Cuba Pre Trip Checklist
Preparing for Cuba? Our pre trip checklist has you covered with essential tips on documents, packing, and more! 🌴✈️
Here is a list of essential preparations to consider. While this list isn’t exhaustive, it should serve as a helpful guide. These items will be stored on your phone for several weeks, allowing you to revisit and track your progress as you work through your checklist.
Documents & Money
- Passport with +6 month of validity
- Cuban Tourist card (mandatory)
- Health and Covid insurance
- Cash (bring enough for all the trip)
- Credit card
- Photocopy of your passport
- Fill the Health Form online 48h before departure
- Hotel reservations
- Flight Tickets
- Photocopy of your passport that you will bring with you throughout the day
- Copies of you passport on the cloud
Luggage
- Suitcase or backpack
- Light back pack for the day
- Packing cubes
- Dry bags (for dirty clothes, shoes or electronic devices)
Clothes
- Tropical Shoes
- Hiking shoes or Tennis
- Walking Sandals
- Jacket ( for dry season nov to April), Rain Jacket (rainy season may to October)
- Nightlife and Dining Out Attire
Toiletries
- Toilet paper
- Wet wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Face wipes
- Minimal makeup
- Deodorant
- Body spray / perfume
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Moisturizer
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Hairbrush
Medical Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- First aid Kit
- Water Filter Bottle
- Mosquito Repellant
- Sunscreen, sunburn lotion or ointment
Beach
- Microfiber Towel
- Swimwear
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Snorkel Gear
Electronics
- Power Adapter & Converter
- Photography Gear, memory cards and backup solution
- A multi-socket power strip
- Flashlight & Headlamp
- Powerbank
Misc
- Snacks
- Books
- Locker
- Offline Map (Maps.me or Google maps)
- Translator (DeepL or ChatGPT)
- Download a VPN (Turbo VPN – Free)
Frequently Asked Questions
No, photography experience is not required to join the Cuba tour. We warmly welcome photographers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced enthusiasts. Whether you're using a professional DSLR or your smartphone, you'll find plenty of opportunities to capture the beauty and culture of Cuba. The tour is designed to be enjoyable and rewarding for everyone, regardless of their photographic background.
To secure your preferred lodging and ensure availability for the Cuba Photography Tour, we recommend booking 8-10 months in advance. This lead time allows us to arrange the best accommodations and cater to all participant needs.
Yes, the Cuba Photography tour can be booked as a private experience. This option is ideal for those who prefer to explore at their own pace and value the enhanced personal connections that come with smaller groups. Contact us directly to discuss your specific needs and to arrange your personalized itinerary
Yes, the Cuba Photography tour can be customized as a private tour. We highly recommend adding extra days to maximize your photo opportunities. Extensions to Santiago de Cuba and Baracoa are also available to further enrich your experience.
From the USA, flights to Cuba are available from Miami. Travelers must obtain a pink tourist card and a "Support for the Cuban People" visa. From Europe, including France and Spain, there are multiple flight options to Cuba, with no additional visa requirements beyond standard entry regulations.
