HARMONY IN HAVANA

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Embark on an adventure of Cuba, a country with strong historical, cultural, and political roots. Combine your exploration

of this unique country by practicing yoga in Havana. This 8-day tour of Havana and the surrounding area begins with

morning yoga sessions with Ernesto Carulla, a well-respected instructor, who helped to establish the Cuban Yoga Asso-

ciation. Afterwards you will experience the richness of Cuban history and traditions by exploring the area with a

professional guide. Each day will have a theme, exposing you to all that is Cuban. Bring your beach attire to lounge by

the ocean, discover how local farmers live, travel to places Hemmingway frequently visited to understand his love for

this country. Remember your dancing shoes for a salsa lesson and learn about Cuba’s Rum and famously popular cigars.

Day One: Welcome to Cuba!Arrive in Cuba, make your way to Havana to meet the guidewho will take you to your family home. Everyone on the tourwill be in close proximity to one another. As a group, there willbe an official meet & greet with a group dinner. (D)

Day Two: Discover Havana: History and ArchitectureAfter breakfast grab your mat and begin your day with yoga.Later, begin exploring Cuba with a visit to Habana Vieja, the his-torical center. The guide will take you on a tour of key historiccolonial squares including: Cathedral Square, Plaza Vieja, SanFrancisco de Assiz Square and Obispo Street up to Floridita bar.Later visit the Museum de la Ciudad: The ancient Palace of Cap-tain Generals by the Arms Square. Afterwards, stroll throughthe Handicraft market. Conclude the day with a 1-hour tour inan old American convertible along the sea. (B)

Day 3: Beach and ArtStart the day with a group yoga practice. Continue the Cubanexperience at one of Havana’s Eastern beaches, Playa SantaMaria. Soak up the sun, enjoy the water, and listen to therhythms of Cuban musicians. Following this, visit the atelier offamous plastic artists in Havana, meet the artist and maybeeven purchase a piece of his work. Return to Havana for din-ner out with your group. (B/D)

Day 4: Visit with the Local farmersPick your spot on the floor for your yoga practice. You will beguided through an enriching session of movement and mind-fulness. After yoga, travel to Guanabacoa to visit a local privatefarm. Learn of the agricultural practices and how the farmersproduce food for their people. Travelers have the choice of a45-minute walk or horseback riding or tractor to the next farm.The farmers will provide lunch with foods such as ham, saladsand cheeses. Transfer back to Havana for an evening at leisure.(B/L)

Day 5: All about HemmingwayAfter breakfast, step onto your mat. Upon completion of theyoga session Hemingway awaits. Travel to the HemmingwayMuseum outside of Havana. Witness where Ernest Hemming-way was inspired to write. Next, visit Cojimar, a fishing townHemingway visited. Enjoy lunch at a paladar before returning toHavana. Have the full Hemmingway experience with a Daiquiriat the famous bar El Floridita, where the writer went every after-noon. Later, walk to Hotel Ambos Mundos, where the writerlived for nearly 10 years. On the terrace, there is a wonderfulview to the old city surrounding the Bay. (B/L/D)

YOGA GROUP TOUROCTOBER 31st - NOVEMBER 7th, 2015

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Price includes:• Daily yoga 1.5-2HRS

• 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners

• 7 NTs stay in government approved family homes

• Discover Havana Tour: History and Architecture

• Museum de la Ciudad

• American car ride

• Playa Santa Maria Beach day and Havana Plastic artists tour

• Local Farmers of Cuba Tour

• All About Hemmingway Tour

• Las Terrazas Tour

• The Rum and Cigar Tour

• All taxesNot included:• Airfare

• Airport transfers

• Additional yoga

• Salsa sessions (10-12 CUC/ hour with partner)

• Night time activities

• Taxis / Local buses

• Tourist visa $25CUC

• Travel insurance (mandatory for Cuba)

$1379 CADPrice is per person, DBL.

SGL sppl. 135 CADGroup size 8-15 people

Day 6: Yoga & NatureWhen the sun is rising in the sky but the day still cool, it is time for yoga. Pre-pare to sweat, mediate, and relax. Today you visit Las Terrazas, a cooperativeproject carried out by the Revolution to restore the natural beauty of thesurrounding area devastated by deforestation. Stroll through the commu-nity, have a café, and learn coffee preparation. Sit and relax at a restaurant,once a coffee farm settled by the French in the 19th century. Upon return-ing to Havana, you evening is at leisure. (B/L)

Day 7: Cigars and Rum Today is your final yoga session. Absorb all that you can from your teach-ings, your practice, and those around you. Today you visit a Cigar factoryand observe the process and skill behind the world famous cigars. Next,venture into the Rum Museum to learn of how rum came to be in Cuba andhow it’s created. Rum tasting is included in your visit . The rest of your dayat leisure. The evening will end with a farewell dinner. (B/D)

Day 8: Hasta Luego Enjoy breakfast together, laugh, and reminisce of your experiences of yogaand travels in Havana before transferring to the airport for a safe flighthome. (B)