Havana Marathon Sample Itinerary*
Day 1: Bienvenidos a Havana!
Welcome to Havana! After clearing immigration and customs, your Cuban host will greet you and escort you to your hotel in the heart of Havana. Take some time to settle in, and spend the rest of the day at your leisure, soaking up the incredible sights and sounds of the city. Later that evening, celebrate your arrival with a welcome dinner at the hotel.
(Dinner included)
Day 2: Medical Check-in, Meeting with Cuban Runners, and Exploring Old Havana (Habana Vieja)
After a day of traveling begin your morning with a run along the Malecón, the seaside boulevard that borders the city followed by breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, all runners will proceed to the medical check-in for a pre-race physical by a physician and medical supervisor of Sports Medicine. Here you’ll have the opportunity to meet with both Cuban and international runners. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, enjoy a stroll through the streets of historic Habana Vieja, exploring the famous Cathedral Square, Plaza de Armas, and the City Museum. The city has been restored to its historic splendor and is a UNESCO World Heritage site; it exudes colonial charm and is a must-see for all travelers.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Day 3: Cuban Institute of Friendship to the People and Visit with Disabled Cuban Athletes
After breakfast, visit the neighborhood of Vedado to meet with representatives of the Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (Cuban Institute of Friendship to the People), an international Cuban organization that promotes cultural relations between the U.S. and Cuba. You’ll then enjoy lunch and a tour of Casa de la Amistad (Friendship House), a historic mansion where you’ll have the opportunity to observe a forum regarding U.S. and Cuba relations.
This afternoon, you will have the opportunity to meet with disabled Cuban athletes to discuss their reality and the success of the athletes in international competitions. Your time together is sure to be filled with stories, smiles, and lots of laughter.
This evening, enjoy a traditional pasta dinner with Cuban and international runners before the marathon.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Day 4: Marabana Havana Marathon
It’s Marathon Sunday! After a hearty breakfast, you and your fellow marathon participants will be brought to the marathon check-in.
Afterwards, you’ll have lunch and the rest of the afternoon at your leisure.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Day 5: Adios Cuba!
After breakfast, you’ll bid farewell to Cuba as you board your flight back home.
(Breakfast included)
*This sample itinerary will provide insight into what a participant may experience while traveling on an Insight Cuba Tour. A significant portion of your in-country programming is customized for each group in order to maximize your cultural experience. Many of our visits are not tourist destinations and are not always available, therefore, this program should be considered as a sample only, and may not be the actual itinerary for your particular tour.