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HAVANA JAZZ FESTIVAL TOUR OVERVIEW

Jazz Festival Map of Havana and Matanzas

Join insightCuba and experience Cuba's iconic rhythm during this seven-day tour centered around the country's annual Havana Jazz Festival, a tradition since 1979. Join us in 2022 as we celebrate more top musicians and give you a rare look into the thriving Cuban jazz and art scene. During your tour, we’ll not only attend evening performances as part of the Havana Jazz Festival, but we’ll take you inside the music scene with special meet-and-greets with musicians, music schools, and other celebrations around Havana.

HAVANA
Day 1
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flight_to_havana

FLIGHT ARRIVAL

ARRIVAL: José Martí International Airport, Havana
HOTEL CHECK IN:  3PM
TOUR START TIME:  5PM

 

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2021 HAVANA JAZZ FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY

This evening, kick off the Havana Jazz Festival at the opening ceremony.

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DINING - D
Havana Jazz Festival Gala dinner

HAVANA
Day 2
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PRIVATE MEET-AND-GREET WITH CONTEMPORARY JAZZ MUSICIAN AND PIANIST DAVID FAYA

Meet the famous David Faya for an intimate conversation about Cuban jazz and history.

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plaza_vieja_old_havana_cuba

PRIVATELY GUIDED-WALKING TOUR OF OLD HAVANA

Explore the oldest parts of Havana, as we walk back in time more than 500 years to the city’s founding.

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PRIVATE CUBAN DANCE LESSON

Some would say, Cuban's can dance at birth. At La Casa del Son, we'll see for ourselves.

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Jazz Festival

HAVANA JAZZ FESTIVAL 

This evening, attend various performances and events.

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Dining in Cuba

DINING - B, L
Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at a paladar in Old Havana
Dinner on own

HAVANA
Day 3
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MEET-AND-GREET AND PERFORMANCE AT MUSIC SCHOOL

The students at the Guillermo Tomás elementary music school in Guanabacoa will inspire you with their dedication and skills.

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cojimar_cuba

VILLAGE OF COJIMAR MADE FAMOUS BY ERNEST HEMINGWAY

Inseparable from the lore and legends of Ernest Hemingway, the town on the Bay of Cojimar still echoes with the author’s influence.

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SANTA AMALIA DANCERS

Join a party in the neighborhood of Reparto de Bahia and become part of the performance with the fun and welcoming, Santa Amalia Dancers.

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Classic Car Ride

CRUISING IN PRE-1959 CLASSIC AMERICAN CAR

Hop inside one of Cuba’s iconic vintage cars from 1950s America and cruise along the Malecón in style.

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Jazz Festival

HAVANA JAZZ FESTIVAL 

This evening, attend various performances and events.

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Dining in Cuba

DINING - B, L
Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at Café Ajiaco
Dinner on own

LAS TERRAZAS
Day 4
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las_terrazas_pinar_del_rio

LAS TERRAZAS ECO-COMMUNITY IN PINAR DEL RIO

Offering a respite from city life, Habaneros venture to this community for its scenery and country living. 

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Jazz Performances

HAVANA JAZZ FESTIVAL 

This evening, attend various performances and events.

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Dining in Cuba

DINING - B, L
Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at Casa Campesino
Dinner on own

HAVANA
Day 5
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SANTACANA ART GALLERY

Beatriz Santacana's art brings attention to the conflicts and experiences that shapes society in Cuba. 

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PRIVATE MEET-AND-GREET WITH GRAMMY AWARD WINNING TRUMPET PLAYER, YASEK MANZANO

Yasek has dazzled jazz audiences for years. You'll get to meet him up close and personal, at his home.

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Jazz Concert

HAVANA JAZZ FESTIVAL 

This evening, attend various performances and events.

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dining_in_Cuba

DINING - B, L
Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at Mami’s followed by private meet-and-greet and concert with Cuban Jazz artist, Yasek Manzano 
Dinner on own

HAVANA
Day 6
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CLAVE DE SOL COMMUNITY PROJECT

This children's guitar chorus cements one of the many reasons we love to travel and why music is the primary thread in Cuban culture. 

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rumba_dancing_drumming_sessoin

RUMBA DANCE & DRUMMING SESSION

Visit the community project, Okantomi to experience a lively Rumba session.

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Private Concert

PRIVATE CONCERT AT THE FAMOUS LA ZORRA Y EL CUERVO

For jazz, La Zorra y el Cuervo has been likened to New York City's Blue Note, oozing with soul and history. 

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Closing Ceremony

HAVANA JAZZ FESTIVAL 

Closing ceremony of the 2021 Havana Jazz Festival

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Dining in Cuba

DINING - B, L, D
Breakfast at hotel
Lunch 
Farewell dinner at a paladar with live jazz music

HAVANA | USA
Day 7
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Dining in Cuba

DINING - B
Breakfast at hotel

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Depart Cuba

FLIGHT DEPARTURE
José Martí International Airport, Havana

TOUR END TIME: 11AM (at airport)

Each departure is custom-curated to provide the best experiences possible and from time-to-time specific experiences, and/or restaurants may not be available and will be replaced by an item of equal or greater value. A final list of daily experiences and dining options is provided roughly two weeks prior to departure. Each tour provides a full-time schedule of Support for the Cuban People activities and is fully compliant with U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations regarding travel to Cuba. 

  • Six nights at the Meliá Cohiba Hotel

  • Premium Havana Jazz Festival All-Access Pass ($460 value) including guaranteed preferred seating and more

  • Non-stop round trip flights from Miami to Havana, including taxes & fees

  • Cuban visa

  • Expert Cuban guide and private driver

  • Exclusive-guided visits and experiences

  • Transportation and airport transfers

  • 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 2 dinners

  • Certification of travel to Cuba under the U.S. Department of the Treasury general license

  • Gratuities for luggage handling, restaurant service, and programmed activities throughout tour*

  • 24-hour on-tour customer service

ALSO AVAILABLE:

  • Flights
  • Room & suite upgrades

NOT INCLUDED:

Health insurance in Cuba, included in the cost of your airfare 

Customary end-of-tour gratuities for the Cuban guide and driver are left to the guest’s discretion and should be based on your satisfaction with the level of service received.

MELIÁ COHIBA

HAVANA

Dwell on views of city and sea at the elegant Meliá Cohiba, a five-star hotel on Havana’s famous Malecón. With its envied location in the affluent Vedado neighborhood, guests are steps away from Cuban life, including rum tasting, live music, and evening salsa at the hotel’s Habana Café.

Learn More

This tour is currently suspended. But we're working on new departures and a new, enhanced itinerary, so stay tuned!

Havana Jazz Festival

This tour does not include flights, but our flight specialists are happy to help arrange them! When you book, tell us which city you're coming from, and we'll get back to you with a quote and a proposed flight schedule within 5 business days. If you accept our quote, we'll add the price to your balance due. You're also welcome to book your own flights.

Please note that presently, only a few airlines are operating flights from the U.S. to Cuba, including American Airlines, JetBlue, and Southwest. For the most current information and schedules, please contact us or the carriers.