Beautiful Cuba
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Cost
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Tour Details
- Destination: Cuba, Central Cuba.
- Duration: 10 days.
- Arrives: 04/22/2022
- Departs: 05/01/2022
- Days of cycling: 7
- Usual daily distances: 38.8 Km.
- Terrain: There are hills and rolling countryside on this tour, so a reasonable basic level of fitness is recommended.
- Support vehicle: 100%
- Tour staff: Guide/ leader/ mechanic/ driver(s).
The Lonja del Comercio (Commerce Market) building in Old Havana, Cuba served as the stock exchange in the capital until the 1959 Cuban Revolution a place where they sold futures on the cargos of pillaged gold taken by the Spanish from their exploits in south America. Spanish convoys would assemble in the harbour before sailing to Spain and hopefully avoiding Drake, queen Elisabeth’s Bucanero boyfriend, some did not make it, hence the existence of the stock exchange!
Of course there is far more to Cuba than the Plaza de San Francisco de Asís and Havana is well stoked in Baroque architecture more so than any city in Spain. There is so much to see in Havana Vieja and our guide will show you the hi spots such as Calle Obispo and the squares in the old city. Not the oldest City in the Americas, but so much more to show than Quebec; Havana is just like our girls, Beautiful.
This tour will take you on a journey to a number of Cuba’s famous cities. Cienfuegos is a city on Bahía de Cienfuegos, a bay on Cuba’s south coast. It’s known for its colonial-era buildings. Cienfuegos, was founded by French settlers in 1819, who constructed a European style holiday town with a backdrop of the Sierra Escambray, On the central square, called Parque José Martí, Tomás Terry Theater has gold-leaf mosaics and ceiling frescoes. The Provincial Museum explores the city’s colonial history. The Arco de Triunfo commemorates Cuban independence. Ferries cross the bay to Castillo de Jagua, an 18th-century fortress.
Moving down the coast to Trinidad .The entire city of Trinidad is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Frequently described as a “living museum”, Trinidad is one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Caribbean. Its rich historical and architectural offering earned the city UNESCO World Heritage status in 1988.
Next along our journey through these gem-like cities of Cuba is Santa Clara, capital of the province of Villa Clara, is a must-see stop on your way through this region of central Cuba. The city was founded in 1689 by several families commemorated by a monument formed by columns located in the plaza of the Iglesia del Carmen (Church of Carmen). In 1692 it grew rapidly after a colossal fire emptied the streets of Remedios, causing the population to move to Santa Clara.
Beyond Santa Clara is Remedios. Spending some time in the lovely Remedios gives you the opportunity to be immersed into the local way of life and perhaps to take a drink or enjoy a meal in one of the local restaurants or in a paladar (private home restaurant). Look for one of the number of statues of liberty we have in Cuba, here in the old square.
TOUR GALLERY
DAY BY DAY SCHEDULE
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April 22nd.
Arrive at Jose Marti airport in Havana and be met by the bus and guide. Depending on the arrival time, we’ll gather at Café Rueda in Vedado for orientation, and bike fits. After dinner at the hotel, you may enjoy a walk along Malecon.
- Accommodation: Hotel Presidente.
- Meals Included: Dinner.
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April 23rd.
After breakfast, we will drive via the Velodromo to leave our donations to the youth cycling teams, and then, continuous to the sugar town called Australia, and we will have a lunch in Finca Fiesta Campesina before riding to Playa Larga, The hotel is a Russian designed resort, with both a pool and a beach area, a great place to begin our adventure and get to know each other over Mojitos and Cuba Libres.
- Cycling: 25 km flat ride.
- Accommodation: Hotel Playa Larga.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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April 24th.
After breakfast, a ride along the shore of the Bay of Pigs to the Playa Giron hotel where we will have lunch before continuous by bus to our hotel in Cienfuegos. This is time to visit the city of Cienfuegos, known as the Pearl of the South, and walk up the boulevard to the Jose Marti square.
- Cycling: 26 km.
- Accommodation: Hotel Casa Verde.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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April 25th.
In the morning, we will have a ride to Punta Gorda and we will enjoy lunch at Palacio Valle before our departure to the Botanical Garden by bus. Then, we will ride down the coast, passing the statue of the famous Indian chief Guajimico to our resort.
situated by the beach on a small bay.
- Cycling: 44 km.
- Accommodation: Hotel Villa Yaguanabo.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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April 26th.
Ride 27 km of rolling hills into the well preserved colonial town of Trinidad, a wonderland city steeped in history. The town’s brightly colored building make for great photographs. We will have time to have lunch in the city, and to walk the cobbled streets of this old city and take in its magnificent buildings, absorb some history, and do a little shopping.
In the evening, let’s hit the Cafe de la Musica and have a great time: Salsa dancing, live music, mojitos.
- Cycling: 27 km.
- Accommodation: Hotel Ancon.
- Meals Included: All inclusive.
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April 27th.
Today we have the opportunity to climb Topes de Collantes, 14 K hard climb.If you are a strong rider you may ride from the city to the summit. If you are a weaker rider, it is suggested you take the bus to the top and save your energy for a 7 K walk to Salto El Caburni, one of Cuba’s best waterfalls. This walk will be followed by lunch in the park.
You will want some good hiking shoes today. Sandals and running shoes will not be good enough, there will be muddy paths. A walking stick will be handy.
- Cycling: 24 km (14 K are hard).
- Accommodation: Hotel Ancon.
- Meals Included: All inclusive.
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April 28th.
After breakfast, we will take the bus and drive north of Trinidad for visiting the Manaca Iznaga tower, an old slave lookout in Cuba’s historic sugar cane fields. Then, we will ride to Santa Clara with a stop for lunch in Managua, Our resort is located at 1 Km from the city center. It recreates the homes of the Taino Indians in the form of Caneyes.
- Cycling: 82km.
- Accommodation: Hotel Los Caneyes.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner.
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April 29th.
Today, by bus, we will visit the Che Guevara Mausoleum and the Armored Train Monument, where Camilo and Che tore up the line and brought about the end of the Revolution and the march into Havana. Then, we will ride to Remedios, one of the most authentic colonial cities in the country.
- Cycling: 44 km.
- Accommodation: Hotel Mascotti.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner.
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April 30th.
After breakfast, we will return to Havana by bus, having a lunch stop at 1830 Restaurant located on the Malecon. and after lunch, we will take the bus to the city walk the Historic Centre of Havana “Habana Vieja” including touring an Artisan’s Market.
On our last night together we will have a farewell dinner.
- Cycling: 0 km.
- Accommodation: Hotel Presidente.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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May 1st.
This is our departure day. We will take the group to Jose Marti airport. We have done our best to show you some wonderful sights here in our home country. We hope you have become enchanted with Cuba and her people and that we see you back soon.
- Cycling: 0 km.
- Accommodation: Hotel Presidente.
- Meals Included: Breakfast.
Cycle Rental
Bicycle Breeze has bike rentals at great prices. For this tour we recommend that you use a hybrid bike. If you required an e-bike we have a limited amount in stock. Should you prefer to bring your own that is fine with us, you will get the same mechanical assistance as the renters.
Check your travel company for costs of shipping your bike. Depending on your country of embarkation you may be better to rent. Renting has other positive aspects. Your bike will not get lost in transit. It is far easier to travel without a bike box and spare bikes are on the bus for renters. The negative side is that this is not your favorite ride.
Customize This Tour
With a group of 10 or more riders, Bicycle Breeze can offer the ability to customize a tour to suit your needs. Contact us to start planning your next great adventure.