Day 1: Arrival in Havana
We will welcome you at the airport of Cuba’s capital, Havana. Together we will arrive at our hotel in the
old part of Havana, where you will spend the first two nights of your Cuba trip. Accommodation: Hotel
Plaza or similar.
Overnight - Hotel Plaza
Day 2: Explore Havana
In the morning we start exploring the hotel’s surroundings during a guided walk. We will visit the
Malecon and many other interesting sights in the Habana Vieja quarter and we will have lunch together.
In the afternoon we shall visit a cultural project inside the Casa del Tango and will participate in a little
fiesta.
Breakfast - Hotel Plaza
Lunch - Restaurant Habana Vieja
Overnight - Hotel Plaza
Day 3: Havana - Viñales
During our tour, we will take a straight route to Puente del Mariel (25 km). After lunch the trip will
continue towards Viñales. Driving on narrow roads through the valley one can admire the uniqueness of
the surrounding landscape. After an approximately 10 km drive, we arrive at our hotel which is situated
in a picturesque Mogote valley. Accommodation: Hotel Rancho San Vicente or similar.
Biking distance ca. 35 km
Breakfast - Hotel Plaza
Lunch
Overnight - Rancho San Vicente
Day 4: Viñales - Puerto Esperanza
Today’s tour heads for Puerto Esperanza. We will set off by taking the same route to Viñales. It is a
narrow road and can be steep at times, but all cyclists manage to pass it. During the whole tour, plenty of
greenery and the beauty of Cuban nature will surround us. From time to time we pass little villages.
Continuing our journey, at noon we arrive at Puerto Esperanza, situated directly by the sea. The town
seems to be frozen in another time since it has not been affected by tourism, so we have the chance to
get an insight into a real Cuban village with many colonial houses. The city bridge had a very important
function in the 1800’s because it was used to transport all the gold that was mined in this region. Gold
digging and trading boomed and it is because of this that Cuba’s second train line leads to Puerto
Esperanza. Nowadays production of tobacco and fishing are the main industries of the village. Here we
shall lunch together at a cosy restaurant. Your afternoon is free. Either you can relax after the first stage
of your trip, or you can discover the town on foot or even explore the unique countryside on a horse
back. Accommodation: Hotel Rancho San Vicente or similar.
Biking distance ca. 38 km
Breakfast - Rancho San Vicente
Lunch - Puerto Esperanza
Overnight - Rancho San Vicente
Day 5: Vinales
In the morning we get back on our bikes and follow a little path which leads us through beautiful
landscapes and to Comunidades (communes) which developed after the revolution (approx. 10‐15 km).
It is a must to stop at Fincas where some of the best tobacco in the world is produced. We get to know
locals who plough the tobacco as well as women who select tobacco leaves according to their quality. En
route we will refuel ourselves at a selected restaurant. Accommodation: Hotel Rancho San Vicente or
similar.
Biking distance ca. 50 km
Breakfast - Rancho San Vicente
Lunch - Restaurant
Overnight - Rancho San Vicente
Day 6: Vinales ‐ Cienfuegos
Today’s ride takes us to Cienfuegos, where we should arrive at our hotel by noon. After lunch we explore
the charming town by bike. It is a clean and peaceful place that has unique and interesting architecture
influenced by the Louisianans. Accommodation: Hotel Jagua or similar.
Biking distance ca. 10 km
Breakfast - Rancho San Vicente
Lunch
Overnight - Hotel Jagua
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Day 7: Cienfuegos - Trinidad
On the way to Trinidad we cycle at the foot of the mountains of the Sierra del Escambray. There are
several inclinations that can be managed well by every cyclist and you are rewarded by fantastic views.
After the day’s ride we can admire the beauty of the buildings surrounding the Plaza Major in Trinidad.
Later, we shall return to our hotel where you can spend the evening at your own leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel Las Cuevas or similar.
Biking distance ca. 25 km
Breakfast - Hotel Jagua
Dinner - Las Cuevas
Overnight - Las Cuevas
Day 8: Trinidad
During a walk through Trinidad we will hear many interesting stories about the "Golden Age” of the
sugar boom and its benefits for the city. Spend the rest of the day as you wish. It is worthwhile to take a
coco or bici taxi to Playa Ancón, where you can relax, swim or go snorkelling. Accommodation: Hotel Las
Cuevas or similar.
Breakfast - Las Cuevas
Dinner - Las Cuevas
Overnight - Las Cuevas
Day 9: Trinidad
Day 9 of our tour is free of activities so you can plan it as you wish. We recommend an excursion to Valle
de los Ingenios. The fertile plateau with its surrounding hills of the Sierra del Escambray owes its name to
the sugar mills (ingenios) built at the beginning of the 19th century. There is a little railway leading to
Manaca Iznaga, originally used to watch the slaves while working in the sugarcane fields. Also, you will
be able to notice the social structures built during the boom of the sugar industry. Accommodation: Hotel Las Cuevas or similar.
Breakfast - Las Cuevas
Dinner - Las Cuevas
Overnight - Las Cuevas
Day 10: Trinidad - Santa Clara
Today’s destination is Santa Clara. But first our ride takes us through a charming mountain landscape
with woods of pines, eucalyptus and broad leafed trees. The cycling paths are a bit stony and steep at
times but are manageable by all. We take a break in the town of Topes de Collantes (800m above sea
level) which is renowned for its extra clean air and its sanatorium. In the afternoon the tour continues to
Santa Clara through a fascinating landscape. Accommodation: Hotel Granjita.
Biking distance ca. 30 km
Breakfast - Las Cuevas
Dinner - Hotel La Granjita
Day 11: Santa Clara - Varadero
Our cycling trip continues to Varadero situated on the peninsula of Hicacos. Here you can find Cuba’s
longest and heavenly looking beach with crystal clear waters. It is no surprise that it is called "Playa
Azul”. Accommodation: Hotel Villa Tortuga.
Biking distance ca. 30 km
Breakfast - La Granjita
Overnight - Villa Tortuga, all inclusive
Day 12: Free Day
Today there is no bike tour on our itinerary. You can either choose a quiet beach area to relax, or you can
go for a walk to explore Varadero and its varied restaurants, bars, clubs and shopping malls.
Accommodation: Hotel Villa Tortuga.
Villa Tortuga, all inclusive
Day 13: Varadero - Matanzas - Havana
Our first destination is Matanzas, the capital of the province of the same name. There you will find the
fourth largest port for sugar export in the world and Matanzas is considered to be the most important
industrial city in Cuba. After a break we ride along the Yumurí river and continue our trip to Havana
through amazing countryside. Farewell dinner in Havana. Accommodation: Hotel Plaza.
Biking distance ca. 45 km
Breakfast - Villa Tortuga, dinner in restaurant
Overnight - Hotel Plaza
Day 14: Departure e Adiós Cuba!
Day 14 is at your disposal. In the evening a transfer will be waiting for you and will take you to the
airport.
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