workshop, an interactive experience where you will be hands on as musician and dancer to better understand both parts of the dialogue.  

Spend the day at the house of internationally-known musicians in Playa del Este, enjoy down time at the beach, listen to guest speakers, dance on the beach, and stay after dinner for a jam session with guest musicians.

Make It Your Own

Customize your trip by adding individual activities. Sign up for private lessons, social dance sessions, a bike tour of the city, a cooking class, a dance tour of Old Havana, or have us create a custom experience that caters to your interests. Once you register we’ll set you up online and you’ll have an opportunity to add to your program as much or as little as you want to match your style.

Day Dancing on the Malecon

 Join members of Tierra Kaliente and other travelers for an afternoon of ‘Day Dancing.’ It is a sunset dance party by the sea. We’ll start with sueltas to warm you up and throw in a few unexpected challenges to get you laughing. Grab a partner and dance, jump in when someone is calling a rueda or enjoy socializing with instructors and other travelers.

Casino Fusion

1: Styling & Embellishments
2: Popular Cuban Dances
3: Casino Improvisations

With a senior instructor work on incorporating ‘espectacular’ movements or embellishments into social partner dancing. The 2nd hour is dedicated to exploring different popular dances and the 3rd hour is focused on to improvise and apply popular dances to Casino for social and dancing and sueltas.  3 Hours with Tierra Kaliente

Individual Activities

Take a day to let your mind and body rest. This is an ideal day to explore other aspects of Cuban culture or take a day to get out of the city. Find individual activities on your own, sign up for an experience we offer, or work with us to create something unique to you.

Camaguey to Santiago

Get another early start to arrive in Santiago early afternoon to step into the first day of workshops at the Salsa Festival Santiago de Cuba.

Depart from Santiago

It’s time to say goodbye! We recommend you book your return flight from Santiago instead of returning to fly out from Havana. It is easier now than before – American Airlines offers a direct flight to Miami from where you can connect to most locations in the US.

November 16 – 29, 2019

Small Groups 4-6 Travelers

Havana, Camaguey, Santiago

Havana:  Tierra Kaliente, Julian sola Diaz,
Santiago:  Sabór de Calle, Terraza de la Salsa, Ballet Folklórico Cutumba, Ballet Folklórico Oriente, Los Corales, All Stars

Baile en Cuba:  Septeto Santiaguero, Pupy y Los Que Son Son, Adalberto Alvarez y Su Son, Manolito Simonet y Su Trabuco, Haila, Maykel Blanco y su Salsa Mayor, Alain Daniel, Elito Reve y su Charangon

Clave Cuba is licensed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) under section 31 C.F.R. §515.572(a)(1) to provide travel services to individuals under US jurisdiction traveling to Cuba.  We provide you with a full schedule of activities and a certificate of legal travel to Cuba through our Humanitarian Projects licensed under 31 CFR § 515.575.

Meals
13 Breakfasts 
3 Snacks & Water
1 Lunch
1 Dinner 

Transportation
Shuttle to Concerts, Havana
Taxi to/from Playa del Este
Private Coach to Santiago
 

Activities
Orientation, Havana by Night, Music for Dancers Workshop, Private Group Lessons in Havana, Day Dancing on the Malecon, All Concerts included in the Baile en Cuba Pass;  All Workshops, Parties, Concerts, Boat Trips and Shows included in the Salsa Festival Santiago Full Pass

Transportation
Transportation to/from the airport and within Havana and Santiago other than what is listed as included is not included.  We are happy to make arrangements for you, but did not include it to allow for more autonomy within the groups.

Visa / Tourist Card
The airlines provide access to purchase your ‘visa’ online or at the gate.

Insurance
The required medical insurance is covered for up to 30 days as part of your airfare.  If you would like to purchase travel insurance from a 3rd party, we recommend World Nomads.