Tour overview

This 7-day small-group cycling trip explores the green west of Cuba by bike, from the faded grandeur of Havana to the limestone hills of Viñales and the beaches of the north coast. Groups have up to 16 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader and a support crew. An air-conditioned support vehicle carries your luggage and covers the longer stretches, so you ride the most rewarding sections on quiet roads and can rest in the van whenever you like. Good hybrid bikes are provided. You stay in casas particulares, family-run guesthouses with en-suite rooms and air-conditioning, with all breakfasts, three lunches and one dinner.

After a welcome meeting in Havana, you are fitted to your bike in Vedado and ride back to the old city past John Lennon Park, the Grand Theatre and the Capitol, before a guided walk through Old Havana's four historic plazas. The support vehicle then takes you west to Soroa, known as the rainbow of Cuba.

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A guided visit to the Soroa Orchid Garden is followed by a ride on well-paved roads shared with tractors, vintage American cars and horse-drawn carts, a swim in the San Juan River and a visit to Las Terrazas, a lakeside eco-village in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Next comes the cave of Los Portales, where Che Guevara based his army during the revolution, and the ride into the UNESCO-listed Viñales valley, with its towering limestone mogotes. Lunch is with a local farmer, and a tobacco farm shows how Cuba's cigars are made.

From the giant Mural de la Prehistoria you cycle through quiet, flat farmland to Cayo Jutías, a small island of white sand and pale blue water, for a beach lunch and a swim. The final ride runs across rural plains on some of the smoothest roads in Cuba before the drive back to Havana and a free afternoon.

The physical rating is medium, with a few short climbs, and the support vehicle is always close by. This trip suits active travellers who want to see rural Cuba up close, at a gentle pace, with plenty of local contact.

Trip highlights

  • A ride through Havana and a guided walk around the old city (Day 2)
  • The Soroa Orchid Garden and the eco-village of Las Terrazas (Day 3)
  • Cycling into the UNESCO-listed Viñales valley (Day 4)
  • Lunch with a local farmer and a tobacco farm visit (Day 4)
  • A beach lunch and swim on Cayo Jutías (Day 5)
  • A support vehicle for luggage and longer stretches

Your route

6 stops from Havana to Cayo Jutías

7-day route: Havana – Soroa – Las Terrazas – Viñales – Cayo Jutías – Havana
  1. Havana Days 1 & 6
  2. Soroa Days 2–3
  3. Las Terrazas Day 3
  4. Cueva de los Portales Day 4
  5. Viñales Days 4–5
  6. Cayo Jutías Day 5

Why choose this tour

See rural Cuba at bike speed, with a support vehicle whenever you need a break. Stay in family-run guesthouses and meet farmers along the way.

Best suited to

  • Active travellers with some cycling experience
  • First-time visitors who want more than the cities
  • Solo travellers looking for a sociable group
  • Nature lovers and photographers
Sorting tobacco leaves in a drying barn in Viñales

Day-by-day itinerary

7 days from Havana, Cuba to Havana, Cuba

  1. Day 1 · Havana Arrive in Havana

    An airport transfer takes you to your guesthouse, with a welcome meeting at 6pm. Arrive early to stroll the Malecón.

    Hotel
    Cuban guesthouse
  2. Day 2 · Vedado, Old Havana, Soroa Havana by bike, then Soroa

    Be fitted to your bike in Vedado and ride to Old Havana, then take a guided walk around its historic plazas before driving to Soroa.

    Hotel
    Cuban guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Soroa Orchid Garden, San Juan River, Las Terrazas Orchids and Las Terrazas

    Visit the orchid garden, then cycle west on quiet roads to the San Juan River for lunch and a swim, and visit the eco-village of Las Terrazas.

    Hotel
    Cuban guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  4. Day 4 · Cueva de los Portales, Viñales Los Portales to Viñales

    See the cave where Che Guevara trained his troops, then ride into the Viñales valley for lunch with a farmer and a tobacco farm visit.

    Hotel
    Cuban guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Mural de la Prehistoria, Cayo Jutías Ride to Cayo Jutías

    From the Mural de la Prehistoria, cycle through flat farmland to the white sands of Cayo Jutías for a packed lunch and a swim.

    Hotel
    Cuban guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  6. Day 6 · Viñales lookout, Havana Final ride and Havana

    Take in the view over the valley, then ride across the rural plains before driving back to Havana for a free afternoon.

    Hotel
    Cuban guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Havana Trip ends in Havana

    The trip ends after breakfast. Your guesthouse can arrange an airport transfer.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The Viñales Valley and its limestone hills, Cuba

Where you stay

  • Havana (1 night) Cuban guesthouse
  • Soroa (2 nights) Cuban guesthouse
  • Viñales (2 nights) Cuban guesthouse
  • Havana (1 night) Cuban guesthouse

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 6 nights in guesthouses with en-suite rooms and air-conditioning
  • Meals 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Hybrid bike hire for the trip
  • Air-conditioned support vehicle for luggage and longer sections
  • Guided walk of Old Havana, the Soroa Orchid Garden, Las Terrazas, the Los Portales cave, a tobacco farm and the beach at Cayo Jutías
  • Airport arrival transfer on Day 1
  • Leader and support crew

Not included

  • Flights to Cuba
  • Cuban tourist card (visa)
  • Meals not listed
  • Departure transfer
  • Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
A classic blue American car in the streets of Havana, Cuba

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want hotels — you stay in Cuban guesthouses
  • You have never ridden a bike — a medium level of fitness is needed
  • You want to see Trinidad — this trip covers the west only
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Cuba
The Old Square in Old Havana from above

Departures & prices

From £995 per person, twin share, tour only. 12 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

How fit do I need to be?

The physical rating is medium. Rides are mostly on paved roads with a few short climbs, and you can rest in the support vehicle at any time.

Are bikes provided?

Yes, good-quality 21-gear hybrid bikes in a range of sizes. You may bring your own saddle or pedals.

What are casas particulares?

Family-run guesthouses in private homes. Rooms on this trip have en-suite bathrooms and air-conditioning.

Who carries the luggage?

The support vehicle carries your bags between guesthouses and follows the group on longer rides.

Do I need a visa for Cuba?

UK passport holders need a Cuban tourist card, arranged before travel. Check the latest FCDO advice.

Can I extend my stay?

Yes. Extra nights in Havana can be arranged, or you can combine this trip with the 9-day Cuba tour to Trinidad.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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