Sing Dance Drum Cuba

Name: Sing Dance Drum Cuba
Address: Gold Coast Highway, Cairns, QLD, 4221, AU
Telephone: +61 432 509 519
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Sing Dance Drum Cuba

A fascinating journey into Cuban music & folklore. Live and work with locals to discover the musica We know these as B&Bs.

nd let the rhythm move you.......

SING DANCE DRUM CUBA SAMPLE ITINERARY

Days 1-5 Arrival Havana and Sing/Dance/Drum classes, shows and walking tours

Days 6-8 Trinidad de Cuba via Santa Clara

Days 9-10 Camaguey

Days 11-14 Santiago de Cuba classes, day tours

Transit/flight info
Australia-Havana return via Vancouver-Toronto with Air Canada
We are happy to help you with suggesting flight itinerary

Free Time explained
We have allowed some FREE TIME on the itinerary for you to either explore by yourself or make suggestions to us what you would like to do and if there are a few others interested, it may warrant a group excursion. We are very open to giving you the best experience in Cuba and so would love you to express what you would like to see that is not already included on the itinerary. Accommodation
All accommodation in Cuba will be in “Casas Particulares”. All are single rooms with Double bed or 2 King singles and ensuite bathroom, some have 2 rooms in one house. Meals - breakfast at your own Casa, lunch after classes group to a café or equivalent, dinner your own choice of cafe or restaurant (except where dinners replace lunch)

Trinidad options
As Trinidad is a beautiful colonial town, there is a lot to explore on foot in the town itself, like artisanal shops & market stalls, museums, music cafes, ruins, churches etc. The Caribbean Sea is a 15min drive and we can decide to go to the beach as a group or arrange transport at a small fee per person. We will attend a folkloric dance and music show one evening and have a chance to be part of the magical Trinidadian nightlife. (There is even a ‘famous’ nightclub in a cave, which is like a pilgrimage to follow the locals and have a boogie with them!!)
Lucumi explained
There is some information about Cuban Santeria/ Lucumi on the Kulturithmik website: http://www.kulturithmik.com/page6.htm

Visas
Canada eTA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) is now required for our transit into Canada and can be obtained online for around $7CAD. Follow the link here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html

(For US transit visa click here: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/application.html?execution=e1s1)
Cuba Tourist Card is required and can be obtained upon check-in to Havana at Mexico City airport for $30USD or free on Air Canada flight from Toronto

Vaccinations
There are no compulsory vaccinations required for Cuba unless you want to go jungle trekking on your own ;-)
Hepatitis A vaccine is highly recommended for sensitive and immune suppressed individuals (in case you drink the tap water or eat contaminated food). Buying bottled water is the general rule while in Cuba. Some Casas will boil and filter their own water, which you are able to drink at your own risk. All the cafes we use adhere to strict hygiene regulations, as do the Casas that serve breakfasts and some dinners. Charcoal tablets are recommended to take with you in case you have minor problems.

Address

Gold Coast Highway
Cairns, QLD
4221

Telephone

+61 432 509 519

Website

https://singdancedrumcuba.wixsite.com/singdancedrumcuba

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With over 18 years experience of introducing Cuban culture to Australians and some other parts of the world, Christina Monneron is a passionate teacher of Cuban spirituality & folklore through dance & song. LET Christina take you on a 'locals' tour of Cuba to experience first hand the culture of Cuba via dance and music, while not missing out on some of the must see attractions. Come and join us and let the rhythm move you....... SING DANCE DRUM CUBA SAMPLE ITINERARY Days 1-2 Arrival, Acculturation at the beach near Havana and classes Days 3-7 Havana, Sing/Dance/Drum classes, shows and walking tours Days 8-11 Road trip to Santiago de Cuba via Trinidad de Cuba & Camaguey Days 12-15 Santiago Sing/Dance/Drum classes Days 15-17 Return to Havana via Domestic flight, last classes & Farewell parties Transit/flight info We recommend from Australia traveling Air Canada from Brisbane-Vancouver-Toronto-Havana as it’s by far the smoothest way to land in Havana the same night. We are happy to help you with suggesting other flight itineraries Free Time explained. We have allowed some FREE TIME on the itinerary for you to either explore by yourself or make suggestions to us what you would like to do and if there are a few others interested, it may warrant a group excursion. We are very open to giving you the best experience in Cuba and so would love you to express what you would like to see that is not already included on the itinerary. Accommodation All accommodation in Cuba will be in “Casas Particulares”. We know these as B&Bs. All are single rooms with double or single bed and ensuite bathroom, some have 2 rooms in one house. Meals - breakfast at your own Casa, lunch after classes as group to a café or equivalent or dinners your own choice of cafe or restaurant (some dinners replace lunch) Trinidad options As Trinidad is a beautiful colonial town, there is a lot to explore on foot in the town itself, like artisanal shops & market stalls, museums, music cafes, ruins, churches etc. The Caribbean Sea is a 15min drive and we can decide to go to the beach as a group or arrange transport at a small fee per person. We will attend a folkloric dance and music show one evening and have a chance to be part of the magical Trinidadian nightlife where the streets come to life. Lucumi explained If you want more information about Cuban Santeria/ Lucumi please contact Christina who is an initiated priestess or Santera. Visas Canadian Transit Visa (eTA) required for transits into Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply-passport-information.html US Transit Visa are also required for our transit into USA and can be obtained online for under $15USD and lasts 2 years. Follow the link here: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/application.html?execution=e1s1 Cuba Tourist Card is required and can be obtained upon check-in to Havana at Mexico City o Cancun airport for $30USD or free if transiting from Toronto. No Visa required for Mexico Vaccinations There are no compulsory vaccinations required for Cuba unless you want to go jungle trekking on your own ;-) Hepatitis A vaccine is highly recommended for sensitive and immune suppressed individuals (in case you drink the tap water or eat contaminated food). Buying bottled water is the general rule while in Cuba. Some Casas will boil and filter their own water, which you are able to drink at your own risk. All the cafes we use adhere to strict hygiene regulations, as do the Casas that serve breakfasts and some dinners. Charcoal tablets are recommended to take with you in case you have minor gastrointestinal problems.