Cycle Cuba: West
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Want to know how it feels to ride alongside tractors and vintage cars, past tobacco farms and lush, limestone landscapes? Feel the Caribbean wind whip through your (helmet-covered) hair on this seven-day, two-wheeled journey in Cuba. You’ll discover the rich history and crumbling ruins of Old Havana as you peddle through the capital’s colourful streets. Cycle to the pristine shores of Cayo Jutias to cool-off from the heat and end a rewarding day in the saddle in Vinales with a farm-to-plate feast (with free rum!). From the flora and fauna-filled valleys of Soroa to the welcoming arms of renowned farmer Mama Luisa, take a ‘brake’ from the beaten path and access unique parts of the island that you can only reach on a bicycle.
Duration 7 days
Destination Cuba
Company Intrepid
Availability From 06/01/2025 to 27/12/2026
Call 1300 018 390
What's Included?
- Experience Cuba’s dynamic scenery on two-wheels, from the decaying charm of Old Havana to the dramatic limestone landscapes of Vinales
- Immerse yourself in everyday life as you bike on Cuban roads with local traffic, alongside tractors, vintage American cars, old Ladas and horse-drawn carriages
- Enjoy a delicious farm-to-plate experience in a hilltop restaurant – the produce is 100% organic and locally grown – oh, and the rum is free!
- Top-off your Cuban experience at a tobacco plantation regarded as the world’s finest cigar manufacturer and witness a local farmer expertly roll an iconic Cuban ‘habana’
- Stretch your legs along the pristine beaches of Cayo Jutias, where you can soak up some free time to flop and drop on the white sands or go for a refreshing dip in the Caribbean
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief
- Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income
- Breakfasts Included: 6
- Lunches Included: 3
- Dinners Included: 1
- Standard Guesthouse (6 nights)
- Bicycle (optional e-bike on request),Support Vehicle (Bus)
- Age: min 15
- Group Size: 1 - 16
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Cycling Outer Havana
- Havana - Leader-led walking tour of Old Havana
- Las Terrazas - Eco-village Visit
- Soroa - Orchid Garden (entrance fee and guide included)
- Las Terrazas - Casa de Polo entry
- Vinales - Tobacco farm visit
- Vinales - Beach excursion to Cayo Jutias
Availability
- From 06/01/2025 to 27/12/2026
Visit Cuba
1 Havana
Bienvenido! Welcome to Cuba. To make your arrival a little bit easier, you’ll have a complimentary transfer from the airport to your accommodation (guesthouse) in Havana. Then, your adventure starts with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive early, you might like to join the locals for a stroll past the fading facades along the oceanside Malecon or hire an open top vintage American car and cruise the streets and boulevards of Havana. After the meeting, why not get to know your riding companions over an optional group dinner in one of the city’s many restaurants.
2 Soroa
Take a short drive to Vedado this morning to meet your support crew and be fitted to your bike. Take your new wheels for a spin on a leisurely ride from Outer Havana back to Old Havana, passing John Lennon Park, the Grand Theatre and the Capitol building along the way. Enjoy lunch in a nearby cafe before stretching your legs on a guided walking tour of Old Havana, taking in the four most historic plazas. Finish your walk with a 360-degree panoramic view of Old Havana through the eyes of The Camera Obscurer – the only one of its kind in Latin American and the Caribbean, before heading to Soroa in the support vehicle. Known as the 'rainbow of Cuba', Soroa is a landscape of unique flora and fauna. Have dinner over sunset, then maybe head to a local guesthouse for cocktails and maybe a game of dominos. Be warned, the locals (and your support team) are fiercely competitive and have spent countless hours honing their domino skills!
3 Soroa/Las Terrazas
This morning, you’ll take a guided tour of the Soroa Orchid Garden. Set among seven acres, this oasis of flora features 250 plant varieties native to Cuba as well as numerous species of birds. After, you’ll hop on your bike and cycle west (on well-paved roads), sharing the streets with local traffic – tractors, vintage American cars, old Ladas and horse-drawn carriages. When you arrive at a hillside lake, you’ll take a break before heading for the San Juan River for lunch and a refreshing swim. After, drive to the small but renowned lakeside eco-village of Comunidad Las Terrazas – a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and home to a lively art community. Grab a coffee near the main square then visit the former home of the celebrated Cuban musician Polo Montanez. Return to Soroa and spend the evening relaxing, playing pool or taking the opportunity to improve on your domino skills.
4 Viñales
Drive to the hilly Cueva de los Portales, where the legendary Che Guevara stayed and trained the Western Army of the Cuban Revolution. From here, cycle on to the UNESCO-listed town of Vinales. Set among low-lying mountains, this beautifully remote area is reminiscent of the limestone karst scenery of Vietnam and is the perfect place to ride with very little traffic on the roads. Push your pedals a short distance uphill and be rewarded with spectacular views before continuing on to meet the delightful Mama Luisa – a seasoned farmer who will treat you to a delicious local meal. After, ride to a tobacco farm where you’ll meet another farmer who’ll show you how tobacco is dried and then rolled into cigars – here you have the chance to purchase this Cuban speciality directly from the maker. Jump back into the support vehicle and return to Vinales in time for a farm-to-plate experience at a hillside restaurant. The food here is 100% organic and grown locally, and although drinks aren’t included, you only pay for the mixers as the rum is free!
5 Vinales / Cayo Jutias
After breakfast, drive to the Diego Rivera-inspired Mural de la Prehistoria. Painted on a cliff at the foot of the Sierra de Vinales, the huge eye-catching mural took 18 people four years to finish. From here, leave the towering limestone karsts behind as you cycle to Cayo Jutias, traversing smaller roads through dry and flat farmland, with barely a vehicle to be seen, until you reach white beaches and pale blue water. After your ride, stretch out on the shoreline and sit down for a packed lunch with fresh juice. Then, enjoy some free time to relax – swim in the warm waters or walk to the neighbouring beach where the locals often park their old cars on the sand. After some time to soak up the atmosphere, take the support vehicle back to Vinales. The rest of the evening is free – why not try one of the many live music venues or salsa the night away ata dance class.
6 Havana
After breakfast, drive to the nearby lookout point for a view of the Vinales Valley before descending to the flat plains where you’ll begin your final ride – cycling through rural landscapes, you’ll pass many small towns and communities on some of the smoothest tarmac in Cuba. Finish on top of a small hill, where you’ll celebrate with one last meal before re-boarding your transport for the drive back to Havana. When you arrive, bid farewell to your bikes and your support team before checking into your guesthouse. Make the most of a free afternoon to reacquaint yourself with Cuba's charming capital and maybe visit the Jose Marti Memorial Tower or organise a final group meal in one of the many paladars in Old Havana.
7 Havana
There are no activities planned after breakfast today and your adventure comes to an end. You're free to leave at any time after check out. If you'd like to extend your stay, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation. If you have not already organised a transfer to the airport, your guesthouse can usually arrange one for you – please discuss this with them the day before you need to depart.
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Mon 6th January, 202508/01/2024 | Sun 12th January, 202514/01/2024 | Available | Per person from$1798* | Enquire » |
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Mon 21st April, 202522/04/2024 | Sun 27th April, 202528/04/2024 | Available | Per person from$2075* | Enquire » |
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Mon 6th October, 202507/10/2024 | Sun 12th October, 202513/10/2024 | Available | Per person from$1920* | Enquire » |
Mon 20th October, 202521/10/2024 | Sun 26th October, 202527/10/2024 | Available | Per person from$1920* | Enquire » |
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Mon 3rd November, 202504/11/2024 | Sun 9th November, 202510/11/2024 | Available | Per person from$1920* | Enquire » |
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Mon 8th December, 202509/12/2024 | Sun 14th December, 202515/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$2075* | Enquire » |
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Mon 5th January, 202608/01/2024 | Sun 11th January, 202614/01/2024 | Available | Per person from$2015* | Enquire » |
Mon 26th January, 202629/01/2024 | Sun 1st February, 202604/02/2024 | Available | Per person from$2095* | Enquire » |
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Mon 6th April, 202608/04/2024 | Sun 12th April, 202614/04/2024 | Available | Per person from$2180* | Enquire » |
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Mon 6th July, 202608/07/2024 | Sun 12th July, 202614/07/2024 | Available | Per person from$2015* | Enquire » |
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Mon 5th October, 202607/10/2024 | Sun 11th October, 202613/10/2024 | Available | Per person from$2015* | Enquire » |
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Mon 2nd November, 202604/11/2024 | Sun 8th November, 202610/11/2024 | Available | Per person from$2095* | Enquire » |
Mon 16th November, 202618/11/2024 | Sun 22nd November, 202624/11/2024 | Available | Per person from$2180* | Enquire » |
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Mon 7th December, 202609/12/2024 | Sun 13th December, 202615/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$2180* | Enquire » |
Mon 21st December, 202623/12/2024 | Sun 27th December, 202629/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$2180* | Enquire » |
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