Get ready to get active on an epic adventure in Cuba - cycle, swim, hike, dance, kayak and snorkel your way around this incredible island
Cuba is known all over the world as the communist Caribbean island teeming with classic American cars, cigars and salsa dancers. This Cuban active adventure will help you to see that Cuba is all of those things and much, much more. As you cycle, swim, hike and dance you’ll also be breathing in Cuba’s unique culture and way-of-life.
From the vibrant hustle-and-bustle of Havana to the idyllic peace-and-quiet of Las Terrazas, you’ll soon be swept away by Cuba’s multiple charms.
Why you'll love this adventure
- Cycle, swim, hike and dance your way around Cuba
- Explore with local guides and discover the real Cuba
- Snorkelling and kayaking ... there are so many activities packed into this one amazing Cuban adventure
Dates
This trip can be tailor made for your perfect travel dates. Please make a booking enquiry for more information.
Itinerary
On this action-packed tour you’ll take in the best of Cuba from a variety of perspectives. Discover bustling Havana on bike before kicking back to view the city in style from the backseat of a classic American car. Fly through the stunning Sierra del Rosario mountain range on a zip line before exploring Cuba’s rich underwater world snorkelling off Playa Jibacoa. Near folkloric Matanzas plunge underground into a network of ancient caves, lunch at an organic farm and then visit Che Guevara’s mausoleum in Santa Clara.
Your adventure continues in historic Trinidad where you’ll hike through the luscious Sierra del Escambray by day and learn to move your hips with a local salsa teacher by night. Stay in a local casa particular and get to know everyone’s favourite part of Cuba – the people! Visit a rural community and kayak across the magical bay of Cienfuegos before returning to Havana.
What's included
• Accommodation: 6 nights in casas particulares, 1 night in hotel, all en suite (can vary depending on departure date)
• Meals: All Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 2 Dinners
• Staff: English-Speaking Cuban Tour Guide, Bus Driver
• Transport: Air conditioned bus
• Support: 100% vehicle & guide support during activities, 24 hour contact with provider`s office in Havana
Not included
• Flights
• Travel Insurance
• Vaccinations
• Visas
• Tips for guide, driver and local staff
• Cycling Helmet (compulsory)
• Water Bottle
Trip notes
Price
Min age
Accommodation
Accommodation: 6 nights in casas particulares, 1 night in hotel, all en suite (can vary depending on departure date)
You will get the authentic experience of staying in casas particulares in Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Havana. In other locations you will stay in mid-range hotels. All rooms are en suite. Accommodation and service in Cuba can often be more basic than in many other countries.
Meals
Meals: All Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Cuba is the land of the mojito, daiquiri, Cuba libre, and of course rum! You’ll find that plenty of good drinks are on offer all over the country with prices ranging from 2-6 CUC for most cocktails. Food isn’t particularly varied in Cuba – expect grilled meats/fish, rice, beans, platano, mangos and tropical fruits. Not a lot of green vegetables though. During this itinerary you’ll visit at least one organic farm offering delicious home-cooked food.
Who is this trip for?
• Anyone in good physical shape over the age of 16.
• Days are busy with a variety of activities, travel and exposure to Cuban culture
• Weather conditions in Cuba are hot and humid, especially during the summer months
• Group sizes range from 4 to 18 people, with a wide range of nationalities
• The cycling routes follow roads that are predominantly paved, with small unpaved sections and some pot-holes. Traffic is generally very light.
Tour operator
We love this independent Anglo-Cuban travel agency that was founded in 2003 specialising in cycling and interactive cultural adventures with itineraries designed to give travellers a truly authentic Cuban experience. They offer inquisitive, cultured and curious travellers unforgettable trips that help people to discover the real Cuba.
We salute their focus on employing predominantly local Cubans to design and implement the trips. The local office staff is comprised of a team of highly qualified and dedicated Cubans, and the guides are all Cuban graduates who share a passion for Cuban culture, nature and the infectious warmth for which the Cuban people are rightfully famous.
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Cuban Active Adventure
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