Book BIKE TOUR WESTERN AND CENTRAL CUBA.. Departure from Havana, Cuba.

A unique tour through some of the most important cities in central and western Cuba, places where you can combine history and culture with nature

Havana, is a city without equal, full of charm and it falls in love with all those who visit it, Pinar del Río, the most western province of Cuba, where the delicious and aromatic drink Guayabita del Pinar is elaborated and the best tobacco of the country is cultivated. The Valley of Viñales, is the ideal place to contemplate and admire the beauty of the Cuban landscape. Playas del Este, located just a few minutes from the city, are characterized by fine white sand and transparent turquoise waters. Cienfuegos, known in Cuba as the Pearl of the South, the only city founded in 1819 by the French in Latin America and Trinidad, one of the most beautiful, historic and best preserved cities in Cuba, declared by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

**Places of interest

Capitol, Museum of the Revolution, National Theater, Grand Theater, Plaza de la Revolución, Cementerio de Colon, Marina Hemingway, Bodeguita del Medio, Habana Vieja, Plaza Vieja, Plaza de Armas, Plaza de La Catedral, Plaza de San Francisco, Centro Habana, Vedado, Miramar, Malecón, Casablanca, Regla, Central Park, Playas del Este, Tobacco Factory, Tobacco Plantation, Downtown and its surroundings, Guasch Palace, Guayabita del Pinar Factory (exclusive drink of Pinar del Rio) Prehistoric Mural, Jose Miguel Cave, Mogotes, La Punta Tobacco Plantation, Cienfuegos Marina, La Reina Cemetery, Marti Park, Arc de Triomphe, Tomas Terry Theater, Purisima Concepcion Cathedral, Prado, Malecon, Ferrer Palace, National Naval History Museum, Locomotive Park, Ancon Beach, La Boca Beach, Valle de los Ingenios, Manaca Iznaga, Plaza Mayor, La Santísima Parish Church, San Francisco Convent, Casilda, etc.

Category : Active tours
Languages: Spanish, English and German

Collective Roundtrip

SERVICES INCLUDED

Guide (English, German or Spanish - other languages on request)
7 nights bed and breakfast in a double or single room (hotel accommodation on request)
6 days of electric bicycle including battery
Padlock and Helmet
12 bottles of water (500 ml).
6 lunches (including 2 soft drinks in each)
6 dinner (including 2 drinks/soda)
Transfer from city to city according to itinerary
Transportation of luggage from city to city
Entrance to the places foreseen in the program
Technical assistance: The circuit will have technical assistance during the whole tour as well as trained personnel to attend to any eventuality that may occur during the course.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

International flights.
Entry card (visa).
Additional drinks and meals.
Tips.
Optional excursions.
Medical and travel insurance. According to the Cuban legislation, the passenger must arrive to the country with his travel insurance.
Transfers to the airport (can be booked with us)
Services not mentioned in the description.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Discover eco-friendly Cuba in a different way: with an impressive bicycle. Your guide will take you through the regions of Cuba. No doubt this trip will add excitement and enthusiasm to your adventure vacation in Cuba.

Overview of your trip

Difficulty level: Easy to medium
Minimum: 2 pax - Maximum. 15 pax. (If you are travelling in a group of more than 4 people, you can ask our agency for an independent quote).
8 day tours, 6 daily tours, each approx. 6-9 hours, of which 4-5 hours by bike.
The bikes are always in perfect technical condition.
The organization that accompanies the trip will be available for any information.
All participants must travel with their own personal insurance.

DATES OF DEPARTURE FOR THE COLLECTIVE TOUR

15/12/2020
01/02/2021
15/3/2021
03/05/2021
21/06/2021
09/08/2021
27/09/2021

NOTE IMPORTANT:

The net prices of the packages are expressed in USD per pax.
It is not allowed to transport people who are not part of the group on the bikes or on the accompanying buses.
Program subject to availability. Museums and restaurants (according to the program) may be modified, depending on opening and closing times and availability.

MANDATORY INFORMATION:

Sex: female / male (including information, if any, about any special characteristics regarding the person's height, weight or any disability)
Children: There is no minimum age, only a minimum "height" of 1.40 m and a maximum body weight of 25 kg.
Trailers / child seats: For the youngest children we have trailer / car type seats on request.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Recommended clothing and accessories: Closed shoes or tennis shoes, comfortable and suitable for walking outdoors, sunglasses, sunscreen, depending on the time of day, swimming suit and towel. We recommend the use of light but strong clothing. They should have a raincoat for any eventuality. Repellent. There may be some mosquitoes in the places we will visit.
We may need a small backpack outside for personal belongings.
In Cuba we have a very extended medical assistance, with clinics in the most remote areas of the country. However, if you suffer from a chronic disease or allergy, etc., it will not be useless to bring your personal first aid kit or medicines, especially when you are far from the big cities.

CANCELLATION POLICY

From reservation to 90 days before arrival: 60 USD p.p. maximum. 300 USD/ booking
90 - 60 days before the start of the tour: 20%*.
59 - 30 days before the start of the tour: 40%*.
29 - 15 days before the start of the tour: 50%*.
14 - 07 days before the beginning of the tour: 75%*.
06 - 01 days before the beginning of the tour: 90%*.
No show and cancellation 24 hours before: 100%*.
min. 60 USD p.p.

day 1 HAVANA.

Destinations to visit: Havana

Transports used: Without transportation

Preparation and indications for the beginning of the tour, one day before we start our trip

Accommodation in a cozy private house which has always been previously checked.
Pick up at 9:00 am and presentation of the tour guide, this will be recognizable by the logo "Cubyke" that is present on your bike, shirt or cap.
Brief introduction about the correct use of the bikes and their individual adjustment, according to your own physical characteristics.
Explanation about the state of the streets and information about the functioning of the Cuban road traffic.

day 2 HAVANA.

Destinations to visit: Havana

Transports used: Electric bicycle (e-bike)

A day in Havana

This tour includes the highlights of the Cuban capital, as well as other less known wonders.
We begin our tour of Old Havana.
In transit we will pass through the Callejón de Hamel, a place that smells, sounds, tastes and looks like Afro-Cuban culture.
We will stop at La Guarida restaurant, one of the most recognized in Havana, the location for the filming of the famous Cuban movie Strawberry and Chocolate, nominated for an Oscar (1993)
We continue the tour around the Capitol, the Gran Teatro de La Habana and the Central Park.
Arrival to Old Havana, tour of the Casa del Perfume and the Castillo de la Real Fuerza.
At some points we will walk, together with our bikes, through some historical places in this area of the city of special relevance, due to the existence of narrow alleys, generally very crowded.
We will visit the 4 most important squares of the historical center: Plaza Vieja, Plaza de San Francisco de Asís, Plaza de la Catedral and Plaza de Armas.
We continue the tour by the Paseo del Prado.
Lunch in the area
We will go along the Malecón, and at the height of the impressive Hotel Nacional de Cuba, we will enter the elegant residential neighborhood of Vedado, with its very varied architecture.
We will pedal along the busy 23rd street, up to Paseo Avenue, to reach the Plaza de la Revolución, the scene of numerous events that have marked milestones in Cuban history.
On our way back to the meeting point of the trip, we will stop for the last time to drink something, perhaps a cocktail, a beer or a water, while we exchange about the impressions obtained during this day.

day 3 HAVANA - PINAR DEL RIO - VIÑALES

Destinations to visit: Pinar del Río Viñales, Pinar del Río

Transports used: Air conditioned bus , Electric bicycle (e-bike)

Pinar del Río - Viñales

Breakfast
Departure 8:00 am to Pinar del Río, the most western city of Cuba.
We unload the bikes from the trailer, the luggage stays in the car and continues to Viñales.
We will go through small villages and serpentine roads, this route is approximately 30 km long.
When we arrive in Viñales, we will go to our place of accommodation.
Dinner based on lobster, fish, pork or whatever you choose.
Free night for your enjoyment.
We will show you how to load your e-bike, so you can have it ready for the next day.

day 4 VIÑALES - HAVANA.

Destinations to visit: Havana

Transports used: Air conditioned bus , Electric bicycle (e-bike)

One day in Viñales

Breakfast
Tour with our e-bikes through the colorful Viñales Valley, declared by UNESCO in 1999, World Heritage Site, in the category of Cultural Landscape.
During the tour we will be able to appreciate the daily life of the Cubans who live there, their habits and customs.
Visit to a tobacco farm, in this place we will receive a detailed explanation and a first hand demonstration of the process of cultivation of tobacco.
Lunch in the area, the exact place where we will have lunch will always depend on our speed, the condition of the participants and the usable roads, but all the restaurants have an excellent quality and we will receive a warm welcome.
Visit to the Cave of Jose Miguel, where formerly escaped slaves tried to find a home and where today, on weekends, the Cave becomes a nightclub for the enjoyment of locals and visitors.
We continue the tour to the Prehistoric Mural, one of the largest open-air frescoes on the planet, 120 meters high and 160 meters wide. This mural shows the evolution of life in a natural sense in Cuba. It is located on a vertical wall painted on the mogote. The mural represents the biological past of the region, considered one of the oldest lands in the Caribbean. Along with the human figures, which evoke the natives of this area of the archipelago.
Time for a cocktail while we exchange the impressions of the day.
After touring the mogotes and appreciating the beauties of the valley, we will return to our accommodation in Havana.

day 5 HAVANA - PLAYAS DEL ESTE - CIENFUEGOS

Destinations to visit: Cienfuegos city, Cienfuegos Playas del Este, Havana

Transports used: Air conditioned bus, Electric bicycle (e-bike) , Ferry

Tropical beaches, the Caribbean sun and the warm waters of the sea are waiting for us

Departure at 9:00 am at the lodging towards the East Beaches of the city, they are the group of beaches that have different names, but could be considered as one called Blue Circuit.
We will take the boat (ferry) to cross to the other side of the Bay, because it is not allowed to pass through the tunnel of bicycles or motorcycles.
From the town of Regla we will continue our journey towards the Eastern Beaches, passing through picturesque country villages, full of friendly and happy people.
Depending on the speed at which we travel, we will decide whether to take a bath in Santa Maria del Mar or Guanabo.
Free time to enjoy the beach.
For lunch, you can enjoy seafood or typical Cuban food.
At the end we will go back to Havana, passing through Tarará, Alamar, Cojímar and Casablanca.
In the evening, transportation will be available to take us to Cienfuegos where we will spend the night.
Free night for your enjoyment.

day 6 CIENFUEGOS - TRINIDAD

Destinations to visit: Cienfuegos Trinidad, Santic Spíritus

Transports used: Air conditioned bus , Electric bicycle (e-bike)

One day in Cienfuegos

Breakfast
Departure to tour the beautiful city of Cienfuegos, the only city in the country with French influence, founded in 1819, a city of parks, theaters, churches, a beautiful Paseo del Prado and a flourishing culture you can also enjoy the beauty of the sea and nature surrounding the city.
We begin the tour by the gigantic bay of Cienfuegos, guarded by the Cienfuegueguero boardwalk, one of the most beautiful in Cuba.
We will pass by the Marina and continue towards La Punta, from there we will be able to admire the extension of the bay and enjoy our first refreshing drink.
On the way we will pass through the alleys on the outskirts of the city, where we will come into contact with the simple way of life of the Cuban people in this magnificent city.
We will visit the "Cementerio La Reina", one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Cuba.
We continue in the direction of the old Plaza de Armas. Here we will see the only triumphal arch erected in Cuba, built in 1902 by the Spanish, in honor of the Independence.
Touring Marti Park, this is one of the greatest symbols of culture and identity of the Cienfuegos. It was proclaimed National Monument on November 20, 1982 and declared by UNESCO, Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is considered a must visit place in the city. Around it there are several impressive buildings that reflect ancient times of a very rich metropolis.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
At the end we will visit the National Naval Historical Museum, where the maritime history of Cuba awaits us, and the Park of the Locomotives, used during the sugar cane boom.
We return to our starting point by visiting some residential areas, typical of this city.
Time to taste a beer, a cocktail or a soft drink, while we exchange our impressions and experiences.
In the late afternoon we will head along the coast to Trinidad, to reach our next stop.
Dinner and overnight in Trinidad
Free night for your enjoyment.

day 7 CASILDA - PLAYA ANCON - TRINIDAD

Destinations to visit: Casilda, Trinidad, Santic Spíritus Playa Ancón, Santic Spíritus Trinidad, Santic Spíritus

Transports used: Electric bicycle (e-bike)

A day in Trinidad

Breakfast
Departure from Casilsa to tour the most beautiful colonial city in Cuba, one of the most beautiful, historic and best preserved, was one of the first villages founded by the Spanish and declared by UNESCO Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Its cobblestone streets full of tradition and history will make you feel and live the experience of being in a City stopped by time full of heritage, historical and cultural values that reveal times, customs and traditions.
We ride our electric bicycles around the city.
We pass by Playa Ancon and Playa La Boca, a small fishing port with small boats for fishing barracudas, snapper, tuna and marlin.
We cycle along the Caribbean Sea and Casilda Bay, where, depending on the season and water level, many water birds nest.
Our tour takes us to the port of Trinidad, where in 1518, Hernan Cortes began his expedition to Mexico
After a short walk around the cruise ship dock, we can refresh ourselves in an open-air bar and learn more about the current conditions of Cuban life.
We continue with the visit to the Valley of Sugar Mills, the true source of the heritage of the old Cuban city of Trinidad, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. Located between the mountains and the sea, it is a true archaeological monument to the Cuban sugar industry.
Departure to the historical center of the city of Trinidad.
Touring the Plaza Mayor, surrounded by remarkable residences, this square has reached the present time as it was configured in the middle of the 19th century, when the recreational park was inaugurated (1856 - 1857), the conservation of the urban environment endorses the sense of time, place and authenticity of such a remarkable site.
Visit to the bar La Chanchánchara, where we will taste the typical drink of the place based on rum and honey, while our lunch is being prepared we will enjoy live traditional music.
At the end we will continue our tour through the cobblestone streets of the city, we will visit the old train station with some magnificent steam locomotives and perhaps a small lesson on how to use them.
Return to our starting point.
In the evening, free time where we can drink together some farewell beers, a soft drink or a typical local cocktail, talking about the impressions of the week and exchanging photos, of our tours.

day 8 TRINIDAD - HAVANA

Destinations to visit: Havana

Transports used: Air conditioned bus

Last day

Breakfast.
Return to Havana, or perhaps you have planned an extension to your vacation somewhere in Cuba and travel from Trinidad directly to your next destination.
If you wish, you can explore more of our tours in Cuba.
We can also help you with a transport to the international airport or an individual transport to your next accommodation (not included in the tour price).
We will be happy to help you in any way we can, as long as it is in our hands.