Each airline carrier offers different services to assist travelers in obtaining the necessary tourist visa card for travel to Cuba. In most cases, you will be able to purchase the tourist card at the airport.

Commercial flights are the most common method of transportation for most travelers from the United States to Havana. Many major airlines, including American Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United, fly nonstop from the United States to Havana. You may book your flight to Cuba directly with your preferred airline, just as you would to any other destination in the world. You must know your travel purpose before booking. Most of our travelers select “Support for the Cuban People” as their travel purpose.

Almost all major airlines fly to Cuba now, including American Airlines, Jet Blue, Delta, United, and Southwest Airlines.

Yes! As a US national, you can apply for a Cuban visa by stating that you are traveling for one of various reasons. We recommend selecting “Support for the Cuban People”.

Yes! Cuba is one of the safest countries in the world to visit. A March 2018 study showed that 99% of Americans felt safe or very safe while in Cuba. Less than 1% felt unsafe and zero respondents felt very unsafe.

When it comes to Cuba, the earlier you book, the better your experience! The best accommodation in Cuba is limited, so booking early ensures that you get the best of what is available. For December, March and all holiday weekends, guests should book 3-6 months prior to travel. For any other time of year, 2-3 months is typically sufficient. We can make last minute arrangements, subject to availability, even 1 day prior to travel!

No. The U.S. travel restrictions prohibit excessive recreation time (“beach time”) in Cuba. Beach resort trips are not allowed yet. We can include a half-day at the beach as part of a cultural excursion. Cultural trips are legal and are the magic of Cuba. (Only US travelers are not allowed to be in state-owned resorts).

Our most popular length of stay is 5 days (4 nights). We also recommend 4 and 7 day trips (3 and 6 nights, respectively). A 4-day trip allows clients to see Havana. With a 5-day trip, we also include a day-trip to the wonderful countryside in Viñales. A 7-day trip allows clients to venture to two additional cities, Cienfuegos and Trinidad, for an overnight excursion.

Yes, however, access is complicated and requires approvals. Ask us how we can arrange these activities for you in full compliance with U.S. and local rules.

Yes, but we recommend that travelers expect to be disconnected from WiFi during their trip and embrace the digital detox! WiFi in Cuba has improved dramatically but can still be unreliable.
That said, we will make sure you have access for important communication.

There is no bad time to visit Cuba. Peak season is December through March, when the Caribbean weather is irresistible. Prices are higher and reservations require more advance planning. November, April and May are great months to visit as well, with less tourists and more lodging options. Temperatures rise in June, July and August, but August evening lows of 75 degrees on average are still excellent. September and October are low season.

The CDC recommends that “most travelers” visiting Cuba get Typhoid and Hepatitis A vaccines, due to possible exposure through “contaminated food or water”. We have never heard of any traveler having an issue with Typhoid or Hepatitis A in Cuba, and it may be that these problems occur in areas away from the tourist infrastructure. In our experience, the majority of “tourist” travelers visiting Cuba decide not to get these vaccines. The sanitary conditions of the accommodation you will be staying at as well as the restaurants we are booking for you are of a much higher standard than average for the country. We always suggest that travelers only drink bottled water, which will be readily available at the hotel & restaurants as well as accessible for purchase with the help of our team throughout the trip. This is a preventative measure that helps our travelers stay as healthy as possible. Remember to take normal sanitary precautions like washing hands regularly and especially before meals.