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FAQ – Cuba Tours from USA

GET TO KNOW CUBA

Guided Cuba Tours Frequently Asked Questions

Over the course of our more than 200 guided tours to Cuba we’ve run into just about every Cuba travel question you can imagine.

Here we’ve compiled the most common questions about guided tours to Cuba.

If you don’t see your specific question here we’d love to hear from you directly. Feel free to contact Cultural Journeys and we’ll follow up soon.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Cuba Guided Tours - FAQ

Absolutely! US citizens can travel to Cuba legally. There are some specific guidelines to be followed, as well as travel categories you must fall within.

You’ll fly into one of the international airports in Cuba, most likely Havana. Cultural Journeys departs from Los Angeles California but we can connect with you on the ground in Cuba if you’re not flying from LA.

You can learn about the U.S. Embargo Against Cuba, as well as rules and restrictions on travel from USA to Cuba at the US Treasury website for more details.

At Cultural Journeys we pride ourselves on taking the guesswork out of your Cuba trip. Take a look at our latest Cuba Tour Packages and feel free to contact us with any questions or to sign up.

There are currently 12 categories of authorized traveling and tours to Cuba, they are:

  1. Family Visit
  2. Journalism
  3. Professional Research
  4. Educational
  5. Religious
  6. Public Performances, Exhibitions, Clinics, Workshops, , Athletic and Other Competitions
  7. Support for the Cuban People
  8. Humanitarian
  9. Activities of Private Foundations, or Research or Educational Institutes
  10. Official Business of the U.S. Government, Foreign Governments, and Certain Intergovernmental Organizations
  11. Exportation, Importation, or Transmission of Information
  12. Authorized Export Transactions

Yes. The Cuban Government requires visitors to carry Emergency Medical coverage, and Medical Evacuation & Repatriation coverage.

You’re encouraged to take pictures on your trip to Cuba. There are only two restrictions. No photos of Military personnel or Government Buildings.

Certainly! In addition to our larger organized group tours (10 to 20 travelers) we provided long weekends in Havana (3 to 4 nights).

Yes! We’ve done some photo tours in the past and would love to arrange yours soon!

Cuba trips with Cultural Journeys can vary from one week to one month.