Note that the prices are in Canadian dollars per person and include flight, taxes, Cuban visa, taxes, all transport in Havana, seven nights and eight days in the hotel of your choice, buffet breakfast, Jazz Festival, medical and repatriation insurance in Cuba, VCC and Cuban representatives on the spot in Cuba. Departures are on Monday, December 9 and returns are Monday December 16, 2002. Flight itineraries are the current ones and may vary slightly in December, 2002. The final itineraries will be available by the beginning of September.
(Please note that the preliminary schedule of events and program will be released in September, while the final program and the performances several weeks before the departure.
Breakfast is included and is offered every morning in your hotel from 7 A.M. to 10 A.M. The bus will pick you up from the hotel an hour before the scheduled concerts and return you to the hotel after the end of the performance.)
Day 1:Monday, December 9
You will be met at the airport by the VCC representative as well as a Cuban English-speaking guide who will accompany you to your hotel. Look for the VCC Jazz Logo once you clear customs.
Transfer in private air-conditioned modern bus to your hotel. Check-in
Day 2:Tuesday, December 10
A.M. Information meeting at your hotel with the VCC representative who will also accompany you to the jazz headquarters for the official registration in the jazz festival and the picking up your credentials and badge for full participation in the Festival, all of which is included.
P.M. Optional excursions such as a City Tour, the beach or just a walking visit.
Day 3:Wednesday, December 11
Opening Concert in Teatro Nacional and jazz festival activities.
Day 4:Thursday, December 12
Concerts, jazz clubs and jam sessions
Day 5:Friday, December 13
Concerts, jazz clubs and jam sessions
Day 6:Saturday, December 14
Concerts, jazz clubs and jam sessions
Day 7:Sunday, December 15
Concerts, jazz clubs and jam sessions. Closing Concert in Teatro Nacional
Day 8:Monday, December 16
A.M. – Free for shopping
P.M. – Check out and transfer to the airport. Departure for your city.