<p>Morning yoga followed by breakfast (included).  With our local guide, we will enjoy a classic car tour seeing a variety of neightborhoods including Vedado, Miramar, Havana Forest, and El Mirador del Cristo de la Bahia.  A fun day for photos but remember the sunscreen! After lunch (included) we will stop at a locala artisti/organization to learn more about the emerging private sector.  </p> <p>In the evening, we will head out to Vedado for a delicious dinner at La Fabrica (included)  and stick around for music and dancing.  </p> <p>*you can stay as late as you like! We will arrange a taxi home for you if you want to leave sooner than the group.  </p>

<p>By private shuttle, we will head to Vinales after a morning yoga session and breakfast.  The valley is a breathtaking place with mogotes (limestone hills) and vibrant natural colors and has been listed as a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNESCO" title="UNESCO">UNESCO</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Heritage_Site" title="World Heritage Site">World Heritage Site</a> since November 1999 for the outstanding karst landscape and traditional agriculture as well as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernacular" title="Vernacular">vernacular</a> architecture, crafts and music.  </p> <p>11:30: am Delicious family-style lunch on a gorgeous organic farm on a hill overlooking Viñales Valley. After enjoying a wonderful meal we will have time to tour and appreciate the grounds as we learn about sustainable food production in Cuba (included)</p> <p><br></p> <p>1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Light hike or horseback ride throughout Viñales Valley to learn about flora and fauna with a visit to tobacco/coffee farmer’s home. This is a great opportunity to try and purchase cigars, snap a photo and sip on a delicious local beverage canchanchara! We highly recommend waiting to buy cigars here as you will be directly supporting individual farmers and putting more money into their pockets unlike buying boxed and branded cigars from the government-run shops. You tour leaders will explain the tobacco industry in greater detail on your trip as well as the overall way in which the Cuban economy works in order to deepen your</p> <p>appreciation of the work that goes into creating products and experiences for tourists and the way in which your visit to the country and have a positive impact on the lives of individuals.</p> <p><br></p> <p>3:30 pm: Salsa lesson in Viñales!</p> <p><br></p> <p>5:00 pm: Arrive at our casas particulares in Viñales and have downtime for rest and shower.</p> <p><br></p> <p>7:00 pm: Optional group dinner in town (not included) and the option to enjoy the outdoor street party they have every Saturday. On this day they block off the main streets to cars and there is live music, dancing, street food vendors and an overall fun communal vibe - perfect for immersing yourself in the local culture!</p>

<p>Our day begins with a refreshing yoga class at our casa, followed by a brief trip through a cave system on a motor boat before beginning a light hike or</p> <p>horseback ride throughout Viñales Valley to learn about flora and fauna with a visit to a tobacco/coffee farmer’s home. This is a great opportunity to try and purchase cigars, snap a photo and sip on a delicious local beverage canchanchara! We highly recommend waiting to buy cigars here as you will be directly supporting individual farmers and putting more money into their pockets unlike buying boxed and branded cigars from the government run shops. Your tour leaders will explain the tobacco industry in greater detail on your trip as well as the overall</p> <p>way in which the Cuban economy works in order to deepen your appreciation of the work that goes into creating products and experiences for tourists and the way in which your visit to the country and have a positive impact on the lives of individuals.</p> <p>12:30 pm: Traditional Cuban lunch</p> <p>(included)</p> <p>2:00 pm: Quick visit to the Prehistoric mural and nearby bar with some of the best Piña Coladas in Cuba ;)</p> <p>3:00 - 6:00 pm: Downtime for rest or independent exploration - we can help to coordinate various activities depending on your interests and are likely adding a coffee farm visit into this day for those interested.</p> <p>7:00 pm: Optional group dinner in town and option to go out for drinks and dancing if desired!</p>

<p>8:00 am: Morning yoga practice led by Suzanne</p> <p>9:00 am: Breakfast at the casa particular (included)</p> <p>10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Longer hike or mountain bike ride throughout Viñales Valley and a picnic lunch.</p> <p>3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Downtime for rest, relaxation and independent exploration.</p> <p>6:00 pm: Delicious pig roast &amp; party on a small family run farm</p>

<p>We say goodbye to Vinales, and head back toward Havana with a long stop at a favorite restaurant for lunch before continuing on to Havana.  Once there, you will have the afternoon to yourself to explore Havana and the sites.  Dinner is on your own exploration tonight! </p>

<p>We begin our day with morning yoga to prepare for our final day in Havana .  We have a short 30 minute ride to Megano Beach for a laid back day at the beach.  We've arranged a beach lunch at favorite spot before returning to Havana.  Some people may decide to head back earlier to fit in another activity while other may linger until 4:00 or later.  We will meet up for a final farewell dinner. (included).</p>

<p>Time to say goodbye to Cuba...for now! Morning yoga if time allows to prepare you for the day of flights and driving.  After breakfast (included) we will help in coordinating your ride to the airport. </p>