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Havana | Viñales | Las Terrazas
Saturday, January 13, 2024 – Sunday, January 21, 2024 (9 Days)

  • While other documents may be needed during the registration all participants must complete these three items (plus passport image) and return to Ashé Cultural Tours, LLC, 204 Crossgate Drive, Church Hill, MD, 21623 (an email scan works as well to ken@cubamusicandculture.com). Please try to return these by November 15. 
    • Application/Questionnaire (word) (PDF) (updated 10.21.22)
    • Travel Affidavit for P2P Exchanges (Word) (PDF) (updated 9.19.23)
    • Waiver Agreement (updated 10.21.22)
    • Photocopy of your passport. This can be sent via mail or email (ken@cubamusicandculture.com)
  • Legal issues, Comfort and Safety (updated 12.10.23)
    • People-to-People Tours and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC licensing)
    • Info about Accessibility in Cuba and the nature of our Homestays
    • Travel Risks
    • State Department Warnings
    • CDC Warnings
    • Health Insurance Information
    • Cancellation Policy
  • International Flight and Miami Hotel Information (updated 12/10/23)
    • Hotel –Wyndham Garden Miami International Airport (4 star); 4909 NW 36th Street, Miami Springs, 33166. (786) 482-2511
    • Flights (TBD)
      • Jan 14 (#AA 1447) MIA-HAV 9:30am-10:45am (we will check in at 6:30AM)
      • Jan 21 (#AA 243) HAV-MIA 10:30am-11:40am [Note, i sent the wrong flight number in an email. This one is correct]
    • Checked Bag
      • 1st Bag No Charge 
      • 2nd Bag $150 
      • Maximum dimensions: 62 inches or 158 centimeters calculated as (length + width + height)
      • Maximum weight: 50 pounds or 23 kilograms
    • Carry-on bags
      • 1st Includes purse, briefcase, laptop bag, or similar item that must fit under the seat in front of you.
      • 2nd Maximum dimensions not to exceed: 22″ long x 14″ wide x 9″ tall (56 x 35 x 23 cm) 
  • Contact & Emergency Contact info (updated 12.10.22)
    • This document contains info about the best ways to stay in touch with family and friends while in CUBA. Please share this with your loved ones!
  • Packing, Health, Gifts (updated 12.10.23)
    • Advise for packing
    • Additional info about the Cuban healthcare system, included insurance polices, recommended vaccines, prescription and OTC medications
    • Detailed packing guide
    • Suggestions for gifts you might want to bring with you (remember, Cuba is embargoed by the United States, and experiences severe shortages of medicine and consumer goods.
  • Currency Costs Tipping (updated 12.10.23)
    • Currency, Currency Exchange, ATMs/Credit Cards, Dual Economy
    • How much money to Bring?
    • Costs for consumer goods, snacks, alcohol, souvenirs, cigars, etc…
    • Tipping suggestions – Tipping is included in the cost of the trip (except meals that you purchase on your own. Nonetheless, many clients enjoy offering an additional tip to many of our guides, hosts, drivers, etc…