Cuba - Western Cuba by Bike (8 days)

A gentle cycling trip exploring Cuba's rural western province.

The perfect introduction to our range of cycling trips or simply a true holiday on which to unwind, this relaxed trip discovers some of the best attractions that Cuba has to offer. Following country roads we cycle around the lush Bay of Pigs, site of the failed US 1961 invasion attempt. Cienfuegos and Trinidad are both World Heritage cities and provide beautiful cobbled, colonial refuges far from the modern world and are great places to relax. Cycling through the tropical forest of Topes de Collantes N.P. to the stunning lake at Hanabanilla reveals the natural splendour of this island. We end the trip learning about the revolutionary history of Che Guevara and Fidel Castro, visiting the mausoleum of the former before returning to the capital of the latter's administration - enigmatic, charming Havana.

Day 1 -Fly to Havana.
Day 2 -Gentle warm up day: cycling to the Bay of Pigs and then transfer to Cienfuegos.
Day 3 -Cycle through the countryside along the coast to Guajimico; afternoon free to swim and relax.
Day 4 - Ride to the World Hertiage Site of Trinidad.
Day 5 - Choice of an optional catamaran trip, beach time or cycle in the surrounding villages and plantations.
Day 6 - Cycle through Topes de Collantes N.P. then on to Lake Hanabanilla.
Day 7 - Transfer to historic Santa Clara and visit museums; transfer to Havana.
Day 8 - Morning sightseeing in Old Havana; afternoon end Havana.

Operated by Exodus Travel (MAC)

Departures: November & March