Cycle Adventure Cuba

Day 1: Arrival Havana

Sunday - Welcome to Cuba! Upon arrival at the International airport, meet and transfer to your hotel in Havana by private vehicle.

Day 2: Havana | Pinar del Rio | Viñales

Monday - After breakfast we will have a welcome meeting with our tour guide before departing to Pinar del Ra­o, the famous tobacco region in Western Cuba, where we will visit a tobacco factory and go on a tour around the town. Afterward we continue to Viñales Valley, one of the most attractive natural landscapes in the island and where the legendary tobacco grows between the crags and rocks of the steep cliffs. We will have lunch in a typical restaurant and, after a short rest, prepare the bikes for our first bike tour. A visit to Cueva del Indio is included, a cave where the River San Vicente runs through. Overnight accommodation in Viñales region. (B.L)

Day 3: Excursion to Cayo Jutias

Tuesday - Our journey today is to Cayo Jutias. After breakfast we will set off on a 55 km ride. The picturesque beach of Cayo Jutias is situated on a little island which is connected to the main land by a man-made road-way. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach and you will have the chance to hire a boat or have a swim in the beautiful sea. Later we either take the bus or cycle back to Viñales for dinner and overnight accommodation. (B.L.D)

Day 4: Viñales | Ancon Valley

Wednesday - On today's ride we'll take the Jagua Vieja Road to Palma at Ancon Valley - a 30 km tour of quaint landscapes and untouched valleys. En route there is the possibility of visiting the country lodge where Fidel Castro held secret reunions during the Cuban Revolution. We will have a picnic lunch in the lush valley and then be on the way to our next destination, Hotel Villa Aguas Claras which is nestled within idyllic surroundings and perfect for a short hike or walk. This is where we will have dinner and spend the night. (B.L.D)

Day 5: Ancon Valley | Soroa

Thursday - After breakfast we will be transferred to Cueva de los Portales. This beautiful area was the hide out that Che Guevera used during the '62 standoff with Kennedy, from where we start the our bike ride to Soroa over the Carretera Central. In Soroa we recommend paying a visit to its famous orchid gardens. Dinner & overnight at your hotel in Soroa. (B,D)

Day 6: Soroa | Las Terrazas

Friday - This morning, after breakfast, we leave for Las Terrazas. Today's trip is only 20 km long. The community that we will visit can be found in Sierra del Rosario, a UNESCO protected rural area of sustainable development. The River San Juan and its little waterfall flow through the thick forest, where you can see little lakes, ruins and coffee plantations from the 19th century. The name Las Terrazas comes from overgrown terraced fields which are typical of this region. The 900 inhabitants of this community live off the timber industry and eco-tourism. En route we will have lunch at a farmhouse. (B.L)

Day 7: Las Terrazas | Havana

Saturday - In the morning we return to Havana. Our guide will take us for a city tour during which you can get your last few memorable impressions of the old city of Havana and the Spanish-Andalusian architecture, framed by tropical sun and lush vegetation, which is characteristic of Habana Vieja. Lunch today will be at a local restaurant in the old town. Overnight accommodation. (B.L)

Day 8: Depart Havana

Sunday - Today is the day of departure. After breakfast you have the opportunity to explore Havana on your own before the transfer takes you to the airport in Havana for your return flight. Or ask about adding an optional beach stay after your tour. (B)

Guaranteed departures:

2012: Aug 05 & 26; Oct 14; Nov 1 & 25; Dec 23. 2013: Jan 20 & 27; Feb 3 & 9; Mar 3, 17 & 31; Apr 14 & 28; May 12; Jun 2 & 16; Jul 7 & 28; Aug 11 & 25; Sep 8 & 29; Oct 13 & 27.