8D Cycle Cuba!
Pinar del Rio, Vinales, Cayo Jutias, La Palma, Cueva de los Portales, Soroa, Las Terrazas, Havana
USD $1,199 per rider, “My Own Room” USD $219
Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare and taxes.
Cycling through pincushion hills, sampling Cuban rum at the distillery, hearing Cuban salsa music float through the streets of Havana, walking across one of Cuba’s famed white sand beaches while gazing out across the crystal blue Caribbean.
8-days Bike touring in Cuba!
Highlights
- 6 days guided cycling
- Visit to a traditional cigar factory in Pinar del Rio
- Havana city tour
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Itinerary
Day 01 / Arrive Havana (D)
Arrive in Havana at any time.
Day 02 / Pinar del Rio / Vinales (B,L,D)
Travel west to Pinar del Rio, the ‘Garden Province’ of Cuba. This is cigar country so a visit to a tobacco factory, as well as the local rum distillery, is a must. Spend the afternoon cycling around the pincushion hills and lush tobacco fields of Vinales.
Day 03 / Cayo Jutias (B,L,D)
Cycle to Cayo Jutias on the North coast. Take in the breathtaking scenery as you cycle past dramatic mountain vistas, stopping en route for a picnic lunch. This coastal route ends at a beautiful unspoiled white beach with crystal blue water.
Day 04 / La Palma (B,L,D)
Cycle the Jagua Vieja road to La Palma. After a traditional Cuban meal, make your way back to Valle de Ancon.
Day 05 / Cueva de los Portales / Soroa (B,L,D)
Follow in the footsteps Che Guevara as you visit the historic Cueva de los Portales. Stop en route for a picnic lunch, and then continue cycling the Carretera Central to Soroa. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch one of Soroa’s famed rainbows. This region is endowed with rivers, clear water, tall trees, and features Cuba’s most complete orchid garden.
Day 06 / Las Terrazas (B,L,D)
Take a morning ride past majestic mountains and beautiful scenery to Las Terrazas – Cuba’s first UNESCO sanctioned biosphere reserve. Visit the 19th century coffee plantation ruins. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience a traditional Cuban Creole meal at a typical farm house.
Day 07 / Havana (B,D)
A short trip east takes us to back to the capital to soak up some city culture. Enjoy a walking tour of old and modern Havana for a full appreciation of this vibrant city. Delight in some Cuban cuisine for dinner, and enjoy one last night on the town with the group.
Day 08 / Depart Havana (B)
Trip Prices
- USD $1,199 Twin
- USD $219 Optionl “My Own Room”
Trip Dates
- Mar 10-17, 2012
- Mar 24-31, 2012
- Apr 14-21, 2012
- May 12-19, 2012
- Jun 16-23, 2012
- Jul 07-14, 2012
- Jul 28 – Aug 04, 2012
- Aug 11-18, 2012
- Aug 25 – Sep 01, 2012
- Oct 13-20, 2012
- Nov 10-17, 2012
- Dec 08-15, 2012
- Dec 22-29, 2012
Inclusions
- Group Size Maximum 15, Average 10 riders
- Group Leader Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
- Accommodation Comfortable hotels (6 nights), basic cabin (1 night)
- Transport Air-conditioned microbus, bike
- Meals Included 07 breakfasts, 06 lunches, 06 dinners; Allow CUC 100-130 for meals not included