Icons of Cuba

FULLY ESCORTED SMALL GROUP TOUR

19 Days | Departs 31 Mar & 13 Oct 2018 • HAVANA • VINALES • CIENFUEGOS• SANCTI SPIRITUS • TRINIDAD • SANTA CLARA • CAYO COCO • CAMAGUEY • LAS TUNAS • HOLGUIN • SANTIAGO DE CUBA • GUANTANAMO • BARACAO

SAVE $100 PER PERSON when you book by 31 Dec 2017^

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Cuba – mysterious and enigmatic. For over 50 years Cuba has been isolated and rarely visited by tourists from across the globe. That’s all about to change and so Icons of Cuba will take you to the authentic Cuba, before it is forever altered by western influence. From the Old Town charm of Havana, to the wonderful Heritage Listed city of Trinidad and Santiago’s charming colonialism This is a tour of discovery, enlightenment and most of all - music – wherever you go in Cuba, the music, the people and the culture will charm and Invigorate.

See Cuba while the real Cuba is still there to be seen.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: • Havana Sightseeing Tour in Classic US Vintage Cars

• Travel The Hemingway Route

• Tour the stunning Pinar del Rio area

• Tour the old city of Sancti Spiritus

• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Listed city of Trinidad

• Attend the world famous “Tropicana Show” in Havana

• Visit Santiago de Cuba, one of Cuba’s treasures – cradle of Cuban Music

• Tour Guantanamo City and view Guantanamo Bay

• Visit the stunning resort island of Cayo Coco

Day 1: 31 March / 13 October 2018Australia to Los AngelesDepart Australia on your flight to Los Angeles. Upon arrival transfer to your airport hotel for a 1 night stay.Accommodation: Los Angeles Airport Marriott or similar

Day 2: 1 April / 14 OctoberLos Angeles to Havana (B)This morning after breakfast we depart Los Angeles for our flight to Havana. Upon arrival into Havana, we transfer by Classic Car to our hotel. Enjoy a Welcome cocktail upon arrival and then an Orientation walk through Old Havana with Daiquiri at iconic bar “El Floridata”.Accommodation: Parque Central or similar

DAY 3: 2 April / 15 OctoberHavana (B, L, D)After breakfast we depart in Classic Cars for a city tour - Revolution Square, the “Malecón” Seawall Promenade, The Great Theatre of Havana, and The Central Park. On foot through Old Havana, UNESCO World Heritage Site - The Cathedral Square, Plaza de Armas Square, The Rum Museum and Cigar Factory. Enjoy lunch at La Barca Restaurant. Evening: Transfer in Classic Cars for Dinner and Show at the legendary Tropicana.

DAY 4: 3 April / 16 OctoberHavana: Hemingway Route (B, L, D)Today we visit Ambos Mundos Hotel,

where Ernest Hemingway lived for many years. Drop in to Hemingway’s iconic drinking spot - Bodeguita del Medio and enjoy a Mojito. Visit Finca Vigia, where he wrote The Old Man and the Sea. Continue to Cojimar, a tiny fishing village where Hemingway kept his yacht, the Pilar. Lunch today at Las Terrazas then return to your hotel stopping at El Morro Castle to enjoy the stunning view of the city. Dinner tonight at La California Restaurant.

DAY 5: 4 April / 17 OctoberHavana to Vinales (B, L, D)Depart today for Pinar del Río, and Viñales Valley - a UNESCO World Cultural Landscape. View the Mogotes from “Los Jazmines” lookout. Visit “La Cueva del Indio” where we travel in traditional boats along an underground river. Lunch at “El Palenque de Los Cimarrones” for Creole meal and visit a local Cigar House.Accommodation: La Ermita or similar

DAY 6: 5 April / 18 OctoberVinales (B, D)Full Day Exploration of western Cuba, including Cayo Jutias for a 1 hour snorkelling experience. Dinner at tonight La Casa de Don Tomias, and visit to the “Casa de la Trova” for local music.

DAY 7: 6 April / 19 OctoberVinales to Cienfuegos (B, L, D)After breakfast we depart for our 4

hour drive to Cienfuegos with sightseeing enroute. The rest of day is free to explore the town.Accommodation: Jagua Hotel or similar

DAY 8: 7 April / 20 OctoberCienfuegos (B, D)Tour Cienfuegos, the “Pearl of the South”. We visit the Parque Jose Marti, the main square - and the Palacio de Valle. In the afternoon tour to Castillo Nuestra Senora de los Angeles de Jagua via Ferry. Dinner tonight at Palacio del Valle.

DAY 9: 8 April / 21 OctoberCienfuegos to Trinidad via Sancti Spiritus (B, L, D) Today we depart for Trinidad via Sancti Spiritus and tour the Old Centre and visit the “Iglesia Parroquial Mayor del Espiritu Santo” build in 1522. The picturesque houses located along Calle El Llano, and Puente Yayayo Bridge are National Monuments. We continue on to our accommodation in Trinidad. Accommodation: Hotel Iberostar or similar

DAY 10: 9 April / 22 OctoberTrinidad (B, L, D)After breakfast we explore Trinidad by foot - a UNESCO World Heritage Listed city. Visit The Romantic Museum - enjoy traditional Cuban music at the Casa de la Trova. Tour La Canchanchara – and taste a unique Trinidad rum cocktail, made with sugar cane juice. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. Afternoon is free to explore more of this fascinating city with Dinner tonight at “El Jigue” restaurant.

DAY 11: 10 April / 23 OctoberTrinidad to Cayo Coco via Santa Clara (B, D) Today we depart Trinidad and visit the quaint town of Santa Clara before continuing on to Cayo Coco. Cayo Coco is

Cuba’s fourth-largest island and the main tourist destination after Varadero. Since 1988 Cayo Coco has been connected to the mainland by a 27km causeway slicing across the Bahia de Perros. The beauty of their beaches on these islands are world famous.Accommodation: Iberostar Daiquiri or similar

DAY 12: 11 April / 24 OctoberCayo Coco to Holguin via Camaguey and Las Tunas (B, D) Today we travel to Holguin via Camaguey and Las Tunas. Camaguey Cuba’s third-largest city is easily the suavest and most sophisticated after Havana. The arts shine bright here and it’s also the bastion of the Catholic Church on the island. Then via La Victória de Las Tunas (as it’s officially known), a sleepy agricultural town anointed provincial capital. Accommodation: Hotel Mirador de Mayabe or similar

DAY 13: 12 April / 25 OctoberHolguin to Santiago de Cuba (B, L, D)City tour of Holguin, the nation’s fourth-largest city serves up a slice of Cuba without the wrapping paper. Holguin is euphemistically coined the ‘city of parks’. After lunch we travel on to Santiago de Cuba.Accommodation: Melia Santiago Hotel or similar

DAY 14: 13 April / 26 OctoberSantiago de Cuba (B, L, D)Today we tour Santiago - the second most important Cuban city and cradle of both Cuban music and the Revolution. Visit the House/Museum of Diego Velázquez - one of the oldest colonial homes in the Americas). Enjoy lunch at Zunzun restaurant. This afternoon visit to the Castillo del Morro on the Bay of Santiago.

Dinner tonight is on the Rooftop of Hotel Casa Granda.

DAY 15: 14 April / 27 OctoberSantiago de Cuba – Baracoa via Guantanamo (B, D)Depart for Baracoa City after breakfast and on the way visit Nuestra Señora de la Concepción Church, the Matachin Fort and the Ruins of Coffee Plantations. Today we also travel to a lookout to view Guantanamo Bay’s US Military Base on our way to Baracoa. Free night in Baracoa.Accommodation: El Castillo Hotel or similar

DAY 16: 15 April / 28 OctoberBaracoa to Holguin (B, D)Today we make the short drive to Holguin along the beautiful coastline dotted with wonderful beaches.Accommodation: Hotel Mirador de Mayabe or similar

DAY 17: 16 April / 29 OctoberHolguin to Havana (B)After breakfast, we catch our morning flight to Havana for free time to do our last shopping or enjoy the last sights and sounds of Havana.Accommodation: Parque Central or similar

DAY 18: 17 April / 30 OctoberHavana to Los Angeles (B)After breakfast we transfer to the airport for our flight to Los Angeles. Upon arrival into Los Angeles transfer to our hotel. This evening enjoy the sights of the city.Accommodation: Los Angeles Airport Marriott or similar

DAY 19: 18 April / 31 OctoberLos Angeles to Australia (B)Depart Los Angeles for your flight to Australia or you may wish to extend your stay in Los Angeles or USA.

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BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

A non refundable deposit of $2000 per person is required at the time of the booking. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure.

Bookings made within 90 days prior to departure, subject to availability, will require immediate payment.

Credit card payment surcharges apply. Minimum passenger numbers are required for this tour to run at the advertised cost.

If 15 passengers have not booked by 90 days prior to departure then it may be necessary to review the tour cost and escorted tour component and offer similar arrangements on an unescorted basis.

*PRICES AND CURRENCY ADJUSTMENT:

All packages are in AUD and are subject to currency adjustments either up or down until the booking is paid in full. Any variation to the prices will be based on the rates available to us at the time the deposit is paid and again on the final balance.

Cancellations fees will apply.All services and reservations provided are subject to the condition of the principal providers.b Travel Insurance is strongly recommended.

Reservations may be booked through Zeppelin Travel, The Professional Centre, Suite 1, 189 Ashmore Road, Benowa QLD 4217. Please call 1300 786 888 or 07 5557 9888 or visit www.zt.com.au

INCLUSIONS:• Escorted by professional Tour Director from Brisbane• Return economy class International Airfares from Brisbane• 1 night accommodation pre and post Cuba tour at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott hotel or similar including breakfast• 16 nights in 4 star centrally located hotels including breakfast daily throughout Cuba • 8 lunches and 14 dinners, tasting the delicous local Cuban cuisine. Meals are 3 courses, and some lunches smorgasboard.• Excursions/Sightseeing & Entrance fees as mentioned in itinerary• Sevices of English speaking Local guides during sightseeing• All internal flights within Cuba as mentioned in the itinerary

EXCLUSIONS:• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary• Gratuities• Excursions/Sightseeing & Entrance fees not mentioned in itinerary• Room extras such as mini bar, room service etc• Travel Insurance• Cuba Visa

Andi von Zeppelin, Director of Zeppelin Travel, has travelled the world extensively and has always profiled Cuba as one of his preferred destinations. He has escorted numerous small group tours to varied destinations, including Turkey, Russia, China, and Africa, enabling a career of over 40 years within the Travel Industry. He has toured this diverse, breathtaking and culturally rich country several times and will now have the pleasure of showcasing this hidden gem.

Andi has personally created the detailed itinerary. Meet the character, share his knowledge, and join his discovery tour of this emerging destination.

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TOUR COST: Twin Share $9,995*pp | Single $11,675*

Please note: Upgrades on airfares and accommodation available on request. Any deviation to Group flights included in the tour may incur amendment fees. Please ask Zeppelin Travel for details. Prices correct as at 21 November 2017. ^Terms and conditions apply. must book before 31 December 2017.