EXPERIENCE

Havana Jazz Fest 2024

8 DAYS
7 NIGHTS

BEGINS

8 DAYS
7 NIGHTS

Begins

AN AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ IMMERSION

PRICE FROM

$3390

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Highlights

Meet Latin jazz legends during exclusive VIP experiences
Enjoy VIP access to the opening ceremony of the 2024 Jazz Plaza in Havana and rub elbows with world-class jazz players
Every night, take your pick of VIP performances. Our team will keep you informed so you can choose your favorite.
Explore Cuban cigars and rum during a maridaje, or pairing, hosted by an aficionado
Discover the electricity of Cuban dance during a private encounter with a leading dance troop
Meet our special storytellers, who will take you deeper into Cuban culture through art and culinary encounters

Meet the Cuban Storytellers
on this Journey

Itinerary

Day 01
WELCOME TO ALLURING HAVANA
When you arrive at Havana's Jose Marti International Airport, a member of our team will be there to pick you up and take you to your accommodations. Take time to settle in and relax following a busy morning of traveling. Late this afternoon, your guide will pick you up for a tour of the iconic Hotel Nacional and a welcome dinner at a lovely paladar. Get acquainted over dinner and ask any burning questions you may have about life in Cuba. After dinner, depending on your energy level, there are several events throughout Havana you can enjoy to kick off your Jazz Fest experience.
Day 02
EXPLORING THE CITY'S HISTORY
Today is going to be full of memorable experiences. It begins with a ride in a coco-taxi along the seaside avenue known locally as "el Malecón." Next, embark on a walking tour to the heart of La Habana Vieja and experience for yourself what makes this 500-year-old town so special. After lunch, tour the rest of the city and its neighborhoods aboard a 1950s-era vintage automobile. Rest up before dinner in anticipation of an exciting evening of Latin Jazz events.
Day 03
EXCLUSIVE ENCOUNTERS
This morning begins a little later and is filled with aromas of aged tobacco. Enjoy an expert-led tour of a cigar factory that will reveal the rigorous process and superb skills it takes to hand roll the world's best cigars. Before lunch, you have a private conversation planned with Bobby Carcassés, one of the Jazz Plaza's founders, to learn more about his music and how his life in Cuba influenced it. Following a late lunch, an expert introduces the subtleties of pairing rum and cigar in what is known locally as a "maridaje." Enjoy some downtime this afternoon before tonight's performance-filled evening begins.
Day 04
INTERACTING WITH THE CUBAN PEOPLE
An electric rehearsal performance by a talented dance company kicks off our morning. Then, learn the foundations of Cuban music at a percussion class. After lunch, a famous jazz musician hosts a private experience full of insights and music. This afternoon, we take time to give back as we visit a local foundation and make a donation to their efforts to strengthen their community. Then, it's time for a breather before the evening's entertainment gets into full swing.
Day 05
A DAY OF STORYTELLERS
This morning begins at a local market, where your guide will introduce local ingredients and how Cubans buy their fresh food. A passionate chef then brings those ingredients to life during a cooking class that tells the history of the island through its food. After a home-cooked meal, it's time to visit the former home of famed writer Ernest Hemingway. The afternoon finishes at the home of our favorite muralist, where you will learn about his passion for his "Colosos" project. And don't forget, the evening holds even more VIP live events centered around the Jazz Plaza.
Day 06
THE GRAND FINALE
Your last full day in Cuba is today, so we've gone all out to make it special. Start the day by going on a guided tour of Cuba's visual arts scene. See works by modern masters at the Bellas Artes Museum and meet emerging artists in galleries nearby. In the afternoon, you are free to explore Old Havana on your own and/or go shopping for last-minute gifts. Later, take a Cuban cocktail-making class to learn how to prepare famous libations from the island, and have a farewell dinner at Cuba's most-requested restaurant. Experience the Havana Jazz Plaza's closing festivities to top off the day.
Day 07
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON
After a rewarding journey filled with Afro-Cuban jazz events and local exploration, it is time to say goodbye. Enjoy a leisurely morning. Your guide will set up the time for your airport transfer, approximately three hours before your flight out of Havana.

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Havana Jazz Fest 2024

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$3390

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Questions?

We think that the best way to give our guests an authentic, socially conscious, and very rewarding trip is to have them interact with the Cuban people in a thoughtful and caring way. Our company is devoted to supporting the Cuban people through tourism and delivering an unparalleled experience to you, our guests.

This program is recommended for everyone who is interested in our world and the various cultures that add to its richness. The majority of Inbound Cuba tours are designed for guests aged eight and up but we can make exceptions if your children are already world travelers. Because Cuba does not have ADA compliance regulations, it is critical that you contact us if you have any questions about accessibility.

Under the current U.S. economic embargo, you can go to Cuba, but you have to follow a few rules to make sure you are in compliance with current regulations.

One important restriction is that the company you book your tour to Cuba with must be a U.S. company. We are a Florida company, and to protect you even further, we are a member of the Florida Seller of Travel Program.

Cuba is one of the world’s safest destinations for travelers. The team at Inbound Cuba further ensures your safety and comfort by screening every experience, driver, guide, restaurant, and team member who works with your program to ensure only the highest standards are met.

It is important to visit the island with the right expectations. One of our main goals is to help guests experience Cuba’s rich culture and wonderful people in a way that changes lives and perceptions. Our team works hard to make sure that the places you stay at and the food you eat are the best available. With that said, things are limited, so being flexible and understanding are the keys to a good experience.

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and JetBlue Airlines are the US  commercial airlines that fly from South Florida to Cuba directly. You can book flights directly through their websites. We do not offer flight booking services currently.

Every visitor to Cuba requires a tourist card to enter the country. There is no formal visa application process that requires you to send in your passport. Tourist cards are easy to get from the airline that is taking you to Cuba.

No, they do not. As of April 6, 2022, no proof of vaccination is required to enter Cuba.

Cuban health authorities will randomly select arriving passengers for COVID-19 screening, including the collection of a sample for a PCR test.

The Cuban government eliminated the Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) in 2021 and no longer allows transactions in US dollars. The best way to be prepared is to bring Euros to Cuba in small denominations.

Cuba’s official local currency is the Cuban Peso (CUP). Keep in mind, that the peso is not traded outside of Cuba, so you won’t be able to exchange pesos into any other currency while in Cuba or after leaving.

We suggest that you bring enough cash to pay for meals, tips, evening entertainment, and a little extra money in case of an emergency. 200 euros per person per day is a safe amount for short trips, and 150 euros per person per day is a safe amount for trips of five nights or more.

Credit cards and debit cards from the US are not yet accepted in Cuba. International credit cards can only be used at a small number of government-owned businesses. Please, plan to bring cash for things like shopping, drinks, and meals that aren’t part of your program.

US citizens can return home with goods purchased in Cuba for their personal use. Please, visit the most up-to-date US Customs regulations for the most accurate information: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/cbp-public-notice-process-imports-cuba

When purchasing art in Cuba, works larger than 15.7 x 23.6 inches require a stamp. Please, consult with your guide and our in-country concierge before purchasing any works of art.

Drink only bottled water. If you buy it in a kiosk or store it will be cheaper than if you buy it at a bar or a restaurant. Most restaurants use treated water for ice, but if you have a sensitive stomach we recommend staying away from cocktails with ice and from raw vegetables.

Smoking is allowed inside some venues, including some nightclubs and restaurants, but most hotels are non-smoking and there is a movement by business owners to prohibit smoking inside their establishments.

You may find 110V and 220V outlets, but some hotels will only have 220V. As a precaution, bring a small adaptor. The 2 prong plugs used in the US also work in Cuba.

We recommend that you bring your own toiletries. These are not consistently provided by hotels/private accommodations.

WiFi is not always available and is rarely dependable in Cuba. Some casas/hotels will provide it, usually for a fee. Please, check with your guide and lodging. Because US phone providers do not offer travel plans to Cuba, roaming charges could be exorbitant if you use your phone there. Data sim cards are available for purchase at the airport upon arrival or from ETECSA offices throughout the country.

The dress code is very flexible for the most part. A few exceptions: men are required to wear long pants and no flip flops in some restaurants and nightclubs such as Tropicana; women are not allowed in shorts at the Cathedral church in Havana and some other churches.

The island is free of most diseases associated with tropical climates. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that travelers protect themselves from mosquito bites. Click here for information on zika virus in Cuba. The island is not considered a risk country for hepatitis B, malaria, typhoid, or other tropical diseases.

Items that are scarce and very welcome by Cubans are over-the-counter pain relievers (Tylenol and Advil) and cold medicine, deodorant, razors, shampoo, body lotion, sunscreen, bug spray, socks, hats, underwear, vitamins, band-aids, children’s toys, school materials, makeup for women, summer clothes, raincoats.

Here’s a guideline for your convenience: 1€ per bag for the porter; 1€ per room per night for the hotel maid; 3€ per person for short local guided tours; 8€ per person per day for your Cuban guide; 4€ per person per day for your driver; 10% for meals at restaurants; 2–3€ for live music. Your package may already include some tips. Please, check your itinerary to see what’s included and what’s not.

Please, allow 25€ to 50€ per person for lunches/dinners not included in your itinerary, where applicable. Cuba is an island with depressed agriculture and 60+ years of economic embargo, so food is expensive.

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