CUBA - The Living Rhythm Tour

Join daily singing workshops and vibrant cultural tours from Havana to Matanzas

A 11-Day Cultural Singing Journey through Cuba.

Immerse yourself in Cuba's vibrant culture through daily singing workshops led by your specialist tour director, Clarita Derwent, and choir director, Christina Mimmocchi, alongside local musicians and choirs. Join daily singing workshops with local choirs and musicians. Explore historic cities and the Caribbean coastline from Havana to Trinidad. Stay in authentic, welcoming Cuban guesthouses and experience the island's rich musical heritage with expert local guides. Add two optional extra days to your trip as we take you to the microclimate of Viñales, Pinar del Río, where you can meet local farmers and visit tobacco farms.

Singing workshops + Dance & music + Cuban culture + Historic cities + Pristine beaches + Local guides + Guesthouse accommodation + Organic farm meals + Nightlife + Studio recording!

Musical Immersion

Attend vocal workshops, choir meetings, percussion workshops, dance classes, and immerse yourself in Cuban music.

A Cultural Adventure

Explore UNESCO historic cities, important cultural sites, vibrant nightlife, and local communities.

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Tobacco Plantations and Organic Farms

Embark on a valley walk through tobacco fields, meet the farmer, roll a cigar, and enjoy the local organic food in a farm-to-table experience.

Support locally owned private businesses by taking a classic car tour around Havana in a 50s convertible, and by staying in local guesthouses on your journey around Cuba.

Supporting local small business

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Inclusions

Day 1 Havana - Welcome dinner, live music, cocktails, and introductory dance lesson
Days 2-3 Havana - Singing workshops, Old Havana tour, Afro-Cuban tour & music, National Choir visit & exchange, classic car ride, Revolution Square, studio recording, live show.
Day 4 Cienfuegos via Bay of Pigs - coastal city visit, swim, art school visit, choir exchange & workshop, Humming Bee house.
Days 5-6 Trinidad - choir exchange & workshop, colonial walking tour, cocktails, live music, percussion workshop, dance lesson, beach picnic, live evening show.
Day 7 Varadero via Santa Clara - Che Guevara memorial, explore nightlife & venues, choir exchange & workshop.
Day 8: Viñales via Matanzas - Choir workshop in Matanzas, Viñales organic farm visit and tour plus farm-to-fork organic dinner.
Day 9 Viñales - half-day light valley walk, local lunch, dance class, night out to local venue
Day 10 Havana - Travel back to Havana for some last-minute shopping before our farwell dinner and show.
Day 11 Havana Departure Day

About Day 10-11 Add-on

Days 10 & 11: Optional additional 2 nights in Viñales - Visit a tobacco farm, watch a local farmer roll cigars, visit an organic farm and enjoy a meal, walk in Viñales Valley, and take a dance lesson. If your time is limited and you choose to leave on Day 9 you will depart the group in Havana before we head to Vinales.

Can I customise this itinerary?

Yes, we can adjust the tour itinerary for choirs to fit your interests and pace; just let us know your preferences, and we can build a custom tour for your group on any dates of your choosing.

Itinerary Summary

Accommodation - Cuban comfort guesthouses - twin/double rooms; single supplements are available.
Meals - Daily breakfast, 9 lunches, and 10 dinners are included.
Inclusions - All transport within Cuba, singing workshops, guided excursions, concert tickets, local English-speaking guides, and all daily activities, including the Cuba e-visa.
Exclusions - International flights, travel insurance, mandatory medical insurance, visa, tips and personal expenses, meals not listed, and optional additional activities not listed.