Book WESTERN SKYLINE RIDE, Group tour. Departure from Havana, Cuba.

Category : Active tours
Languages: Spanish and English

Collective Roundtrip

SERVICES INCLUDED

Cuban tourist guide (English or Spanish).
Bike Hire: Trek hybrid 8.3 DS bikes with front fork suspension
Lodging and breakfast in a double or single room
- From 2 to 4 people: 1 night in hotel, 6 nights in private houses in bed and breakfast regime.
- For 5 or more people: 3 nights in hotels, 4 nights in private houses.
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 2 dinners. Lunches will be in restaurants or picnics depending on the day
Entrances to the Las Terrazas Biosphere Reserve and the tobacco farm.
3 liters of mineral water per person on cycling days
All transfers in private vehicle with air conditioning.
Arrival and departure transfers from or to the airport in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
The services of a professional mechanic for the assembly of the bicycle.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

International flights
Travel Extensions in Havana
Entry card (visa).
Vaccinations
Medical and travel insurance. According to Cuban legislation, the passenger must arrive in the country with his travel insurance.
Tips in restaurants, houses, hotels, etc.
Services not mentioned in the description.

IMPORTANT NOTES

During the trip we will travel on dirt roads or single track trails, which can be slippery when wet. We recommend the use of two walking sticks in order to reduce the damage to your knees when you are on the stairs.

Total distance: approx. 285 kilometers
No. of cycling days: 5
Difficulty: moderate
Minimum: 2 people- Maximum: 18 people. (If you are travelling in a group of more than 6 people, you can ask our agency for an independent quote).
All participants must travel with their own personal insurance.
Hot and humid conditions, especially during the summer months.

What to bring:

CYCLING HELMET: mandatory.
WATER BOTTLE: Standard bottle holder on each bike.
SUN PROTECTION: Heavy duty sunscreen, cycling sunglasses, sun hat.
CYCLING CLOTHING: We can adjust the pedals or the seat to our bikes if you wish to bring them. DATES OF DEPARTURE FOR THE COLLECTIVE TOUR
11/14/2020 to 11/21/2020
19/12/2020 to 26/12/2020
01/09/2021 to 01/16/2021
02/13/2021 to 02/20/2021
06/03/2021 to 13/03/2021
04/03/2021 to 04/10/2021
08/05/2021 to 15/05/2021
12/06/2021 to 19/06/2021
14/08/2021 to 21/08/2021
18/09/2021 to 25/09/2021
16/10/2021 to 23/10/2021
13/11/2021 to 20/11/2021
23/12/2021 to 30/12/2021 IMPORTANT NOTE:
It is not allowed to transport people who are not part of the group.
Program subject to availability. Museums and restaurants (according to the program) may be modified, depending on opening and closing times and availability.
Specific passport and visa requirements, as well as other immigration requirements, are your responsibility and must be confirmed with the appropriate embassies and/or consulates. We do not accept any responsibility if you are unable to travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements.
This is a group tour and operates with a minimum number of passengers depending on the variants. Viajes Kronos will reconfirm 48 hours before your tour departure. If the supplier decides to cancel, for not complying with the minimum established, for reasons of force majeure or adverse weather conditions, Viajes Kronos will offer you an alternative tour or fully refund the cost of your trip.
If, after the tour has been confirmed, you wish to change the departure date or the accommodation chosen, we will do our best to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the reservation. You will be asked to pay an administrative fee of 65 USD, and any other costs we incur in making these changes. You should be aware that these costs could increase as the departure date of the changes approaches, so we suggest that you contact us as soon as possible.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Clothing and accessories: Comfortable waterproof boots for walking, light pants / shorts, small backpack (about 30 liters), waterproof jacket. Lightweight cotton/linen clothing suitable for tropical climates, and full body clothing and a jacket or wool for cooler evenings from November to March. Avoid bringing expensive or flashy jewelry.
Walking sticks/hiking poles (due to the slippery and uneven nature of some of the trails)
Sunglasses, sunscreen, depending on the time of day, lip balm, bathing suit and towel, hat or sun hat (wide-brimmed hats are best). Repellent and hand sanitizer.
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 medicine, especially when you are far from the big cities.

CANCELLATION POLICY

90 - 60 days before the start of the tour: Full refund minus $52 bank charges.
59 - 30 days before the start of the tour: Full refund minus $52 bank charges.
29 - 15 days before the start of the tour: 20% of the cost of the vacation.
14 - 07 days before the start of the tour: 50% of the cost of the vacation.
06 - 01 days before the beginning of the tour: 90% of the cost of the vacation.
No show and cancellation 24 hours before: 100%*.

day 1 HAVANA.

Destinations to visit: Havana

Transports used: Modern car or microbus

ARRIVAL IN HAVANA

Havana, capital of the Republic of Cuba, its largest city, the main port, its economic and cultural center and its main tourist pole.
Upon your arrival you will be met at the Havana airport by a representative of the Cubania agency who will be waiting for you in the arrivals area.
Travel by private cab or microbus to the city (approx. 30 minutes) to the place of accommodation.
Relax and enjoy your first night in Havana.

day 2 HAVANA.

Destinations to visit: Havana

Transports used: Bicycle

HAVANA ON A BICYCLE

Breakfast in the morning.
We will visit the affluent neighborhood of Miramar from the 1950s, former home of the Cuban upper class before 1959, see sumptuous mansions and houses with swimming pools, large patios and other amenities, many of which are now embassies. One of the amazing buildings in the area is the imposing Russian embassy.
We continue cycling towards the Metropolitan Park of Havana and Nuevo Vedado.
We will make a stop at the Plaza de la Revolución, scene of numerous events that have marked milestones in Cuban history.
We will cross the Vedado to the famous Hotel Nacional, the emblem of Cuban hospitality. It is located on a hill a few meters from the sea in the most central area of Havana, a place where hundreds of notable personalities have stayed in the different manifestations of the arts, politics, commerce and the world of business, science and universal culture, not to mention the Italian-American mafia.
We continue through Centro Habana to the famous Capitol building, we will go through the majestic Prado promenade, one of the favorites, which marks the boundary with Old Havana.
We finish our bike tour at the Plaza de las Armas.
From here we continue on foot to discover the four beautiful colonial squares of Old Havana and stop for lunch at a typical restaurant in the old town.
After lunch, we return to our hotel along Havana's Malecón, a boardwalk that follows the entire coast of the city.
Free night for you to enjoy.

Distance of the walk:34 km Elevation: +210m / -209m

day 3 HAVANA - LAS TERRAZAS

Destinations to visit: Las Terrazas, Artemisa

Transports used: Bicycle

CYCLE TO THE TERRACES

Early breakfast.
Departure to Las Terrazas on our bikes through beautiful tropical landscapes to the Biosphere Reserve "Las Terrazas" a hidden reserve in the Sierra del Rosario. In Las Terrazas the forests are always green, the rivers and waterfalls are crystal clear. To enter the community is to have the certainty that there really are impressive places.
Country lunch somewhere along the way.
Arrival at Las Terrazas, approximately 75 km + 8 km to the hotel.
If you wish before arriving at the hotel you can take a refreshing bath in the natural pools of the San Juan River.
Free night for your enjoyment.

Distance by bike: approx. 79 km Cycling Elevation: +580m / -417m

day 4 LAS TERRAZAS - SAN DIEGO DE LOS BAÑOS

Destinations to visit: SAN DIEGO DE LOS BAÑOS, Pinar del Río Viñales, Pinar del Río

Transports used: Bicycle , Modern car or microbus

‘SKYLINE’ ROUTE TO VIÑALES

Breakfast.
Early departure from Las Terrazas, we will pedal through the mountainous Biosphere Reserve.
After walking about 20 km we reach the starting point and continue uphill for about 2 km until we reach a junction where it joins the road on the horizon through the hills of Guaniguanico.
During the journey you will appreciate spectacular views and incredible scenery.
Once we descend the mountain we return to the main road Havana - Pinar del Rio, where there is very little traffic.
We finish our tour in San Diego de los Baños where you can enjoy a refreshing drink.
Transfer by bus to Viñales.

Ride Distance: 78 km Elevation: +1334m / -1445m

day 5 VIÑALES-CAYO JUTÍA

Destinations to visit: Cayo Jutías, Pinar del Río

Transports used: Bicycle

VIÑALES-CAYO JUTÍA

Breakfast
We leave for Rancho San Vicente and take the road to Puerto Esperanza until we turn off to Santa Lucía. In this area the quality of the road is quite poor but relatively flat and a change after yesterday's rolling hills.
Taking a roadway over the islets until we reach our destination Cayo Jutías place of beautiful beaches characterized by its fine sand, are frequented by hundreds of vacationers every year. Several species of endemic birds are part of the fauna of the place. Among the biggest attractions of the place is its lighthouse, one of the oldest in the country with a history of more than 100 years at the service of navigation.
Lunch on the beach.
Free time to enjoy the beach or get back on the bike and return to Viñales by Minas de Matahambre and Pons.
In the evening, dinner at the organic farm Finca Wilfredo.

Ride Distance: 56 km Elevation: +324m / -462m

day 6 VIÑALES- HAVANA.

Destinations to visit: Havana

Transports used: Bicycle , Modern car or microbus

VIÑALES CIRCULAR ROUTE

CIRCULAR ROUTE SIGNAGE

Breakfast
Departure on our bicycles to San Vicente Ranch to make a circular route through the Viñales Valley, an ideal place to contemplate and admire the beauty of the Cuban landscape, it stands out for having the best tobacco plantations in the world and the largest cave system in Cuba. It stands out for its beautiful mogotes that rise vertically from the bottom of the valley, creating an exuberant and spectacular landscape.
We will make a stop at a farm where tobacco is grown so that you can see this process up close.
We will have a picnic lunch.
Departure to Havana to our accommodation.
Free night for your enjoyment.

Ride Distance: 26 km Elevation: +276m / -229m

day 7 HAVANA.

Destinations to visit: Havana

Transports used: Without transportation

FREE DAY IN HAVANA

Today you have a day off for your enjoyment of the City of Havana, a city without equal, full of charm and in love with all who visit it.
We propose a walk through Old Havana, a place where you can discover its history of several centuries.
Walk along the Malecón Habanero, Cuba's most famous seafront avenue; with its six lanes it is topped by a wide sidewalk, crowned by a wall that serves as a seat for thousands of people who contemplate the blue sea, the passage of ships, or the beloved face of those who share a beautiful moment as they appreciate the sunset.
Visit the Gardens of the famous Hotel Nacional or if you are exhausted, you can buy a day pass to relax at the hotel's swimming pool (optional).
In the evening you can visit live music dance places in Havana or attend cabaret shows.
Ask your guide for his recommendations.
Accommodation in private houses.

day 8 HAVANA.

Destinations to visit: Old Havana,Havana

Transports used: Modern car or microbus

TOUR OF OLD HAVANA

Breakfast.
Departure to Havana Vieja, the oldest part of the Cuban capital, a place that is undergoing a major restoration program to return its colonial buildings to their former glory. We will visit the main historical sites, cobbled streets, wonderful monuments, cathedrals and imposing buildings.
In the afternoon transfer to the airport.