Accommodation
Comfortable hotels (6 nights), basic cabin (1 night).
Transport
Air-conditioned microbus, bike.
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners.
Staff
Local guide throughout.
Age Restriction
To travel independently you must be at least 18 years of age.
There are no upper age limits on our tours however travellers aged 70 years or older are required to complete a medical questionnaire.
This standard (non-family) adventure is open to children aged 12 years or older when accompanied by a parent (max. two children per adult).
Optional Activities
All prices are per person, estimates in either USD amounts or CUC. All prices are subject to change as services are provided by third party operators.
Havana:
Casa de La Musica with live national orchestras $25
La Zorra y El Cuervo Jazz Club $10 (includes 2 drinks)
City tour $15-25
Las Terrazas $38
Tropicana show $60-$100 (prices depend on seat location)
Museum entrances $2-$3
Dance lesson $12-$15/hour
Viñales:
Scooter/moto rental $20/$30 (24 hr rental. Hourly rates available)
Cueva de los Indios $5
Mural de la Prehistoria $1 (entry)
Horseback Riding $5/hour ($25 max)
Santo Tomas Caves: CUC 8 plus transport 4 CUC
Afternoon through tobacco fields and visit to local farmer house 5 CUC
Hikes 10 CUC
Climbing 10-14 CUC
Salsa Lessons 5 CUC
Soroa:
Rainbow waterfall swim $2 (see below)
Waterfall $6 (free if staying at the hotel)
Massage/ Hot springs $5-$10
Orquid garden $3 (including guided tour)
Las Terrazas:
Disco $3
Guided hikes $20
What To Bring
All cycling equipment is included except for a bike helmet and biking gloves.You are responsible for bringing these items. You may also bring your own seat and step-in pedals if you choose, the bikes have only clipless pedals.
Our bicycles can accommodate people of average heights, including over 1.90m tall. Bikes do have racks for panniers however do not have panniers attached; you may bring your own if you wish.
Bikes do not have a bottle carrier attached, so you may wish to bring your own camel bag for drinking water.
There will be a bus accompanying the group at all times if you do need anything from your luggage, or get tired from riding.
Checklist:
Bike helmet
Biking gloves
Passport (with photocopies)
Travel insurance (with photocopies)
Airline tickets (with photocopies)
Cash and travellers cheques (see money exchange section for details)
Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
G.A.P Adventures vouchers and dossier
Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
Camera and film
Reading/writing material
Binoculars
Cover for backpacks
Pocketknife
Flashlight
Money belt
Fleece top
Sunblock
Windproof/waterproof jacket
Sunglasses
Small towel and swimwear
Toiletries (biodegradable)
4 shirts/t-shirts
Watch or alarm clock
Sun hat
Water bottle
1 pair of shorts
Purification tablets or filter
2 pairs of long trousers
1 pair hiking pants/track pants
Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes
Sport sandals
First aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, antihistamine, Imodium (or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea), rehydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).* note that sleeping bags are not necessary.
Group Size
Maximum 15, Average 10
Other Information
A support vehicle will accompany the group at all times during biking segments. Passengers may opt to ride in the support vehicle at any time.
Operator Remarks
Allow CUC60 for meals not included.
A local payment of CUC200 is payable on arrival.