The
door has opened to a select few! Shrouded in mystery for the past 50 years, the
island nation of Cuba is waiting to be rediscovered. Be among the first
American travelers in five decades to visit Cuba, as PKT presents this rare
opportunity to experience the colorful history and lively culture of this
captivating country. From its beautifully adorned churches and vintage cars to
its world-renowned cigars and lush tropical climate, Cuba will transport you to
a bygone era. You'll discover a place filled with friendly people, eager to
share their heritage and culture with you...and equally curious to hear about
the customs and traditions in the neighboring United States. PKT invites you to
join us on these special people-to-people educational exchange programs
designed around daily interactions with local residents that deliver insight
into past, present, and future. Through open-minded conversations and a
respectful exchange of ideas with the Cuban people, you'll experience the trip
of a lifetime during the educational, cultural, and personal encounters that
await you.
Itinerary
Arrival
at Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport. Private transfer from the airport
to your “Casas” (Homestays) to check in. Later, proceed for a walking ex
-Visit
Historic Old Havana. Walking tour of Havan’s four historic plaza’s: 1. San
Francisco de Asis, 2. Plaza Vieja, 3. Plaza de Armas, and 4. Plaza de la
Catedral.
-See
Camera Oscura, one of only 4 such cameras in the world.
Return to Casas. Day completed.
Breakfast
served in Casas.
-Visit
“Fusterlandia”, home an neighborhood of Jose Fuster, known as the “Picasso of
the Caribbean” for his amazing and world famous ceramic artistry. You will have
an opportunity to have your person tile placed in this neighborhood to mark
your spot for perpetuity. This will be unforgettable.
-Visit
Revolution Square and Museo Militario, the Cuban government’s military museum
of past wars and conflicts
Return
to Casas
-Attend historical
Canon Firing Ceremony.
Return to Casas. Day completed.
Early Breakfast
served in Casas.
-Full
day excursion to the beautiful mountainous province of Pinar del Rio,
approximately 180 kms. This western most region is known for it’s amazing
valleys, landscapes and mountains.
Lunch
provided at the only Cuban Organic farm on the island, Finka de Organico.
Take a tour of the farm led by it’s owner and founder
-Visit one of the famous tobacco farms (Finka de
Tobaco). Learn how this mainstay crop of Cuba is planted, harvested and
prepared for shipping to tobacco factories to bring to final product. A
personal guided tour by the owner will highlight.
Visit
– Prehistoric Mural, Los Jazmines Viewing Station
Return to Havana Casas. Day completed
Breakfast
served in Casas.
Visit
---Callejon De Hamel
Afro
Cuban Dance and Tambor Presentation
Tobacco
Factory Tour
Natural
History Museum
-Visit El Mercado for purchases, -Visit El Prado, home of the
most famous buildings in Havana. Capitol, Theater of Arts and Natural History
Museum, . Also visit Hemingway's house.
-Remainder
of day at San Jose market.
-Return to casas, day completed-Breakfast served
in Casas.
-Travel
to one of the most historic cities in Cuba for walking city tour Trinidad
-Learn
about Cuban religion of Santeria
-Experience authentic Afro-Cuban dancing
-Return to Havana complete day and week's excursion.
Breakfast in casas.
Drive to Triolet Pharmacy, Dupont Mansion and Callejon Del Los Tradiciones
Return back to Havana for the rest of the day at leisure.
Enjoy the morning at leisure before it's time to transfer to the airport for your flight back home or your next destination!