Havana Salsa Festival 2027 — Private Custom Cuba Tour
Tailor-made Havana music and dance trips for your private group.
Planning around the 2027 festival? We will confirm the event dates and available program in your proposal.
Private/custom availability: We can build a private itinerary around this festival or music focus when dates and availability allow. If you prefer an open-signup 2027 small-group departure, see our Havana Jazz Festival Tour, Havana Music & Cultural Tour, or Cuban Jazz & Rumba Tour.
TOUR OVERVIEW
Bring your dance school, private group or travel community to Havana for Cuban music, dance and meaningful local connections. We design the experience around your interests, pace and budget.
Son, timba and salsa are connected traditions with distinct histories and sounds. Musician-led listening, dance lessons and conversations with Cuban artists can help your group hear those differences before an evening performance.
Request itinerary design, local coordination or a fully hosted private tour. Your quote depends on group size, travel dates, accommodation, transport, guide support and the services you choose. Festival events, artists and venues are subject to the organizer’s confirmed program, availability and applicable regulations.
Group size
Private groups, dance schools, travel advisors and organizations. Group size is confirmed in your proposal.
Tour duration
Flexible: itinerary design, land services or a hosted multi-day tour.
Location
Havana, with extensions discussed during planning.
Travel planning
Havana Music Tours is a trade name of Musical Getaways LLC, a U.S. company. Every itinerary, contract, payment and service must comply with applicable U.S. law and OFAC regulations, regardless of where an inquiry originates.
Dates and reservations
Custom group proposals by request. We confirm festival dates and available events before a festival-based trip is booked.
Reservations and payments
Your written quote sets out the dates, group size, accommodation, transportation, staffing and services included. It also states the total price in U.S. dollars, payment method, deposit schedule and any processing fees before you commit.
Tell us your group size, home country, preferred dates, service needs and priorities. We refine the program and confirm availability and applicable U.S. compliance requirements before booking.
For other dates or a different music focus, explore our private Cuba tours.
PLAN YOUR GROUP TRIP
1. Share your brief
Tell us who is traveling, your preferred dates, approximate budget, dance and music interests, accommodation preferences, language needs and the support you need.
2. Review your proposal
Choose itinerary design, local coordination or a fully hosted private tour. We set out the proposed schedule, services and price so your group can review them together.
3. Make it your own
We refine the pace and priorities, then confirm hosts, venue availability, transport, meals and the applicable travel requirements before booking. Arrival nights and extensions can be discussed as part of that proposal.
BUILD YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE
Choose the services that fit your group. Your written proposal confirms exactly what is included, the total price and any separate costs.
- Private dance lessons, workshops and exchanges with Cuban musicians and dancers
- Festival evenings and other live music, subject to schedule, availability and applicable regulations
- Screened private accommodation suited to your budget and rooming needs
- Guides from our team in Cuba, group hosting, airport transfers and ground transportation
- Meals in privately owned restaurants and cultural visits shaped around your interests
- Itinerary design and planning support for dance schools, travel advisors and group leaders
U.S.-based, compliance-led planning: We review each proposed program and its suppliers before confirming services. Festival attendance alone does not establish authorization for U.S. travelers; the applicable authorization and itinerary requirements are addressed during planning.
Cuban eVisa: Cuba now uses an electronic visa linked to your passport. It should be obtained online in advance before departure. Visa procedures and fees can change, and Cuban-born travelers may have additional passport or entry requirements. We provide current instructions before travel; contact us if you were born in Cuba or have questions.
YOUR STAY IN HAVANA
Carefully Selected Casa Particular or Boutique-Style Stay
MUSIC, DANCE AND LOCAL CONNECTIONS
Build your trip around private lessons, conversations with musicians, live performances and meals at independent paladares. Dates, transport hours, meals and accommodation are tailored to your proposal. We confirm the arrangements that matter to your group before you book.
We spent six days in Cuba on a private tour with Havana Music Tours. This is a great personalized tour, specializing in authentic, non-touristy music experiences. Chaz Chambers, the owner, did a great job of putting together our itinerary, informing us what to expect and providing a wealth of information to prepare us for our trip. Read TripAdvisor review
Barry & Rena · Private Cuba Tour, March 2024 · TripAdvisor
My wife and I went on the Jazz Plaza 2024 tour. Really excellent. Chaz and Yami have put together a great team of Cuban guides and facilitators: Rocio, Ismelys… were all wonderful. They go out of their way to personalize the experience and provide any support that is needed. Jazz Plaza is an incredible experience, and Havana Music Tours did a great job curating the adventure. Read TripAdvisor review
Mark & Patty · Havana Jazz Plaza Festival Tour, January 2024 · TripAdvisor
Absolutely fantastic, once-in-a-lifetime custom-built musical and cultural tour around Havana! Chaz and Yami took all of our requests and constraints into consideration while planning and customizing our tour, which included mouth-watering dining in paladares, musical experiences & concerts, and walking & driving city tours. Read TripAdvisor review
Javier · Private Cuba Tour, July 2023 · TripAdvisor
First off, It’s very easy to recommend any tour with Chaz and Yami. Period. Honestly, I was a little skeptical about so many glowing TripAdvisor reviews. Here comes another glowing review, haha. I can say easily, without hyperbole, that the experience with Havana Music Tours was life-changing! The trip exceeded expectations. Read TripAdvisor review
Stefan · Havana Salsa Festival Tour, February 2023 · TripAdvisor
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