days
8
Destinations
6
Type of trip
Group
Activities
6
Overview from the travel specialist
Hi, I'm Björn: Our bike tour starts in Havana and takes us through the beautiful Viñales Valley and the tobacco regions of Pinar del Río. We cycle to the beautiful beaches of Cayo Jutías and enjoy the tranquillity of Soroa and Las Terrazas. Look forward to a perfect mix of activity, culture and relaxation. Let's discover Cuba's west together by bike!
Highlights
Your Cuba bike tour
✓ Cycle tour through the Viñales Valley
✓ Cayo Jutías beach
✓ Explore Havana
✓ Soroa natural paradise
✓ Tobacco factory in Pinar del Río
✓ Las Terrazas Biosphere Reserve
Experience the green west coast of Cuba on an unforgettable cycle tour!
Our Cuba cycle tour through western Cuba offers numerous exciting experiences. You start in the lively capital Havana and spend the night in a 5-star hotel. In the picturesque Viñales Valley, you will explore impressive limestone cliffs and visit a traditional tobacco factory. At the secluded beach of Cayo Jutías, you can relax on white sandy beaches and swim in crystal-clear water. Continue through the charming landscapes of Soroa and Las Terrazas, where you will discover the diverse flora and fauna. Finally, experience the historic old town of Havana on this Cuba vacation and visit the Havana Club Rum Museum.
Welcome to Cuba! Today you will arrive in beautiful Havana. We can arrange a transfer to your hotel for you (optional) or you can make your own arrangements. Depending on your arrival time, you will have some time to explore Havana after checking into your accommodation.
Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Havana
Optional: Transfer from the airport
After breakfast, at 8:30 am, you will have a welcome meeting with your tour guide. You will receive your Cuba bike in the bike workshop. You will then travel by bus to Pinar del Río, the famous tobacco region in western Cuba. You will get to know Pinar del Río, where you will visit a tobacco factory and look around the town. Now it's time to prepare the bikes for the first stage of the day. You ride into the Viñales Valley, one of the most beautiful natural landscapes on the island. This is where the legendary Cuban tobacco grows between the cliffs and rocks of the steep coast. After lunch in a typical restaurant and a short break, you will continue the tour by bike. You will also visit the Mogotes and the Cueva del Indio, a 90-metre-high underground cave.
Cycling distance: approx. 10 km
Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Viñales (breakfast, lunch), Bus transfer to Pinar del Río, Visit to a tobacco factory, Cycling tour through the Viñales Valley, Visit to the Cueva del Indio
Cycle to Cayo Jutías, a secluded sandy beach. The Cuba bike tour begins after breakfast. Your ride takes you through the Sierra de Oreganos, a winding mountain range northwest of Havana. Cayo Jutías is a small island connected to the Cuban mainland by an artificial causeway - the ride over this causeway is truly spectacular! Once there, you will have lunch on the beach and later hire a boat or swim in the beautiful sea. Afterwards, you can either take the bus or cycle back to Viñales.
Cycling distance: approx. 55 km
Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Viñales (breakfast, lunch, dinner), Bus transfer, Cycling tour, Excursion to Cayo Jutías, Free time at the beach
Optional: Boat trip along the coast
After breakfast, continue your cycling adventure through Cuba's lush western countryside. Ride along the Jagua Vieja Road through peaceful valleys and small villages until you reach La Palma. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before taking the bus to your hotel in Pinar del Río.
Cycling distance: approx. 30 km
Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Pinar del Río (lunch, dinner), Cycling tour, Picnic lunch, Bus transfer
Today you will ride along the Carretera Central toward Soroa. The route passes through small rural towns and vibrant vegetation. In Soroa, we recommend visiting the famous orchid garden, which houses over 700 species of tropical flowers (optional).
Cycling distance: approx. 45 km
Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Soroa (breakfast, dinner), Cycling tour, Exploration of the Soroa region
Optional: Visit to the orchid garden, Swim beneath the waterfall
After breakfast, you cycle to the Las Terrazas nature reserve, 20 km away. This municipality is located in the Sierra del Rosario, a UNESCO-protected rural area for sustainable development. On your ride, you will see the San Juan River, small lakes and a small waterfall flowing through the dense forest, as well as ruins and coffee plantations from the 19th century. The name of the municipality of Las Terrazas is derived from the overgrown terraced fields typical of this region. The 900 inhabitants of this community live from the timber industry and ecotourism. On the way, you will have lunch in a farmhouse. In the afternoon, you will take the bus back to Soroa.
Cycling distance: approx. 20 km
Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Soroa (breakfast, lunch, dinner), Cycling tour, Visit to the community of Las Terrazas, Lunch at a local farm, Bus transfer
Day 7: Soroa - Havana
In the morning, take the bus back to Havana. Your tour guide will accompany you on a tour through the narrow streets of Old Havana and give you a final impression of the Spanish-Andalusian architecture of the old town. Your tour ends with a visit to the Havana Club Rum Museum, a great place to buy some souvenirs or have a cocktail! Lunch in a restaurant included.
Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Havana (breakfast, lunch), Bus transfer, Guided city tour in Old Havana, Visit to the Havana Club Rum Museum
It's time to say goodbye to vibrant Cuba. If you wish, we can drive you to the airport (optional) or you can arrange your own transportation.
Services: Breakfast
Optional: Transfer to the airport
Details about the accommodation
Our cycle tour Cuba's Green West takes you through the green landscapes of western Cuba. Accommodation is in hotels that are nestled in the beautiful countryside and offer good opportunities to relax after the cycling stages. The authentic accommodation offers a simple standard and is ideal for beautiful nature experiences.
You will spend the first and last night of this round trip in Havana. In the Cuban metropolis, you will stay in a modern city hotel that offers a very high level of comfort.
This is an exemplary list of the accommodation on your trip. Depending on availability, you may also be accommodated in another hotel of equal value. You will receive a list of the exact accommodation with your travel documents.
What is included?
Accommodation in selected hotels or similar accommodations
In air-conditioned vehicles
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Accompanied by a qualified, English-speaking guide
All excursions and entrance fees listed in the itinerary
Bike rental
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Optional services
- International flights
- E-Visa
- Optional excursions and services
- Tips and personal expenses (not included)
- Transfer from your home to the airport and back
- Cycling helmets and gloves
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