KJazz Trip to Cuba
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Discover Cuba with KJAZZ host JosÉ Rizo
Featuring the Havana Jazz Fest!
January 26 – February 2, 2025
Reserve your space today. Call 206-842-9775 or visit www.earthboundexpeditions.com
Join me, KJazz host José Rizo, and friends of public radio on an unforgettable journey to sun-soaked Havana! Get ready to groove to vibrant music, soak up rich history, and marvel at stunning art. We’ll visit life-affirming social projects, salsa dance like never before, and attend the legendary Havana Jazz Festival. Plus, we’ll tour the famous Havana Recording Studio and feast on mouthwatering dishes at charming paladars. Picture yourself strolling the lively Malecón, exploring Havana’s historic center, and cruising in a classic convertible, while basking in the irresistible rhythms of Cuba. Don’t miss out on this ultimate Cuban jazz adventure—book your space now before it’s too late!
Trip at a glance
7 Nights Havana at the ****Hotel Grand Aston
It's Included
- With KJazz radio host José Rizo
- An expert bilingual Cuban guide
- Salsa dance lessons
- Visit to the leading music school of Havana
- Private Jazz Concerts
- Daily curated activities
- Havana Jazz Festival tickets and one-week pass
- Four-star hotel accommodations at the new ****Grand Aston Hotel
- Multi-course traditional meals highlighting Cuban cuisine in Havana’s hottest private paladars! (all meals included except 1 dinner)
- Bottled water daily and national drinks (local beers and mojitos)
- All entrances as listed in your itinerary
- Private airport transfers while in Cuba
- Special insider “Support for the Cuban People” experiences
- Gratuities for luggage handling at hotel, drivers, guides and restaurant servers
- Travel with like-minded public radio guests who share your passion for music & culture!
Trip Facts
8 Days/7 Nights
$4,995 per person double occupancy land
$995 Single Supplement (waived if you are willing to share & a roommate is found)
Trip begins: Sunday January 26, 2025 in Havana, Cuba
Trip ends: Sunday, February 2, after breakfast
WAYS TO SAVE $250
KJAZZ and Earthbound travel alumni save $100
Pay your final balance by check and save $100
Reserve by October 20th and save $50
NOT INCLUDED
Cuban Tourist Card (aka visa) fee of $100
Travel Insurance (in addition to included $1,000 mandatory medical coverage)
International Airline tickets and luggage fees
Beverages with meals (other than those mentioned in itinerary)
Meals not mentioned
Laundry/room/mini-bar service
Gratuities for housekeeping staff
Items of a personal nature and anything not listed in the “It’s Included” section above.
WHERE YOU WILL STAY: Hotel Grand Aston La Habana ****
(OFAC- US Treasury Department Authorized Hotel) Set one block back from the famous Malecón, this upscale hotel is in the Vedado district. The modern rooms have spectacular views of the ocean, the city and the majestic Malecón ocean drive. There are multiple restaurants and several bars including a Cuban cigar and rum sampling bar for connoisseurs. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, gardens, a fitness room, a sauna and a beauty salon.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
This legal Cuba tour is operated under the OFAC (The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control) general license, section 31 CFR § 515.572(a)(1) which allows us to provide travel services to U.S. travelers to Cuba, in the category of “Support for the Cuban People.” It requires that each traveler utilizing this authorization engage in a full-time schedule of activities that enhance contact with the Cuban people, support civil society in Cuba, or promote the Cuban people’s independence from Cuban authorities and that result in meaningful interactions with individuals in Cuba. The traveler’s schedule of activities must not include free time or recreation in excess of that consistent with a full-time schedule in Cuba. For a complete description of what this general license authorizes and the restrictions that apply, see 31 CFR § 515.574.
Cuba is a developing country and still lacks many modern conveniences. It’s not unusual to experience short power black-outs or to find that your hot water, internet, TV or phone in your hotel room does not work properly (or at all). Further, the Cuban government and incoming Havana agency has the right to change the itinerary without notice (and often does). We’ll be travelling under a “Support of the Cuban People” license, which means that our days will be filled with independent activities intended to strengthen civil society in Cuba. Your day will begin around 8:30am and end around 5:00pm. This is not a trip for those looking for a leisurely, five-star beach holiday or a deluxe resort experience. Travelers who arrive in Havana with a sense of humor, an open mind, and are ready to be flexible, will absolutely fall in love with the people and culture of Cuba.
RESERVATIONS
Reservations and Deposits: A $500 per person deposit is needed to confirm your space on this journey. You can make a credit card deposit online or by phone. Once the deposit is processed, a deposit packet is emailed with pertinent journey details. Deposits are refundable, minus a $150 per person cancellation fee, for 60 days from the processing date or 90 days prior to departure, whichever comes first. Deposits made 90 days prior to a trip departing are not refundable. Final payment is also non-refundable, which is why we strongly urge guests to purchase travel insurance.
Physical Requirements: It is the responsibility of each guest to be aware of their physical abilities or limitations and to be in sufficient good health to undertake the trip. Click here to read “Is an Earthbound trip right for you?” or call the Earthbound office for more details.
Travel Insurance: Earthbound Expeditions strongly encourages the purchase of travel insurance coverage. We include information on trip insurance in your deposit information.
Events and Hosted Journeys: If a planned event is cancelled for any reason, another event will be included in its place. This is not cause for refund. Events are subject to change. Also, if a host or special guest is unable to attend as planned, Earthbound Expeditions will do its utmost to find another host who has similar interests, talents, and expertise. The inability of a host to participate in a tour is not grounds for a full or partial refund.
Terms & Conditions: Click here to read the full terms and conditions.
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Reserve your space today. Call 206-842-9775 or visit www.earthboundexpeditions.com
