Visit Cuba Your Way—Low Season Travel & Local Insights
September 2025
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Visit Cuba—travel planning, money tips + island secrets
Travelling to Cuba with its intriguing past and irrepressible energy is an exciting prospect! But with travel regulations constantly changing, we’ve rounded up our team’s best insider knowledge and pro pre-travel tips. They’ll help you plan so that you can embark on your Caribbean adventure with complete confidence.
We help you with mastering the eVisa application process and Cuba’s cash-oriented economy, along with sharing little-known facts about the island and its people. Benefit from our comprehensive experience in travel planning essentials, cultural etiquette and clever money management. Keep reading for our top tips to ensure your vacation exceeds your expectations!
15 Things to know before you travel to Cuba
Before packing your bags for Cuba, we’ve got some essentials to share with you that'll help make your trip even more memorable—for all the right reasons! We’re specialists in responsible travel to our beloved Caribbean island, so our expert team has come up with 15 pre-travel pointers that cover everything you need to consider before your departure.
Have you wondered about optimal travel times, entry requirements, cultural customs (including tipping and appropriate attire), festivals around the country, where to eat, stay and transportation? Our comprehensive guide, including insider insights, will transform the travel planning process from complex to hassle-free.
Intriguing facts about Cuba that might surprise you
Did you know Cuba has 4,100+ islands and the world’s smallest bird? It also boasts the highest global adult literacy rate and one of the largest vintage car collections on earth. We help you discover what’s beyond the pastel-coloured buildings, rum cocktails and revolutionary history!
Experiencing the warmth and humility of Cuba’s people, with their distinctive Spanish dialect and Santería spiritual traditions, will make your visit memorable. This remarkable country’s tropical beauty, scenery and wildlife will take your breath away. Read our latest blog article to discover more interesting facts about Cuba—we love sharing our insights into this incredible country, and we’ve been doing it for over 20 years!
5-star experience in Cuba, confirmed by our travellers
“Classic Cuba 15 day trip gave my husband and I an INCREDIBLE overview of several of the cities, culture and people of Cuba. A beautiful, challenging, humbling and hopeful combination as we explored the streets, passed the countryside, met the people and marveled at the architecture, past and present … Often we felt like we were on a movie set, stuck in time. Each city had it's own vibe, with Baracoa, Santiago, Trinadad, Cienfuegos and of course, Havana, an important place to see … We can highly recommend this organisation and our experience with Cuban Adventures on the Classic Cuba trip.”
— Susan.
Smart pre-travel money management tips for Cuba travel
Are you planning a visit to Cuba, but aren’t sure of the best way to organise money for your trip? We answer your questions with these expert tips! Credit and debit cards aren’t always widely accepted and ATMs can frequently run out of cash, so proper financial preparation is essential.
Bring US$100 or €100 per day in small notes of 20s, 10s, 5s and 1s to make tips and purchases easier. Exchange smaller amounts into Cuban pesos when needed—our islander guides and tour leaders will help you find the best rates at local exchanges. Tipping is vital to local livelihoods, so please tip generously in cash. Convert unused Cuban pesos back before departure as you can’t exchange them overseas. Learn more on our website.
Join us for an exciting and memorable Cuban adventure!
Travel with us and take advantage of over twenty years of experience in showing visitors the best of Cuba! Our meaningful, authentic tours are carefully curated so that travellers can connect with Cuba's people, stories and places. Let our expert travel team handle all the details, including eVisa processes, currency exchanges, transport and accommodation, ensuring that your vacation flows smoothly and effortlessly. Plan your Cuban adventure with us today!
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