IMPORTANT NOTE: All festival / event dates are approximate. They can change at last minute and may vary from year to year.
Duration of the Event: 2 days
Duration of the Package:
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
Female entrepreneurship is a growing phenomenon throughout the world. There are many factors that have contributed to this growth, e.g. the increase in women’s education and the change in gender roles have made us more capable of starting and running our own businesses. This has a positive impact on the global economy since companies led by women are more innovative and export-oriented. In addition, companies led by women generate more jobs for women and young people.
This new edition of WEIC aims to explore in depth different topics related to women entrepreneurs, the development of our enterprises, the socialization of good practices, raising awareness among producers and consumers about the importance of greater harmony between the environment and people, and the promotion of creative, innovative and sustainable projects.
WEIC 2025 Event Activities:
Two days of conferences, panels, B2B meetings, as well as a product exhibition will promote the exchange of good practices, individual experiences, creative initiatives, social responsibility strategies, corporate health and well-being, and collaborations.
Addressed to:
Entrepreneurs, artisans, artists, architects, designers, technicians, trainers, communicators, magazine editors, self-employed workers. Leaders in the state sector (arts, culture, economy, education, industry, health, social organizations).
Registration deadline:
March 13, 2025
Guaranteed departures:
To guarantee the departure of this group tour, a minimum of 4 people is required.
Don’t worry if you are traveling alone or with a friend. You can reserve your package for only $100 per person and once the departure is confirmed continue paying the balance due.
Te Esperamos!
Sagua Services & Travel (SST) offers opportunities to travel legally to Cuba under the OFAC General License category “Support for the Cuban People,” 31 CFR § 515.574.
Our programs include activities intended to strengthen civil society in Cuba and constitute a fulltime schedule that enhances contact with the Cuban people, and results in meaningful interactions between you and the locals.
Itinerary
Day 1. Sunday, April 6, 2025
HAVANA
Welcome to Cuba! Your adventure begins as you are met at the airport by our local taxi driver and transferred to your accommodation in the city center. Once you check-in and settle in, take your time to meet other members of the group and/or enjoy the surroundings.
06:00PM. The Orientation meeting will be at 6PM in the cafeteria section. Your tour guide will review the updated itinerary and inform you of any possible last minute changes that may have occurred.
08:00PM. Be ready to enjoy a delicious dinner at a private Cuban paladar while enjoying the most amazing spectacle from members of the well-known Buena Vista Social Club. Take into account that a paladar is a small, family-run restaurant. This means you are contributing to the economic well-being of some Cuban families.
11:45PM. Bus transfer back to your accommodation will be available. In case you want to continue enjoying your time, please, bear in mind you’ll have to take a taxi on your own for the way back.
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2. Monday, April 7, 2025
HAVANA
09:30AM. This morning, after a delicious breakfast, attend the opening activity of WEIC 2025. Continue with keynote speeches, interactive panels, and presentations.
01:30PM. As it is lunch time, enjoy local food and live music. One national drink is included, so, we recommend a refreshing Limonada Frapé.
02:30PM. After lunch, enjoy the opportunity to get the most from a B2B environment, networking and associated exhibition.
05:00PM. Ready for a rideon Convertible Classic Cars? Go on a panoramic tour of Modern Havana; a stop at the Revolution Square is included.
06:00PM. Time to go back to accommodation and get ready for dinner.
07:30PM. Before dinner, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail
08:00PM. Delight your palate with a delicious dinner at a private Cuban paladar owned by an amazing Cuban Women Entrepreneur. Enjoy the rest of your evening at leisure.
Today’s TOPICS
The power of art, creativity and innovation. Its impact on the business world.
Crafts and business development.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3. Tuesday, April 8, 2025
HAVANA
09:30AM. After breakfast, transfer to the workshop venue. Continue with keynote speeches, interactive panels, presentations, awards-cultural activity, and
02:00PM. Enjoy a delightful lunch and the workshop closing activity.
03:00PM. Discover the history behind the magnificent buildings of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Visit the 4 main squares of the area: Plaza de Armas, Plazas Vieja, Plaza de San Francisco de Asís and Plaza de la Catedral.
05:00PM. Time to go back to accommodation and get ready for dinner.
08:00PM. Be ready to enjoy a delicious dinner at a private Cuban paladar owned by an amazing Cuban Women Entrepreneur.
Enjoy the rest of your evening at leisure.
Today’s TOPICS
Identity and corporate image in the digital age. The essence that defines a company.
Success stories and best practices of companies led by women.
Art, culture, health and well-being. A transformative union.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4. Wednesday, April 9, 2025
HAVANA
10:00AM. Wake up, wake up! Today, you will visit 2 private businessesled by Cuban women entrepreneurs (one in the morning, one after lunch) to understand how they face the economic situation in Cuba to keep their businesses successful and running.
12:30PM.Lunch time at a private paladar.
04:00PM. Time to go back to accommodation and get ready for dinner.
08:00PM. Delight your senses with a delicious dinner while listening to good music at FANGIO Habana, undoubtedly one of the best places in Cuba to listen to the best exponents of Cuban jazz music. Enjoy the rest of your night at leisure.
Private Businesses of Cuban Women Entrepreneurs to visit today:
Fashion Brand: Color Cafe Habana, El Tumbao de Telma or similar.
Fashion Modeling Company: Egos or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5. Thursday, April 10, 2025
HAVANA
10:00AM. After breakfast, continue your tour of the private businesses led by Cuban women entrepreneurs (one in the morning and one after lunch) to understand how they faced the challenges of a predominantly male-dominated society to follow their dreams of entrepreneurship and keep their businesses successful and running.
12:30PM.Lunch time at a private paladar.
04:00PM. Time to go back to accommodation and get ready for dinner.
08:00PM. Enjoy dinner and the spectacular show of the well-known Tropicana Cabaret.
11:45PM. Bus transfer back to accommodation will be available. In case you want to continue enjoying your time, please, bear in mind you’ll have to take a taxi on your own for the way back.
Private Businesses of Cuban Women Entrepreneurs to visit:
Holistic and Wellness Center: D’Marie or similar
Construction Company: πlares Construcciones or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Friday, April 11, 2025
DEPARTURE
This morning you can pack your suitcase and all those souvenirs you have already bought. The driver will pick you up 3 hours before your scheduled departure flight time to take you to the airport. Remember to have your passport, airline ticket and all your belongings by hand.
Our SAGUA TEAM wishes you an excellent flight back home!
Meals Included: Breakfast
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Itinerary subject to change based on weather and/or suppliers.
In case there is any activity of the program that for reasons beyond our control is not available on the scheduled date, our company will offer a second alternative to replace it.
All festival / event dates are approximate. They can change at last minute and may vary from year to year.
Accommodation & Daily Breakfast | Hotel Grand Aston Habana or similar
Airport Transfers
Ground transportation to all scheduled activities
Entrance fee to all the activities described in the program
English-speaking tour guide
Meals as described in the program
24h Sagua Team support
2 bottles (500ml) of water daily for the hot Cuban weather
Souvenir
What’s not included:
Gratuities (at your discretion)
Flight tickets / Insurance
Activities not described in the program
REMARKS:
As specified above, Flight tickets, Travel Insurance and Travel Visas are not included, but SST team may assist you with the booking process if needed. Take into account that an extra fee of $50.00 USD will be charged for operating expenses.
Cuba requires all visitors to have a travel visa and travel insurance at the time of entry to the island to cover their entire stay. Please note that SST will book your flight ticket and travel insurance directly through the airline depending on their availability for the scheduled date. Most of these airline tickets are NON- REFUNDABLE. If you cancel your trip, the amount paid for the airline ticket and the travel insurance will not be refunded.
SST assists its clients in the choice and purchase of the travel insurance plans, limiting itself only to the assistance during the purchase and not to the implementation of said plans. Therefore, in case of unforeseen circumstances, you should contact your insurance company directly.
To acquire your Travel Visa you can purchase it directly at the airport during your check-in process. In case you want it to be included in your package, please contact our team. An extra fee per visa will be added and you will receive your visa at the address you request. We only ship within the United States. Note it will arrive blank for you to fill out with your passport information. This travel visa is valid for 30 days. Make sure you do not misplace it while in Cuba since you cannot leave the country without it, and please, do not detach the two separate sides. Customs in Cuba is responsible for this.
Prices
Prices shown above are per room taking into account single and double occupancy.
Find below detailed prices per person.
Accommodation (Delegates)
Price per person single occupancy: $2,280.00 USD
Price per person double occupancy: $2,100.00 USD
Accommodation (Exhibitors)
Price per person single occupancy: : $2,409.00 USD
Price per person double occupancy: $2,229.00 USD
BOOK NOW, PAY LATER…
Sagua Services & Travel offers a simple and flexible travel payment plan to make it easy for you.
Reserve your spot for as little as $100 per person (Enrollment deposit | Non-Refundable).
Subsequently, you can decide how often you want to make payments and how much you want to pay (minimum $100 per person).
Your package must be paid in full 45 days prior to departure.
Cuba requires that all arriving travelers, except Cuban born travelers, have a Tourist Card or Visa to enter the country. If you are flying to Cuba via the US or you are a US citizen, then you will need a “pink” Visa. For those who travel from the rest of the world to Cuba, they will need a “green” one. You can get your visa online or purchase it at the airport during check-in for your flight. If you are a US passport holder residing in the United States you can also purchase it from us. We ship only within the US. Note it will arrive blank for you to fill out with your passport information. This tourist card is valid for 90 days. Make sure you do not misplace it while in Cuba since you cannot leave the country without it, and please, do not detach the two separate sides. Customs in Cuba is responsible for this.
Cuba requires all visitors to have a travel medical insurance at the time of entry to the island to cover their entire stay. Most of the U.S. airlines that fly directly to Cuba give you the option of purchasing it at the moment of booking your flight ticket. SST assists its clients in the choice and purchase of the travel insurance plans if needed, limiting itself only to the assistance during the purchase and not to the implementation of said plans. Therefore, in case of unforeseen circumstances, you should contact your insurance company directly.
Make sure to buy a roundtrip ticket or have onward travel from Cuba if you are buying one-way. US airlines flying to Cuba: American Airlines (AA), Southwest (WN) and Delta (DL). SST assists its clients with the airline ticket booking process if required. Please, take into account that your flight ticket will be booked directly through the airline depending on their availability for the scheduled date. Most of these airline tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. If you cancel your trip, the amount paid for the airline ticket and the travel insurance will not be refunded.
This is an Advance Traveler Information form. As it is mandatory for each traveler to fill out the form, it is available in several languages and must be filled out 48 to 72 hours prior to arrival. It results in a QR code to be presented digitally or printed, in order to facilitate transit through customs. Access through this link, click Top Right Hand ‘Lenguaje’ tab for the dropdown language menu and choose Ingles/ English which will instantly translate the page for you. Then, follow the instructions. If you need more help filling out the form, check out our complete guide on how to fill out the D’Viajeros Travel Form.
If you are visiting the island and staying on your own, you will probably find that most of the private casas in Cuba do not have wi-fi service available, so guests usually go to the nearest hotels, buy an internet card and access the service in the hotel lobby. If this is too complicated for you, CUBACELTUR has the perfect solution. You can get a temporary phone line with internet access plans for an additional cost.
Note that CUBACELTUR is a service offered by ETECSA, the Cuban telephone operator. Sagua Services & Travel does not benefit from this operator. It only provides information for its clients.
* If you find the perfect package for an unforgettable experience, reserve your spot for as little as $100 per person (non-refundable). * Subsequently, you can decide how often you want to make payments and how much you want to pay (minimum $100 per person) * Your package must be paid in full 45 days prior to departure.
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