Bookings Conditions

Please read carefully the conditions below before proceeding. By expressing your agreement with these terms, you signify that you have read and understood all the terms and conditions related to the policies.

Your credit card will be debited after making your reservation for the amount indicated at the time of payment. The charge will be made in USD or EUR depending on the selected currency, for the benefit of the merchant managing the payment, of which you will be informed at the end of the purchase process.

It is essential to present your passport or identity card at the time of check-in.

Reservations and Payments
We offer real-time room availability and instant confirmation for hotels in Cuba. If there is no availability at the confirmed hotel, Solways will guarantee a hotel of a similar category in the same city. Payments will be made in advance. Your credit card will be debited, within a period of 24 hours, after the reservation is confirmed. The charge will be in USD or EUR, depending on the selected payment currency. Total charge includes booked room, dining plan and taxes, as well as access and reservation fees. Extra charges, such as parking, telephone calls, room service, etc., will be covered by the client directly with the hotel. Your reservation will include late arrival, provided that the client informs Solways in advance. Cash payments will not be accepted at the hotel.

Cancellation and Refund
For all activities that are canceled outside the maximum time established, or where clients do not participate (no-show) in activities that have been previously purchased, the following penalties will be applied:
  • -If you cancel 5 days before the enjoyment of your reservation, Solways will penalize an amount of 15.00 USD, for administrative expenses, to the total amount paid for your reservation. During Peak season (Dec/22 - Jan/03), other cancellation policies apply. For more information, contact Solways Cuba directly.
  • - If you cancel less than 5 days before the enjoyment of your reservation, you will be penalized with 100% of the total amount paid. Only cancellations made for reasons of force majeure will be exempt from this penalty.
  • - Non-attendance (no-show) to enjoy the stay, is penalized with 100% of the total paid.

Complaint
If you are not satisfied with any of the services received you must formulate your complaint at the Hotel and send us your claim to the email: [email protected]. Once received:
- Solways Cuba will send the facts received to the service provider, for evaluation.
- Once the necessary information has been received by the supplier, Solways Cuba will notify the client of the decision made.

Pets
No pets allowed.

Check-In & Out
Check-in: 16:00 hrs.
Check-out: 12:00 hrs.

Late Check-Out
Late check out is not included. They must be requested directly at the Hotel reception and are subject to both availability and a late check out charge.
Please read the below listed policies and conditions in full detail before continuing. By agreeing to these terms you acknowledge having reading and understood all terms and conditions relating to the policies.

Your credit card will be debited after making your reservation for the indicated amount at the time of booking. The charge will be in USD or EUR according to the selected currency and your bill will state: GESTION HOT. TURISTICA M (ESPAÑA).

IMPORTANT: Rent a car offices work just from 9am till 6 pm, except those located at airports. Please, keep it in mind when you made your reservation

Pick up your car
The rental car company will request following information, when you pick up your rental car:
  • Valid driver license for renter & each additional driver.


Payment & Cancellation
Rent a car services requires prepayment. Your credit card will be debited within 24 hours after making your reservation. The charge will be in USD currency. Car rates above just includes rental services, DO NOT include insurance fees, taxes, service charges or any other additional fees as dro off and additional drivers. Those charges must be paid directly by you to the rental car company. The starting deposit is not included in the price and it may change depending of car category, this deposit will be returned upon returning vehicle.

Once you have paid for your reservation, the following cancellation policy applies:

  • - If you cancel more than 15 days before the start date of the service, we will reimburse you for the entire amount paid, less an administrative surcharge equivalent to 3% of this amount, with a minimum of 15 USD.

  • - If you cancel the reservation within 15 days prior to the start of the service, you will be penalized with 1 day's rent. That is, we will reimburse you for the entire amount paid, less the amount equivalent to the price of 1 day's rent.

  • - If you cancel the reservation after 17 hours of the day before the start of the rental service or in case of "no-show" (no presentation on the day and time of collection of the car), you will be penalized with the equivalent of 2 days of rent That is, we will reimburse you for the entire amount paid, less the value equivalent to the price of 2 days' rent.

  • - If you return the car before the scheduled date of the reservation as return date, you will be penalized with 100% of the amount paid.


Payment Conditions
Solways accepts online payment with the following Credit Cars (Visa, MasterCard).

All services for cash pay in Cuba such as insurance fee, parking, gasoline, deposit of guaranty, drop off and additional drive will be handled directly between you and the rental car company and will be priced in Convertible Pesos only.

Euros are acceptable currency in the following six tourist locations: Varadero, Jardines del Rey (Ciego de Avila province), Santa Lucia (Camaguey), Covarrubias in Las Tunas, the tourist area of Holguín, and Cayo Largo del Sur. The currency exchange service will be provided at the airports, hotels, banks and Exchange Houses (CADECA, short for Casa de Cambio).

If your are traveling with American Dollars you pay a tax of 10% to exchange pesos convertibles. Other currencies such as euros, British pounds, Canadian dollars, or Swiss francs could be exchange without tax, just the exchange rate available at the moment.

Gasoline
When picking up the car is delivered with the full gas tank which is not included in the car price, you must pay directly at the rental office.

Additional driver
All co-drivers have to be written in the contract with a valid driver license, passport number when the car is checked out. Otherwise, the CDW (insurance) will not cover for any damage made by the driver even though he/she have a valid driver license.

Each additional co-driver will be charged 10.00 CUC on the contract. The rental car company will maximum accept 2 co-drivers per contract.

Extra equipment
The rental car company offers child seats. To guarantee that a child seat is available at the check out station, this has to be requested when the reservation is made.

One way fee
The rental car company will charge one way fee if the car is checked in on a different station. The charge will depend on the distance

Insurance
The rental car company offers (and collects it from you) one insurance CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) that must be paid by you directly to them. CDW reduces the customers responsibility in accidents were the customer has not violated the legislations written on the rental agreement.

Driver license
The renter has to present the rental car company a valid driver license that is at least 6 months old. If the driver license from its original country is not written in Spanish or English, a international driver license have to be shown.

Airport fee
All reservations confirmed at international airports will be charged with a supplement of 20.00 CUC, which will be paid upon signing the contract to rent a car.

Minimum age
The rental car company requests a minimum age for the renter for renting a car:
  • 21 years old for Skoda Fabia, Audi A3, A4, A6, VW Sharan and others (Minimum 3 years of experience).
  • 30 years old for the Audi A4 cabriolet & Audi TT.


Returning of the vehicle
  • The customer has to return the car according to the agreed date, time and station.
  • If the customer change any of the above it is necessary that the customer calls the provider and receive an approval of the changes.
  • Furthermore the car has to be returned in the same conditions as when the car was rented. If not, the rental car company will charge the customer the self risk listed on the rental agreement.


Reclamation
If you are not satisfied with any of the services received, please send your complaint to the mail: [email protected]. Once received:
- Solways Cuba will send the data received to the service provider for review.
- Once the necessary information has been received from the supplier, Solways Cuba will notify the client of the decision taken.
Please read the following conditions carefully before continuing. By agreeing to these terms, you signify that you have read and understood all the terms and conditions related to the policies outlined.

Your credit card will be debited after your reservation is made for the amount indicated at the time of payment. The charge will be made in USD or EUR, depending on the currency selected, to the benefit of the merchant handling the payment, which you will be notified of at the end of the purchase process.

Flights and Transfers
Solways strongly recommends that you DO NOT book domestic flights on the same day to connect with international flights, as domestic flights are chartered and their schedules and frequencies may change without prior notice.

Solways is a sales agent for air and/or ground carriers, selling air tickets and/or packages that include flights with or without ground transportation. All flight and transfer schedules are subject to change, with or without prior notice, until the day before departure. Therefore, you must reconfirm the final time starting at 4:00 PM the day before, via the following telephone numbers/WhatsApp: (+535) 2631509, (+535) 2680522, and (+535) 0940602.

We recommend leaving a contact number in the reservation comments.

SOLWAYS may cancel a flight or reservation without prior notice, with no obligation other than to refund the unused tickets or a portion of the tickets.

For any emergency, you can also contact us by phone at:
(+537) 2045577 ext. 1435 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., from Monday to Friday, and for emergencies, call/ WhatsApp (+535) 2680522

In the event of a delay in the departure of the announced flight due, to bad weather, traffic, or other circumstances beyond our control, it will not always be possible for the supplier or airline to provide accommodation or meals. In such cases, the customer will be responsible for all expenses. Solways will not be responsible for additional expenses incurred due to the circumstances mentioned in the previous paragraph, nor for lost time resulting from these circumstances. When purchasing your ticket through Solways, you must provide a contact phone number on your reservation request so that you can be contacted in case of any changes or emergencies. All “connecting flight reservations” are made at the customer's risk, and the customer agrees to assume all costs in the event of any loss due to a change in the original flight itinerary. Solways will not be responsible for damages or additional fees incurred by the customer due to missing their connecting flight.

In the event of flight cancellation by the airline, the airline may provide customers with collective ground transportation according to the booked destination (except Cayo Largo).

In these situations, customers will be refunded the difference between the amount paid for the air ticket and the cost of this ground transportation.

Flights with transfers included
To receive the included transfer service (flights or packages), you must indicate the hotels where you will be staying at both destinations (from those listed on the website).

If travelers are not staying at a hotel, they can choose the hotel closest to their home (from those listed on the website) as the pickup point. Pickup from hotel lobbies will take place according to the departure Airport, for example from Havana Hotels to Havana Airport it will begins 3 hours before the scheduled flight departure time.

Payments - Cancellations - Refunds
Payments must be made in advance. Your credit card will be debited within 24 hours of booking. The charge will be in USD.

If the client needs to change or cancel their travel plans, it is their responsibility to notify Solways in writing of such change. Tickets are subject to penalties, with restrictions of up to 100% non-refundable and exchangeable.

Once payment has been made for the reservation, the following cancellation policy will apply:
• If you cancel 5 days before your reservation is due, Solways will charge a USD 15.00 administrative fee to the total amount paid for your reservation. During peak season (December 22 - January 3), other cancellation policies apply. For more information, please contact Solways Cuba directly.
• If you cancel less than 5 days before your reservation, you will be charged a 100% penalty. Only cancellations due to force majeure are exempt from this penalty.
• No-shows will be charged a 100% penalty.

Refunds will only be issued to the person who purchased the ticket, who must provide the original reservation/payment documents.

Seating
Solways will not assign a specific seat to the customer; therefore, the customer will accept the seat assigned to them or the seat that is available on the aircraft.

Baggage claim
Required Documentation:
SOLWAYS/the "airline" shall have the right to deny transportation to persons and/or their baggage when, in accordance with applicable regulations, it determines that doing so could pose a risk or danger, or that the transportation of such persons, baggage, and/or belongings is prohibited by applicable legal provisions or restrictions. To this end, the "airline" may inspect persons, their baggage, and/or belongings to be carried on board the aircraft.

Passengers are responsible for bringing all relevant personal documentation with them at the time of boarding and for complying with customs, immigration, health, police, and other applicable provisions to allow them to board. The "airline" reserves the right at all times to deny boarding if any passenger fails to comply with any applicable rules or regulations, without liability to SOLWAYS.

Baggage
At baggage check-in, the customer must present their identification and flight documentation.

Baggage restrictions vary by carrier/airline. The customer must identify and lock their baggage and never leave it unattended.

In the event of a delay or loss of your baggage at the destination or upon arrival, please contact the airline representative before leaving the airport and file a claim. Failure to do so will invalidate your claim. Baggage handling is carried out by independent contractors, over whom Solways has no control. Solways cannot assume liability for loss or damage to baggage or other personal belongings. Therefore, we strongly recommend that the customer purchase an insurance policy to cover these aspects.

One piece of 5 kg carry-on baggage and one piece of 20 kg hold baggage are permitted.

Insurance
We strongly recommend that clients purchase insurance for their stay in Cuba.

Complaints
If you are not satisfied with any of the services received, please send your complaint to [email protected]. Once received:
- Solways Cuba will forward the information received to the service provider for review.
- Once the necessary information has been received from the provider, Solways Cuba will inform the customer of its decision.
Please read the following conditions carefully before continuing. By agreeing to these terms, you signify that you have read and understood all the terms and conditions related to the policies outlined.

Your credit card will be debited after your reservation is made for the amount indicated at the time of payment. The charge will be made in USD or EUR, depending on the currency selected, to the benefit of the merchant handling the payment, which you will be notified of at the end of the purchase process.

Modifications to the package program
The order of services in a package program can be modified depending on our clients' needs, as long as the proposed package price remains unchanged.

Reservations
Passport or ID must be presented at check-in for both hotels and flights for packages that include this product.

We offer two types of packages: fixed and dynamic.

Fixed packages offer only one hotel option per destination, depending on the package.

Dynamic packages offer multiple hotel options or combinations depending on the package and destination. At the time of purchase, only the options available for the travel date and passenger combination chosen by the customer will be displayed.

Payments - Cancellations - Refunds
Payments must be made in advance. Your credit card will be debited within 24 hours of confirming your reservation. The charge will be in USD or EUR, depending on the selected payment currency. The total charge includes the services explicitly described in the package, as well as taxes. Additional charges not described, such as phone calls, parking, meals not described in the package, etc., will be covered by the customer directly with the supplier.

If the customer needs to change or cancel their travel plans, it is their responsibility to notify Solways in writing of such changes. Tickets are subject to penalties, with restrictions of up to 100% non-refundable and exchangeable. Once payment has been made for your reservation, the following cancellation policy will apply:

- If you cancel 5 days before your reservation, Solways will charge a USD 15.00 administrative fee to the total amount paid for your reservation. During peak season (December 22 - January 3), other cancellation policies apply. For more information, please contact Solways Cuba directly.
- If you cancel less than 5 days before your reservation, you will be charged a 100% penalty. Only cancellations due to force majeure will be exempt from this penalty.
- No-shows will be charged a 100% penalty.

Refunds will only be issued to the person who purchased the service, who must provide the original reservation/payment documents.

Complaints
If you are not satisfied with any of the services received, please send your complaint to [email protected]. Once received:
- Solways Cuba will send the information received to the service provider for review.
- Once the necessary information has been received from the provider, Solways Cuba will inform the customer of its decision.

Included Transfers
Find out about the Terms and Conditions of Transfers.

Domestic flights in packages
Find out about the Terms and Conditions of Domestic flights .

Hotels
Find out about the Terms and Conditions of Hotels.

Excursions
Find out about the Terms and Conditions of Excursions.

Travel insurance
Find out about the Terms and Conditions of Travel Insurance.
Please read the following conditions carefully before continuing. By expressing your agreement to these terms, it means that you have read and understood all the terms and conditions related to the policies stated.

Your credit card will be debited after your reservation is made for the amount indicated at the time of payment. The charge will be made in USD or EUR, depending on the currency selected, to the benefit of the merchant handling the payment, which you will be informed of at the end of the purchase process.

Activities and Suppliers
Solways acts as the general sales agent for tourist excursions through Cuban incoming agents, who will be responsible for coordinating and guaranteeing each of the services included in each of the activities. They will also provide guide services in Spanish or English. If you request another language, this service is subject to availability.

We recommend that you contact one of our representatives upon arrival to coordinate the details of the pick-up time and location for your chosen activity.

General Conditions
It is MANDATORY to confirm your pickup time 24 hours before the service, via the following telephones/WhatsApp: HAVANA: (+535) 2631509, (+535) 2680522, and (+535) 0940602
VARADERO: (+535) 2680512

For any emergency, you can also contact us via telephone:
(+537) 2045577 ext. 1435 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and for emergencies, please contact us via telephone/WhatsApp: (+535) 2680522.

- To receive the transfer service included in activities/excursions or packages with activities/excursions, you must indicate the hotels where you are staying (from those listed on the website).
- If travelers are not staying at a hotel, they can choose the hotel closest to their home (from those listed on the website) as their pickup point. Pickups will not be accepted at hotels whose location in the Historic Center or remoteness makes it difficult to meet group tour schedules on time.
- The departure times indicated represent the start time for hotel pickups, which will be staggered. These times may vary depending on the number of hotels and passengers to be picked up on the day. Guests should wait in the hotel lobby, where they will be called by the name listed on the reservation.
- The order of an excursion may be modified depending on external or atmospheric factors, or adjustments to the number of passengers on the day.
- For air, nautical, and/or overnight activities/excursions, each participant must present a passport/ID card.
- All activities/excursions, whether air, land, or nautical, do not guarantee connections to international departures.
- Programs that include vehicle driving (e.g., jeep safaris) require the client to carry a driver's license.
- Clients interested in diving programs must possess a diving certification or be willing to take/buy the introductory course.
- On scheduled tours, tourists are obligated to remain with the group and the guide. Those who, for personal interest, decide not to do so, do so at their own risk.
- The client is responsible for the safekeeping of their belongings and valuables during the tour. Cases of theft or loss of property, among other things, must be reported by the client to the nearest police station. Neither Solways nor the provider are responsible for belongings left behind on means of transportation or in non-hotel establishments.
- The client must be informed of and observe the requirements and demands of the various institutions they visit.

Discounts
Children under 1.99 years old travel FREE on all excursions/activities that allow infants. They only pay for purchases made directly at the facilities.

Payments - Cancellations - Refunds
Payments must be made in advance. Your credit card will be debited within 24 hours of booking. The charge will be in USD. If the client needs to change or cancel their travel plans, it is their responsibility to notify Solways Cuba in writing of such change.

Once payment has been made for the reservation, the following cancellation policy will apply:
- If you cancel 5 days before your reservation, Solways will charge a USD 15.00 administrative fee to the total amount paid for your reservation. During peak season (December 22 - January 3), other cancellation policies apply. For more information, please contact Solways Cuba directly.
- If you cancel less than 5 days before your reservation, you will be charged a 100% penalty. Only cancellations due to force majeure are exempt from this penalty.
- No-shows are subject to a 100% penalty.

Refunds will be issued only to the person who purchased the excursion/activity, who must provide the original reservation/payment documents.

Complaints
If you are not satisfied with any of the services received, please send your complaint to [email protected]. Once received:
- Solways Cuba will forward the information received to the service provider for review.
- Once the necessary information has been received from the provider, Solways Cuba will inform the client of its decision.
- Important: The client is responsible for the safekeeping of their belongings and valuables during the tour. Cases of theft or loss of property or similar items must be reported by the customer to the nearest police station. Solways and the suppliers are not responsible for luggage and personal belongings left behind in transportation units and/or hotels.
Please read the policies and conditions listed below in full detail before continuing. By agreeing to these terms you acknowledge having reading and understood all terms and conditions relating to the policies.

Reservations and Payments
Your credit card will be debited after making your reservation for the amount indicated at the time of payment. The charge will be made in USD or EUR depending on the selected currency, for the benefit of the merchant managing the payment, of which you will be informed at the end of the purchase process.
Solways acts as a general sales agent for the sale of carrier transfer fares. All transfers require prepayment. Your credit card will be debited within 24 hours after making your reservation. A written confirmation and details of the transfer will be sent to you at the moment of confirming a booking.

It is MANDATORY TO RECONFIRM YOUR PICK UP TIME 24 HOURS BEFORE THE SERVICE, through the following numbers.
(+535) 2680522 or (+535) 0940602 HAVANA
(+535) 2680512 VARADERO
IN CASE YOU WILL BE NOT STAYING IN ANY OF OUR HOTELS, YOU MUST LEAVE A CONTACT NUMBER IN THE BOOKING COMMENTS.

Important
Transfers are arranged according to the quantity of passengers, not to the luggage. Clients with more than 1 big suitcase per pax, should contact us for more information.
The Agency is not responsible for the extra costs, or the inconveniences that could be generated by this concept, consequently it will not accept any claim in this regard.

Rates
Transfer rates are subject to change except when reservations have been confirmed. All rates are quoted in USD.
PRIVATE transfers from 1 to 2 paxs will be carried out in air-conditioned taxis. We also provide transfer services for smalls groups of 3 to 16 persons in air-conditioned minibuses.

Collective (SHARED) Transfers
Collective (SHARED) Transfers are also available to some destinations such as: Varadero, Jibacoa and Cayo Santa Maria; at lower rates since it’s not a private transfer. The bus will pick you up at the chosen hotel in Havana and will leave you at your hotel in the chosen destination. Remember that the trip may be slightly longer because it picks up passengers at various hotels in Havana and distributes them in different hotels in the chosen destination, as well. Passengers must take into consideration the importance of timing, since a lot of persons depend on your punctuality.
Transfers will be available at the time and location of your request. Any change must be informed within 72 hrs. Reservations must be made a week before you plan to use them.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
Once you have paid for your reservation, the following cancellation policy applies:
  • -If you cancel up to 5 days before the enjoyment of your reservation, Solways Cuba will penalize an amount of 15.00 USD, for administrative expenses, to the total amount paid for your reservation.
  • - If you cancel with less than 5 days before the enjoyment of your reservation, you will be penalized with 100% of the total amount paid.
  • - Non-attendance (no-show) to enjoy the stay, is penalized with 100% of the total paid.

Reclamation
If you are not satisfied with any of the services received you must send us your claim to the email: [email protected]. Once received:
- Solways Cuba will send the facts received to the service provider, for evaluation.
- Once the necessary information has been received by the supplier, Solways Cuba will notify the client of the decision made.
Contracting Travel Insurance and Payments
Confirmation of travel insurance is done instantly. Your credit card will be debited, within a period of 24 hours, after the purchase of the insurance. The charge will be in USD and your bill will state: GESTION HOT. TURISTICA M (ESPAÑA). Solways Cuba will receive the payment for this reservation. Solways Cuba only accepts online payments with the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard.

Cancellation and Refund
For the cancellation of the travel insurance, the following procedure will be followed:
  • - If you cancel 72hrs before the enjoyment of your reservation, Solways will penalize an amount of 15.00 USD, for administrative expenses, to the total amount paid for your reservation.
  • - After 72 hours before the insurance start date, the Traveler will NOT be able to make its cancellation effective.

Claim
If you are not satisfied with the service contracted for your Travel Insurance, please send your claim to the ASISTUR Alarm Center: [email protected]

Coverages and Exclusions
Detailed information on the characteristics of Travel Insurance can be found in General Insurance Conditions. Please, read carefully the Terms and Conditions included in this document. Insure your trip and travel without risk!

MANDATORY: To receive the service, it is mandatory to present the policy that can be downloaded from the confirmation of your reservation. In addition, upon arrival at the medical center, the client must inform that he or she has “Cuban insurance” so that the staff can contact ASISTUR and activate the insurance.
Purchase of the Medical Service and Payment
The confirmation of the Medical Service is done immediately. Your credit card will be debited, within a period of 24 hours after the purchase of service. The charge will be in USD and your bill will state: GESTION HOT. TURISTICA M (ESPAÑA). Solways Cuba will receive payment for this reservation. Solways Cuba only accepts online payments with the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard.

Cancellation and Refund
To cancel the Medical Service, the following will proceed:
- For cancellations up to 24 hours before the appointment, the full amount paid will be refunded.
- With less than 24 hours before the date of the appointment, the client will NOT be able to make the cancellation and will be penalized with 100% of the total amount paid.
- To cancel the Medical Service you must send the cancellation request 24 hours before your appointment, to the email [email protected] or contact by phone (+53) 7 204 55 77 ext 1435.

Reclamation
If you are not satisfied with the Medical Service received, please send your claim to the doctor's email [email protected]

Service guarantee through Cuban Medical Services
Cuba is inserted with exceptional conditions and potential in the world scenario of providers of professional health and academic services, based on the unique conjunction of scientific-medical development with the idiosyncrasy of its people.
In our country, visitors receive highly competent medical care, while feeling comforted by other strengths that make Cuba a unique destination, such as hospitality and public safety, the beauty of the landscape, the environment and the proverbial culture of a happy and charismatic people.
Basing its work on the prestige and solidity of the National Health System, Comercializadora de Servicios Médicos Cubanos, SA, acquires its own identity and now positioning, endorsing the experiences and strengths of more than two centuries of medical practice in Cuba, with the objective of guaranteeing assistance services may include the design and administration of health, academic and epidemiological subsystems, to other countries and on a large scale, the latter with scope for interventions in circumstances of natural disasters.
This request should not be considered a confirmation of prices and services. A direct communication with each client is initiated after receipt of the request.

The final prices for each program are sent once the design satisfies the customer. Each program is managed exclusively and under strict privacy.


Cancellations and amendments are subject to penalties. Terms and conditions are specified in individual communications depending of each client program.

The prepayment is a mandatory condition for the enjoyment of confirmed services.

Solways Premium Service is not responsible for acts of overriding reasons (Force Majeure) that could affect in any way the services properly confirmed.