Cuba

Havana, vinales, playa giron, trinidad …and more!

April 15-23, 2023

Total package price starting at $TBD/pp*


This package includes accommodations, ground transport, daily breakfast, 2 lunches, 5 dinners, tours, local guide .... and more!


April 15:
Arrival Cuba

Today you will arrive in Havana.  After your flight you will be met at the airport by your driver and will be driven to your hotel.

Your local guide will meet you at the hotel for a welcome meeting. After this meeting you will be exploring the are by a classic car ride.

After this the group will have a welcome dinner at El Cocinero.

To end the day you will have a visit to Fabrica de Arte Cubano. This art gallery and club are inside of a former cooking oil factory. The club has been established at one of the most famous nightclubs and art galas in Cuba.

* Lodging (2nt): Paseo 206


Hotel Havana

Paseao 206

April 15 - 17 AND April 22 - 23

Start of your vacation at the Paseao 206 Hotel in Havana. The hotel is in economic and cultural heart of La Havana and is surrounded by tree-lined streets, art galleries, art deco buildings and modern skyscrapers of Vedado. In this family home dating back from the 1933, the atmosphere is light, chic and romantic. The building has been restored to its original splendor thanks to a careful renovation that has maintained the soul of the structure, preserving the original architectural elements.

Room options

We recommend either of these two suites; the Master Suite and the Rooftop Suite. At the Hotel there are 3 Master Suites and 3 Rooftop Suites. Therefore we are asking you to make a choice between these suites and please let us know which couple is taking which suite.

Master Suite

With distinct zones for sleeping, relaxing or working, Italian mid century original furniture and custom made lighting, the master suite bespeak elegance and intimacy.

Rooftop Suite

There is a simple perfection to these spaces: graceful and seductive simplicity. The terraces offer the perfect perch for chilling out, flirting with the softest breezes.


April 16 :
Havana

After breakfast you will be picked up at your hotel for a walking city tour with your local guide. After this tour you will also have a Views of Havana Tour.

You will end the day with an arranged dinner at the La Guarida Restaurant.

April 17 :
Vinales

After breakfast you will be picked up at your hotel for a Las Terrazas Tour with your local guide.

Then your guide will take you on a Vinales Orientation Walk. And to end the day you will visit the Organic Farm. (Lunch and dinner included)

Vinales is a town in western Cuba. Its main street is lined with colorful colonial-era wooden houses, including the Municipal Museum, which explores the region’s history. Orchids and palms fill the sprawling Casa de Caridad Botanical Gardens. Viñales serves as a gateway to the Sierra de los Organos mountains and the Viñales Valley.

* Lodging (2nt): TBD


April 18 :
Tabacco farm

After breakfast you will be picked up at your hotel and will be driven to a Tobacco Farm to learn how cuban farmers make the famous cuban cigars.

In the afternoon you will have a bartending demonstration to learn about cuban cocktails.

And you will end the day with an introductory group salsa lesson

April 19 :
Bay of Pigs

Today you will get to go Scuba Diving (or snorkeling for those who don’t want to scuba dive). The location for this Scuba/Snorkeling trip is Bay of Pigs. This trip included snorkeling and diving gear and one dive.

The Bay of Pigs Invasion was a military landing operation on the southwestern coast of Cuba in 1961 by Cuban exiles, covertly financed and directed by the U.S. government. It was aimed at overthrowing Fidel Castro's communist government

After the dive your guide will take you to the Bay of Pigs invasion museum. (Lunch included)

* Lodging (1nt): TBD


April 20 :
Trinidad

After breakfast you will travel to Trinidad via Cienfuegos city. In Cienfuegos you will stop for a city tour with your local guide.

Cienfuegos is a city on a bay on Cuba’s south coast. It's known for its colonial-era buildings. One of the most famous landmarks for this location is the Thomas Terry Theater that has gold-leaf mosaics and ceiling frescoes.

After this tour you will get back on the road and on your way to Trinidad. After arrival your guide will take you on a orientation walking tour of Trinidad.

Trinidad is known for its colonial old town and cobblestone streets. The main plaza, Plaza mayor, is one of the highlights and is surrounded by grand and famous buildings. Some of these are the Museo Romántico and Museo de Arquitectura Colonial and Iglesia de la Santísima (a 19th-century cathedral with a vaulted ceiling and carved altars)

* Lodging (2nt): TBD


April 21 :
Trinidad Dive

After breakfast you will be picked up for a Scuba dive.


April 22 :
Havana

After breakfast you will be travel back to Havana. Here you will have the day free at leisure.

In the evening you will end the trip with a farewell dinner. Location is TBD.

* Lodging (1nt): Paseo 206


April 23:
Departure

Today is time to say goodbye (for now). After breakfast you will be picked up at your hotel by your driver and will be taken to Havana International Airport.


 

TRAVEL DETAILS

TRANSPORT:

Transfer Airport to Hotel
April 15

Transfer Havana to Vinales
April 17

Transfer Vinales to Playa Giron
April 19

Transfer Playa Giron to Trinidad
April 20

Transfer Trinidad to Havana
April 22

Transfer Havana to the Airport
April 23

HOTELS

Havana, Cuba
April 15 - 17
Paseo 206

Vinales, Cuba
April 17 - 19
TBD

Playa Giron, Cuba
April 19 - 20
TBD

Trinidad, Cuba
April 20 - 22
TBD

Havana, Cuba
April 22 - 23
Paseo 206


F.A.Q.

Can I pay by Zelle?

Yes!

We started taking Zelle payments last month and we found this to be a fast and FREE way to pay!
For those who don’t know what Zelle is… it is very much like a wire transfer (but it is not a wire transfer).

Everyone’s bank is different, though, so you may want to call/go in to your local bank and ask to have the maximum amount available to transfer every day.

Example: Some banks only allow $500/day transfer. Other banks will allow $1200/day.

Always be careful when making payments through Zelle to people that you do not know. There is no protection guarantee provided and you cannot reverse the fee.

The Pros for using Zelle:

  • It is FREE (no processing fees)!

  • It is instantaneous (funds will go directly to Zone Travel- so this is the absolute fastest way to make a payment)

The Cons for using Zelle:

  • Every bank is different when it comes to maximum amount available to be transferred every day. So, this may mean that you need to make multiple payments to Zone Travel, multiple days in a row.

  • It does require an app download onto your phone, and you need to set up your account with your bank information.

Can I pay by check?

Yes!

If you would like to avoid the 4%processing fees, you may pay by check.
It is very important that you pay in advance of the deadlines and allow ample time for delivery.

You can make checks payable to “Zone Travel”

Please mail your checks (allowing 3-5 business days for delivery - PRIOR to deadline) to:
Zone Travel
PO Box 12052
Columbus, OH 43212


Payments received after the deadline could result in cancelation of your reservation or increased fees.


REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE TYPE CAREFULLY! INACCURATE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN TRAVEL DELAYS AND/OR CHANGE FEES.

(Please submit one registration form per household -max 2 people per registration form)


Pricing details

price Per Person: 

No Villas (except Villa Ivi):

$4273 (double occupancy)
(pricing for triple occupancy available upon request)
$4028 (4 people traveling)
$4128 (5 people traveling)

Greek Villas:

(pricing for double and triple occupancy available upon request)
$4283 (4 people traveling)
$4338 (5 people traveling)

*All pricing & availability is subject to change until completed through the booking process. If your vacation package includes airfare, baggage fees may be an additional cost. For international travel, a passport book is required. Most locations require at least 6 months before expiration on your passport, as well as 2 blank visa pages. Please make sure to have the correct and updated documents if applicable. If you have a criminal background, you are responsible for knowing the travel restrictions pertaining to the offense.

INCLUDED IN THE QUOTE

  • Round Trip airfare from NYC area airport- prices are based on 2022 pricing. 2023 pricing is not yet available and as such, the pricing may change.

  • Inter-island Transfers- prices are based on 2022 pricing. 2023 pricing is not yet available and as such, the pricing may change.

    • Athens to Mykonos (airfare)

    • Mykonos to Santorini (ferry)

    • Santorini to Crete (ferry)

    • Crete to Athens (airfare)

  • Ground Transportation

    • Round Trip transfer from Athens Airport to Athens Hotel (for stay in Athens)

    • Round Trip transfer from Mykonos Airport/Port to Mykonos Hotel

    • Round Trip transfer from Santorini Port to Santorini Villa

    • Round Trip Transfer from Heraklion Port to Elounda Hotel

  • Hotel/Villa accommodations

    • NJV Athens Plaza Hotel (3 nights)

    • Dorno Beach Hotel - Mykonos (3 nights)

    • Villa Ivi - Santorini (3 nights)

    • Porto Elounda Resort - Crete (3 nights)

  • Some Meals

    • Breakfast each day- except when staying in any villas

  • Most taxes and fees

    • Service fees and commissions (NON REFUNDABLE)

    • Current VAT- if this fee changes, we will need to collect additional charges.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Incidental charges 

  • Overnight tax

    • Hotel rates do not include Overnight Tourist Tax. This will be 2-4€ per room per night (depending on hotel) and will be paid in person.

  • Road tolls when using provided transportation.

  • 4% processing fee per payment (if paying w/credit card)

  • Local taxis

  • Most meals/beverages (unless included in the itinerary)

  • Tips

    • Local guides (recommended at least $5/pp)

  • Optional Travel Insurance *DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING- PLEASE REVIEW THE DETAILS OF EACH PLAN THOROUGHLY

    • Basic (starting at $153)

      • Please Note: This plan does NOT include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.

    • Cancel for Anytime (starting at $289)

      • Please Note: Under certain conditions, covered reasons for some benefits of this plan include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.

    • Other insurance options are available, if you have questions or want more coverage options, please let us know at time of booking.

 

SUGGESTED PAYMENT SCHEDULE

There are three payment options available to you. 
*Payment schedule does not include insurance costs. Insurance is due with initial payment. 

Option 1: Full payment (plus insurance)- due no later than November 1, 2022.
(Most affordable overall)

*Please keep in mind, a 4% processing fee will be charged at time of payment if paying with credit card. (this has not been included in the costs.)

Option 2: One payment will be due by November 1, 2022 and the second payment will be due no later than August 1.

(There will be a one time $50 fee per person, for this delayed payment option)
(More than 2 payments are not allowed without a 10% administrative fee per payment)
NOTE: If you choose the Cancel Anytime insurance, it will be due with your first payment. If you choose Basic insurance, you can choose to add that payment on at any time prior to departure of your trip; however, please note that you will not be covered for any changes or cancelations until you purchase this policy. It is illegal to purchase insurance with the knowledge and intent that you will be changing or canceling your trip.)

*Please keep in mind, a 4% processing fee will be charged at time of payment if paying with credit card. (this has not been included in the costs.)

***SPECIAL: IF YOU PAY THIS TRIP IN FULL BY DECEMBER 31, YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO PAY THE $50/PP FEE!***


Option 3: Monthly payments are due, please see the suggested payment schedules below.

(There will be a one time $50 fee per person, in addition to a 10% admin fee per payment for this delayed payment option)
NOTE: If you choose the Cancel Anytime insurance, it will be due with your first payment. If you choose Basic insurance, you can choose to add that payment on at any time prior to departure of your trip; however, please note that you will not be covered for any changes or cancelations until you purchase this policy. It is illegal to purchase insurance with the knowledge and intent that you will be changing or canceling your trip.)

*Please keep in mind, a 4% processing fee will be charged at time of payment if paying with credit card. (this has not been included in the costs.)

***SPECIAL: IF YOU PAY THIS TRIP IN FULL BY DECEMBER 31, YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO PAY THE $50/PP FEE!***

Double Occupancy (based on hotels +Villa Ivi pkg):

(price per person)
Nov 1: $992 + Insurance (suggested)
Dec 1: $413
Jan 1: $468
Feb 1: $413
Mar 1: $413
April 1: $413
May 1: $413
June 1: $413
July 1: $413
Aug 1: $413

4 people traveling (based on hotels +Villa Ivi pkg):

(price per person)
Nov 1: $856 + Insurance (suggested)
Dec 1: $398
Jan 1: $448
Feb 1: $398
Mar 1: $398
April 1: $398
May 1: $398
June 1: $398
July 1: $398
Aug 1: $398

5 people traveling::

(price per person)
Nov 1: $956 + Insurance (suggested)
Dec 1: $399
Jan 1: $454
Feb 1: $399
Mar 1: $399
April 1: $399
May 1: $399
June 1: $399
July 1: $399
Aug 1: $399

 

REGISTRATION 

  • A completed registration form (one per household -max 2 people per registration form)

    • If you have more than 2 people from the same household going on this trip, please fill out multiple forms, as the maximum per form is 2 people.

 

FINAL PAYMENT

  • Payments not received on time will result in reservation cancellation without refund.

  • Additional bookings after the final payment deadline may result in higher prices, less availability and additional administrative fees.

  • Fee amounts imposed are at the discretion of Zone Travel.

 

CANCELLATION

Cancellation in writing must be received by Zone Travel 60 days prior to departure for appropriate refund on the land tour cost minus the following fees:

  • Commissions and Travel insurance are non-refundable.

Zone Travel LLC and its cooperative destination incur unrecoverable charges preparing for your trip therefore, no refunds if cancellations occur less than 60 days before departure. Cancellations more than 60 days prior to departure are based on individual group bookings per the outlined confirmation document you receive.

We sell a variety of travel related products from different suppliers and service providers ("Suppliers"). Each Supplier has its own terms and condition that are applicable to your particular arrangements in addition to our general terms and conditions, and you should make sure you understand them.

Zone Travel is acting as intermediary or a "Booking Agent" for products and services that are not directly supplied by us (e.g., air carriage and ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, tours, cruises, etc.). We are not a co-vendor of such products and services. You will be entering into a separate contract with such Suppliers in connection with such products and services.

By making payments to Zone Travel for this trip you are agreeing to all Terms and Conditions listed on the Zone Travel website.

Vendor Cancel policy: Each vendor has their own policies, which we have to apply. This information may vary and is listed in full detail on the contract signed for each vendor.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TRAVEL INSURANCE

 


Travel Insurance

TRAVEL INSURANCE - AVAILABLE FOR ALL USA CITIZENS - DUE WITH INITIAL PAYMENT

Zone Travel LLC strongly suggests purchasing Trip Cancellation insurance. Be sure to check with your healthcare provider as most U.S. medical coverage will not cover you outside of the country.

Insurance costs are based on the total package cost, including air taxes and charges listed under "Included."

Approximate amounts can be given at time of reservation in order to purchase the appropriate amount of insurance.

BASIC PLAN:

The Basic Plan is so affordable you can have your fun and protect it too - all while staying within your budget. The plan has a wide-variety of covered reasons for trip cancellation and interruption, and it can also include coverage for existing medical conditions so you can book your trip with complete confidence.
Please Note: This plan does NOT include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.

Trip Cancellation: Trip Cost

Trip Interruption: Trip Cost

Emergency Medical/Dental Coverage: $10,000.00

Emergency Medical Transportation: $50,000.00

Baggage Coverage: $500.00

Baggage Delay: $200.00

Travel Delay: $300.00

24-Hour Hotline Assistance: Included

 

CANCEL ANYTIME: 
(NY RESIDENTS-PLEASE ENQUIRE ABOUT SIMILAR OPTIONS)

The Cancel Anytime Plan gives you the extra flexibility of knowing you can cancel your trip for almost any unforeseen reason that the Classic plan does not already cover at 100% and receive 80% of your non-refundable trip costs back. It includes benefits like trip cancellation protection, primary emergency medical benefits, 24-hour travel assistance, and more. This plan also has SmartBenefitsSM that can pay you proactively and simplify your claims process with no receipts required. Under certain conditions, covered reasons for some benefits of this plan include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.
Please note: This plan must be purchased within 14 days of your initial trip deposit and must cover the full non-refundable trip cost ($10,000 maximum). You could also be eligible for pre-existing condition exclusion waiver if all requirements are met (please refer to plan documents for details).
Important information about this plan: Plan charge includes costs of insurance benefits and assistance services. If you have a pre-existing medical condition, your plan excludes losses due to that condition unless you qualify for a waiver under the terms of your plan. See Plan and Pricing Details for more information.

Trip Cancellation: Trip Cost

Trip Interruption: Trip Cost

Emergency Medical/Dental Coverage: $25,000.00

Emergency Medical Transportation: $500,000.00

Baggage Coverage: $1,000.00

Baggage Delay: $300.00

Change Fee Coverage: $500.00

Loyalty Program Redeposit Fee Coverage: $500.00

Travel Delay: $800.00

24 Hour Hotline Assistance Plus: Included