From Havana to Trinidad… and everything in between

Welcome at the airport. Transfer to your accommodation. Check in at casa particular La Siguaraya Rest of the day at leisure

Your day begins by hopping on a cocotaxi (coconut shaped mode of transportation) for a transfer to the office of Caribbean Tours to pick up the e-bikes. Look forward to a tour of Havana like no other. Pedal along the Malecón, Havana’s maritime balcony. Arrive in Old Havana to walk your bike through the gorgeous plazas. Admire the colonial architecture that tells the story of the 500-year-old historical city.

Continue your ride in direction of Centro Habana for a lunch at the famous paladar “La Guarida”, a place that served as shooting set for the Oscar-nominated Cuban film “Fresa y Chocolate”.

In the afternoon, visit a favourite of the mob in the 1940s: Hotel Nacional. Discover the myths behind the mafia in Havana, the underground trenches built during the Missile Crisis, and the halls that hosted the greatest celebrities of the 1950s. After a refreshing mojito, go back to the starting point of the tour to drop-off the e-bikes.

From there, an American classic car will take you through the beautiful mansions of the neighborhoods of Vedado and Miramar, all the way to your accommodation.

Time at leisure to put your finger to the pulse of this fascinating city.

Approx. 15 km, even.

Depart for Central Cuba by bus, along the highway. En route, stop at the old sugar mill Australia, where you will be introduced to the sugar cane industry in Cuba. Continue on your e-bike across the National Park Ciénaga de Zapata, a marshland known for its rich birdlife, along the Bay of Pigs up to your casa particular Villa Playa Tropical, in Playa Larga. Your homestay is at a quiet coastal village inhabited by humble people and very few foreign visitors, who seek authentic experiences.

In the afternoon, time at leisure to explore the community and enjoy the nature.

Approx. 30 km, flat (e-bike from Australia Sugar Mill to Playa Larga).

For e-bikers, the seaside road of the Bay of Pigs is particularly fun to go along. It runs between the sea and the dense vegetation of the swamps, linking interesting places, such as la Cueva de los Peces, the largest cenote in Cuba, Punta Perdiz, a heavenly diving spot, and Playa Girón, battleground of the infamous CIA-supported invasion in 1961.

Visit the local Playa Girón Museum to learn about the historic clash through an exhibition that includes a plane used in the battle.

For the final stretch of your e-bike tour, head down to Caleta Buena, a gorgeous place on the sea, where your lunch will be set up.

After a short break, proceed to Cienfuegos by bus. The “Pearl of the South” was founded by the French and features a modern urban layout and a fascinating neoclassical architecture.

Check in at the casa particular Maikel.

Rest of the afternoon at leisure.

max. 54 km, flat (e-bike from Playa Larga to Caleta Buena.

Leave for a tour of the centre of the city of Cienfuegos on e-bike.

Then head for the city of Trinidad, famous for its well preserved colonial architecture. En route, appreciate the Escambray Mountain Range to your left, where the National Park Topes de Collantes lies.

Lunch break at La Vega estate, where you will savor traditional dishes while enjoying the exuberant nature.

Proceed along the panoramic seaside road to Trinidad. At the end of a steep hill, a sign indicates you have arrived to your destination: Bienvenido a Trinidad! Here, hundreds of homestays allow for a truly authentic experience, living with Cuban families.

Welcome and check in at your casa particular Osmari y Alberto.

In the evening, explore at leisure the Trinitarian nightlife enjoying live music and dance at casa de la Música or casa de la Trova.

max. 80 km, hilly then flat (on e-bike all the way through Trinidad)

Morning walk through the oldest part of the city, which is a designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO. From the Plaza Mayor, surrounded by magnificent houses and an old church. Wander along cobblestone streets through craft markets and small squares. Visit a museum showcasing objects that tell the story of the city and indulge your palate with a typical cocktail.

In the afternoon, get on your e-bike for an 11 km transfer to Ancón peninsula, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy an unusual natural scene that is unique in the south coast of Cuba.

After your return to your casa particular, enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Max. 22 km, flat (e-bike to and from Ancón Peninsula).

Make the most of your last e-biking stretch of the tour in a morning visit to the Sugar Mills Valley. Tens of sugar mills sprung up in the 19th century, Manaca-Iznaga being one of them. Climb to this architectural symbol of the region, one that reminisces on the dark times of slavery.

Transfer to Havana by bus.

Check in at your casa particular La Siguaraya.

Rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Max. 19 km, hilly.

Transfer to the José Martí International Airport.