DISCOVER CUBA

land & seaA Specialty Tour from insightCuba

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CUBA’S DIVERSITY ISN’T EASILY DEFINED. Whether drawn to its renowned cities orunexplored blue waters, you’ll discover its classic sights and sheltered treasures.

Our Cuba by Land & Sea tour features a six-day overland adventure and six daysaboard the Louis Cristal. We’ll begin in Havana. Stroll along the iconic Malecón, witness Old Havana’s colonial magnificence, and encounter the city’s most inspiringcommunities. Then, we’ll head toward Playa Girón. History enthusiasts will love theBay of Pigs Museum. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the abundant biodiversity of Parque Nacional Cienaga de Zapata.

We’ll explore Cienfuegos, “the pearl of the South,” and Santiago de Cuba, the core of Afro-Cuban culture. You’ll ride in classic cars and marvel at Caridad del Cobre, the church the pope visits whenever he’s in Cuba. Throughout, you’ll be in the care of our expert Cuban guide and insightCuba tour leader.

Next, you'll cruise along Cuba’s coast to the secluded Isla de la Juventud, an untouched paradise surrounded by turquoise water. You’ll continue toward the northeastern shores of the Antilla sea to hidden gem Antilla.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTSCruise along Cuba’s magnificent coast

Visit one of Cuba’s finest National Parks

Meet with students from the Korimacao Cultural Project

Bask in Santiago de Cuba’s Afro-Cuban culture

Visit the site of the famous Bay of Pigs

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FLIGHT PACKAGE $645Includes: • Air from Miami to Havana & Santiago de Cuba to Miami • Priority check-in at Miami International Airport • Cuban visa • Baggage fee for first checked bag

Flight Package Prices are subject to change unless accompanied by confirmed booking

CUBA BY LAND & SEA TOUR INCLUDES:One night at the Sofitel Miami Hotel, including breakfast andairport transfer

Private welcome reception and pre-tour briefing

Two nights superior accommodations at the Meliá Cohiba in Havana

Two nights superior accommodations at the Melia Santiago in Santiago de Cuba

Five nights aboard the Louis Cristal in a premium ocean sidestateroom on deck four with two lower beds, sofa bed, andbathroom with shower

One night standard accommodations in Playa Girón

insightCuba exclusive-guided programming

Expert Cuban guide, private driver, and experienced insightCuba Tour Leader

All meals, snacks, and evening entertainment while aboardthe Louis Cristal

All meals while on land tour, except for one paladar eveningdining experience on your own

U.S. Department of the Treasury license and insightCuba letterof authorization

Port fees

Gratuities for luggage handling, restaurant service, and programmed activities throughout tour*

Flight package (cost additional) including; round-trip charter air;all ground transportation, and airport transfers in from in Miamiand Havana as part of the tour

Fresh bottled water while touring

Travel health insurance, emergency medical evacuation, andtrip cancellation coverage (up to $1,000)

insightCuba Travel guidebook

24 hour emergency customer service hotline

Not included: Cuban airport departure tax ($25 CUC), baggage fees for additionalchecked bag, domestic flight to Miami, and flight package

*Customary end-of-tour gratuities for the Cuban guide, driver, and tour leader are left tothe guest’s discretion and should be based on the guest’s satisfaction with the level ofservice received.

SPECIALTY TOURS

Incredible Value

Contact insightCubafor more information or to book your trip

800-450-2822insightCuba.com

BASE PRICE FOR DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

$5,495Per person double-occupancy. For single-occupancy, add $1,050.

DEPARTURE DATESJan 6, 2015 – Jan 17, 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feb 24, 2015 – Mar 7, 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar 3, 2015 – Mar 14, 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar 17, 2015 – Mar 28, 2015

SAMPLE ITINERARY*

DAY 1-2 MIAMI HAVANA Your trip begins at the Sofitel Miami Airport hotel, where your small group will gather for an early evening briefing and reception. Following breakfast at the hotel on your second day,you’ll board the charter flight to Havana. After you clear immigration and customs, you’ll head to Jaimanitas to meet JoseFuster, “the Picasso of the Caribbean.” This renowned artist hasturned his home and community into an living art project, transforming old facades into colorful murals. Enjoy a welcomelunch at the elegant and tranquil La Fermina. After lunch, and onour way to the Meliá Cohiba hotel, we’ll pay a visit to historic Plaza de la Revolución (Revolution Square), one of the world’slargest city plazas, where the monument to Jose Marti overlooksthe city. Afterwards, your insightCuba tour leader and Cubanguide will accompany you to your hotel in the heart of Havana followed by an orientation. Get into the spirit of Cuba with a welcome dinner at the grand Café del Oriente.Meals Day 1 | Enjoy dinner on your own, at your leisureMeals Day 2 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3 HAVANAAfter breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be treated to a discussion withone of Cuba’s most notable economists to learn about the insand outs of Cuba’s unique and changing economy. Next, you’llbegin a walking tour of Old Havana, a famous UNESCO heritagearea, en route to Fototeca, which houses one of the city’s fewdarkrooms and is a photographer hub, to get a snapshot intothe lives and work of Cuban photographers. Lunch is at the well-regarded classic-style paladar (family-owned private restaurant)La California. Next, we’ll meet with patients, residents and doctors at the polyclinic in the Vedado neighborhood to learnfirsthand about Cuba’s comprehensive approach to socializedmedicine and healthcare. Stop in at a special community project,where our friends will introduce you to some real Cuban hospitality, song and dance, as well as provide insight into theirinspired lives on the island (A GUEST FAVORITE). Tonight, enjoydinner on your own at a local paladar. Your tour guide can makeexpert recommendations. Meals | Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 4 HAVANA PLAYA LARGA PLAYA GIRÓN We’ll begin the day with a journey to the Parque Nacional Cienagade Zapata where you’ll witness the natural beauty and biodiversity of this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. We'll meet with a representative from the national park to learn about its ecologyand the reason the area received its UNESCO designation. Lunchis at the excellent and stylish paladar Casa Enrique. Next, you’llvisit Korimacao Community Project, a respected school of the

arts, known for developing musicians, dancers, poets, and actorsfor the residents of this somewhat isolated, yet beautiful region.For anyone who appreciates an against-all-odds, underdog win,the history of Playa Girón/Bay of Pigs invasion is both fascinatingand astounding—we’ll visit the Bay of Pigs Museum. Tonight we’lldine on local fare at a paladar in Playa Girón.Meals | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5 PLAYA GIRÓN CIENGUEGOSOptional Early Morning Excursion – Join us at sunrise for an optional bird-watching excursion and witness first-hand the regions abundant wildlife. Shortly after breakfast, we’ll depart for Cienfuegos, known as the “pearl of the south” and also theCuban port where we will board the MV Louis Cristal to continueour journey along Cuba’s unexplored coast. Before boardingthe ship, we’ll have a special visit with our friends at a cooperative artist center. We’ll have a lunch at a local paladar.This afternoon, board your ship, where you'll enjoy dinner andother activities as we cruise along Cuba’s magnificent coast onour way to the rarely visited Isla de la Juventud.Meals | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6 ISLA DE LA JUVENTUDAfter enjoying breakfast onboard, you’ll go ashore and visit the Parque Nacional Marino de Punta Francés (Punta Frances National Marine Park). You’ll meet with resident workers who are involved in environmental protection efforts on Isla de la Juventud (“Island of Youth”), home to exotic species of fish, gentle waterfalls and lush palm trees. After lunch, we’ll set sailback to Havana on Cuba’s shimmering turquiose waters. Dinnertonight is onboard ship. Meals | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7 HAVANA Your ship will dock right in the heart of Old Havana with views ofthe old city and Havana Harbor. Ever wondered how those ’57Chevys stay on the road? After breakfast, you’ll have the pleasureof meeting Cuban mechanics who maintain these relics and insome cases restore them to their original glory. Then, ride in aclassic car to an organic farm in Alamar. Upon arrival, we’ll gatherwith Cuban farmers at Alamar Organopónico to learn how organic farming efforts provide food to urban areas and how Alamar is making useful food items available to private restau-rants, which are surging in popularity. Lunch is at a restaurant near the farm. Next, we visit a music school in Guananbacoa, onthe outskirts of Havana. Dinner tonight is onboard ship.Meals | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8 AT SEAToday, we’ll spend the day at sea as we skirt along the northerncoast of Cuba on our way to Antilla in Holguín province and inBahia de Nipe. Enjoy all your meals aboard ship. Meals | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9 ANTILLAAfter arriving on the tranquil north eastern shores and breakfast, you’ll disembark to the town of Antilla. On shore,

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meet with the patients, residents and doctors at the local polyclinic to learn firsthand about Cuba’s comprehensive approach to socialized medicine and healthcare. Next, we’ll visit with friendly and cheerful children at a local school. After lunch, we’ll meet with a staff at a local print shop. Return to your ship and enjoy dinner at sea. Meals | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10 SANTIAGO DE CUBAThis morning we’ll disembark and say good buy to our ship aswe head to a school of the arts to witness first hand pioneeringartistic inspiration. We’ll then visit San Pedro de la Roca Castle, an old Spanish fort on our way to lunch at El Morro. After lunchwe’ll visit Caridad del Cobre, the historic church the Pope visitseach time he is in Cuba, and discuss this important site with a local historian. Next, we’ll meet with the popular Afro-Cuban-inspired Steel Pulse band. After checking in to the Meliá Santiago, we’ll dine at their restaurant, famous for serving thefinest meals in Cuba.Meals | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11 SANTIAGO DE CUBAAfter breakfast we’ll meet with a local city historian who will escort us through the downtown area to see its most importantsites. Of course there’s nothing better to prime one’s appetiteduring a visit to a farmers market where we’ll learn how Cuban’spurchase food, supplement state provided rations, and how the current dual economy presents unique challenges. Afterlunch, we’ll visit a casa particular, a bed-and-breakfast-like accommodation in a private home which has become representative of Cuban entrepreneurial spirit. Later this afternoon, we’ll spend some time with a popular percussion

group. We’ll learn about Afro-Cuban rhythms and take adrumming lesson. Nothing could be more appropriate in Santiago de Cuba! Tonight, share memories with your co-travelers at a farewell dinner at the highly rated andquintessentially Cuban paladar Salon Tropical. Meals | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12 SANTIAGO DE CUBA MIAMI ¡Adios Cuba! This morning, we say goodbye to Cuba and board our flight to Miami.Meals | Breakfast

* A significant portion of your in-country programming is customized for each group to maximize your cultural experience. Many of the places we visit are not tourist destinations and are thus not always available. Therefore, this program should be considered a sample only—please keep in mind that your particular tour may vary. Final itineraries are sent to guests one-to-two weeks prior to departure.

All Photos ©Robin Thom except where noted.

To book a tour, visit us at insightCuba.com or call a Cuba travel specialist at 1-800-450-CUBA (2822)

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CUBA CRUISE PROFILE:

The Louis CristalThe onboard experience offers a wide range of typical cruise amenities and events. Culturally the influence will be decidedly Cuban in flair with Canadian-quality culinary delights and amenities. The Cruise offers an exciting, safe way to explore more of Cuba and itspeople from the vantage of your moving resort.

SHIP HIGHLIGHTS & DETAILSThe Louis Cristal is a modern, recently refurbished, medium-sized cruise liner with a decidedly yacht like, luxurious look and feel. She features an array of amenities with all the comforts of an upscale vessel, spacious staterooms and suites, elegant lounges and restaurants, internet corner, and open promenades.

• 9 Passenger Decks• 480 Staterooms (10 with Balcony)• 3 Restaurants• 4 Bars/Lounges and Disco • Monte Carlo Casino• Internet Corner• 2 Conference Rooms

• Photo Gallery• Duty Free & Travel Shops• Swimming Pool• Whirlpool Bath• Fitness Center• Beauty Salon• Spa & Massage

• Fully Air-Conditioned• Stabilizers• Telephone• Fax• Satellite Telephone• Physician On Board

Length: 162 m GRT: 25,611 Flag: Malta

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