Bespoke Sports Holidays

HAVANA - VARADERO / 7DAYS and 6NIGHTS
Excellent Olympic and World Champion results, an outstanding place in sports at world level, massive and free practice of sports, makes Cuba proud of its sports system and it is taken into consideration as one of the achievements in the last 50 years. Baseball, boxing, football, basketball and volleyball are among the favourites for Cubans. However others as Chess and 'Dominó', both considered Sports, are national passions. Our Bespoke Sport program was designed with the goal you learn more about Cuba's sports history, traditions and also enjoy playing Golf at the international golf course of Varadero, with resident PGA pro, occupies a unique site overlooking the best beach and turquoise seas in Cuba.
Sports

HAVANA - 3nights

Day 1: Welcome to Havana! After clearing immigrations and customs, our airport representative lead you to your driver who will transfer you until your hotel in the heart of Havana, with spectacular views from the rooftop pool. *Light lunch and meet and greet with your concierge. *Get your feet wet with an afternoon orientation walk. Later that evening, celebrate your arrival with a welcome dinner at a private restaurant overlooking the Malecon. (*For morning arrivals)

Day 2:Meet with with our local expert guide and walk in the footsteps of Havana's colonial past visiting the four key squares of Old Havana. Then you will visit the home of a Cuban family and learn to cook Cuban food while learning of their everyday lives. Learn and enjoy a game of Dominoes, which is a very competitive pastime in Cuba. Domino is everywhere and you'll see quartets of old men and young bucks slugging back shots of rum and slamming down their tiles in every Cuban neighbordhood, be part of this! Then take a tour of the wonderful architecture of Havana from Baroque to 50s Modernism with a local architect guide by an open top vintage car. In the late afternoon, skirt the scrum of gossip that steams at La Esquina Caliente (hot corner) as baseball fans banter about the latest match. This place is high entertaining, especially in the postseason when funereal wreaths and offerings to 'orishas' (Santeria deities) appear for eliminated teams and those still contending. Early dinner before attend a Baseball Game at Latinoamericano Stadium in Havana to be a witness and enjoy Cuba´s favorite pastime, BASEBALL, with our english-speaking guide who will help you to understand the game, its history and and why it means so much for Cubans

Day 3: You will be collected from your hotel in a classic car early by our local guide and driven to a boxing gym in Havana Vieja. Chat with the trainers/boxers and young boxers. Pick up a quick sandwich from a street food stall and then travel to a sports stadium (basketball or volleyball depending on your interests). Lunch at a local restaurant before continue with a visit to Hemingway Museum and tour around the house with our specialized guide. Visit Cojimar, the fishing community where Hemingway celebrated his Pulitzer prize in 1953, with his fishermen friends and Gregorio Fuentes, captain of his yacht Pilar, and main character of his book the Old Man and the Sea. You'll also have an opportunity to see some of the most spectacular views of the city from El Moro on your way back to Havana.

VARADERO - 3nights

Day 4: We'll begin our journey to the fabled beach peninsula of Varadero. On the way stop for a drink or coffe at Bacunayagua Bridge that considered one of the seven marvels of the Cuban civil engineering. Dine from the mafia menu at Al Capone's house, a cute blue and stone outsized cottage, right on the turquoise waters of the country's longest golden strand. After lunch meet with our local representative at your hotel who will assist you with the check-in and will be in touch with you throughout your stay. He has great local knowledge and inside contacts.

Day 5-6:Morning 18-hole round of golf at Varadero Golf Club. Relaxing afternoon at the beach.

Day 7: After breakfast, bid farewell to Cuba and transfer back to Havana airport as you board your flight home.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Many of the places we visit are not tourist destinations and are thus not always available. Therefore, this program should be considered as a sample only – please keep in mind that your bespoke travel plan is designed with our staff according to the specific interests that you would want to highlight in your trip. Final itineraries and quotes are sent 24hrs after we receive your request to our contact email: enquiries@bespoketriptocuba.com

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