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After breakfast, prepare to get your adrenaline pumping on a thrilling zipline tour. Hang on tight as you soar across the\u00a0river\u00a0and through the trees with the forest beneath your feet. Back on solid ground, you’ll follow a trail through the forest to a waterfall where you can swim in the clear waters. Then it’s back to Trinidad for lunch with time\u00a0to relax before this evening\u2019s activities. You\u2019ll meet with some locals for a fun introduction to reggaeton – a free-spirited style of dance that\u2019s become a Latin American phenomenon. Having learnt the art of shoulder pops, body waves and lower body isolations, you’ll head to one of Trinidad\u2019s night-time hotspots to let yourself loose on the dancefloor.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Ziplining & reggaeton","text":"
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","answer":"If you\u2019re entering Cuba as a tourist, you\u2019ll need to get a Pink or Green tourist card before you travel.\nPink is for anyone arriving in Cuba directly from the US only \u2013 including transit through the USA.\nGreen is for travel to Cuba from any other country, regardless of nationality.\u00a0\nBoth tourist cards are valid for 90 days from the day of entry into Cuba and can be extended by a further 90 days if required.\nNOTE: it is essential for all travelers to buy a visa for entry into Cuba.\u00a0 For most nations, this is as simple as buying a green \u201cTourist Card\u201d and hopping on the plane. However, if you are travelling from the USA or via the USA, regardless of your passport, you will be obliged to travel with a Pink visa. The pink visa simply tells Cuban authorities you came into Cuba from the USA.\u00a0\nPINK TOURIST CARD\u00a0\nTravel from the USA to Cuba is complicated by the US Embargo on Cuba. According to the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)\u00a0 regulations, no travel to Cuba for tourism is permitted.\u00a0 However,\u00a0 you can travel to Cuba under one of the categories for travel permitted by OFAC under a general license (for example, travel, which offers Support for the Cuban People).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\nIf you fly direct from the USA or travel through the USA \u2013 you\u2019ll need to purchase a Pink Tourist Card.\nThis is a Cuban government requirement and has nothing to do with US Sanctions on Cuba. The Pink Card simply states that the passenger entered Cuba from USA. (Nationality is not important.)\u00a0\n\nIf you\u2019re travelling to Cuba direct from the USA, you\u2019ll need to satisfy US authorities that your trip complies with OFAC regulations.\n(Most people travel under the Support for the Cuban People category.)\nThis is the General licence (you don\u2019t have to apply for this just tick the box for this \u2013 it\u2019s not a physical document).\n\nIf you\u2019re travelling to Cuba directly from the USA \u2013 regardless of nationality, you\u2019ll need to ensure that you comply with OFAC Regulations on travel to Cuba (we are aiming to update our itinerary to offer simple process for passengers travelling from or through the USA).\nYou\u2019ll need to prove that you\u2019re complying with these regulations by travelling under a General License to travel to Cuba.\nUsually, this includes carrying a copy of your itinerary to prove that your trip is compliant.\nThat doesn\u2019t mean you have to carry a printed licence with you. It simply means that your trip complies with one of the 12 categories of permitted travel to Cuba outlined by the US Government.\n\nWhatever you do, don\u2019t say you\u2019re going to Cuba for tourism!\u00a0\nThe US Embargo on Cuba forbids travel for tourism to the island. And it places some limitations on where you can stay and what you can do whilst in Cuba.\nImportant information about travel to Cuba for US Citizens, US residents and people travelling from or through the USA\nYou\u2019ll need to bring the following items with you;\n\nReturn Travel Documents\nValid Cuban Tourist Card\/Visa\nCertification of Travel Form (click to access + download) LINK TO BE ADDED\nValid Passport \u2014 valid for at least 6 months after scheduled departure\nEvidence of Sufficient Funds for Minimum Financial Needs\nProof of Travel Medical Insurance\n\nFor up to date information for US citizens travelling to Cuba, please see U.S. Department of State International Travel Information.\nFlash Pack provides legal tours to Cuba for Americans under the \u2018Support for the Cuban People\u201d category (\u00a7 515.574); to be declared when selecting from the 11 permitted categories of travel.\nUnited States law specifies that to comply with this category, travellers must engage in the full-time schedule of activities provided by our program. The responsibility of tracking and recording activities and interactions with Cuban people is on the onus of the traveller which will be encouraged and facilitated by your tour leader.\nThe US government is allowed to ask you for receipts and records from your trip to Cuba for up to five years.\nUS citizens are advised to keep all travel documentation for a period of 5 years.\nFinally, the Cuban government has declared that travel insurance is compulsory for all travelers. Proof of insurance may be requested at Havana Airport by immigration officials.\nGREEN TOURIST CARD\n\nIf you\u2019re flying to Cuba from anywhere else in the world but the USA, you need to buy a Green Tourist Card.\nYou can apply online here:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.cubavisa.uk\/\u00a0\u00a0\nE.g. currently if Flashpackers are flying from Cancun (Mexico) or from Toronto (Canada) they need to buy a Green Tourist card, regardless of nationality.\n\nWhere can I buy my visa?\u00a0\nIt may be included in the plane ticket by your airline. Very few airlines (mainly the ones flying from Canada) do this, but some distribute the cards on board, with the price being included in the plane ticket.\nYou may buy it at the boarding gate while checking in. This option is available in many airports, but you should still make sure that your airline does sell the cards at the gate in advance, as some do not have this service.\u00a0\nIt\u2019s your responsibility to check with your airline whether they sell the visa either at check-in or on the plane.\nYou may buy your card online.\u00a0You can apply online here: https:\/\/www.cubavisa.uk.\u00a0\u00a0\nYou can buy it from the Cuban embassy in your country.\u00a0This is a good option, because the cards are available at all embassies, and you won\u2019t have to depend on your airline, and the embassies don\u2019t charge an extra price for the card. You may buy it at the airport on arrival.\u00a0\nWARNING \u2013 if you don\u2019t have a visa before you check in, you won\u2019t be allowed to board the plane.\u00a0\nHealth insurance\nCuban authorities require all visitors to have valid Health Insurance Cover before entering the country.\nThis is difficult to buy when you\u2019re travelling from the USA. We recommend Asistur S.A. the local Health Insurance provider. The approximate cost per person is USD5 per day. Insurance companies do not have contracts with Cuba so if you have a medical emergency while in Cuba, your insurance company will ask you to pay in advance for treatment and you\u2019ll get a refund once you return.\nHowever, if you buy local Asistur insurance, medical expenses will be paid for upfront. Please double check the terms and conditions with your insurance provider. You\u2019ll need to have some cash just in case.\u00a0\n\n"},{"question":"Is there specific legal advice for US citizens travelling to Cuba? ","answer":"Legal advice regarding Cuba\n**Itinerary and customer documentation**\n\nThe itinerary complies with the OFAC regulations relating to both activities that you have scheduled and the lack of \u201cfree time.\u201d\nUS citizens need to bring the following items with them:\n\nReturn Travel Documents\nValid Cuban Tourist Card\/Visa\nCertification of Travel Form\nValid Passport\u2014valid for at least six months after scheduled departure\nEvidence of Sufficient Funds for Minimum Financial Needs\nProof of Travel Medical Insurance\n\n\nPlease keep all travel documentation for a period of five years;\n\nUS citizens please refer to https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel\/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages\/Cuba.html for up-to-date information for US citizens traveling to Cuba:\n\u201cFlash Pack provides legal tours to Cuba for Americans under the \u2018Support for the Cuban People\u201d category (\u00a7 515.574); to be declared when selecting from the 11 permitted categories of travel. United States law specifies that to comply with this category, travelers must engage in the full-time schedule of activities provided by our program. The responsibility of tracking and recording activities and interactions with Cuba people is on the onus of the traveler which will be encouraged and facilitated by your tour leader. The US government is allowed to ask you for receipts and records from your trip to Cuba for up to five years.\u201d\nTravel insurance\n\u201cThe Cuban government has declared that travel insurance is compulsory for all travelers. Proof of insurance may be requested at Havana Airport by immigration officials.\u201d\n"},{"question":"Are there any other terms and conditions for this trip? ","answer":"Travel to certain destinations may involve greater risk than others. Flash Pack urges Travelers to remain informed on a daily basis as to current news, as well as to review travel prohibitions, warnings, announcements and advisories issued by the United States Government prior to booking travel to international destinations. Information on conditions in various countries and the level of risk associated with travel to particular international destinations can be found at http:\/\/www.state.gov, and http:\/\/www.cdc.gov. In addition, you should consult with government websites to ensure that you are in compliance with all requirements for admittance into that country, including COVID- 19 requirements, as well as understanding local laws that govern travel within a country, such as medical tests and tracking. It is your responsibility to be aware of any and all requirements for admittance to a country or state, including Covid-19 requirements. Should you choose to travel to a country that has been issued a travel warning or advisory, Flashpack will not be liable for damages or losses that result from travel to such destinations.\nIt is the responsibility of each traveler to obtain and carry a valid passport, visa(s), inoculations, and all other documents required by applicable government regulations. For up to date requirements US citizens should visit www.travel.state.gov. When travelling domestically within the USA or internationally, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advise that everyone carry at least two forms of acceptable identification in order to board a flight, found here: http:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/traveler-information\/acceptable-ids. Flashpack strongly recommends that you take into account that certain countries will not admit a passenger if their passport expires within six (6) months of the date of entry. Non-USA citizens may require additional documentation. Children and infants also require all such travel documents. Minors traveling with one parent, and\/or without both parents, may be stopped and not admitted, unless authenticated and verified consent forms are provided to the authorities.\nRecommended inoculations for travel may change and you should consult your practitioner for current recommendations before you depart. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet all health entry requirements, obtain the recommended inoculations, take all recommended medication, and follow all medical advice in relation to your trip. Inoculation requirements can be found on the Center for Disease Control website at https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/.\nYou acknowledge any failure to strictly comply with these requirements may result in denied boarding or an undue delay at an airport security checkpoint causing traveler to miss flight(s), and subsequent scheduled travel bookings tours.\u00a0 Flash Pack bears no responsibility for advising and\/or obtaining required travel documentation for you, or for any delays, damages, and\/or losses including missed portions of your vacation (or the entire vacation) related to improper documentation or government decisions about entry.\n"},{"question":"Which airport do I need to fly into? Plus airport code","answer":"Fly into and out of Havana Jos\u00e9 Mart\u00ed International Airport (HAV). It\u2019s also possible to fly into Varadero Airport (VAR) but the transfer time from Varadero is 2 hours. An additional transfer cost to\/from Varadero is available on request.\n"},{"question":" What time should my flight arrive? (to arrive in time for the welcome meeting)","answer":"Before 4 pm ideally. The welcome meeting and dinner will be from 7 pm onwards starting at the hotel, which is located approximately 30 minutes away from the airport.\nNote that baggage claim in Cuba can be very slow, so don\u2019t feel alarmed if your bags take a long time to appear.\n"},{"question":"What time should my flight depart on the last day?","answer":"There are no activities planned for the last day, so leave any time you wish.\u00a0The airport is approximately 30 minutes away from your final hotel.\n"},{"question":"Are airport transfers included? ","answer":"If you arrive on Day 1 of your adventure, or you book pre-tour accommodation with us, your airport arrival transfer will be included. If you book alternative pre-tour accommodation or are arriving by another mode of transport you must arrange your own arrival transfer.\nArrival transfers are private to Flash Pack and will be in groups depending on flight times. Sometimes this means waiting in the airport for a short while until other flights have arrived.\nWe don\u2019t offer a departure transfer as Flashpackers leave at different times of the day and many stay for extra nights. However, your Pack Leader will offer you support with finding a local taxi, which will cost around 40 EUR.\n"},{"question":"Do I need an ESTA if travelling via the USA after coming back from Cuba? ","answer":"If you\u2019re flying via the USA, after visiting Cuba you will not be able to enter the USA on an ESTA. Please bear this in mind when booking flights, and arrange an appropriate visa if necessary to ensure a smooth return journey home.\n"},{"question":"Are tips included? ","answer":"Tips are not included in this adventure. Your Pack Leader can advise on suitable amounts to tip local activity guides or services where appropriate, and we will provide a suggested tipping budget closer to your departure date. Please note that all tipping is optional and will depend on what you feel comfortable with.\n"},{"question":"What standard of accommodation should I expect?","answer":"The accommodation choices in Cuba are plusher than your average Cuban dwelling, but not quite up to Flash Pack\u2019s usual high standards. However, we are staying in some of the best places in each location. Casas particulares (privately owned properties) are some of the most charming places to stay but room sizes vary and we may need to split the group into different accommodation as casas rarely have more than six rooms.\nRegardless of where you stay in Cuba, power cuts and breaks in hot water are sometimes unavoidable, but we\u2019ll always make sure hotels or casas are clean and comfortable, with rooms that are truly unique. Sometimes hotels\/casas cancel on us at the last minute, so with this in mind, we always have a backup hotel\/casa of a similar standard.\nBear in mind that most hotels in Cuba have thin walls, so be prepared for background noise. For example, there may be music in the street that you can hear from your room. If you\u2019re a light sleeper, it\u2019s a good idea to bring ear plugs.\n"},{"question":"What is traveling in Cuba like? ","answer":"Cuba is a country that is changing rapidly and travelers need to be prepared that things might not always go according to plan: basic itinerary changes will likely happen, along with the odd power cut. There is often baffling red tape and the simple luxuries that we take for granted \u2013 such as air conditioning and toilet seats \u2013 are often missing in this beautiful country. However, those who love the odd surprise and the charm of visiting places a little different to home will absolutely fall in love with Cuba.\n"},{"question":"Is there WiFi in Cuba? ","answer":"Mobile roaming isn\u2019t easily accessible in Cuba and it\u2019s super expensive so best to turn it off when you land in Havana and get used to connecting via WiFi only, which is accessible in your accommodation. Don\u2019t expect to connect while moving around from A to B. If you need to be constantly connected to the internet, this trip may not be for you. However, it\u2019s the perfect excuse for those who want to unplug and appreciate local culture.\n"},{"question":"What do I need to bring? ","answer":"A full packing list will be sent to you upon booking, but here are a couple of things to know in advance:\n\nYou need to bring\u00a0everything \u2013\u00a0from medicine to toiletries \u2013 with you to Cuba as it will be hard, if not impossible, to get things like paracetamol, deodorant or ear plugs once there.\nTap water in Cuba is not drinkable \u2013 we recommend bringing a water-filter bottle so you can always have a fresh supply of drinkable water, rather than having to source single-use plastics and\/or rely on bottled mineral water always being available.\nFood choice is scarce in Cuba and there\u2019s not a lot of variety, so it\u2019s a good idea to bring snacks from home.\nIf you\u2019re vegan, you might want to consider bringing some nuts and nut butter to supplement your diet, as traditional Cuban meals often revolve around meat. Having said that, you\u2019ll find plenty of veggie side dishes, such as beans, chickpeas, sweet potato and salad.\nKeen snorkelers might want to bring their own mask and snorkel, however local equipment will be available to rent.\n\n"},{"question":"Will this itinerary change? ","answer":"Shortages and unforeseen circumstances are part and parcel of Cuban life. But one of the benefits of traveling with an organised tour company is that we can help you navigate bureaucracy and bumps along the road. All we ask, is that you arrive with a sense of adventure and an understanding that unlocking the richness of Cuban culture doesn\u2019t always align with clear-cut comfort.\n"},{"question":"What currency should I bring? ","answer":"Euros, in small denominations, is the currency to bring. US dollars are accepted but they are no longer king, due to their chequered past in Cuba. You\u2019ll get a better exchange rate with euros.\nBefore heading to Cuba, check that your bank card can be used in the country (if your bank is US owned, then your card won\u2019t work in Cuba due to the US Embargo on Cuba).\u00a0As currency at ATMs and CADECAs can be limited, you\u2019ll need to bring plenty of cash.\nNOTE: bring both cash and a bank card so that you always have a backup way to access money.\u00a0\nEverything will be priced in Cuban peso once there, but locals will happily let you pay in euros and give you change in local currency. If you\u2019re keen to get hold of Cuban pesos, use a local CADECA or \u2018casa de cambio\u2019 money exchange (there are a few ATMs in Havana and Trinidad but these shouldn\u2019t be relied on for cash). Avoid the airport exchanges and wait until you get to Havana instead.\n"},{"question":"What sort of insurance do I need? ","answer":"Everyone who travels with Flash Pack must have travel insurance for their total travel time. This needs to start from the moment you set off on your adventure, to when you arrive back home. It\u2019s a legal requirement to have medical insurance for entry into Cuba. For most Europeans, this will be included as part of your travel insurance. US citizens can buy health insurance on arrival at Jose Marti International Airport. Your Pack Leader will be on hand to help.\n"},{"question":"What level of fitness do I need for this trip? ","answer":"You\u2019ll need a reasonably level of fitness for this trip. The most challenging activity is the Day 2 cycling tour of Havana, which covers around 10 miles and includes some uphill sections.\n"},{"question":"What are the drive times like? 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