Western Cuba Cycle Tour

Begin in Cuba's capital, Havana, in the heart of the historic old city. Marvel at the antique cars, stunning architectural restoration projects and engage yourself with the friendly locals as we make our way to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Sierra del Rosario mountain range and National Natural Monument Viñales.

At Soroa, spend your afternoon in the orchid garden, visit the waterfall or indulge in a fantastic massage after your ride. Continue through rural countryside to National Natural Monument, Viñales Valley, and Los Jazmines with a panoramic view of the pincushion hills (mogotes) and valley below. Back in Havana, we like to wrap up our week with an afternoon cultural activity, and of course inventive local cuisine in a setting very unique to Cuba at La Guarida. Be sure to ask our reps how to arrange for theater tickets for ballet or musical performances at the Gran Teatro, or maybe even a baseball game at the stadiums in Havana or Pinar del Rio along the way (if you should be so lucky).

Day 1

Collective airport transfer included to Hotel Telegrafo in Old Havana. Arrival times vary, so we suggest that if you'd like to try and meet other group members for pre-dinner cocktails, and maybe make dinner plans, wear your WoWCuba/MacQueen's name tag and be in the lobby bar of the Telegrafo at 18:00. Dinner is on your own tonight.
No Meals

Day 2

Early breakfast at the hotel and short drive to our bicycle storage facility. Transfer to eastern Havana for test ride and lunch at the beach. Afternoon panoramic tour of Havana city by bus. This evening we'll dine at one of Havana's most elegant restaurants, La Ferminina.
BB, LB, DB (25km / 15.5mi)

Day 3

Breakfast at the hotel, depart by van then cycle inland to the Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve. Our ride ends at Soroa Hotel , where we have lunch at the entrance to the waterfall before a free afternoon to explore the orchid gardens, hiking or horseback riding. Dinner at the hotel.
BB, LB, DB (45km / 28mi)

Day 4

Breakfast at the hotel, begin cycling the central road through small villages to Viñales for lunch at Cueva de los Cimarrones before checking out the view of the valley from theLos Jazmines lookout. Accommodation at Los Jazmines, La Ermita or Rancho San Vicente . Dinner at the hotel.
BB, LB, DB (55km / 34.2mi)

Day 5

Breakfast at the hotel and return to Viñales to cycle through the valley bordering the Sierra del Infierno to Pons. Continue Cabeza to the mountains for lunch at La Guabina. This province is noted for growing the best tobacco in the world. After lunch return to Viñales for a tour of a private botanical garden and dinner at one of the alternate hotels.
BB, LB, DB (32km / 19.9mi)

Day 6

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to the beach for a 10 a.m. boat ride to the island followed by a seafood lunch, optional snorkeling and free time at the white sand beach until 3 p.m. Late afternoon return cycle on the north shore for accommodations at Las Terrazas or Soroa .
BB, LB, DB (55km / 34.2mi)

Day 7

Breakfast and ride the central road towards Havana. Barbecued chicken with all the Cuban trimmings are on the lunch menu at El Aljibe restaurant. Check in to Hotel Telegrafo in Old Havana. Farewell dinner hosted by your rep tonight in Cojimar, a fishing village east of Havana where Hemingway kept his boat the Pilar.
BB, LB, DB (30km / 18.6mi)

Day 8

Breakfast and return collective airport transfer to Jose Marti Airport, Havana.
BB

2009-2010 Western Cuba Tour Price We strive to maintain up to date information, but please request a quotation to confirm prices. Call toll free in North America for information on our bicycle tours: 1-800-WOW-CUBA (969-2822) – David or Gordon
1 Week Western Cuba Cycle Tour	Tour Dates
	Nov 22, 2009 & Mar 14, 2010	Dec 20, 2009	Feb 7 & 21, 2010
Tour - Land Only (CUC)	$1585	$1750	$1599
Single Supplement	$225	$250	$225
Back to Back Tours	Second Cycle Tour, 10% Discount
Tour Schedule  -  5% Alumni Discount  -  Flights from Caribbean  -  Flights from Canada  -  Early Bird Group Discount