The largest island in the Caribbean, Cuba is a fascinating country. With relatively little vehicular traffic, friendly and curious locals, an eternal summer, and a fascinating blend of cultures, it’s an ideal place to explore by bicycle. MacQueen’s Island Tours has specialized in delivering excellent cycle tours to Cuba since 1994. Insight and authenticity is ensured by our use of local guides on all group cycle tours. On or behind the scenes, a member of the MacQueen family is there to ensure your holiday is everything you imagined it to be. Allow us to show you the natural beauty of Cuba, and you’ll discover that the real warmth is found in the hearts of the people.

From November to April, we offer various one-week bicycle tours and the ever-popular annual Vuelta Cuba, a 2-week January trip from Santiago to Havana. We have resident company representatives, a large fleet of top notch Canadian-made bicycles individually selected for their components, comfort and suitability to the terrain, and all the expertise and accessories to ensure an unforgettable cycle vacation in Cuba.

Vuelta Cuba: 2 weeks Santiago to Havana (last 2 weeks of January)

Our 2-week odyssey bike tour crosses Cuba from Santiago to Havana (east to west), generally with the prevailing winds. We have chosen the finest hotels available along the way so that when you’ve finished cycling you can relax in comfortable and sometimes breathtaking surroundings. We begin in Santiago taking the magnificent, deserted southern coastline as we begin our journey west. Visit Bayamo, Sancti Spiritus, Santa Clara, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, the Bay of Pigs, and more before arriving in Cuba’s capital, Havana city. This tour has been tweaked to perfection, and is sure to continue being a favorite. We normally operate this trip with two sag wagons and trailers, with a maximum of 12 participants per van. Our experienced support team is second to none, and our equipment impresses even the most discerning riders.

Western & Central Cuba: 10 nights cities & villages

Combine the highlights of our western and central tours. With this 10 night tour, you'll experience more of Cuba's diverse cities, country villages, and rural landscapes and even stay in the heart of Old Havana. In Central Cuba, you'll love exploring French-influenced Cienfuegos and colonial Trinidad, plus stop at Che Guevara's tomb in Santa Clara. In western Cuba we'll visit the waterfall and orchid garden at Soroa, see the stunning natural scenery in Vinales, and take a boat trip to Cayo Levisa before heading back to the capital, La Habana.

Western Cuba: 1 week Havana & Pinar del Rio

We start in Cuba's capital, Havana, staying at Hotel Saratoga in the heart of the historic old city. Marvel at the antique cars, stunning architecture and engage yourself with the friendly locals as we make our way to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Sierra del Rosario mountain range. At the Soroa hotel, the orchid garden, waterfall and fantastic massage service will enhance your holiday. Continue through rural countryside to National Natural Monument, Viñales Valley, and Los Jazmines hotel with a panoramic view of the pincushion hills (mogotes) and the valley below. Back in Havana, be sure to ask our reps about theater tickets for ballet or musical performances at the Gran Teatro, or maybe even a baseball game at the Latinamerican Stadium.

Your cycle tour begins with a visit to the city of Santa Clara, where revolutionary Che Guevara's remains are entombed. Our hotel features circular bamboo cabanas, modeled after the native Indians' housing, called Caneyes. We'll then cross the beautiful Escambray Mountains to Cuba's most colonial city Trinidad, staying just blocks away from the main plaza at Hotel Las Cuevas. Continue to Cienfuegos, the "Pearl of the Caribbean", known for its French-influenced architecture. Spend an all inclusive afternoon snorkeling inside a natural breakwater in the Bay of Pigs before heading to historic Old Havana. We’ll dine in some of the city’s best restaurants, and cultural opportunities abound.

Visit Santa Clara and Che's museum and mausolem, staying at Los Caneyes, featuring circular bamboo cabanas, modeled after original Indian housing. We'll then head north to one of Cuba's oldest towns, Remedios. An afternoon at the beach, then the next day we're off through rural countryside with great views to accompany us to a lakeside property in Mayajigua. A charming historic inn in Sancti Spiritus will be our home for a night, and then we'll visit Cuba's most colonial city Trinidad, staying just blocks from the main plaza at Hotel Las Cuevas. Continue to Cienfuegos, the "Pearl of the Caribbean", known for its French-influenced architecture dining at local restaurants. Partake in Cuba's many cultural opportunities before bidding farewell to the friendly people in Cuba.