Gira Habana
In accordance with new US laws, American citizens joining this cycling tour in Cuba will be accommodated in privately owned houses or establishments (casas particulares) where necesary.
- Destination: Havana city.
- Duration: 7 days.
- Arrives: 04/11/2021
- Departs: 04/17/2021
- Days of cycling: 4.
- Usual daily distances: 30/50 km.
- Terrain: Easy flat city riding.
- Support vehicle: Yes.
- Tour staff: Cultural Guide, Mechanic, Driver.
Tour details
In Cuba things remained unchanged for years, or have changed so little that time seems to have frozen many decades ago. What has changed a great deal, however, is the freedom of Americans to travel to Cuba, making the country soar to the top of the list of popular travel destinations. This ‘re-discovery’ of Cuba’s old Revolution has been a big boost for the tourism industry, especially in Havana. While those changes continue to consolidate, here are some pointers to help understand a city that starts to open up to the world.
An incipient level of competition is also boosting new business ideas and services in the private sector. Bicycle tours, ethnic food restaurants, and themed tours of the city are just a few examples starting to emerge to give clients more options of entertainment. Traditional restaurants and bars owned by the State, such as La Bodeguita del Medio and El Floridita, will offer the charm of their long history and fame, but new privately-owned places can offer better food, drinks and services for less money.
Come on our Gira – Habana cycling week, and discover the quaint odysseys of our wonderful City, Stay in Casas (Bed & Breakfast) and dine in Paladars (private restaurants)
TOUR GALLERY
DAY BY DAY SCHEDULE
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Arrival Sunday April 11th.
Fly to Havana and transfer to the Vedado area on the Malecon. Settle into “casas particulares” and set up the bikes in front of the CAFE
RUEDA. Our evening meal at a local restaurant will give us an opportunity chat and introduce ourselves. Later, depart to visit the San Carlos
Fort and experience the Cannon Ceremony, a reenactment of the closing of the city old city gate during the 17 th , century. This was a
nightly ceremony to secure the city after dark, at 9 pm. Tonight we have dinner at Casa Miglis.
– Cycling: 0km
– Accommodation: Casas particulares.
– Meals Included: Dinner
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Monday April 12th.
Today we ride from Cafe Rueda to the Havana velodromo, where Cuba fine tunes it’s cycling representatives. Cycle to the ferry, cross the bay to Casa Blanca, up to the statue of Jesus and a fine panoramic view of our city from across the bay. Then onto the Velodromo to have a lunch with the youth squad there. Return to the Cafe Rueda. Dinner that evening at Casa Mia, on the Malecon in
Vedado
– Cycling: 40km
– Accommodation: Casas particulares.
– Meals Included: Dinner.
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Tuesday April 13th.
Ernest Hemingway tour. Assemble at Cafe Rueda and ride to Finca Hemingway via Floridita Restaurant, Ambos Mundos Hotel and Plaza Vieja.
From the finca, ride to La Teraza in Cojimar, where Hemingway fished with his pal Fuentes (the old man). Return via the ferry. Tonight we have dinner at Le Chansonier.
– Cycling: 53km
– Walking: 3 km
– Accommodation: Casas particulares.
– Meals Included: Dinner/Breakfast
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Wednesday April 14th.
Bus to San Jose market, visit the market. Walk Old Havana, visit the squares. Walk calle Habana to Paladar 5 Esquinas and lunch here. Pick up old cars and return to Cafe Rueda, via Plaza de la Revolution and John Lennon park. Dinner in Paladar Gringo Viejo.
– Cycling: 0 km.
– Accommodation: Casas particulares.
– Meals Included: Dinner/Breakfast.
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Thursday April 15th.
Ride to Punta Brava via Baracoa and meet another youth team. We will be met by a group of young Cubans and escorted to their club garden.
Pizza nite at Cafe Rueda.
– Cycling: 50 km.
– Accommodation: Casas particulares.
– Meals Included: Dinner/breakfast.
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Friday April 16th.
Ride from Cafe Rueda to Playas del Este. Have picnic lunch at the beach and return by bus.
– Cycling: 25 km.
– Accommodation: Casas particulares.
– Meals Included: Dinner/breakfast
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Saturday April 17th.
This is our departure date. Assemble at Cafe Rueda and board the bus for Jose Marti airport.
Sorry to part and Happy to meet again.
– Cycling: 0 km
– Meals Included: Breakfast.
Cycle Rental
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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. Bike Rental
Customize This Tour
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