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Central Cuba Cycle Tour
Havana, Santa Clara, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Havana
Your cycle tour begins with a visit to the city of Santa Clara, where revolutionary Che Guevara's remains are entombed. Our first ride takes us to the north shore towns of Remedios and Caibarien before reaching the north shore keys for lunch and afternoon frolicking in the ocean at Cayo Las Brujas (the witch's key). Cross the scenic Escambray Mountains to Cuba's most colonial city Trinidad before continuing to one of our favorite cities in Cuba, Cienfuegos, the "Pearl of the Caribbean". Spend an all inclusive afternoon snorkeling amongst tropical fish inside a natural breakwater in the Bay of Pigs area before heading to historic Old Havana. Back in Havana, we'll show you some of the city's best restaurants and partake in the capital's many cultural opportunities before it's time to bid farewell (or hasta pronto) to the friendly people in Cuba.
Q. When does the next available scheduled WoWCuba/MacQueen's Island Tours Central Cuba Cycle Tour begin?:
A. 07-Dec-08, 28-Dec-08, 29-Mar-09 | View All 2008-9 WoWCuba/MacQueen's Island Tours cycle tour dates
Day 1
- Group transfer to Santa Clara City - a collective pickup (schedule to be announced when the tour date has been closed and all participants have provided their confirmed flight plans) will operate on the following route: WoWCuba office - Havana airport - Varadero airport -Santa Clara. Accommodation and dinner in Los Caneyes
DB
Day 2
Breakfast at Los Caneyes and departure by bicycle passing sugar cane plantations, banana trees and tobacco fields on the way to Remedios, a National Monument, before arriving in Caibarien village on the north coast. Continue by van along a causeway (50 km / 31 mi) constructed to connect a series of mangrove islands. Lunch at beautiful Cayo Las Brujas beach and swim in the ocean. Return to Santa Clara. Dinner at the property.
BB, LB, DB (55 km / 34.2 mi)
Day 3
- Early departure to the Escambray Mountains past lush countryside and a small natural waterfall to the summit. At the top, visit the former hospital transformed into a hotel/health spa, 780 m (2559 ft) above sea level. Boxed lunch after a hike to a waterfall before transfer to Trinidad. Stay at Las Cuevas hotel overlooking the city, a short walk to Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner included at the hotel.
BB, LB, DB (50 km / 31.1 mi)
Day 4
- Breakfast at the hotel before our ride across the Valle de los Ingenios (Valley of the Sugar Mills) to the 44 m (144.4 ft) Manaca Iznaga tower. Then we're off on an adventure cycling over a dirt road (or if it's working, we'll take the sugar train) through sugar cane fields to arrive back in Trinidad. Lunch at a local paladar and dinner at the hotel.
BB, LB, DB (20 or 40 km/12.4 or 24.8 mi - depending on train)
Day 5
- After breakfast we advance 30 km (18.6 mi) west of Trinidad to begin riding along flat coastline to Cienfuegos city. Lunch in the city at Club Cienfuegos overlooking the impressive bay. Accommodation at Hotel Jagua or Hotel La Union with dinner at Palacio del Valle, a beautiful mansion at the end of the boardwalk.
BB, LB, DB (55 km / 34.2 mi)
Day 6
- An early breakfast is followed by a ride southwest towards Montemar Natural Park and Caleta Buena, a natural breakwater with great snorkeling and diving, rife with tropical fish swimming in plain view. We have an all inclusive afternoon here - lunch and drinks. We highly recommend the optional purchase of snorkeling or diving packages available on site. Late afternoon transfer to Cuba's capital, Havana. Accommodation in the heart of Old Havana in Hotel Armadores de Santander. Dinner tonight at Havana's most elegant restaurant, Café del Oriente.
BB, LB, DB (50 km / 31.1 mi)
Day 7
- After breakfast, van to rural Havana countryside and Jaruco where we'll catch some panoramic vistas of the north shore on our "Escaleras de Jaruco" ride ending in Havana's eastern beaches. Continue to Old Havana for lunch at El Templete. Stroll through the outdoor handcraft market and then we'll walk off lunch as we make our way to the Capitolio, the capital's center. We'll take the bus to see Revolution Square before taking in some Cuban music (or other cultural activity) late this afternoon. Your rep will treat you to a farewell dinner tonight at La Guarida, a private restaurant in Central Havana.
BB, LB, DB (50 km / 31.1 mi)
Day 8
- Breakfast. Collective airport transfers included for Havana departures.
BB
Meals:
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
BB=Breakfast w/beverage, LB=Lunch w/beverage, DB=Dinner w/beverage
BAI=Breakfast All Inclusive, LAI=Lunch All Inclusive, DAI=Dinner All Inclusive
Note: Itinerary and hotels subject to availability.
Map: View map of cycle route
2008-2009 Central Cuba Tour Price
We strive to maintain up to date information, but please contact us to confirm prices. |
1 Week Central Cuba
Cycle Tour |
If any part of your tour falls within the
Peak Season dates, Peak Season rates apply. |
Low Season
(07-Dec-08 tour) |
High Season
(29-Mar-09 tour) |
Peak Season
28-Dec-08 tour) |
| Tour - Land Only (CUC) |
$1615 | $1650 | $1725 |
| Single Supplement |
$125 | $150 | $165 |
| Back to Back Tours |
Second Cycle Tour, 10% Discount |
| Tour Schedule - 5% Alumni Discount - Flights from Caribbean - Flights from Canada - Early Bird Group Discount |
| What's Included: |
Experienced Canadian company representatives for in-country reception and support
High quality, professionally maintained 24-sp hybrid bicycles outfitted for touring
Souvenir water bottle, handlebar map bag or rear insulated trunk bag
Professional mechanic on tour
Experienced bilingual Cuban and Canadian guides
Air conditioned support bus Days 1-7
Accommodations as per itinerary, mainly 3-4* properties, all with private bath & a/c
Meals as per itinerary (all meals include minimum of one drink)
Tips for restaurants, accommodations and our company representative are prepaid
Snacks and cold beverages provided for rides
Collective transfer Havana airport-Havana hotel upon international arrival, and from Havana hotel-Havana airport upon international departure
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| What is NOT Included: |
| Gratuities for Cuban Cuban guide & driver
Additional beverages
Medical and cancellation insurance
Outbound airport transfer
Cuban departure tax
Flights (unless otherwise indicated)
Tourist visa
Passport fees
Optional excursions, museum fees, theatre and items of a personal nature etc. |
Group Airport Transfer* - If your arrival flight schedule is compatible with the group transfer from Havana city-Havana airport-Varadero airport-Santa Clara, then you are most welcome to join our collective transfer to Santa Clara at the start of the tour. For participants not in our designated transfer, we recommend taxi service, an exclusive transfer or car rental. Upon departure, collective transfer service is included to the Havana airport, or if traveling to the Varadero airport/hotel zone, collective transfers are available for just $25 CUC per person.
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