My Tour Enquiry : Cuba By Bike

7 nights

From £pp

Cuba By Bike

Option to cover average of 20 - 55 km per day on trekking bikes
Maximum of 16 participants ensures a small group ambiance
A support bus transports your luggage (plus you have the option to hop on this whenever you need a break from cycling)
Enjoy Las Terrazas, a UNESCO protected rural area, Pinar del Rio, the famous tobacco region, plus Vinales Valley's beautiful landscapes

Experience Cuba's charming countryside including the famous tobacco region on a tour with a twist - trekking bicycles are provided for the active types

Get to explore westernCuba and with a small group of active holidaymakers, going off the beaten track and taking to two wheels at times to discover quaint landscapes & untouched valleys.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in to Havana

Arrival in to Havana

Meet and greet provided at Havana International airport, then a transfer to your hotel.

One night stay at a 4 star hotel in Havana

Meals: no meals included

Day 2 Pinar del Rio and Vinales Valley

Pinar del Rio and Vinales Valley

After breakfast there will be a welcome meeting with your guide, before setting off on the tour; first stop is the town of Pinar del Rio, located in a famous tobacco region. There is a visit to a tobacco factory and time to view the town itself, afterwards the tour continues to Vinales Valley with amazing natural landscapes to enjoy. Lunch is served in a typical local restaurant, then it is time for the first bike tour - plus a visit to a spectacular underground cave Cueva del Indio

Cycling distance: approx. 10 km

One night stay at a Casa Particular in Vinales

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 3 Sierra de Oreganos Mountains & Cayo J

Sierra de Oreganos Mountain Range and Cayo Jutias

Today there will be a cycle ride to Cayo Jutias, a small island attached to the mainland by a man-made causeway, which is a great cycling experience; it also takes you through the Sierra de Oreganos. Enjoy lunch on a secluded sandy beach at Cayo Jutias and there is time to make the most of the beach before cycling back to Vinales (or taking the bus if you prefer.)

Cycling distance: approx.55 km

One night stay at a Casa Particular in Vinales

Meals: lunch

Day 3 Sierra de Oreganos Mountains & Cayo J

Day 4 Valle Ancon

Valle Ancon

Following the Jagua Vieja road to Palma in the Ancon Valley, the ride is a 30 km tour through quaint landscapes of untouched landscapes. Along the way there is a chance to visit a lodge where Fidel Castro held secret meetings during the revolution. There will be a picnic lunch served in scenic setting.

The accommodation for this evening is in a great location for a spot of hiking.

Cycling distance: approx. 30 km

One night stay at a Hotel Aguas Claras near Vinales

Meals: lunch, dinner

Day 5 Soroa

Soroa

There will be a transfer to Cueva de los Portales, a place infamously used by Che Guevera, from here you will be able to cycle via the Carretera Central to Soroa. This is a beautiful area with charming towns and you can stop at an orchid garden featuring around 700 varieties.

Cycling distance: approx. 45 km

One night stay at Villa Soroa in Pinar del Rio

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 6 Las Terrazas

Las Terrazas

There is a morning cycle to Las Terrazas nature reserve, a UNESCO protected rural area of sustainable development. During the ride you will see 19th Century ruins, little lakes, coffee plantations, overgrown terraced fields and forest. Lunch is served at a farmhouse. In the afternoon there will be a transfer back to Soroa.

Cycling distance: approx. 20 km

One night stay at Villa Soroa in Pinar del Rio

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7 Return to Havana

Return to Havana

In the morning transfer back to Havana, the guide will take you on a city tour of Old Havana's narrow streets, including a visit to the Havana Club Rum Museum. Lunch will also be provided within the Old Havana district.

The afternoon and evening are then free, for you to further explore the fascinating city of Havana independently, enjoy the music scene and generally soak up the atmosphere.

One night stay at a 4 star hotel in Havana

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 8 Depart from Cuba

Depart from Cuba

Today is the final day, to either fly back to the UK or if you prefer why not extend your stay either in Havana itself or one of the amazing beach resorts, such as Varadero; we can tailor make your holiday, ask our specialists for ideas of how to get the most out of your time on this diverse island.

Meals: breakfast

Pricing

All prices shown represent a from price per person based on low season travel unless otherwise stated.
Availability of tour components and flights seats change continually, affecting the final price. The lead-in price given is therefore for guidance only.
To obtain a tailored quote for you and your party, please call one of our travel experts today.

Important Info

Important info

•Tours depart on select dates: 05 & 19 February, 05 & 19 March, 02 April, 07 May, 04 June, 02 July, 06 August, 03 September, 08 October 2018

•Variations in the cycling routes are reserved.

•Any timings or sequence of activities provided are for rough guidance only, and may vary due to local availability, constraints and demand.

As our tours are set up many months in advance, changes can occur to accommodation, restaurants and places to be visited as a result of changes in the local provision of services in Cuba. This is especially apparent in the winter season as Cuba continues to cope and change as a result of unprecedented global demand for the island, as well as a rapidly emerging USA visitor market that is both politically and commercially important to the Cuban Government and Tourism Authorities.

Where tour accommodation is located in a narrow side street where a larger vehicle/bus cannot access easily, or road rules restrict the driver from pulling up outside, guests may be required to walk a short distance with their luggage to the closest access point.

Our escorted tour itineraries are generally fast paced to fit everything in, and will generally keep you busy. A reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required.

Inclusions

Flights with Virgin Atlantic, Air Europa or KLM and UK departure tax

7 nights accommodation as described

Luggage transportation

Bicycle hire

Meals as specified

Excursions as specified

English speaking tour guide

All transfers as described in air conditioned transport

Exclusions

•Single supplement available (price on request)

•Bicycle helmets and gloves