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
- We started the tour in our e-bikes.
- We will travel through the Vedado area where we will be able to see the "Habana Libre" Hotel, formerly the Hilton and the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, the flagship of Cuban hotel industry. 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 various manifestations of the arts, politics, trade and business world, science and universal culture, without forgetting to include the Italian-American mafia.
- We continue on our way to Old Havana and Centro Habana, we will show you the most famous sites, but also others, not so touristy in the surroundings of La Plaza de Armas, Plaza de La Catedral, Plaza Vieja, Plaza San Francisco de Asís, El Capitolio and Obispo Street.
- We return to Vedado and we will go to El Bosque de La Habana, an immense and rich wooded strip bordering the Almendares River that crosses the city.
- We will travel 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 when they appreciate the sunset.
- We will end the day with a salsa class and a pleasant dinner.
- We will show you how to load your e-bike, so you can have it ready for the next day.
day 3 HAVANA.
Destinations to visit:
Havana
Transports used:
Electric bicycle (e-bike)
Discover West Havana
- The route puts us in direct contact with the way of life in the western regions of the city.
- Departure at 9:00 am at the lodging towards the west of Havana.
- We will cross Miramar to visit the KCHO Museum, a social project sponsored by Google.
- We continue our journey and on the way we will pass through the distribution of the embassies until we arrive at Jaimanitas.
- Arrival to Fusterlandia, an architectural dream of José Antonio Rodríguez Fuster, a kind of Caribbean "Guell Park" in Havana.
- We continue our journey through Jaimanitas, towards the Hemingway Marina, the largest yacht facility in Cuba, named after the American writer Ernest Hemingway.
- We continue in the direction of Baracoa, during the trip we will be able to contemplate small beaches and the Latin American School of Medicine.
- We arrive at Baracoa, a fishing village, where we will enjoy a spectacular meal in one of our favorite restaurants.
- Free time in the village, with the opportunity to swim in its beaches and do some snorkeling.
- At the end of the trip we will return, making some brief stops to take a break.
- If you feel like visiting Havana at night, don't hesitate to ask us for our recommendations - we know some very nice places!
day 4 HAVANA.
Destinations to visit:
Havana
Transports used:
Electric bicycle (e-bike)
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 cyclobus or the 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 head towards Guanabacoa, where we will visit the Municipal Museum, a place that treasures an important collection about local history and Afro-Cuban traditions.
- We will see the oldest car in Cuba.
- We will continue our journey towards the Eastern Beaches. Depending on the speed at which we travel, we will decide whether to take a bath in Santa Maria del Mar or in Guanabo.
- Free time to enjoy the beach.
- For lunch, you can enjoy fresh fish or lobster, order fresh fruit on your beach chair or eat a typical Cuban sandwich.
- At the end we will go back to Havana, passing through Tarará, Alamar, Cojímar and Casablanca.
- Return to the lodging place.
- Free night for your enjoyment.
day 5 HAVANA.
Destinations to visit:
Havana
Transports used:
American classic cars, Electric bicycle (e-bike) , Ferry
Discover East Havana
- The route puts us in direct contact with the way of life in the eastern regions of the city.
- Departure at 9:00 am at the lodging towards Regla, municipality of the city that has two compact urban settlements, formed by the communities of Regla and Casablanca, both very defined perimeter, center of the Santeria and old slave market.
- We will take the ferry to cross to the other side of the Bay, since it is not allowed to pass through the tunnel of bicycles or motorcycles.
- In this place we will immerse ourselves in the world of the Afro-Cuban religion, imported by the African slaves, and you will also learn how the metropolis used to defend itself from attacks in the past.
- Then we will travel towards Cojímar, a fishing village east of the city, place where the American novelist Ernest Hemingway developed his love for the sport of fishing and it is in this place where the famous writer set his most famous and poetic novel: The Old Man and the Sea.
- We continue our journey to the Castle of the Three Kings of El Morro and the Fortress of San Carlos de la Cabaña, where you will have the opportunity to visit the Che's Commandery with its original furniture.
- Visit to the sculpture of El Cristo de La Habana, a majestic and colossal statue that is located at the entrance of the port of Havana, on the left, between the old fortress of San Carlos de la Cabaña and the town of Casablanca and from where you can enjoy magnificent views of the Capital.
- We take the ferry back.
- Taste some specialties of the Cuban cuisine, renewing our strength for our final tour through Old Havana and the Malecón.
- After your second salsa class, we invite you to enjoy one of the most internationally recognized dance shows in Havana. We will make the trip in beautiful classic cars.
- End of the Program
day 6 HAVANA.
Destinations to visit:
Havana
Transports used:
Without transportation
Departure day
- Depending on the time of your flight, you may be able to spend the morning on an independent tour or to buy some souvenirs in Old Havana for family or friends.
- If you wish, we have an optional transport to take you to the international airport or we can also organize an individual transport to your next place of accommodation (price not included).
- We will gladly help you in any way possible, as long as it is in our hands.
