🚴♀️ Western Cuba on Two Wheels
Pedal into the Heart of Cuba
Experience the rhythm of Cuba on two wheels as you bike through lush valleys, tobacco fields, and along quiet Caribbean shores. Our 8-day Biking Western Cuba Tour offers a one-of-a-kind adventure under the Support for the Cuban People category, combining active travel with meaningful local interactions. Ride 15–35 miles a day at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time for rest, photos, and connection.
From the charming streets of Havana to the dramatic limestone cliffs of Viñales, and onward to the turquoise waters near Cayo Jutías, every day reveals a new side of Cuba's soul. You'll explore Soroa, Las Terrazas, and La Palma, meet farmers, artists, and musicians, and stay in comfortable casas particulares (private guesthouses) where hospitality is personal and unforgettable. This is Cuba as few ever see it—up close, on two wheels, and in great company.
🚴♂️ Highlights
Support for the Cuban People legal category
Biking through Viñales Valley, tobacco farms, and coastal villages
Stops for cultural exchanges with artists, farmers, and local guides
Accommodations in casas particulares (private homes)
Great opportunity to include birding, photography, and even cigars & rum stops
🚴♂️ Biking Western Cuba: 8 Days of Adventure, Culture & Connection
Day 1 – Welcome to Havana
Arrive in Havana, where classic cars and colonial charm greet you at every corner. Meet your fellow travelers over a welcome dinner at a locally owned paladar. Briefing and bike fitting.
Overnight: Casa in Habana Vieja, Old Havana
Day 2 – Havana to Soroa
Transfer west to the lush Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve. Pedal quiet rural roads past orchid gardens and waterfalls, stopping to meet local farmers and artists.
Biking: ~15 miles (optional warm-up)
Overnight: Casa in Soroa
Day 3 – Soroa to Las Terrazas
Ride into the sustainable community of Las Terrazas, a reforestation success story where you’ll visit artists’ studios and enjoy lunch in a community-run café.
Biking: ~20 miles
Overnight: Casa in Las Terrazas
Day 4 – Las Terrazas to La Palma
Cycle past tobacco farms and quiet countryside as we make our way to La Palma, gateway to the Viñales Valley. Meet with locals working in conservation and agriculture.
Biking: ~30 miles
Overnight: Casa in La Palma
Day 5 – La Palma to Viñales
Breathtaking limestone mogotes guide your ride into Viñales, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for traditional tobacco farming. Visit a farmer’s co-op and enjoy a music-filled evening in the plaza.
Biking: ~25 miles
Overnight: Casa in Viñales
Day 6 – Cayo Jutías Excursion
Ride to the stunning white-sand beaches of Cayo Jutías on Cuba’s north coast. Enjoy lunch and a swim in the turquoise sea before returning by van.
Biking: ~35 miles (optional), van support available
Overnight: Casa in Viñales
Day 7 – Viñales to Havana
Morning ride or hike to a nearby cave or lookout. Then transfer back to Havana for a farewell dinner and classic car cruise along the Malecón.
Biking: ~10 miles (optional)
Overnight: Havana
Day 8 – Depart Cuba
Say goodbye to your guides and new friends. Optional airport transfer or extended stay.
COSTS: Starting at $2695
DATES: Year-round departures. Custom group tours available.
Included in your tour cost:
• Airport transfers: From José Martí Int'l Airport and return.
• All breakfasts and welcome dinner. Other lunches and dinners as listed in tour itinerary.
• All activities, expert guides, services, speakers, meetings and meals as described in tour itinerary except those noted as "optional" or "not included in cost."
• Air-conditioned transportation and a full-time driver.
• Mandatory Cuban medical insurance coverage during your island stay.
Not included in your tour cost:
• International airfare to and from Cuba. Mariah Travel will assist and advise with the coordination of the best flights.
• Cuba Tourist Visa
• Bike Rental
• Gratuities for Cuban tour guide, bus driver, chambermaids, restaurant staff, porters, etc. Please inquire about recommended gratuities guidelines.
• Optional travel interruption and cancellation insurance with USI Affinity.