HigHligHtS oF CUBA BY BiCYCle
Experience cycling through the verdant countryside and along the stunning coastlines of Cuba. En route we explore the colonial towns of Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Santi Sanctus and Remedios. We also visit the historic Bay of Pigs, the monument to Che Guavara in Santa Clara and the historic capital Havana.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Havana. Day 2 Bay of Pigs We drive to Guama and cycle to Cueva de los Peces, where we have the option to swim. Transfer to Cienfuegos, via the Bay of Pigs, for a tour of the city. Transfer to Guajimico. Day 3 Trinidad Cycle from Guajimico to Trinidad. Walking tour of this colonial town. Day 4 Ancon Peninsula Free day. Option to cycle out to the Ancon Peninsula, explore the city, or take a boat trip. Day 5 Santi Sanctus Cycle along the Valley of the Sugar Mills past Manaca Iznaga. Visit the infamous slave watch tower. Transfer to Santi Spiritus for a tour of the town before continuing by bus to Mayajigua. Day 6 Remedios Transfer to the north coast. Cycle along the causeway out into the Gulf of Mexico to Cayo Santa Maria. Opportunity to swim. Transfer to Remedios. Day 7 Havana Transfer to Santa Clara. Visit the Che Guevara monument. Transfer to Havana for a walking tour of the city. Days 8/9 Free time in Havana. Overnight flight to the UK.
HAVANA Walking tour
DAILY DISTANCES Day 2
Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
Zapata
28km 40km 30km 60km 50km
0 42 Peninsular Cueva de los Peces Bay km 100 Of Pigs CUBA Guama Cienfuegos GUAJIMICO
Macizo de Guamuhaya
TRINIDAD
Optional ride Ancon Peninsula
Spiritus
Manaca Iznaga Slave Watchtower
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Santa Clara Che Guevara Monument
REMEDIOS
Causeway Cayo
Santa Maria MAYAJIGUA
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £775
Havana Easy to
moderate cycle through the heart of Cuba
inclusive from
£1422 9 DAYS
Cycle grade EASY/MODERATE Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels. 7 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included.
Included Bike: We provide 24 gear Conor City 350 hybrid bikes – see trip notes for details
Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle 208 km over five days (an average of 42 km per day). One of the cycling days is circular and therefore optional. The terrain is mostly flat and on tarmac, although this is in poor condition in places. A support vehicle is available throughout the tour. We have graded the route as easy to moderate.
Group Size: Generally 12 to 16.
flight
DETAILS
Ref: CSC
TOUR DATES
The Highlights of Cuba by Bicycle tour runs in the following months:
Jan
Highlights of Cuba by Bicycle Ref CSC Gulf of Mexic o
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
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