Sadly Encompass Tours is no longer able to run tours in Cuba but would like to remind our friends and fellow travellers that we remain active and available for help and information.
We are regular visitors to Cuba and have partners in Havana who are able to help provide us with current information. We can assist in making reservations and bookings for hotels, casas, taxis etc and can organise transport to and from the airport for arrivals and departures in Havana only.
You choose your transport!
Kay and Guillermo enjoyed their Easter weekend city break in a beautiful old American car!
An action packed weekend was complete with sun, sand, rum, music and art. Fine cigars were smoked, vegan food was on the menu too for Kay. The benefits of free enterprise ensured a choice of restaurants are now available to cater to special diets.
Our choice of BnB accomodation in a casa particular in the old city of Habana Vieja is the perfect base for this weekend extravaganza!
Don’t expect to be ready for work on Monday!
See our tours page for details
Any guess who this great band is from 2010???
We will be in the main arena enjoying the sounds and sharing all things Cuban with you!
See you there!
Apart from the usual “clothing to suit the weather conditions and activities you plan to participate in” What else??????
Knowing what conditions are on the ground and that the US trade embargo means that shopping for EVERYTHING can be either limited, difficult or impossible to get in Cuba.
Bring everything you think you will need for your stay. Any thing you can not live without and maybe some extras to give away to Cuban friends you have made during your stay!
My list might help you!!!
Toiletries
Sunscreen, Shampoo, Conditioner, Moisturizer, Insect repellent, soap antibacterial hand wipes/gel, razors, shaving cream, deodorant, eye drops, toothpaste.
Medicines
Aspirin, Paracetamol, Neurophen and any thing you take on a regular basis
Food stuffs
Travel kettle, Tea bags, instant coffee, black pepper (if you like pepper) chili sauce (if you like spice) Chocloate, Nuts.
Other essential items
Universal adapter
Phone plus charger
Camera plus charger
Chargers for any i pod, pads, tablets
Books to read on the flight
Clean English Pounds, Euros, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars in Cash (not travellers cheques)
DO NOT BRING
Scottish Pounds!! US Dollars!!
Damaged notes of any type
Dongles of any type or GPS will automatically detain your arrival in Havana and hours will pass waiting for the forms to be filled in and your hardware confiscated. You will be charged for it and can pick it up on your departure from the airport!!!! Best to check your baggage and not make delays for your self!!!