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ROAD - Cuba
Western Cuba by Bike
Grade: A/B
RIDE PROFILE Av. daily distance: 42km (26 miles) No. of days cycling: 4 Vehicle support: 100% Terrain and route: surface 90% tarmac, 10% unpaved track, one long hill. Routes follow mainly quiet backroads and can be potholed. TRIP DETAILS Group: min. 6, max. 18, plus cycle guide and drivers. Accommodation: 7 nights hotels. Food: all breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners included.
A gentle cycling trip exploring Cubas rural western province
T
he perfect introduction to our range of cycling trips, this week-long tour is ideal for those seeking a relaxed exploration of a tropical paradise in a short holiday. The route follows quiet country roads through some of Cubas less well known regions. Our trip takes us west out of the bustling and vibrant capital Havana, towards Las Terrazas Biosphere Reserve in Pinar del Rio province, known as the garden state of Cuba. Colonial villages, coffee plantations and farmland are our backdrop as we cycle along peaceful backroads into the stunning Vinales Valley, until we reach the coast and the fantastic sandy beaches that Cuba is famous for. Our journey culminates with a speedboat trip to Cayo Levisa; a small island off the north coast of the island. Here we have the opportunity to try some kayaking (optional) or just relax on the beach and soak up the wonderful views. Cycling Cuba We also offer a 16 day cycling itinerary to Cuba. See page 30 for full details.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Havana. 2 Morning tour of Havana; afternoon depart for Soroa. 3 Transfer to Las Terrazas Biosphere Reserve; warm up cycle. Visit San Juan River, cycle on to Soroa. 4 Cycle along flat plains past colonial agricultural villages to spa town of San Diego de los Banos; afternoon free to explore.
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5 Transfer to Cuevos de los Portales, and cycle through country roads to Vinales. 6 Cycle across the Vinales Valley towards the coast; afternoon to relax on beach at Cayo Jutias. Transfer back to Vinales. 7 Boat to Cayo Levisa; full day to relax or enjoy optional activities. Late afternoon transfer to Havana. 8 Morning free to explore. Afternoon depart. 9 Arrive London.
Trip code MAC " 9 days Sun to Mon Trip Code 2008 MAC808 MAC815 MAC841 MAC845 MAC849 MAC852 Start 24 Feb 13 Apr 12 Oct 09 Nov 07 Dec 28 Dec End 03 Mar 21 Apr 20 Oct 17 Nov 15 Dec 05 Jan Flight Land inc. only 1199 799 1199 759 1179 759 1179 759 1299 759 1399 799 859 859 859
2009 MAC903 18 Jan 26 Jan 1279 MAC906 08 Feb 16 Feb 1279 MAC910 08 Mar 16 Mar 1279
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Vinales, Pinar del Rio
No Local Payment Prices are £ sterling per person ¤ Recommended carbon offset £10 ¤ Optional single supplement £60 ¤ Land only start Havana day 1, end Havana day 8 ¤ Insurance £83
BIKE HIRE
Cuba: Specialized Hardrock mountain bikes £55, paid on booking From UK: £95 paid on booking
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