Highlights of Cuba by Bicycle
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Tour code: CSC Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Standard Cycle grade: Easy to Moderate
DURATION DAYS 8
TOUR
£699
TOUR ONLY £1475 FLIGHT INCLUSIVE MEXICO
HAVANA Walking tour
CUBA Cueva de los Peces Guama Cienfuegos Bay of Pigs GUAJIMICO CARIBBEAN SEA 0 km 95 km Highlights of Cuba by Bicycle CSC A gentle cycle tour through the heart of Cuba
Experience cycling through the verdant countryside and along the stunning coastlines of Cuba. En route we explore the colonial towns of Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Sancti Spiritus and Remedios. We also visit the historic Bay of Pigs, the monument to Che Guavara in Santa Clara and the vibrant capital Havana.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Tour starts 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 interesting colonial town. Day 4 Free day Option to cycle out to the Ancon Peninsula, explore the city, or take a boat trip. Day 5 Sancti Spiritus Cycle along the Valley of the Sugar Mills past Manaca Iznaga. Visit the infamous slave watch
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tower. Transfer to Sancti 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 Drive to Santa Clara. Visit the Che Guevara Memorial. Transfer to Havana for a walking tour of the city. Day 8 Tour ends Havana.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
DAILY DISTANCES
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
Optional Rides
28km 40km 30km 60km 50km
TRINIDAD Optional ride Ancon Peninsula
MAYAJIGUA Sancti Spiritus
Manaca Iznaga Slave Watchtower
ATLANTIC OCEAN REMEDIOS
Santa Clara Che’s Guevara’s monument
Cayo Santa Maria Causeway Tour essentials
Accommodation: 7 nights hotels. Meals: 7 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included. Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader cycles with group on each day; support staff and driver. Our bus acts as vehicle back-up whilst cycling. Included Bike: We provide 24 gear Conor City 350 hybrid bikes – see tour notes for details Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle 208 km over fi ve days (an average of 42 km per day). One of the cycling days is circular and therefore optional. The terrain is mostly fl at 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.
Planned tour dates
2013 Tour only dates 26 Jan - 02 Feb 20 Apr - 27 Apr 20 Jul - 27 Jul 12 Oct - 19 Oct 07 Dec - 14 Dec
2014 Tour only dates 25 Jan - 01 Feb 19 Apr - 26 Apr
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £45 For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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