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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).
Q. When does the next available scheduled WoWCuba/MacQueen's Island Tours Western Cuba Cycle Tour begin?:
A. 12-Dec-08, 21-Feb-09, or 15-Mar-09 | View all 2008-9 WoWCuba/MacQueen's Island Tours cycle tour dates
- Day 1
- Arrival at Havana airport, collective airport transfer to Havana hotel. Accommodation at Armadores de Santander in the heart of historic Old Havana.
No Meals
- Day 2
- Early breakfast at the hotel and short drive to our bicycle storage facility in the Kohly neighbourhood. City tour by bike including the Havana Forest, Columbus Cemetery, Revolution Square, and Old Havana before lunch in the old city at El Templete. Free time for handcraft shopping in the market before returning to the hotel. This evening we'll dine at Havana's most elegant restaurant, Cafe del Oriente followed by a Cuban mojito at the Bodeguita del Medio, one of Hemingway's favorite watering holes.
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 facility, orchid gardens, massage services, hiking or horseback riding. Late afternoon transfer to Mirador de San Diego in San Diego de los Baños. 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 the Los Jazmines lookout. Van transfer to country ranch, La Guabina, where we'll enjoy dinner and the friendly staff.
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 8 km on a dirt road to Pan de Azucar visiting a peasant family to see how a rural Cuban family lives. This province is noted for growing the best tobacco in the world. Return by van to Viñales area for lunch at Rancho San Vicente. After lunch, try out the San Vincente mud masks, mineral baths or massage services or visit a great natural botanical garden in the village. Return to La Guabina. Horseback riding available in the property´s idyllic setting.
BB, LB, DB (32km / 19.9mi)
- Day 6
- Breakfast at the hotel and depart by bike to Cayo Levisa on the north coast of Pinar del Rio. Short boat ride to the island followed by a seafood lunch, optional snorkeling and free time at the white sand beach. Return by van to La Guabina for dinner.
BB, LB, DB (55km / 34.2mi)
- Day 7
- Breakfast and short cycle to Pinar del Rio, provincial capital. Return by bus to Havana. Barbecued chicken with all the Cuban trimmings are on the lunch menu at El Aljibe restaurant. Check in to Armadores de Santander in Old Havana. Free afternoon. Farewell dinner hosted by your rep tonight at La Guarida, a private restaurant in Central Havana.
BB, LB, DB (30km / 18.6mi)
- Day 8
- Breakfast and return collective airport transfer to Jose Marti Airport, Havana.
BB
Meals:
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
BB=Breakfast w/beverage, LB=Lunch w/beverage, DB=Dinner w/beverage
Note: Itinerary and hotels subject to availability.
| 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 2-7
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
One group airport transfer per tour
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 guide & driver
Additional beverages
Medical and cancellation insurance
Cuban departure tax
International flights
Tourist visa
Passport fees
Optional excursions, museum fees, theatre and items of a personal nature etc. |
Airport Transfer - Collective Havana airport transfers are included in your tour price. If you are arriving via the Varadero airport, collective transfer service to/from Havana is $25 one way, or $50 CUC return.
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