H Home  |  ' Contact Us  |  ~ Travel Advisory  |  Facebook  |  Twitter

 

South America          East Africa          South Africa          Tibet          Nepal          Bhutan          Vietnam          Cambodia          Laos

 

Overview of Cuba Cycling Tour

 

 

This magical tour takes you through the streets of Havana and surrounding areas by bicycle, allowing you to explore the country in a unique and relaxed fasion. The cycling is not difficult and heads through Western Cuba, where the best tobacco in the world is grown.

Highlights: 2 World Heritage Sites (Old Havana and Viñales Valley famed for its mogote mountains and superior tobacco) , Las Terrazas Biosphere Reserve, exploring rural Cuba with spectacular tropical landscapes, and the white coral beach of Cayo Jutias.

 

Itinerary

 

Day 1 Arrival in Havana
Clients meet at the Hotel Occidental in Miramar at 6pm for arrival briefing. Dinner in your hotel. Accommodation at the Hotel Occidental Miramar.

Day 2 Havana City tour by Bike (Approx 37 Km on Bike)
Buffet Breakfast. After the bike fitting we set off on a panoramic sightseeing tour of the City covering the following areas; Miramar, Parque Metropolitano de la Habana, Nuevo Vedado, with a stop at the Revolution Square. Continue through Vedado passing by the Hotel Nacional de Cuba down to the Capitolio via Centro Habana. Stop at the Capitolio building, continue biking down Prado promenade, near the former Presidential Palace, then on to the train station, the remains of the wall and to the Arms square. From here we continue on foot visiting the four most important colonial squares in Old Havana. Lunch in the area. After lunch return to the hotel along the Malecon promenade.
Hotel Occidental Miramar.

Day 3 Cycle to Las Terrazas Community (50km Approx)
Buffet Breakfast. We leave the city and head west to Pinar del Rio Province. Once outside Havana we get on our bikes then head for “Las Terrazas” Biosphere Reserve on a ride of about 50km. Upon arrival we have lunch then explore this fascinating eco-resort and take a swim in the natural pools of the Rio San Juan. Continue to Charco Azul or Soroa for dinner and overnight.
Hotel Soroa or Charco Azul.

Day 4 Cycle to San Diego de los Baños (60 km Approx)
Buffet Breakfast. After breakfast we set off down the hill and into the valley. We spend most of the day cycling along the plain and through pretty colonial farm towns dotted along the old Havana – Pinar del Rio Road. We continue to cycle to the Spa town of San Diego de los Baños. Once famous for its medicinal waters the town is now a sleepy backwater of pretty squares and colonial buildings. Time for late lunch then relax by the pool or explore San Diego before dinner and overnight.
Hotel el Mirador de San Diego

Day 5 Backroad to Viñales (40 km Approx)
Buffet Breakfast. This morning we have a bus transfer through the foothills of the Sierra del Rosario Mountains to Cueva de los Portales, a cave system which was Che Guevara´s Headquarters during the October Missile Crisis of 1962. After visiting the cave (optional) we set off by bike through beautiful country roads which lead us to the back route of the World Heritage Site Viñales Valley. We have a picnic lunch along the way and reach Viñales in time to relax for a while by the hotel pool. Evening at leisure. Hotel Rancho San Vicente or La Ermita.

Day 6 Cayo Jutías
Buffet Breakfast.  A full day´s excursion to a picturesque white beach caressed by crystal-clear water. The cay is connected to the shore by a causeway, accessed by a turnoff from the main highway, four kilometres west of Santa Lucia. It is a great place for picnic, camping, swimming or for some water sports. This is perfect beach life! After an included lunch we transfer back to our hotel in Viñales for dinner and overnight. Hotel Rancho San Vicente or La Ermita.

Day 7 Circular Route to Viñales (45 km Approx)
Buffet Breakfast. A full day exploring the spectacular scenery of Viñales valley by bike. We start the day visiting Cueva del Indio with its underground river and then get back on our bikes and head for the rural heart of Pinar del Rio, passing tobacco fields and agricultural smallholdings. We climb the hill for a spectacular view of the valley before dropping back down to Mural de la Prehistoria for a traditional Cuban lunch. A leisurely return to Viñales town and some time to wander along the main street before heading to our Havana hotel for the evening. Hotel Armadores de Santander or similar.

Day 8 Departure day
Buffet Breakfast. Departure day.

 

End of services

 

 

Dates/Prices

 

November 21, 2010

December 26, 2010

January 9, 2011

January 30, 2011

February 13, 2011

March 13, 2011

April 24, 2011

May 22, 2011

June 19, 2011

July 17, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 28, 2011

October 16, 2011

 

Price includes:
Hotels as described in itinerary on a bed and breakfast basis
5 Lunches and 4 dinners
Local English speaking guide to accompany the group throughout.
All entrances and tours as described in itinerary
Services of private van accompanying the group throughout.
Services of professional mechanic for bike fitting and throughout the trip if the group size is over 10 people

Price does not include:
Domestic and International flights, airport taxes and departure tax, 25.00 (US$20) cuc per person
Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, phone etc )

Meals other than above mentioned

Tips to local staff. We recommend each person gives 30.00 cuc to be divided amongst the staff for a job well done.

All other expenses.

Mandatory Travel Insurance

Visas and vaccinations if required

 

 

 

Photo's

   

 

 

Che Guevara

 

Tobacco Plants

       

 

 

Cuba Tours

Che Guevara Tour

- 7 Days, 6 Nights

Highlights of Cuba

 - 7 Days, 6 Nights

Jewels of Cuba

 - 12 Days, 11 Nights

Bicycle Tour of Havana and Cuba

 - 8 Days, 7 Nights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cuba Cycling Tour

Trip Duration

8 Days, 7 Nights

Destination

Cuba

Activities

Sightseeing, Cycling

Travel times

All year

Minimum Numbers

2

Accommodation

Hotels

Back to Cuba Tours

 

 

Other trips that may interest you

 

Kenya Cycling Tour

Imagine heading out across Kenya to Hells gate and on to the Masai Mara in this fun cycling tour...

 

 

 

Vietnam Cycling Tour

Cycle through beautiful landscape of mountains and red soil hills, covered by green of sugarcane, cassava, corn and rice fields...

 

 

 

Tilicho Lakes MTB Nepal

Test yourself on this incredible mountain bike and trekking tour through extreme and remote areas of the Annapurna Himal...

 

 

 

Mountain Biking Tibet

One of the most challenging mountain bike trips in the world, 1200km, 23 days, all the way to Everest Base Camp...