Varadero Josone Music Festival

Arrival in Havana at the time agreed in your proposal

A paladar lunch or brunch with orientation may fit an early arrival

Possible driving tour of Havana, with the route and stops chosen around your arrival time

Check in to your proposed Casa Particular or villa and allow time to settle in.

Proposed welcome dinner at a privately owned paladar, such as El Del Frente, subject to availability

A Malecón sunset visit and cultural orientation may be included

Possible evening live music, selected from the confirmed local calendar

Meals: Your proposal will confirm any arrival-day lunch and welcome dinner.

Breakfast with the group at the casa/villa

Private Afro-Cuban Religion Tour in Callejon de Hamel and the Cayo Hueso neighborhood in Centro Havana – Learn why religion in Cuba is important for Cuban music history

Possible Old Havana history and art walk, with lunch arrangements confirmed in your proposal

Return to your accommodation for a break. The rest of the day and dinner arrangements will be developed as part of the complete private program.

Possible musician-led evening at a live-music venue, subject to the confirmed program

Meals: Breakfast and lunch are proposed; inclusions will be confirmed in writing.

Breakfast with the group at the casa/villa

Travel through Matanzas to Varadero. Departure time, stops and realistic travel times will be confirmed for your route.

A proposed workshop on Matanzas music and history, subject to the local specialist’s availability.

A rumba encounter with Los Muñequitos de Matanzas may be arranged, subject to the artists’ availability.

Lunch arrangements to be confirmed in your proposal.

Check in to your proposed private accommodation in Varadero. Dinner arrangements will be confirmed in the proposal.

Possible Josone festival evening, subject to the selected edition, ticket availability and review of the venue, organizer and payment arrangements. Return transport and any late-night charges must be confirmed in the proposal.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch are proposed; inclusions will be confirmed in writing.

Breakfast with the group at the casa/villa

A drum-circle session with Cuban musicians may be included if suitable hosts and arrangements are confirmed.

Lunch at a privately owned paladar is one option; your proposal will state whether it is included or paid separately.

The afternoon program and dinner arrangements remain to be developed. They will need to fit the complete itinerary and the authorization used by each traveler.

Another festival evening may be included when the selected edition and access are confirmed. Your proposal will specify the ticket and return-transport arrangements.

Meals: Daily meal inclusions remain to be confirmed.

Breakfast with the group at the private casa or villa

The daytime program and dinner arrangements have not yet been developed for a new private departure. These need to be established as part of the complete itinerary before booking.

A festival evening may be included, subject to confirmed dates and access. Transport hours and any additional charges will be specified in your proposal.

Meals: Daily meal inclusions remain to be confirmed.

Breakfast with the group at the private casa or villa

The daytime program remains to be planned for your group. Specific activities, hosts and timing need confirmation before this day can form part of a qualifying U.S. travel program.

A farewell dinner with Cuban musicians may be proposed, subject to artist availability. Your proposal will state whether it is included and identify any additional charge.

A final festival evening may be possible, depending on the selected dates. Ticket access and late-night return arrangements will be confirmed in writing.

Meals: Breakfast and a farewell dinner are proposed; inclusions will be confirmed in writing.

Breakfast at the casa/villa

Departure transfer to the airport agreed in your written proposal. Confirm the airport and transfer time with us before purchasing flights.

Meals: Departure-day breakfast depends on your confirmed accommodation and flight arrangements.

Confirm the arrival and departure airports, flight-time windows and included transfers in your written proposal before buying flights. The route can affect which airport makes sense; no fixed arrival window or departure airport is promised by this outline.

Your proposal will list meal inclusions by day, ticketed events, named hosts, accommodation, transport hours and any optional charges. A meal or event mentioned in this outline is not automatically included in a quoted package.

Festival access depends on the selected edition, current availability and applicable restrictions. Late-night pick-ups, staffing and return arrangements must be agreed in writing; this outline does not promise a 2 a.m. shuttle or an escort after that time.

A complete private program must be developed before booking. Final festival performance times may become available later, but they do not replace the need to establish the daytime program and travel authorization.