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ACTIVE HOLIDAYS >> CYCLING THROUGH CUBA >> HAVANA TO PINAR DEL RIO
CYCLE IN CUBA - HAVANA INTINERARY 2005
Saturdays - March 12 to 19 and March 19 to 26, 2005
Available in group of 8 to 10 only.
Day 1: ARRIVAL AND RELAXATION
Arrival in Havana and transfer to the 5 stars Hotel Melia Habana in the embassy district of Miramar. Information meeting at hotel Melia Habana then dinner.
Day 2: EXPLORE OLD and NEW HAVANA - 30km
After breakfast at the hotel we will travel to Old Havana to begin our days cycling. Beginning from the Embassy district we wind our way past the famous cemetery Colon of Havana, the Plaza de la Revolucion, the University of Havana then on to El Capitolio. Explore the downtown excitement of Cuba’s largest city. Lunch in a Cuban restaurant then explore the historic and revolutionary sites nearby. Return to the Hotel late afternoon. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 3: HAVANA TO SOROA - 90km
Cycle out of the city to the western province of Pinar del Rio and to the beautiful mountain retreat of Soroa. Pass cattle ranches, cane fields and the beautiful hilly area of Soroa. Lunch in a small town en-route. Dinner and accommodation at Hotel Villa Soroa.
Day 4: SOROA TO VINALES - 65km
Ride west to La Guira Park, the former Cortina Estate for your picnic lunch. Continue by bus over the mountains to the Vinales Valley and to your hotel Los Jasmines for dinner and accommodation.
Day 5: EXPLORE THE VINALES VALLEY - 35km
Cycle to explore Indian Caves and a northern town for an ocean swim before returning to the valley for lunch at the Creole restaurant “El Palenque”. Visit the town of Vinales then return to Hotel Los Jasmines for dinner.
Day 6: VINALES TO PINAR DEL RIO CITY THEN HAVANA - 35km
Spend your last day of cycling on the road to Pinar del Rio city. The ride from Vinales is all down hill today. Visit a cigar factory and rum factory while in this enchanting city. Have lunch in a restaurant then depart by bus to Hotel Melia Habana. Early evening arrival at our hotel. Dinner in a Cuban restaurant.
Day 7: HAVANA AT LEISURE
Enjoy the day at your pace. Take advantage of the hotels many facilities or explore the city on your own. You will find a lunch spot on your own then return to hotel Melia Habana for dinner. Gather this evening for our farewell festivities.
Day 8: DEPART HAVANA ON RETURN FLIGHT
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy the activities of your choice in the morning then prepare for your transfer to the Havana airport and flight home.
NOTES:
- Your Fitness: Most moderate to active people should enjoy this holiday. (30 to 90km per day, bus support on days 3 to 6 to allow you to cycle you distance each day. Some hills are on the routes.)
- Hotels: Hotel Melia Habana 5-stars, Villa Soroa and Hotel Los Jasmines 3-stars.
- Escorts: A bilingual guide will accompany you during all cycling activities.
- Other: Some evenings are left open for your own exucursions. Vehicle support. Bicycle supplied.
Price: - $1839.00 Cdn per person/double occupancy. Single supplement $200.00 Cdn.
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