Cuba Trips Calendar
February 2012 Cuba Trips
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#9 February 2, 2012 - February 10, 2012
Bay of Pigs Tour
Trip Provider: Insight Cuba
(800)450-2822
$3,000
Description: Visit the Bay of Pigs and Playa Giron. From there, venture to Cienfuegos, known in Cuba as the "Pearl
of the South" and the Sierra del Escambray mountains. Price varies.
More Information: http://www.insightcuba.com/bay-of-pigs-hav-and-playa-gir/
Email Contact: http://www.insightcuba.com/contact-us/
#10 February 5, 2012 - February 13, 2012
An Insider’s View of Havana, Trinidad& Cienfuegos
Trip Provider: Dartmouth Alumni Travel
(800)221-1944
$4,695
Description: Monday Following a morning discussion on contemporary Cuban history, visit El Morro fortress.
Continue to the Museum of the Revolution then lunch at El Floridita restaurant. Join an architectural historian for
a morning walking tour of Old Havana, focusing on the four main squares: Plaza de Armas, Plaza de San Francisco de
Asis, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de la Catedral. Visit Playa Giron, Cienfuegos, Trinida and enjoy an immersion in Cuban
culture.
More Information: http://alumni.dartmouth.edu/media/travel/media/12_PDFs/Cuba_Feb_5.pdf
Email Contact: trips@arrangementsabroad.com
#11 February 5, 2012 - February 12, 2012
Artand Architectureof Cuba
Trip Provider: Metropolitan Museum of Art
(212)514-8921
$5,875
Description: Enjoy special entrée to Cuba's arts community with private museum tours and visits to the studios
of some of the country's leading artists. Take a walking tour of Old Havana with an architectural historian. Travel
to Matanzas, sometimes called the "Athens of Cuba," Varadero, and Cárdenas. Academic Arrangements Abroad.
More Information: http://www.metmuseum.org/events/travel-with-the-met/art -and-architecture-of-cuba-3
Email Contact: met@arrangementsabroad.com
#12 February 9, 2012 - February 13, 2012
Weekend In Havana Tour
Trip Provider: Insight Cuba
(800)450-2822
$1,800
Description:This program focuses on the cultural mecca that is Havana. Walk the fascinating streets, visit its
most historic sites, and share conversation with local residents about daily life in this captivating city. Price
varies.
More Information: http://www.insightcuba.com/weekend-in-havana/
Email Contact: http://www.insightcuba.com/contact-us/
#13 February 11, 2012 - February 19, 2012
Havana & Scenic Pinar del Rio Tour
Trip Provider: Insight Cuba
(800)450-2822
$2,750
Description: Enjoy the sounds and rhythms of Havana then journey to the eastern province of Pinar del Río, known
for its scenic national park Viñales, its expansive tobacco fields and intriguing farmers. Price varies.
More Information: http://www.insightcuba.com/havana-scenic-pinar-del-rio/
Email Contact: http://www.insightcuba.com/contact-us/
#14 February 11, 2012 - February 17, 2012
Faith & Fellowship Journey
Trip Provider: ECHO Cuba
(305)884-0441
price unknown
Description: While experiencing the timeless majesty of Cuba, you can MAKE A DIFFERENCE in someone’s life and
see how Cubans live on a deeper level than the one tourists usually see. Learn the struggles, joys, dreams and
daily lives of fellow Christians and pastors in Cuba. Visit their ministries, learn their needs, hear their
stories, and bless them with the brotherly bond of friendship that transcends borders. Religion
More Information: http://www.echocuba.org/missiontrips.html
Email Contact: info@echocuba.org
#15 February 12, 2012 - February 20, 2012
Havana Jazz Experience
Trip Provider: Insight Cuba
(800)450-2822
$3,000
Description: In conjunction with JazzTimes Magazine, this tour offers a unique opportunity to combine a love of
Cuban jazz with a rare inside look at the thriving Cuban artand jazz scene. The evenings are spent at some of the
top jazz clubs in Havana. Music
More Information: http://www.insightcuba.com/havana-jazz-experience/
Email Contact: http://www.insightcuba.com/contact-us/
#16 February 12, 2012 - February 20, 2012
People-To People OFAC Sanctioned Program
Trip Provider: UC Santa Barbara Alumni Association
(805)893-4775
price unknown
Description: Havana and Trinidad- Gaucho Getaways has received its People-to-People License from the US Office
of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) allowing travel to Cuba for its guests based on highly specific itineraries which
focus on people to people exchanges.
More Information: http://www.ucsbalum.com/programs/travel/getaways/trips/cuba
Email Contact: gaucho.getaways@ia.ucsb.edu
#17 February 14, 2012 - February 22, 2012
Havana & Colonial TrinidadTour
Trip Provider: Insight Cuba
(800)450-2822
$3,000
Description: Old Havana, Abel Santamaria School, Castillo del Morro, the Malecon, Callejón de Hammel and
Trinidad. Price varies.
More Information: http://www.insightcuba.com/havana-colonial-trinidad/
Email Contact: http://www.insightcuba.com/contact-us/
#18 February 15, 2012 - February 19, 2012
Discover Havana
Trip Provider: Friendly Planet
(800)555-5765
$2,000
Description: Havana, Habana Vieja, Callejon de Hamel, Las Terrazas, Ernest Hemingway's Finca Vigia and an
authentic Rumba block party. Price varies. Music
More Information: http://www.friendlyplanet.com/discover-havana.html#tab0
Email Contact: questions@friendlyplanet.com
#19 February 16, 2012 - February 24, 2012
Bay of Pigs Tour
Trip Provider: Insight Cuba
(800)450-2822
$3,000
Description: Visit the Bay of Pigs and Playa Giron. From there, venture to Cienfuegos, known in Cuba as the
"Pearl of the South" and the Sierra del Escambray mountains. Price varies.
More Information: http://www.insightcuba.com/bay-of-pigs-hav-and-playa-gir/
Email Contact: http://www.insightcuba.com/contact-us/
#20 February 17, 2012 - February 26, 2012
Building Peace, Learning Sustainability
Trip Provider: Witness for Peace
(781)641-3076
$1,400
Description: Visit an urban farm and learn about a transition to organic agriculture. Go to a neighborhood
clinic to witness universal health care in action. Visit an artschool and talk with educators and students about
Cuba’s system of education. Experience the island through musicand art.
More Information: http://witnessforpeace.org/userdata_display.php?modin=51&uid=1027
Email Contact: lculverhouse@gmail.com
#21 February 17, 2012 - February 26, 2012
Cuban Music& ArtExperience Tour
Trip Provider: Insight Cuba
(800)450-2822
$3,500
Description:This tour provides an opportunity to explore the thriving arts scene in Cuba through performances,
discussions, and events in both Havana and Santiago de Cuba. Although many activities are planned, there is always
room for an impromptu cumancha (street party) or a stop at another live performance along the way. Price
varies.
More Information: http://www.insightcuba.com/cuban-music-and-art-experience/
Email Contact: http://www.insightcuba.com/contact-us/
#22 February 18, 2012 - February 25, 2012
ART & ARCHITECTURE IN CUBA
Trip Provider: Center for Cuban Studies
(212)242-0559
$3,500
Description:Round trip flight from Miami to Havana, 4-5 star hotel lodging, transportation (modern tour bus),
activities, guide, translator, breakfasts, some dinners.
More Information: http://www.cubaupdate.org/travel-to-cuba/upcoming-trips
Email Contact: TravelToCubaNow@gmail.com
#23 February 18, 2012 - February 26, 2012
Mass HumanitiesTraveling Seminar to Cuba
Trip Provider: Mass Humanities
(413)584-8440
$3,995
Description: Habana Vieja with our guide, visit the Museum of the Revolution, conversation with Rafael
Hernández, “Civil Society & Politics in Cuba Today”, conversation with Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Interests
Section, drive to Trinidad, train excursion to Iznaga Sugar Cane Plantation, meeting at UNEAC (Union of Writers and
Artists), visit artists’ studios, private performance by the Chorus of Cienfuegosand dinner at Cienfuegos Yacht
Club.
More Information: http://masshumanities.org/ths
Email Contact: dtebaldi@masshumanities.org
#24 February 19, 2012 - February 26, 2012
Colors of Cuba
Trip Provider: Friendly Planet
(800)555-5765
$3,000
Description: Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Sanata Clara. This Cuba trip will introduce you to the Cuban people
and provide ample opportunities to interact with them in meaningful and rewarding ways. Price varies.
More Information: http://www.friendlyplanet.com/colors-of-cuba.html
Email Contact: questions@friendlyplanet.com
#25 February 19, 2012 - February 26, 2012
Artand Architectureof Cuba
Trip Provider: Spoleto Festival USA
(843)722-2764
$4,995
Description: Expert guides will accompany you throughout this Cuba trip to introduce you to historic sites and
impressive artand architecture. Visit the studios and homes of emerging artists and see top museums on private
tours. Walk through the main squares of atmospheric Old Havana and be the exclusive audience at specially arranged
performances of musicand dance. Travel outside of Havana to three historic cities on the northern coast, for visits
to artists’ studios and interesting local museums: Matanzas, the “Athens of Cuba;” Varadero, known for its
ceramics; and historic Cárdenas. Academic Arrangements Abroad.
More Information: http://spoletousa.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Spoleto-Cuba-Final.pdf
Email Contact: info@spoletousa.org
#26 February 20, 2012 - February 27, 2012
Educationin Cuba
Trip Provider: Common Ground Travel
(413)203-1125
$2,150
Description: Talk by specialist on Educationin in Cuba pre‐ and post‐Revolution.Visit to the Literacy Museum.
Tour of Ciudad Libertad School City, which includes pre‐school, K‐12, special education and teacher. Visit to the
Teacher Training School at Ciudad Libertad. Morning Meeting with staff from the National Association of Cuban
Teachers and much more.
More Information: http://www.commongroundtravel.com/documents/2010/Education.pdf
Email Contact: info@commongroundtravel.com
#27 February 21, 2012 - February 29, 2012
People, Culture, and Artof Cuba
Trip Provider: Cal Alumni Association
(888)225-2586
$3,800
Description: Discussions led by experts will explore Cuba’s captivating history and professionally guided tours,
excursions into Cuba’s spectacular countryside include a visit to Pinar del Río, Vinales Valley, San Francisco de
Paula and Cojímar, Cienfuegosand Trinidad.
More Information: http://alumni.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/Cuba_final3.pdf
Email Contact: caldiscoveries@alumni.berkeley.edu
#28 February 22, 2012 - March 4, 2012
Cuba Garden Tour
Trip Provider: University of Washington Botanic Gardens
(800)451-7111
$3,758
Description: This is a spectacular opportunity to learn about Cuba’s ecosystems, endemic and endangered species,
organic farms and reforestation projects, as well as Cuban history and current events. Environment
More Information: http://depts.washington.edu/uwbg/news/2011/09/22/tour-cubas-gardens-with-director-reichard/
Email Contact: travel@holbrooktravel.com
#29 February 25, 2012 - March 9, 2012
Seed to Plate
Trip Provider: NEEM
(919)321-6111
$2,350
Description: A Wandering Feast of the sustainably produced foods of Cuba. NEEMAgroecology Brigade with Dr.
Fernando Funes & Chef Ensminger. This organization is not an licensed People to People trip
provider.Environment
More Information: http://neemtree.org/what-we-do/neem-brigade-agroecology-classes-and-conference/
Email Contact: neem@mindspring.com
#30 February 25, 2012 - March 5, 2012
Havana & Scenic Pinar del Rio Tour
Trip Provider: Insight Cuba
(800)450-2822
$2,750
Description: Enjoy the sounds and rhythms of Havana then journey to the eastern province of Pinar del Río, known
for its scenic national park Viñales, its expansive tobacco fields and intriguing farmers. Price varies.
More Information: http://www.insightcuba.com/havana-scenic-pinar-del-rio/
Email Contact: http://www.insightcuba.com/contact-us/
#31 February 25, 2012 - March 5, 2012
Cuba: Discovering Its People and Culture
Trip Provider: National Geographic Expeditions
(888)966-8687
$5,095
Description: Meet and talk with Cubans in diverse settings, from urban Havana to the rural valley of Vinales.
Learn firsthand from Cuban locals and experts about their splendid colonial cities, vibrant musicand artscene and
lush rural landscapes, and experience the timeless beauty and fascinating culture of this enigmatic island
nation.
More Information: http://nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/expeditions/cuba-cultural-tour/detail
Email Contact: http://nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/about/contact
#32 February 26, 2012 - March 4, 2012
Cuba: Its Culture and Its People
Trip Provider: National Trust for Historic Preservation
(888)484-8785
$5,095
Description: These programs were designed to provide meaningful exchanges between members of the National Trust
and our Cuban counterparts on issues related to historic preservation, architecture, planning, and other subjects
in the cultural heritage arena. Same trip offered by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation via Academic Arrangements
Abroadtrips@arrangementsabroad.com
More Information:
http://www.preservationnation.org/travel-and-sites/travel/tours/caribbean-bermuda/cuba-its-culture-and-its-1-2-1.html
Email Contact: members@nthp.org
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