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30 ROAD - Cuba Grade: B RIDE PROFILE Av. daily distance: 70km (44 miles) No. of days cycling: 10 Vehicle support: 100% Terrain and route: surface 90% tarmac, 10% unpaved track, some hills, but overall the trip is not demanding. Routes follow mainly quiet backroads and can be potholed. TRIP DETAILS Group: min. 6, max. 18, plus leader. Accommodation: 14 nights hotels. Food: all breakfasts, 12 lunches and 6 dinners included. Cycling Cuba Trinidad, Cuba Ride through this beautiful Caribbean island and discover its vibrant culture and fascinating history Trip code MAH " 16 days Sun to Mon Trip Code 2008 MAH801 MAH803 MAH805 MAH807 MAH809 MAH811 MAH813 MAH840 MAH842 MAH844 MAH846 MAH848 MAH850 MAH852 2009 MAH902 MAH905 MAH909 MAH911 MAH913 MAH915 ¤ Start 06 Jan 20 Jan 03 Feb 17 Feb 02 Mar 16 Mar 30 Mar 05 Oct 19 Oct 02 Nov 16 Nov 30 Nov 14 Dec 28 Dec 11 Jan 01 Feb 01 Mar 15 Mar 29 Mar 12 Apr End 21 Jan 04 Feb 18 Feb 03 Mar 17 Mar 31 Mar 14 Apr 20 Oct 03 Nov 17 Nov 01 Dec 15 Dec 29 Dec 12 Jan 26 Jan 16 Feb 16 Mar 30 Mar 13 Apr 27 Apr Flight inc. 1449 1499 1499 1449 1499 1499 1499 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1749 1749 1499 1499 1499 1549 1549 1549 Land only 999 1049 1049 999 1049 1049 1049 999 999 999 999 999 1149 1149 1049 1049 1049 1099 1099 1099 C No Local Payment ¤ Prices are £ sterling per person ¤ Recommended carbon offset £10 ¤ Optional single supplement £100 ¤ Land only start Havana day 1, end Havana day 15 ¤ Insurance £83 uba is an increasingly popular holiday destination, and its easy to see why. The music, beaches, old cars, striking architecture and revolutionary history all combine to make the perfect cultural destination with warm hospitality and a lively atmosphere. Our relaxed cycle route allows us to visit all the must see places: Havana, Trinidad and Santiago, with famous revolutionary sites, colonial towns and beaches in between. Passing through some stunning countryside with a patchwork of plantations, tobacco farms, fields and jungle, we are able to appreciate the traditional way of life that continues today. After a day of cycling, a refreshing mojito will help you unwind, and in Trinidad a catamaran awaits to take us out onto the warm waters of the Caribbean. Western Cuba by Bike We also offer a 9 day cycling itinerary to Cuba. See page 23 for full details. ITINERARY Day 1 Fly to Havana. 2 Transfer and ride in the Yumuri Valley on the north coast. 3 Ride through plantations and alongside the Caribbean beaches of the Bay of Pigs. 4 Ride along quiet tracks viewing Cuban rural life; continue to Cienfuegos. 5 Ride east to colonial Trinidad, a World Heritage Site. 6 Catamaran boat trip out to Cayo Maco de Afuera; overnight Trinidad. 7 Ride to Sancti Spiritus, transfer to Camaguey. 8 Ride/transfer to Bayamo. 9 Ride into the untouristed Sierra Maestra Mountains - clad in thick jungle. 10 Ride to Santiago. 11 Morning tour of Santiago de Cuba; transfer to Holguin. 12 Ride to the beaches of the north coast; transfer to Camaguey. 16 DAYS 13 Transfer to Moron; ride to villa at Mayajigua. 14 Transfer to Havana via historic Remedios and Santa Clara. 15 Sightseeing in New and Old Havana; depart Havana. 16 Arrive London. BIKE HIRE Cuba: Specialized Hardrock mountain bikes £75, paid on booking From UK: £125, paid on booking i FOR TRIP NOTES AND AVAILABILITY ENTER THE TRIP CODE IN THE SEARCH BOX ON THE EXODUS HOME PAGE Local payments now included in the price