Salsa in Cuba - Havana & Trinidad January 2024

💥💥💥SOLD OUT💥💥 💥 - NEXT TRIP: 17-28 APRIL 2024💥 SALSA & CULTURE IN CUBA Twin Cities: Havana & Trinidad (Plus beach option & Viñales day trip) 03 – 13 January 2023 Authentic experience . Sustainable Travel . Working directly with Cubans Due to unprecedented demand for our Cuba holidays we are releasing this new date! It is important to us to keep our groups at a nice number (average 20 people) where we can give the most incredible Cuban Dance & Cultural experience to every person that joins us. Our January holiday is no exception…We are taking you on another magical experience to the most unique and mesmerising Island in the world! *YOUR HOLIDAY AT A GLANCE Where else in the world you can dance and party non-stop, never short of a dance partner, while being immersed in incredible culture and surrounded by the most talented and beautiful people – the answer is… Cuba! A lo Cubano…you’ve heard the saying and it really couldn’t be more true for this holiday…The Cuban way is exactly what you will do, living authentically, in the heart of the country born to dance Salsa. Surrounded by locals, music, dance and culture in the lively, bamboozling and seductive streets of Havana & Trinidad. Whether you are new to Salsa or an experienced dance teacher or performer… this holiday is for you! You will have daily workshops focusing on YOU and YOUR dance ability. Everyone will have a dance partner at all times as we ensure equal numbers of male and female Cuban teachers. Your in-depth workshops will teach you technicality, musicality and the fundamentals and roots of Salsa & Rueda, Rumba and Son. You will also have in-depth body movement classes and styling. No Cuban style will go untaught on this holiday! But, most importantly, this holiday will see your confidence levels soar as you are swept off your feet both in class and every night by our wonderful, talented team of dancers who will spend the holiday with us. Once workshops are finished for the day you will have lots of options available to you. We always give you ‘off the beaten track experiences’ that only Cubans know about and there is usually a spontaneous party or bembe taking place at a moments notice if you really want to throw yourself into Cuban tradition. Each night you will be dancing your socks off at the best parties in town…Some nights you’ll be front stage dancing to Cuba’s famous bands such as Havana d’Primera, Los Van Van, Maykel Blanco and many others as they perform on home soil – January is a particularly good time to see many of the famous Cuban bands! You will also have the option of a day visit to the spectacular UNESCO area of Viñales and how about a day at the beach (AKA crazy Cuban beach party) with our dancers! For the perfect finishing touch to your holiday, you will visit the stunning UNESCO town of Trinidad – the best preserved Spanish colonial town in the whole of the Caribbean! Here we will slow down the pace and enjoy the magic of this beautiful area including the option to visit the national park and waterfalls on horseback or a Jeep Safari… and still go dancing in the evening! If you have a few days on the end of your holiday before your flight home we can also organise a couple of additional nights in Varadero at the beach for some much needed relaxation if you wish! Cuba is a land full of contradictions, it plays with your senses, its authentic, addictive, exhilarating and one thing is certain… this holiday & Cuba will fulfill your passion for dance and capture your soul. *HOW DO WE ORGANISE THE PACKAGE OPTIONS AND PRICES* Due to a number of changes since Covid we have had to restructure the way we offer our packages to Cuba. This means we are now able to offer options to suit each person rather than one set price for everyone. While it may sound complicated, it really isn’t, we have a base holiday price and then you can add on your preferred choice of flight and accommodation. This means we are able to offer budget options and luxury options based on what you want. Whatever requirements you have we will work with you to find the best option and price. We use our main hotel as the central meeting point and anyone staying in a Casa will be within a short walk of the hotel. We try to keep 2-4 guests together in the same casa as some have a number of private bedrooms with ensuite - unless you specify you would prefer to be independent. These are questions we will discuss with you when booking. We have used this structure for all our Cuban holidays since Covid and it has proven extremely popular. PRICE OF YOUR HOLIDAY (GUIDE TO COSTS): BASE HOLIDAY COST: £849 CASA OPTION: From £9 to £35 per night depending on which Casa you choose. HOTEL: 4-Star Hotel Telégrafo from £280pp sharing (please ask for exact price which will depend on your room requirements and time of booking) OR Hotel Parque Central 5 -Star option from £660pp sharing. Flight: from £700 return (depending on your choice of operator) By tailoring your holiday to suit you the total cost can be as little as £1,645! *WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE PRICE* • Private, luxury coach transfers • 15 hours intensive dance workshops • 1-1 professional Cuban dance teachers (equal Cuban teachers to guests) • Nightly Salsa Clubs • Transport to and from evening venues where required. • Our Cuban teachers with us each night at all events • Cuban Teachers to accompany us in Trinidad • Private Walking Tour of Old Havana • Beach Day / Party • Opportunity to see the best Live Cuban Bands when in town! • Classic car tour* • Bicitaxi ride to San Jose Market* • Private percussion workshops available on request* • Private dance classes available on request* • Viñales experience day: horse ride, tobacco plantation, caves, rum distillery, lunch* • Bi-lingual Eagle Salsa Tours UK representatives with you throughout your holiday. *Some options have a small additional cost. They haven’t been included into the holiday price to allow you the choice to take part. Often it is a small cost of shared transport for example. Deposit £250 per person will secure your place. *FLIGHTS* SUGGESTED FLIGHT – TUI (MANCHESTER – VARADERO) 03 – 17th January 2024 We no longer include flights with our Cuba holidays. Since Covid there have been numerous changes meaning it is more cost effective for you to book your own flight (we can however book it on your behalf). We recommend using the TUI flight which is currently once a week. This is the only direct flight available from the UK with a flight time of approximately 8.5 hours. Meals and entertainment are included. Once you arrive into Varadero Airport we will be waiting with a private transfer to take you to Havana! As the flight home will leave on the 17th January we recommend spending the final days in Varadero at our superb beach hotel – Iberostar Tainos to relax! To book your flight go to: https://www.tui.co.uk/flight/ We highly recommend booking your flight as soon as possible. Demand will be high as it’s the only direct flight and this flight is also generally better value than indirect flights. *INDIRECT FLIGHT OPERATORS INCLUDE: AirFrance, Iberia, AirEuropa, Condor & SwissAir. These are all connecting flights into Havana but allow the option of flying from London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester or other European cities, you can also extend your stay if you choose to book one of these flight options. If you are unsure about flights, please speak to us! *ADDITIONAL NIGHTS TO YOUR PACKAGE We are aware that due to limited flights you may need to book additional nights. If you would like to do this please speak to us and we can give you options including additional nights in Varadero at the beach which will be a popular option for many of our guests. *OUR DANCE WORKSHOPS Your dance classes will be almost every day while in Havana, taking place in a large, air conditioned studio a short walk from your hotel. We have a full team of professional Cuban Dancers and Teachers who will be working with you closely. Workshops will be intensive but incredibly good fun. Our teachers will take you through all aspects of Cuban dance from Cuban Salsa, Rueda de Casino, Son, Rumba, Orishas, body movement & styling and some Reggaeton! It doesn’t matter about your experience because our levels will be split and our teachers will continue to work with you personally at your level. Whether you are an absolute beginner or super advanced it doesn’t matter! You’ll quickly realise your confidence is growing and your dancing progressing. No matter how much experience you may have at Cuban salsa, our team will continue to develop your Cuban style and body movement immensely. They will lead you in ridiculously fun and energetic warm-ups and cool-downs which will see you laughing and ready for more! We believe that a fun environment is the best way to learn and achieve results! All levels are welcome. Levels will be split accordingly. *Additional private workshops are available on request. *HOW TO BOOK* If you have decided you would like to book this Salsa holiday you need to secure your place with a deposit of £250 per person. By transferring your deposit, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions. • Balance is due before Wednesday 8th November 2023. You can pay towards your holiday at any time. • The minimum age for this trip is 18. • Numbers for this trip are limited and a place can only be secured with a deposit. • We do not cancel a holiday once it has been advertised so you can continue to book your flight once your place is confirmed. • Deposits are strictly non-refundable. • You will need appropriate travel insurance for your Cuba trip. *HOLIDAY PROTECTION - PEACE OF MIND* Eagle Activity Tours has been trading since 1998 as an independent Tour Operator with full bonding and protection in place. The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations require travel companies to provide security for the monies that consumers pay for certain types and combinations of travel arrangements booked with them and for consumers’ repatriation in the event of their insolvency. We provide this protection by way of a trust account controlled and administered by an independent firm of travel specialist solicitors. All money that you pay to us for travel arrangements requiring financial protection will be paid into a separate and designated Trust bank account and will remain there until you have completed your contracted travel arrangements. This means that in respect of all arrangements requiring protection, in the event of our insolvency, funds will be available to ensure that you are not left stranded abroad or will receive a refund of the money you have paid for an advance booking. *If any of our holidays should be a forced cancellation outside our control (COVID or similar events) you will be offered a new date or a full refund. *CONTACT US* If you have any questions or if you would like to book your place, please do not hesitate to contact us: T: 0113 217 0588 E: [email protected] W: www.salsatours.co.uk Office Address: Eagle Activity Tours Ltd, 16 Avenue Victoria, Leeds, LS8 1JE. Full details are available on our website or you can request it to be sent by email.