We show you the best of Cuba all while getting your Yoga fix.
A once in a lifetime travel experience, Cubita Yoga Retreats takes you through breathtaking La Habana, Viñales, Jibacoa.
Cuba is a captivating island trapped in a mid-20th century time-warp. Cuba’s colonial cities are true treasures: with great lavish squares with cobbled streets which tell tales of affluence and intrigue.
We guide you through this incredible destination, connecting you with like-minded souls, and we start on our mats each day.
Join us this June 20th- 27th, 2021
The perfect introduction to life in Cuba. We take you to cultural heritage sites. See life through the eyes of the Cuban People.
Itinerary
Day 1 – La Habana
Arrival in Havana, transfer to Casa Particular in the city center. Welcome circle to present the program. Dinner at a local restaurant (Creole and vegetarian) or a snack depending on the flight arrival. (Optional) visit to a typical night club
Day 2 – La Habana
Meditation, Pranayama, Gentle Vinyasa practice. Breakfast. Tour in Almendròn (vintage car) through the streets of La Habana. You will continue on foot through the wonderful and enigmatic historic center of the city, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1987, visiting the most important squares, alleys and places of historical and cultural interest. Lunch at one of the trendiest places in Old Havana (Creole and vegetarian cuisine). Return to the B&B (optional) Excursion in an open vintage car with a dedicated photo shoot. Rest and Yoga sound massage. In the evening walk around the city and dinner at a local restaurant. (Optional) continue the night in a night club listening to Cuban music.
Day 3 – La Habana – Jibacoa Beach
Free Morning. Silent Breakfast. Departure by bus to Jibacoa in the Mayabeque Province. Accommodation at the Memories Jibacoa Resort in the natural beauty of the Cuban countryside. Day dedicated to relaxation on the magnificent white sand beach . Lunch (Creole or vegetarian) in a sea side local restaurant . In the afternoon Yoga Nidra enjoying the sunset with the sound of the Tibetan bowls. Free time (optional) eco-adventures like scuba diving and snorkeling at the resort’s own naturally formed coral reef just a few meters from the shore. Dinner . (Optional) Enjoy dancing and music in the resort or outside.
Day 4 – Jibacoa
Meditation and Pranayama. Workshop ( exploring the asanas) a moment to explore the asanas you love. Free lunch and time to explore the activities of the resort by yourself ( Scuba-diving Spa, Kayak, Beach and pool) After dinner ; Circle talk about the Yoga Philosophy, journaling and kirtan.
Day 5 –Jibacoa – Viñales
Vinyasa Yoga Session. Breakfast. Free time. Lunch and departure to the “Valle de Viñales” in the province of Pinar del Rio, declared a Biosphere Heritage and land of the best tobacco in the world. Duration of the trip 3h approx. Arrival in the village of Viñales, accommodation in casa particular. Gentle tension release practice. Dinner and free night.
Day 6 – Viñales
Energetic and Dynamic Yoga Session. Breakfast.
Departure with guide to get to know the naturalistic sites of the Viñales Valley (Mirador de los Jazmines, Casa del Veguero, Mural of Prehistory) visit the tabacco fields, to see the rolling rooms and watch the workers, we will be able to light up a cigar, order a mojito or a piña-colada .Visit to the cave of the Indian, where we will take a boat ride through the underground river that is inside the cave. Lunch in a local “paladar” restaurant. Return to casa particular. Yoga Salsa section in which you will enjoy the mystic rhythm of Salsa, Bachata, Mambo e Guaguanco with a live Cuban group. Dinner watching the sun go down over the valley. (Optional) Walk to the Viñaleswatching a number of hills, called mogotes by the locals. Dance and drink listening to live groups.
Day 7– Viñales
Full morning Yoga, meditation, pranayama, asana and talk. Lunch in a local “Paladar” (typical Cuban and vegetarian cuisine). In the afternoon meditative hiking and a relaxing Yin Yoga section in nature. Departure with guide for trekking and horse riding. Return to the casa particular. Dinner and Kirtan with local musicians on the tropical nature of Viñales. Sound healing and Circle Closing Ceremony to talk and explore our Cuban experience. (Optional) night in a local club to celebrate.
Day 8 – Viñales – La Habana Airport
Meditative trekking surrounded by nature. Return to the B&B. Lunch.
Greetings. Departure by bus to Havana airport to take the return flight. (The time of return to the airport must correspond to the departure of international flights)
What Include
Ground services rates includes:
Transfer from Havana airport / Casa Particular Havana.
2 nights in a double or single room in a Casa Particular in Havana with breakfast. Lunches and dinners in local restaurants in Havana (Creole, international or vegetarian cuisine), 1 drink included, tea or coffee (as per program).
Guided tour of La Habana (Italian, English and French), lunch in the historic center, 1 drink included, coffee or tea.
Transfer from La Habana to Jibacoa beach, Hotel Memories Jibacoa “all inclusive” treatment 2 nights Hotel Memories Jibacoa in double or single room.
Transfer Hotel Jibacoa – Viñales Casa Particular
3 nights in double or single room, Casa particular in Viñales with breakfast lunches and dinners in Viñales (Creole and vegetarian) 1 drink included + coffee or tea Visit Viñales, with tour as program, transfer and local guide trekking Viñales, guide Horse ride,
Transfer from the house Casa Prticular Viñales – to the airport of La Habana.
Quotation: 7 nights in a double room: € 1.618.00 per person Flight not Included
7 nights in a single room: € 1.784.00 per person Flight not Included
Note:
You can extend the stay for 3 nights, returning from Viñales, to La Habana to participate in the:
“International Workshop“ Wellness and Health. Today’s challenges ”
June 28-30, 2021. Club Habana, Palazzo Congressi.
Includes: 3-night stay in the “Elegancia Suite” residence with breakfast
Transfer in / out (28-29-30 June) to the venue of the event
Registration fee for the event
Participation in the Workshop sessions ( convocation attached)
Use of the beach, swimming pool and more that the location offers for the participants.
3 lunches at the event venue (as per program) 2 dinners with a drink included, plus coffee or tea Yoga practices with the Retreat teachers:
NB: The transfer from Viñales will drop you off in the “Elegancia Suite Habana” residence if you decide to participate in the congress.
Net price 3 nights in a double room: € 447.00 per person
Net price 3 nights in a single room: € 567.00 per person