Traffic
Driving in Cuba might be different, on the road (outside the cities) you will meet all types of transport, bikes/motorbikes/touristbusses/trucks transporting people or agricultural products horsecarts and some other tourists in their rental cars.
When you drive around in Havana you will notice that the trafficlights are posted on the opposite corner of the street. On the sidewalk you will see small stone pyramids (25-40 cm), with the names of the streets on them. This can help you to find your way around Havana.
Transfers
Check with your local rep or hoteldesk what time the pick up time for your transfer will be on the day of departure. Contact your hoteldesk immediately in case you have missed your transfer. Cuba Incentives can not refund missed tranfers caused by clients own fault or negligence.
Transport
From your hotel you can order a taxi. Price will show in USD on the meter. It is advisable to ask how much the driver will charge for the ride and agree upon the fare. In the city of Havana you will find the Coco Taxi, small motorized biketaxis with a roof that looks like a half orange. This is a funny way of transportation to experience. You will also find bike-taxis, we advise you not to take these, as these taxis are only for the locals, the driver will be fined by the local authorities if he is transporting tourists and gets caught. For local transportatoin between the big cities we advise you to rent a car or use the Viazul buses. www.viazul.cu You can also book local flights between some big cities (Havana- Santiago de Cuba, etc).
Visum.
All travellers visiting Cuba must be in posession of a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from Cuba and a visum touristcard. Cuba Incentives can not be held responsibile or liable for any expense, refund or reimbursement of travel expense if client should be denied boarding or deported due to non-fullfillment of the above. Touristcards may be requested at our office located in Rijswijk or at the Cuban Consulate in Rotterdam. Each Visa issued is valid for 30 days after arrival in Cuba. Please follow the instructions carefully when filling in the visa. A visum touristcard costs € 22 each + € 10 handling & postage. Order yours now!
Vouchers
You will receive vouchers for all the services that you have booked with us. Together with your traveldocuments you will find instructions how to use the vouchers.
Water
We advise you not to drink the water from the tap. You can buy bottled mineralwater everywhere. Only drink softdrinks and mineralwater from bottles.