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ROUNDTRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Havana, is a city without equal, full of charm and it makes all those who visit it fall in love.
  • The Viñales Valley is the ideal place to contemplate and admire the beauty of the Cuban landscape.
  • Cienfuegos, known in Cuba as the Pearl of the South, is the only city founded in 1819 by the French in Latin America.
  • Trinidad, one of the most beautiful and best preserved cities in Cuba.
  • Category : Active tours
  • Languages: Spanish and English
Collective Roundtrip
SERVICES INCLUDED
  • Bike Rental: Hybrid Trek 8.3 DS Bikes with Front Fork Suspension
  • Cuban tourist guide by bicycle (English or Spanish)
  • Lodging and breakfast in a double or single room
    • From 2 to 4 people: 2 nights in hotels, 12 nights in private houses in bed and breakfast regime.
    • For 5 or more people: 6 nights in hotels, 8 nights in private houses in bed and breakfast regime.
  • All breakfasts, 11 lunches (in restaurants or picnics depending on the day) and 3 dinners.
  • Mineral water and local snacks on cycling days.
  • Entrance fees to the Biosphere of Las Terrazas, a tobacco farm, the Mausoleum of Che Guevara and museum, walk in Topes de Collantes, Botanical Garden of Cienfuegos.
  • Transportation by air-conditioned bus with professional driver, used as group transportation and as a support vehicle during the tours. (100% VEHICLE SUPPORT during the tours)
  • Cycling mechanic for the installation of the bike on day 2. For groups of 8 people or more, the mechanic will accompany the group at all times.
  • Transfers from the airport on arrival and departure.
  • 24-hour emergency contact in Cuba.
  • All activities mentioned in the tour itinerary.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
  • International flights
  • Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
  • 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.
  • Bicycle helmet (mandatory) and water bottle
  • Services not mentioned in the description.
IMPORTANT NOTES

Cuba is a country of an indefinable magic, it has beautiful landscapes and places full of natural beauties. For this reason we have prepared this adventure for adventure lovers. Discover the ecological Cuba in a different way: with an impressive bicycle. Your guide will take you through the rural regions and big cities of the country. No doubt this trip will add excitement and enthusiasm to your adventure vacation in Cuba.

Overview of your trip

  • Level of 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).
  • Group style: Small (mix of nationalities and cycling ability. Minimum age 16 (accompanied by an adult).
  • 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.

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 11/28/2020
  • 19/12/2020 to 02/01/2021
  • 01/16/2021 to 01/30/2021
  • 02/13/2021 to 02/27/2021
  • 06/03/2021 to 20/03/2021
  • 04/03/2021 to 04/17/2021
  • 08/05/2021 to 15/05/2021
  • 12/06/2021 to 19/06/2021
  • 17/07/2021 to 24/07/2021
  • 14/08/2021 to 21/08/2021
  • 18/09/2021 to 25/09/2021
  • 16/10/2021 to 30/10/2021
  • 13/11/2021 to 27/11/2021
  • 18/12/2021 to 01/01/2022

NOTE IMPORTANT:

  • Mostly on quiet, paved country roads, with some potholes. Hot and humid conditions, especially during the summer months
  • It is not allowed to transport people who are not part of the group on the bikes or on the buses that accompany them.
  • 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 should 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:

  • Recommended clothing and accessories: Closed shoes or tennis shoes, comfortable and suitable for walking outdoors, sunglasses and hats or caps for the sun, sunscreen (50+) depending on the time of day, swimming suit and towel. We recommend the use of breathable clothing. Lightweight waterproof and windproof jacket or top Insect repellent and hand sanitizer.
  • You should bring lightweight cotton and linen clothing suitable for tropical climates. For evenings, long-sleeved shirts and lightweight pants. Cubans dress informally but are always impeccably dressed. Avoid bringing expensive or flashy jewelry.
  • We may need a small backpack outside for personal belongings.
  • In Cuba we have a very widespread 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

  • 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 go to the starting point of our cycle in the city and get acquainted with our bikes.
  • We will visit the affluent 1950's Miramar neighborhood, former home of Cuba's upper class prior to 1959, see sumptuous mansions and houses with swimming pools, large courtyards 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 by bike: approx. 34 km = 21.1 miles Bicycle lift: +210m / -209m

day 3 HAVANA - LAS TERRAZAS

Destinations to visit: Las Terrazas, Artemisa
Transports used: Bicycle , Modern car or microbus

CYCLE TO THE TERRACES

  • Early breakfast.
  • Departure to Las Terrazas. Once we are outside the city limits, we will mount our bikes and pedal for about 40 km through beautiful tropical landscapes to "Las Terrazas" a Biosphere Reserve hidden 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.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Tour of the place.
  • We invite you to climb the famous Canopy where thousands of people from Cuba and the world have seen from the heights, the beautiful landscape of the community. An exciting way to see the beauty of the lush landscape and take a refreshing bath in the natural pools of the San Juan River.
  • Free afternoon for your enjoyment.

Distance by bike: approx. 40 km (24.3 miles) Cycling Elevation: + 445m / -280m

day 4 SOROA - SAN DIEGO DE LOS BAÑOS- PINAR DEL RÍO

Destinations to visit: Pinar del Río Soroa, Artemisa
Transports used: Bicycle , Modern car or microbus

TO SAN DIEGO DE LOS BAÑOS

  • Breakfast.
  • Departure to Soroa, a natural place of great beauty and variety, considered a Biosphere Reserve. It is a privileged place because of the great variety and characteristics of its flora and fauna.
  • From Soroa we ride our bikes along the old road from Havana to Piñar del Rio through farmland and small bustling villages where we can soak up the sights and sounds of rural Cuban life until we reach San Diego de los Baños, a place that was famous for the healing properties of its waters.
  • Tour by San Diego de los Baños, its beautiful squares and colonial buildings
  • Lunch in the city.
  • At the end we will be taken to Piñar del Río, place where the delicious and aromatic drink Guayabita del Pinar is elaborated and the best tobacco of the country is cultivated.
  • Free night for your enjoyment.

Travel distance: **77 km or Route from Soroa ( 56.5km ) **Elevation: +1334m / -1445m

day 5 VIÑALES

Destinations to visit: Viñales, Pinar del Río
Transports used: Bicycle , Modern car or microbus

VIÑALES

  • Breakfast
  • Departure to Viñales, an ideal place to contemplate and admire the beauty of the Cuban landscape.
  • We leave from Pinar del Río through the small town of San Luis to San Juan where we will visit the tobacco plantations of Alejandro Robaina, known as "the Godfather of Cuban tobacco". Here, high quality tobacco has been grown since 1845, but the launch of the famous Vega Robaina as a cigar brand did not take place until 1997.
  • After visiting Vega Robaina we ride our bikes along rural roads to La Guabina, a cattle ranch on the shores of the lake with its own small hotel and restaurant.
  • Typical Cuban lunch at the La Gaubina ranch.
  • At the end we return to Pinar del Rio by bike or bus before moving on to Viñales.
  • Accommodation and dinner in local private houses.
  • Free night to enjoy in Viñales, the town has several places with live music where you will spend a pleasant and fun time.

Travel distance: 48 km (29.8 miles) Elevation: +307 / -298

day 6 CAYO JUTIAS

Destinations to visit: Cayo Jutías, Pinar del Río
Transports used: Bicycle

VIÑALES-CAYO JUTÍA

  • Breakfast
  • Departure on our bikes to Cayo Jutías, a 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.
  • Free time to enjoy the beach and if you wish you can discover the underwater life of the place in a snorkeling or diving excursion (not included and subject to availability).
  • Lunch on the beach.
  • In the afternoon return to Viñales.
  • Free night for your enjoyment.

Distance of the trip:56 km (34.7 miles) Elevation: +530 / -669

day 7 VIÑALES -SANTA CLARA

Destinations to visit: Santa Clara, Villa Clara
Transports used: Modern car or microbus

TO SANTA CLARA

  • Early breakfast.
  • Departure from the city of Viñales to Santa Clara, a long journey of approximately 6 hours.
  • On the way we will make some stops to stretch our legs and to have lunch, which we will have packed.
  • On the way we will watch videos with Cuban themes and we will have a question session with the participation of everyone!
  • Arrival in the city of Santa Clara where we will check into our hotel for the night.
  • Free night for your enjoyment.

day 8 SANTA CLARA - TOPES DE COLLANTES- TRINIDAD

Destinations to visit: Santa Clara, Villa Clara Topes de Collantes, Santic Spíritus Trinidad, Santic Spíritus
Transports used: Modern car or microbus

SANTA CLARA - TRINIDAD

  • Breakfast
  • Visit to the Mausoleum of Che, located in the impressive Plaza of the Revolution of Santa Clara, a place of encounter with one of the most prominent and charismatic personalities of contemporary world history. In this place, his remains were brought to Cuba from Bolivia in 1997.
  • From Santa Clara we head to the beautiful Topes de Collantes, one of the natural wonders of all times, exquisitely preserved, for the fans of ecological tourism and for all those in love with the many beauties of Cuba.
  • You will be able to take a refreshing bath in the natural pools of the place while we take a walk (approx. 2 hours) along the path of "La Codina".
  • Traditional lunch at the "Hacienda Codina".
  • Departure to Trinidad, a World Heritage Site and the jewel in the crown of Cuba's heritage.
  • Accommodation and dinner in private homes.
  • Free time to enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Trinidad.

day 9 TRINIDAD - PLAYA ANCON

Destinations to visit: Playa Ancón, Santic Spíritus Trinidad, Santic Spíritus
Transports used: Bicycle

TRINIDAD - PLAYA ANCON

  • Breakfast
  • Departure to Playa Ancon. Its white sand and crystalline Caribbean waters make it one of the best in the southern Cuban coast.
  • Free time to enjoy the beach.
  • Return at noon to Trinidad by a different route.
  • In the afternoon you will be able to take a tour of the coudad: 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.
  • You can ask your guide for advice and suggestions, or help to book any activity.

Distance of the walk: 25km (15.5 miles) Elevation: +130 / -130

day 10 TRINIDAD - CIENFUEGOS

Destinations to visit: Cienfuegos
Transports used: Bicycle

CIENFUEGOS

  • Breakfast.
  • Departure from Trinidad to Cienfuegos, we will make a stop at the Botanical Garden located on the outskirts of the city, the oldest in Cuba has more than 2000 different species of plants, and a collection of over 400 types of orchids charming.
  • Lunch at the Botanical Garden.
  • Arrival in the city of Cienfuegos, the only city in the country with French influence, founded in 1819 city of parks, theaters, churches, a beautiful Paseo del Prado and a flourishing culture will also enjoy the beauty of the sea and nature surrounding the city.
  • After a quick orientation tour of this world heritage city we will check in at our accommodation.
  • Free night to get to know the life in Cienfuegos.

Travel distance: 66 km (66 km = 41 miles) Elevation: +455 / -438

day 11 CIENFUEGOS - PLAYA LARGA

Destinations to visit: Playa Larga, Matanzas
Transports used: Bicycle

CIENFUEGOS - PLAYA LARGA

  • Breakfast.
  • We leave Cienfuegos to the small village of Navarra where today's journey begins.
  • Today we will cycle around the Zapata Peninsula, the largest wetland in Cuba and the most significant reserve of Cuban flora and fauna.
  • We will rest in Playa Giron, known worldwide for the historical events of April 1961, when the CIA-backed invasion was defeated, and it is one of the most visited places in the country.
  • We continue on our bikes for a short ride to our stop for lunch in Caleta Buena, a place of singular beauty where there is a natural pool with very transparent waters where you can see fish of different colors and sizes.
  • After lunch we move on to Playa Larga, a beautiful beach that also hosted hostile forces in 1961.
  • Accommodation in a private house
  • Free night for your enjoyment.

Distance of the trip: 71 km (44.1 miles) Elevation: +167 / -205

day 12 MATANZAS

Destinations to visit: Matanzas
Transports used: Bicycle

RIDE IN MATANZAS PROVINCE

  • Breakfast and transfer to Jaguey Grande.
  • We start our bike tour through the citrus plantations and the small town of Pedro Betancourt.
  • Lunch and tour of Finca Coincidencia, an organic farm located in Matanzas where you can enjoy the varied farm products served on ceramic plates made by the farmer himself.
  • Finalized the lunch we went to the City of Matanzas, well-known like "The City of the Bridges", this city is crossed by the rivers Yumurí and San Juan. The sea is a dominant feature of the landscape, accompanied by the rivers that span a total of 29 bridges, 4 of them centuries old and currently in active operation, as well as the Bacunayagua, the highest in the country.
  • Matanzas is also the birthplace of two Cuban dances, Rumba and Danzón, as well as several religions of African origin, making it a vital contributor to Afro-Cuban culture.

Distance of the trip: 57 km (35. 4 miles) Elevation: +184 / -122

day 13 JIBACOA

Destinations to visit: Jibacoa, Mayabeque
Transports used: Bicycle

JIBACOA BEACH

  • Breakfast and exit in our bicycles saying goodbye to the city of Matanzas.
  • We will ride through the town of Ceiba Mocha to the Picadura Valley with beautiful views.
  • Arrival at Jibacoa Beach, a place covered with green vegetation that contrasts with the blue of the sea and sky, heights and cliffs that offer great scenic appeal.
  • Lunch on site and free time for a relaxing afternoon on the beach.
  • Return to Havana.

Distance of the trip: 62 km (38. 5 miles) Elevation: +537 / -533

day 14 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 15 HAVANA.

Destinations to visit: Havana
Transports used: Modern car or microbus

DAY OF DEPARTURE

  • Free morning at your disposal.
  • End of our program.
  • Departure from the accommodation at noon.
  • Afternoon transfer (30-40 minutes aprox.) to Havana airport.
  • All our team wishes you a good trip and we hope you had a wonderful experience in Cuba.

departures
Havana, Cuba - 2 nights in Bed and breakfast

Las Terrazas, Artemisa, Cuba - 1 night in Bed and breakfast

Viñales, Pinar del Río, Cuba - 1 night in Bed and breakfast

Viñales, Pinar del Río, Cuba - 2 nights in Bed and breakfast
  • House for rent (Casas particulares)

Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba - 1 night in Bed and breakfast

Trinidad, Santic Spíritus, Cuba - 2 nights in Bed and breakfast
  • House for rent (Casas particulares)

Cienfuegos city, Cienfuegos, Cuba - 1 night in Bed and breakfast
  • House for rent (Casas particulares)

Playa Larga, Matanzas, Cuba - 1 night in Half board
  • House for rent (Casas particulares)

Matanzas, Cuba - 1 night in Bed and breakfast

Havana, Cuba - 2 nights in Bed and breakfast
  • House for rent (Casas particulares)

Daily departures
Havana, Cuba - 2 nights in Bed and breakfast

Las Terrazas, Artemisa, Cuba - 1 night in Bed and breakfast

Viñales, Pinar del Río, Cuba - 1 night in Bed and breakfast

Viñales, Pinar del Río, Cuba - 1 night in Bed and breakfast
  • House for rent (Casas particulares)

Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba - 1 night in Bed and breakfast

Trinidad, Santic Spíritus, Cuba - 2 nights in Bed and breakfast
  • House for rent (Casas particulares)

Cienfuegos city, Cienfuegos, Cuba - 1 night in Bed and breakfast
  • House for rent (Casas particulares)

Playa Larga, Matanzas, Cuba - 1 night in Half board
  • House for rent (Casas particulares)

Matanzas, Cuba - 1 night in Bed and breakfast

Havana, Cuba - 2 nights in Bed and breakfast
  • House for rent (Casas particulares)

Daily departures
Havana, Cuba - 2 nights in Bed and breakfast

Las Terrazas, Artemisa, Cuba - 1 night in Bed and breakfast

Viñales, Pinar del Río, Cuba - 1 night in Bed and breakfast

Viñales, Pinar del Río, Cuba - 2 nights in Bed and breakfast
  • House for rent (Casas particulares)

Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba - 1 night in Bed and breakfast

Trinidad, Santic Spíritus, Cuba - 2 nights in Bed and breakfast
  • House for rent (Casas particulares)

Cienfuegos city, Cienfuegos, Cuba - 1 night in Bed and breakfast
  • House for rent (Casas particulares)

Playa Larga, Matanzas, Cuba - 1 night in Half board
  • House for rent (Casas particulares)

Matanzas, Cuba - 1 night in Bed and breakfast

Havana, Cuba - 2 nights in Bed and breakfast
  • House for rent (Casas particulares)