travel right. pack light : CUBA
The atmosphere is pretty casual and there is no need to bring any formal dress. It can be hot and humid during the day while cooler at night. The key to maintaining your comfort is to bring ample layers and protection from sun, wind and insects. Less is more and leave valuables at home!
Your passport (be sure it’s up to date!)
1-2 paper copies of your passport
Cuban Tourist Card
Copy of your COVID vaccination record
Any prescriptions or medications you need
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Reusable water bottle
Small backpack or day bag
Phone
Chargers
Wallet/money
Bathing suit
Beach cover up
Hat
Assortment of t-shirts, shorts and tanks tops
Windbreaker or light weight rain jacket
Sweatshirt
Light sweater/jacket
Flipflops/Teva/ or similar water sandals
Long pants and socks for optional hiking/exploring
Jeans
Sneakers-/comfortable walking shoes
Sundress for dinner or fun clothes for salsa club
Personal toiletries
Sleep mask/ear plugs
Headlight
Camera
Travel alarm clock
Extra batteries
Personal first aid kit
Tampons/pads
Book/journal/pen
Dry bag (optional)
Sunglasses
Games like cards, bananagrams, Dominos etc
Energy bars like Luna. Cliff, Kind bars
Currency
The currency in Cuba is the Cuban Peso CUP.
PLEASE BRING USD CASH. Make sure the bills are crisp and clean with no tears or writing. No checks or credit cards are accepted in Cuba. We will exchange money in banks and exchange houses. Your local guide will assist with this upon arrival.
You will need money for the meals that are on your own, any souvenir shopping you want to do, any alcohol you consume, extra snacks and any additional activities.
A fantastic app to download to your phone to make conversions easier is XE CURRENCY.
Tipping
There will not be many situations where you will need to tip but as always if you feel a service given to you deserves it, then it is up to your discretion i.e. driver, hotel staff, instructor....If you do an optional tour or experience generally a 10% tip is appreciated.
Tipping in restaurants is customary between 10%-20%. If you feel moved to leave a tip in your casa it is always appreciated. Generally a few dollars a night is fine
Typically the tip for our local guide and driver is not included and is handled by the group by the end of the trip either on an individual basis or on a group basis. This will be discussed with your Purposeful Nomad guide. It is completely up to your discretion but general ranges run between $5-$10 per day for the guide and for the driver- $3-$5 per day.
