Combine the highlights of our central and western tours. With this 10 night bicycle tour, you'll experience more of Cuba's diverse cities, country villages, and rural landscapes and meander your way through Old Havana. Active mornings can be followed by additional afternoon activities, relaxation or sightseeing. You'll be earning the right to indulge in some of Cuba's culinary delights along the way. So feel free to try the cervezas, black beans & rice, the roast pork (for the carnivores out there), fried plantains, and local fruit juices. Organic fruits & vegetables are the norm in Cuba. No wonder those Cubans are so healthy, and Cuba is setting the standard for sustainable development practices.

Combine the highlights of our central and western tours. With this 10 night bicycle tour, you'll experience more of Cuba's diverse cities, country villages, and rural landscapes and meander your way through Old Havana. Active mornings can be followed by additional afternoon activities, relaxation or sightseeing. You'll be earning the right to indulge in some of Cuba's culinary delights along the way. So feel free to try the cervezas, black beans & rice, the roast pork (for the carnivores out there), fried plantains, and local fruit juices. Organic fruits & vegetables are the norm in Cuba. No wonder those Cubans are so healthy, and Cuba is setting the standard for sustainable development practices.

Q. When does the next available scheduled WoWCuba/MacQueen's Island Tours Central & Western Cuba Cycle Tour begin?
A. 09-Nov-08 or 05-Mar-09 | View all 2008-9 WoWCuba/MacQueen's Island Tours cycle tour dates

Day 1

Group transfer to the north shore town of Remedios - a collective pickup will operate on the following route: WoWCuba office - Havana airport - Varadero airport - Remedios. Accommodation in the small Mascotte Inn overlooking the historic center of town. (Note: on some tour dates we may substitude Remedios for Che Guevara's Santa Clara - this TBA closer to tour departure).
DB

Day 2

Breakfast at the hotel and we'll cycle east today through small communities enroute to the small lakeside hotel, San Jose del Lago. The property features a picturesque setting with thermal baths which we'll be sure to fit in after lunch. Continue by van to Sancti Spiritus with dinner and lodging at the charming Hostal del Rijo in the historic center of town.
BB, LB, DB (50km / 31.1mi)

Day 3

Breakfast at the hotel, depart by bicycle to Cuba's most colonial city, Trinidad. Lodging in Las Cuevas, Costa Sur or Ancon hotels. Depending on hotel confirmed for your tour date, we will be offering an afternoon excursion to the Ancon beach on Cuba's Caribbean shore.
BB, LB, DB (55 km / 34.2 mi)

Day 4

Breakfast at the hotel and depart by bike heading east, following the coastline to one of Cuba's most beautiful cities, Cienfuegos. Lodging in Jagua hotel overlooking at the end of the boardwalk overlooking the beautiful bay. Discover the beautifully-restored architecture, theatre, lovely bay and city center. Dinner in Palacio del Valle at the end of the boardwalk.
BB, LB, DB (55 km / 34.2 mi)

Day 5

Breakfast at the hotel followed by cycling east with a stop enroute at the botanical garden before heading to the Hanabanilla lake for lunch in an idyllic mountain lakeside setting. Return to Cienfuegos for dinner and lodging.
BB, LB, DB (50 km / 31.1 mi)

Day 6

Breakfast at the hotel and we'll continue east by bike to the Bay of Pigs. Visit the Playa Giron Museum and spend an all inclusive afternoon with lunch on the Caribbean shore. Continue by van to Havana and Hotel Armadores de Santander in Old Havana. Dinner in one of Havana's most elegant restaurants, Café del Oriente.
BB, LAI, DB (60 km / 37.3 mi)

Day 7

Departure from Havana by van before cycling inland to the Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve and through the Las Terrazas complex. Our ride ends at the 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 8

Breakfast at the hotel, before cycling the central road through country villages towards San Diego de los Banos. Van to picturesque Viñales, declared a Natural National Monument. Lunch in Cueva de los Cimarrones before checking into La Ermita, Los Jazmines or Rancho San Vicente. Dinner at the hotel. We recommend a trip into the village to check out the local musicians. Note: On the November 2008 tour, providing the group is not too large, we hope to use a country ranch outide of Pinar del Rio called La Guavina for our group. The property has an idyllic setting with a lake, horseback riding and some of the friendliest staff around. Your tour leader loves the family atmostphere and great food service at this property.
BB, LB, DB (55km / 34.2mi)

Day 9

Breakfast at the hotel and 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 mud masks, mineral baths or massage service or visit the great natural botanical garden. Dinner in the village of Viñales at Don Tomas.
BB, LB, DB (32km / 19.9mi)

Day 10

Breakfast at the hotel and short morning bike ride into Pinar del Rio's provincial capital. Continue by van to Havana for a barbecued chicken lunch with all the trimmings followed by a cultural activity to be announced by your tour leader. Accommodatons at Hotel Telegrafo. Farewell dinner tonight at one of Havana's best paladars, La Guarida.
BB, LB, DB (23 km / 13.9 mi)

Day 11

Breakfast. Collective Havana airport transfer for departure or optional extension of stay.
BB

Note: We reserve the right to modify the itinerary according to hotel availability, which can be a complicated thing in Cuba!

2008-2009 Central & Western Tour Price We strive to maintain up to date information, but please contact us to confirm prices.
10 Day Central & Western Cycle Tour	08-Nov-08 - 09-Mar-09
Tour - Land Only	$2300
Single Supplement	$225
Back to Back Tours	Second Cycle Tour, 10% Discount
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