COVID-19 Updates
Cuba Up Close ™ has operated tours to Cuba for many years. It is a destination we and our travelers love to visit, and with good reason. We are anxious to resume our tours to Cuba and will be resuming in December 2021. One of our first tour over will be the February 6th Sippican Lands Trust - Cuba Up Close exploration, and there is still availability on this tour. Please contact if interested!
We are excited to report that Cuba will conclude the vaccination of its entire population by the third week in November 2021!
Our travelers want to visit, and Cubans are waiting for us to return. We can assure you that we are taking every precaution necessary due to the pandemic. Please contact us for more information regarding COVID-19, and we will continue to keep you updated.
Important Info
Important Facts
about Travel in Cuba
Cuba Up Close prepares and organizes all necessary documentation to enter Cuba and to travel within the country.
We provide you with a travel packet of everything you need: the visa, the required Cuban health insurance card, and a formal letter granting you access and travel within our itineraries under OFAC 515.565(b).
Cuba Up Close accepts credit cards for payment. Credit cards are NOT accepted by merchants in Cuba. (Online travel blogs might make mention of credit cards, however they are referring to non-USA based banks).
Cuba Up Close handles all the details. You do not have to worry about carrying around large sums of cash. Most meals, ALL transportation, site fees and travel within the island will be covered.
Cuba Info
Strict Tourism for Americans is still illegal in Cuba.
American travelers must have full time itineraries and fall under one of 12 categories (usually Cuban authorities will not question or monitor a traveler, but it is entirely possible)
Feel Safe and Secure with Cuba Up Close
Cuba Up Close supplies all fully approved required documentation, accommodations, transportation and guide service.
You can fully relax and enjoy the best this country has to offer!