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You can't possibly have escaped the worldwide salsa craze and in Cuba you can experience that wonderful music to the max. The hot rhythms of salsa make it one of the world's most addictive and energetic dances. Night time sees Cuba coming alive and the locals love to dance ensuring there are plenty of options for salsa in Cuba.
If you are dreaming of learning how to salsa with the Latin swing in your hips in a beautiful Caribbean setting or adding that extra flavour to your salsa moves that will make you stand out of the rest. Then a Habanaloko Cuba Dance Holiday is undoubtedly for you.
Habanaloko Cuba Dance Holidays have been created and tailored to show you the real Cuba that would be impossible to reach in an ordinary package holiday.
All the Cuba Dance Holidays by Habanaloko are being guided by Karel Duvergel, born and raised in Cuba. His Cuban roots and years of experience in Britain allow Karel to do things in the Cuban way but to the British standard.
The Habanaloko holiday programme is suited for beginners through to advanced Salseros and we have a broad range of holidays to suit your taste and dance skills. |
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| Professional Cuban Dance Partners |
| Habanaloko Cuba Dance Holidays provide you the opportunity to salsa dance with local experts as well as allowing you to explore the cultural delights of colonial Havana and the rest of the island. You will have your dedicated dance partner for the duration of your holiday and will have an opportunity to add additional private classes to your holiday. |
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| Accommodation |
There are also multi-stop holidays in the programme visiting Varadero, Trinidad, Santiago de Cuba and Guantanamo.
You have the choice of staying in a 3 or 4 star hotel or a 'casa particular' (private Cuban home). |
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| Salsa Clubs |
| There will be ample opportunity to explore Cuba's nightlife and practise your new found dance skills. Cuba's salsa clubs offer the most exhilarating, friendly and fun way to step into the heart of the island. |
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| Independent Traveller |
As the last stronghold of world communism, this island of elegant towns and stunning beaches has achieved something of a cult status with travellers, writers, musicians and dance lovers paying homage to its beauty and resilience. It is a country where the time seems to have stood still since the 1950s.
If you want to choose your own holiday elements Habanaloko Cuba Dance Holidays offer expert tips and advice and travel services for independent travellers.
With outstanding bargain rates and a diverse portfolio of destinations and activities you can create your perfect tailor made holiday to Cuba.
In the event your travel partner doesn't want to dance, we have a great chill out programme and plenty of non-dance related activities for a thoroughly fulfilling holiday off the dance floor.
Visit our Habanaloko travel guide for listings of clubs, accommodation options and things to do. |
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| Itinerary |
Habanaloko Cuba Dance Holidays have been created to give you the insight into the real Cuba. The holidays are designed for dance enthusiasts and cater for independent travellers, couples and groups. Holidays provide you the opportunity to salsa dance with local experts as well as allowing you to explore the cultural delights of colonial Havana and the rest of the island.
Habanaloko Cuba Dance Holidays offer 10 or 14 day group holidays programme and the sample itinerary below will give you a flavour of things to come! |
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| Destination? |
Cuba |
| Travelling companions? |
Salseros of Habanaloko |
| Goal of trip? |
Experience Cuba and have a fantastic time |
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| Day 1 - Havana |
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Arrive at Hotel Florida late afternoon |
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Cocktails in Cathedral square |
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Dinner at La Mina for a traditional first night in Havana -The birthplace of Cha Cha Cha |
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Nightcaps at Hotel Florida for a welcome dance in our Hotel |
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| Day 2 - Havana |
| 11.00 |
Walking tour around the streets of Havana. Taking in Habana Vieja |
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(Old Havana - a UNESCO World Heritage Site) |
| 12.00 |
Lunch at San Fransisco de Asis Square |
| 14.00 |
Free time |
| 18.00 |
Casa de la Musica (live band) |
| 21.00 |
Dinner at Prado y Neptuno - authentic Italian restaurant |
| 23.00 |
Casa de la Musica (Habana) - Cabaret show,
Live music and a surprise in an exclusive place to dance until the early hours of the morning |
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| Day 3 - Havana |
| 14.00 |
Salsa classes |
| 16.00 |
Free time |
| 19.00 |
Party at Karel's House |
| 23.00 |
Casa de la Musica Miramar or return to the Hotel. |
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| Day 4 - Havana |
| 11.00 |
Visit to the market to buy fresh fruit and watch the Cuban people
going about their daily business |
| 14.00 |
Salsa classes |
| 16.00 |
Free time (opportunity for a private lesson) |
| 20.30 |
Dinner |
| 23.00 |
Casa de la Musica |
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| Day 5 - Varadero, boasting more than 15 miles of white sandy beaches |
| 11.00 |
Travel to Varadero |
| 14.00 |
Arrive at the hotel in Varadero |
| 14.30 |
All inclusive buffet lunch |
| 15.30 |
Beach party |
| 20.30 |
Dinner at the hotel |
| 23.00 |
Night club |
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Rumba, a very popular night club in Varadero (all inclusive drinks with the entry fee) |
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| Day 6 - Varadero |
| 13.00 |
Salsa classes with Karel and a guest teacher |
| 14.30 |
Lunch on the beach |
| 16.00 |
Free time or party on the beach |
| 20.30 |
Out and about wandering around and checking out the regular performers of Varadero |
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| Day 7 - Matanzas |
| 9.00 |
Optional sightseeing trip around Matanzas area. |
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Visit and see the different way of life in the different towns of Matanzas close to Varadero. Try the regional food and take in the scenery. A totally different experience to Havana.
Lunch will be in a local restaurant or paladar. |
| 18.00 |
Dinner together at the main restaurant in the resort
Relaxing time after dinner |
| 23.00 |
Into town for partying |
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| Day 8 - Havana |
| 12.00 |
Check out of the hotel |
| 13.00 |
Lunch at the poolside restaurant, afterwards prepare to go to Havana |
| 18.00 |
Casa de la Musica for those that need 'the Havana rush' |
| 21.00 |
Free time |
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| Day 9 - Havana |
14.00 |
Salsa Classes |
17.00 |
Watch the world go by ‘Karel style’ in a lively café with great cappuccinos in the centre of Havana |
18.00 |
Café Cantante |
21.00 |
Dinner at el Guajiro restaurant |
23.00 |
Party in the hotel restaurant |
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| Day 10 - Havana |
| 11.00 |
Tour of the Revolution Museum (all you want to know about Cuban history in English) |
| 14.00 |
Dance classes |
| 16.00 |
Free time (for private class or relaxation) |
| 19.00 |
Cocktails at the Hotel Nacional (a traditional event of Habanaloko Holidays)
Dinner at a local restaurant |
| 23.00 |
A cheesy night out in Carabaly (yes, they do exist even in Cuba. a mix of comedy and good energy) |
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| Day 11 - Havana |
| 14.00 |
Salsa classes |
| 16.00 |
Palenque - the place for Rumba |
| 20.00 |
Free time after the Rumba |
| 23.30 |
Casa de la Musica |
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| Day 12 - Havana |
| 10.00 |
Salsa classes |
| 12.00 |
Callejon del Hamel |
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Walk in Vedado followed by Club 18:30 - the place for Rueda de Casino
Free night |
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| Day 13 - Havana |
| 11.00 |
Salsa classes |
| 13.30 |
Lunch at the Hanoi restaurant |
| 15.30 |
Free time |
| 20.00 |
Dinner at el Tablon restaurant |
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| Day 14 - Havana |
| 11.00 |
The final Salsa classes in Havana |
| 14.00 |
Market visit for shopping |
| 15.30 |
Final party at Karel's house on the beach and then on to Havana
Enjoy the night with all the new friends you have made and say goodbye to Cuba until you return with Habanaloko Dance Holidays |
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| Day 15 - Havana |
| 12.30 |
Check out of the hotel and transfer to airport for 1.45pm
Check-in at Jose Marti Airport, Havana.
Flight departs 16.45 arriving in the UK at 6.00 the following day |
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