Cycle Cuba: West
From AUD $1955
Small Group
Average
Rating
(17 reviews)
Cycle Cuba: West
7 days
Small Group
Moderate
Average
English
Experience Overview
Want to know how it feels to ride alongside tractors and vintage cars, past tobacco farms and lush, limestone landscapes?.
Want to know how it feels to ride alongside tractors and vintage cars, past tobacco farms and lush, limestone landscapes? Feel the Caribbean wind whip through your (helmet-covered) hair on this seven-day, two-wheeled journey in Cuba. You’ll discover the rich history and crumbling ruins of Old Havana as you peddle through the capital’s colourful streets. Cycle to the pristine shores of Cayo Jutias to cool-off from the heat and end a rewarding day in the saddle in Vinales with a farm-to-plate feast (with free rum!). From the flora and fauna-filled valleys of Soroa to the welcoming arms of renowned farmer Mama Luisa, take a ‘brake’ from the beaten path and access unique parts of the island that you can only reach on a bicycle.
Highlights
- Experience Cuba’s dynamic scenery on two-wheels, from the decaying charm of Old Havana to the dramatic limestone landscapes of Vinales.
- Immerse yourself in everyday life as you bike on Cuban roads with local traffic, alongside tractors, vintage American cars, old Ladas and horse-drawn carriages.
- Enjoy a delicious farm-to-plate experience in a hilltop restaurant – the produce is 100% organic and locally grown – oh, and the rum is free!
- Top-off your Cuban experience at a tobacco plantation regarded as the world’s finest cigar manufacturer and witness a local farmer expertly roll an iconic Cuban ‘habana’.
- Stretch your legs along the pristine beaches of Cayo Jutias, where you can soak up some free time to flop and drop on the white sands or go for a refreshing dip in the Caribbean.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.
Trip Details
7 days
Support Vehicle (Bus)
Small Group
English
Havana, Cuba
Havana, Cuba
Moderate
Cycling
Average
Itinerary
Included Activities:
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Optional Activities:
- Havana - Cigar Factory Tour (entrance fee and guide) (10 USD)
- Havana Bike Hire - Ruta Bikes (20 USD)
- Havana - Morro Castle (entrance fee, no guide, no transport)10 am-9 pm (200 CUP)
- Havana - American Vintage Car Tour (No guide and transport included) (30 USD)
Accommodation:
- Guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Cycling Outer Havana
- Havana - Leader-led walking tour of Old Havana
Accommodation:
- Guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Las Terrazas - Eco-village Visit
- Soroa - Orchid Garden (entrance fee and guide included)
- Las Terrazas - Casa de Polo entry
Accommodation:
- Guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Vinales - Tobacco farm visit
- Cueva de Los Portales entry
Optional Activities:
- Vinales - Salsa Dance Lesson (per hour) (10 USD)
- Vinales - Live music venues (entrance fee) - Free
Accommodation:
- Guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Vinales - Beach excursion to Cayo Jutias
Accommodation:
- Guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Havana - Jose Marti Memorial tower entrance fee (200 CUP)
Accommodation:
- Guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 7 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Want to know how it feels to ride alongside tractors and vintage cars, past tobacco farms and lush, limestone landscapes?.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 06 Jul 2026
Customer Reviews
12/22/2022
Cuba West Cycle is an excellent trip to see real life in Cuba. A good variety of rides along with interesting places to visit. We were very well looked after by our trip team. Highly recommend this trip!!
12/11/2022
A brilliant, unique and relaxing way to see Cuba
Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
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12/22/2022
Cuba West Cycle is an excellent trip to see real life in Cuba. A good variety of rides along with interesting places to visit. We were very well looked after by our trip team. Highly recommend this trip!!
12/11/2022
A brilliant, unique and relaxing way to see Cuba
12/08/2022
Friendly, helpful, fun, knowledgeable, organized staff ensured our trip was a success. We were always in the loop as to what was next on the agenda. Great workout, with plenty of scenery in combination with super food, a winning combination. Highly recommend !!
12/07/2022
Cuba west with Maurice and the team was brilliant a great mix of cycling and sightseeing, I really got to feel the passion and spirit of Cuba. It’s pretty hilly and bumpy but the views and visits to the countryside are worth it. The owners of the casa’s are so welcoming and it’s a real privilege to be welcomed to their homes
09/03/2022
Come to Cuba and cycle with Intrepid. Best way to see Cuba. Fantastic countryside/culture and crew.
05/02/2022
Highly highly recommended. Experiences that would not have been possible on a self organised tour. Intrepid and the local guide were extremely professional - my first but not my last intrepid trip.
04/04/2024
Intrepid is the tour company you want. Super professional and safe. Great itinerary and super communication. Fantastic value. Talented guides. Our trip leader Rainer Companioni is among the best in the business. Cannot recommend Intrepid highly enough. 5 stars.
04/02/2024
A fantastic experience. Thoughtfully designed and incredibly well-managed, you feel safe and well cared for throughout. I took my 15-year-old son, and he also had a great time and learned a ton.
02/20/2024
Rainer Companioni was an amazing guide for our Cuba West trip! His priority for safety was first and his ability to lead and educate a group from all over the world was excellent. I'd take another trip with him leading again! the trip itself was awesome- the locations and experiences were perfect and well-planned!
01/08/2024
Highly recommend this trip! Cycling is such a fun unique way to feel the spirit of Cuba. Our leader Rainer, and the support crew are amazing, knowledgeable, and attentive, and give us a whole new perspective on the beauty of Cuba. There are a few challenging hills but overall it's a pleasant enjoyable ride.
01/17/2024
What a fantastic trip, seeing this beautiful country is simply different on two wheels. The sections of cycling are well picked, a good balance between fun and challenge. Rainer was such a great leader!
11/27/2023
I’ve just complete a week long cycling tour of West Cuba. And the whole experience was amazing. Wow what a way to see and experience it. This trip has created experiences and memories for a life time.
03/07/2023
Excellent trip with varied activities which gave a good overview of the west of Cuba. Supportive guide and crew who listened to the individual needs and abilities of the group and acted on them.
01/24/2023
A great way to see and experience a mix of city/country lives and sights of everyday Cuba, while learning about its rich history. Tour guides and support teams fantastic - fun, helpful, attentive. Bikes good, a couple of challenging hills here and there but generally gently undulating rides, not too long, roads quiet of traffic but can be in poor condition. Another fab and enjoyable Intrepid bike tour crossed off my list.
05/18/2022
It was an incredible cycling trip. We both absolutely loved it and cannot recommend it enough to other travellers! The itinerary was amazing and we wish we could have stayed longer! We will definitely book again with Intrepid!
04/26/2022
This trip was fantastic, an absolutely amazing experience. Cycling was great and a few challenging hills but all manageable. The group leader Rainer, bike crew Ariel and driver Allan were all great with us. Very well organised and highly recommended!
03/05/2022
Cuba is a wonderful vibrant safe country with very little traffic on the roads making it a great place for cyclists. This trip is just the thing if you can cycle 15 miles or more and has a great mix of exercise and culture. I had a fantastic time and would go again tomorrow if I could.
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