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Coast To Coast - Cycling Tour

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  • 13 Highlight in 14 Days: Havana, Yumuri-valley, Santa Clara, Valle de los Ingenios, Trinidad, Camagüey, Manzanillo, Santiago de Cuba, Baconao, Boca de Yumuri, Baracoa, Holguín
  • 11 nights in hotels with a 2-4* standard, 2 nights in a private accommodation
  • 11x breakfast, 5x lunch, 5x dinner
  • qualified English-speaking guide
  • many included activities like city tours and excursions, e.g. Boca de Yumuri, Castillo el Morro, Santa Ifigenia cementery, Che Guevara mausoleum, classic car tour, Baconao-Park etc.
  • from $ 2,015 CAD

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This bicycle tour of Cuba is perfect for cycling enthusiasts and people who want to get to know most of the country. On this tour you explore Cuba from West to East in 13 days. Isolated beaches and famous cultural monuments, idyllic landscapes and lively cities - on this tour you get to know the country with all its diversity. On some days you are accommodated in private houses and get the chance to meet the locals and get an insight on their everyday life. The cycling tour is perfect for sport enthusiasts but also for people with less cycling experience. The hilly east will demand some more endurance while the west will impress you with relaxed cycling trails. Our guide will adapt to the fitness level of each group. More information you can find in our detailed itinerary.

Route of the cycling tour "Coast to Coast"

You start your journey in the capital Havana. The lively city will impress you with a mixture of tradition and modern life. Afterwards you continue eastwards and visit the colonial towns Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Camagüey until you reach Santiago de Cuba, the secret capital of Cuba. In the east you discover the hilly landscape on roads with almost no traffic, along pictureous coastlines and beaches. Your journey ends in Holguin.

Below you’ll find the day-by-day breakdown for our Coast to Coast Bike tour.

These highlights are waiting for you on this tour...

  • "Pearl of the South"
  • Spectacular architecture
  • Castillo de Jagua Fortress
  • Cuba’s Third Oldest City
  • Well-preserved colonial architecture
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Unofficial capital of Cuba
  • City of Rhythm
  • Impressive fortress El Morro

Itinerary

After your arrival to Havana you can use our optional transfer to get to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time you already have the opportunity to stroll through the vibrant metropolis. Unterkunft im Hotel in Havana, 4* Standard
This day is dedicated to explore the world heritage city Havana. You will meet your guide at 8.30am and start together into your first day of adventures. The city tour leads you through the historic centre of Habana Vieja. You will visit the four squares Plaza de Armas, Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de San Francisco. Afterwards you drive through the modern part of Havana in a classic car. In two hours you can see famous places like the Capitol or the coastal street Malecón.

Unterkunft im Hotel in Havana, 4* Standard    Verpflegung: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you have time for yourself. You can either explore the city on your own or take part in one of our optional excursions. Our recommendation: A day tour to the famous Viñales valley. Unterkunft im Hotel in Havana, 4* Standard    Verpflegung: Breakfast
In the morning you will receive your bike. Afterwards the first bicycle trip of the tour starts. The way leads through the beautiful Yumuri valley to Santa Clara.

Estimated cycling distance: 45km Unterkunft im Hotel in Santa Clara, 3* Standard   Verpflegung: Breakfast, Dinner
The day starts with a city tour through Santa Clara. Many monuments will make you realize how important this city was during the Cuban Revolution. You will visit the grave of Che Guevara. If you would like, you can also visit the museum or the monument of the Tren Blindado (optional). Afterwards you will go by bus and bike to Cienfuegos, the "pearl of the south". One of the most impressive buildings of this city is the Palacio de Valle (entrance optional) with it's different influences. The day ends with a transfer to Trinidad. Estimated cycling distance: 30km Unterkunft im Casa Particular in Trinidad     Verpflegung: Breakfast
Today you go on a bicycle tour through the Valle de los Ingenios. During the 19th century the region operated more than 50 mills which led to impressive wealth of the city Trinidad. On your way you will see many fields of sugar cane and have a stop at the slave tower Torre Iznaga. You can climb the stairs of the 50m tower and enjoy the fantastic view (optional). Estimated cycling distance: 20km Unterkunft im Casa Particular in Trinidad   Verpflegung: Lunch
You start your day with a guided city tour of Trinidad. There's much to discover, for example the palace Brunet, one of the most beautiful of the city. Today it serves as the Museo Romántico. Afterwards you will go to Camagüey where you can spend the evening as you wish. Estimated cycling distance: 20km. Unterkunft im Hotel in Camagüey, 3* Standard   Verpflegung: Dinner
Camagüey awaits you with an impressive historic centre. After Havana, it's the largest historic centre of Cuba. You will probalby notice all the big jugs. These are calles Tinajones and served as rainwater reservoirs in times of water shortages. In the afternoon you will go to Manzanillo, a little town at the coast. It's famous for the export of sugar and is also a centre of lobsters and crabs. Estimated cycling distance: 20km Unterkunft im Hotel in Manzanillo, 2* Standard    Verpflegung: Breakfast
Today you are leaving Manzanillo and start a bicycle tour towards Santiago de Cuba. This city is the most passionate of Cuba and you can feel a huge African influence. Some people even call it the secret capital of Cuba.

Estimated cycling distance: 20km Unterkunft im Hotel in Santiago de Cuba, 3* Standard  Verpflegung: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
During a city tour you will get to know all the famous buildings of Santiago and also the Castillo El Morro and the cementery Santa Ifigenia. The rest of the day you can spend as you wish. We recommend a visit in the Casa de la Trova in the evening. Unterkunft im Hotel in Santiago de Cuba, 3* Standard    Verpflegung: Breakfast, Dinner
In the morning you will go by bus to the Baconao-Park, where you will cycle a beautiful path alongside the coast. The bus will bring you through the mountain range Sierra de Guantanamo until you reach the city of Baracoa. Estimated cycling distance: 30km Unterkunft im Hotel in Baracoa, 3* Standard   Verpflegung: Breakfast, Lunch
Today a hilly bicycle path will lead you to the picturesque landscape until you reach the Boca de Yumuri. You will visit the fishing village and have the opportunity to refresh yourself in the water. Afterwards the bus will bring you back to Baracoa.

Estimated cycling distance: 35km Unterkunft im Hotel in Baracoa, 3* Standard  Verpflegung: Breakfast, Lunch
Explore the many narrow streets of Baracoa and all it's beautiful buildings. Due to the isolated location Baracoa could only be reached by boat for many years. Later on you will start your last bicycle tour. The way leads you to Holguin. During a farewell dinnner you can discuss all the exciting adventures of the past days with your fellow travellers. Unterkunft im Hotel in Holguin, 3* Standard    Verpflegung: Breakfast, Dinner
It’s time to bid farewell to vibrant Cuba. We can drive you to the airport if you would like (optional) or you can arrange your own transportation. If you are not ready to leave the beautiful Caribbean Sea, we can organize a extension for you.   Verpflegung: Breakfast

Services

Included

  • 11 nights in hotels with a 2-4* standard
  • 2 nights in Casas Particulares*
  • 11x breakfast, 5x lunch, 5x dinner
  • Excursion to Boca de Yumuri, Baconao park, Valle de los Ingenios
  • Visit of the Che Guevara monument
  • 2h Classic Car Tour
  • All mentioned transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Qualified English-speaking tour guide
  • Bike rental
  • Bicycle and luggage transportation

Not Included

  • International flights to/from Cuba
  • Transfer in/out: booking available on request
  • Cuba Entry card (tourist visa): booking available on request
  • Optional offers/activities and services
  • Bicycle helmets and gloves
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips and gratuities

Important Information

  • *Casas Particulares are private houses of Cuban locals, who offer rooms to tourists. On request they are happy to cater you with a delicious breakfast (5-6 CUC) or even a lunch and dinner (10-12 CUC each). Let them know at your arrival.
  • We guarantee the operation of every group with one booked client
  • Maximum group size: 16 people
  • Visa and vaccination requirements and general information about country and people of Cuba
  • Solo travellers can request a room shared room with another person of the same sex
  • If we can't find another solo traveller who wants to share a room, the single room supplement needs to be paid
  • Information about our bike tours, e.g. about bikes and equipment
  • If you want to book a domestic flight within Cuba, we are happy to support you
  • Our recommendation: Bring suitable clothes for biking and some snacks with you

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Optional Extras:

  • Cuba Entry Card (tourist visa): $ 30 CAD
  • Transfer IN/OUT optional:
  • Havana Airport - Havana Hotel & Holguin Hotel - Holguin Airport
  • ONE WAY Price per transfer:  $ 40 CAD (1-3pax); $ 52 CAD (4-6pax)

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