Leave the resorts of Varadero behind and discover the real Cuba on this eight-day active adventure. Get your blood pumping cycling the hills of the Guaniguanico and El Rosario mountain ranges and marvel at scenic vistas that will take your breath away. Tour a tobacco plantation for a taste of iconic Cuban culture. With its lush scenery, vibrant rhythms, and incredible beaches, this active cycling adventure will have you exploring a side of this island few get to know.
Day 1 Havana
Arrive at any time. An arrival transfer is included to the tour's starting point, a "casa particular" (Cuban home used as a bed and breakfast), for an authentic Cuban experience.
Day 2 Havana/Viñales
Depart Havana after breakfast and transfer west to Viñales in Pinar del Río, the “Garden Province” of Cuba. Head out on the first ride – a circular route around Viñales, cycling past the famous mogotes (limestone pincushion hills) of the region.
Day 3 Viñales
Cycle through the hilly terrain of the Pinar del Rio province while heading north. The ride leads to the docks at Palma Rubia to catch a ferry to Cayo Levisa for a day of blissing out on the beach. Enjoy free time to relax before returning to Vinales for the night by ferry and private vehicle.
Day 4 Viñales
Get immersed in Cuba's tobacco growing region while cycling to San Luis, a village famous for producing the world's best tobacco. Enjoy lunch at one of the local vegas (farms), followed by a visit to a tobacco factory in Pinar del Rio, before returning to Viñales.
Day 5 Viñales/Soroa
Cycle to the historic Cueva de los Portales, a cave that was used by Che Guevara as the headquarters of the Cuban Army during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. After, transfer to Soroa in the support vehicle.
Day 6 Soroa
Cycle from Soroa to Las Terrazas, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its lush, green surroundings and thriving art community.
Day 7 Soroa/Havana
Travel back to the capital and enjoy a walking tour of Havana, including a visit to the rum museum and the dreamy Fusterlandia neighbourhood to check out the street art.
Day 8 Havana
Depart at any time.
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Havana Homestay, Havana
- Arrival transfer
- Guided cycling with support vehicle (6 days)
- Cayo Levisa day trip
- Traditional cigar factory visit in Pinar del Río
- Cueva de los Portales visit
- Las Terrazas visit
- Havana city tour
- Fusterlandia visit
- Informal Spanish lesson
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- 7 breakfasts
- 4 lunches
- 2 dinners
Reference : GAH