Passport

Photocopies of Passport

• bring one or two and leave one at home

Visa (if necessary)

• Please visit our Visa Information page for more details on whether or not you need a visa.

Cash Money

• USA-based debit or credit cards are not accepted in Cuba, that is why we recommend bringing spending cash to exchange into local currency.

Driver’s License

• for extra ID purposes if necessary

Appropriate Luggage Size

• We recommend bringing carry-on size luggage if possible, but at most, no larger than medium size. This will allow for assured space during transport and will greatly add to the ease of your tour.

Comfortable Walking / Hiking Shoes

Evening Shoes / Flip Flops

Undergarments / Socks / Bras / Sports Bras

Pants / Shorts / Skirts

• Pants are required for big shows at locations like the Grand Theatre, Cabaret Parisien, and Tropicana Cabaret.

Collared Shirts / T-shirts / Relaxing Shirts

Thin Rain Coat

• rainy season is May to October

Bandana / Hat

Travel Pillow

• pillows will be supplied in your BnBs

Travel Towel

• in case you get wet while at the beach, swimming in waterfalls, hiking, etc

Journal / Pens

Dirty Clothes Bag

Water Bottle

• This is extremely helpful if you like to have water throughout your day or will be engaging in physical activity on your tour. Note that an insulated water bottle will also help keeping your beverages cool.

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Ear Plugs for light sleepers

Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Razor, Shaving Cream, Deodorant, Soap, Shampoo

Feminine Hygiene Products

Hair Dryer, Curling Iron, Straightener

• Most of our BnBs supply a hair dryer, but you still might want to bring yours, just in case.

Hand Sanitizer, Insect Spray

Baby Wipes

• for random clean-ups

First Aid Kit

• Imodium, Ibuprofen, Band-Aids

Small Backpack

• to carry things while you are out on your daily experiences / excursions

Snacks

Travel Umbrella

• especially for tours booked in the rainy season (May to October)

Cell Phone & Chargers

• Your phone may or may not work in Cuba. Please consult your provider before departure.

Headlamp / Flashlight

• This is helpful if you decide to journey into a cave or if you decide to roam about at night, as not every street is well-lit.

Camera

Important Notes: Cuba typically uses the same electric outlets as the USA (types A & B) and their most common electrical current is 110v with the occasional 220v outlet, which is usually labeled. Please refer to your home country outlet type to determine if you need electrical adapters or not. 

Usually phone and computer chargers have a current converter in them, where other electronics like curling irons, straighteners, and hair dryers may not.

Drones

• they are illegal

GPS Devices

• they are illegal
• cell phones with GPS are okay

High-heels

• difficult to walk around in on some streets

Unnecessary Valuables

• flashy jewelry, unnecessary electronic devices, etc

Important Note: Cuba is safe to visit, but we highly recommend bringing only the devices that you will use like a cell phone & camera. Having multiple devices, especially in public, can make one a target for theft. It also gives more opportunity for more items to get lost and we don’t want either for any of our travelers.

If you decide to bring any goods to Support the Cuban People, please utilize the list on our Support for the Cuban People page.