Description

 

CCE is planning several more programs in Cuba in 2024 and 2025, for small groups of up to 15 people each. They are all similar. Please read the description carefully, choose the dates that suit you and send your application form.

We will enjoy scenic rides through rolling farmlands. Along with our rides, we will swim in cenotes, have a pig roast at Ana's family country farm, swim in a river, have a "Cuban soup" picnic and hike to the top of a limestone mountain. We will also visit renowned botanical gardens and have the option of sailing and snorkeling in the crystal-clear Atlantic warmed by the Gulf Stream. 

 

This is a deep cultural immersion tour. Our accommodations are in local homes, and we will be enjoying local cuisine. On one evening, we will host a party with a band and invite our local friends.

 

Some of the daily rides are paved and some are not. The terrain is not very hilly. Mountain bikes are ideal, especially if there’s mud. It can rain, but usually not for long, and people are accustomed to providing shelter to travelers to wait out a downpour.

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The bamboo rental bikes are non-suspended and run 27.5″ x 2.5″ tires that are perfect for the terrain. Local riders get by with much less.

Program A

Dates: December 14 - 23, 2024

Program B

Dates: January 6 - 15, 2025

Program C

Dates: January 22 - 31, 2025

Program D

Dates: February 14 - 24, 2025

Program E

Dates: March 4 - 14, 2025

Program F

Dates: April 1 - 10, 2025 Gibara Film Festival

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Number of participants: up to 15

Bamboo retail bikes will be available  ($200)

 

Eligibility: This trip is open to all cyclists.

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Cost: $900 (double occupancy).

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Video of a previous trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFX63OdaRaE

Some of the daily rides are paved and some are dirt.  The terrain is not very hilly. Mountain bikes are ideal, especially if there’s mud.  It can rain but usually not for long and people are accustomed to providing shelter to travelers to wait out a downpour. The bamboo rental bikes are non-suspended and run 27.5″ x 2.5″ tires that are perfect for the terrain.  Local riders get by with much less.

 

Includes:

10 days, 9 nights all-inclusive in Cuba: Lodging, meals, water, taxi airport transfer. Rides are supported daily with a SAG vehicle, ride leader and mechanic on duty.

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Not included:

Airfare to and from Cuba, visa.

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Bike rental: A few Cuban-built bamboo mountain bikes are available! Fee: $200.

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Flight & Visas:

There are direct flights from Miami (MIA) on American Airlines to Holguin (HOG)  Flying through Havana may be a better option from other locations but booking the Havana to Holguin flight (Air Cubana) may need the services of a travel agent outside of the USA or with connections in Cuba.

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Visas need to be purchased in advance. We will provide instructions as you apply.  For American citizens, select the People to People license on the affidavit.  Cyclists for Cultural Exchange is the organization that will be responsible for meeting the requirements under the current rules as per the US Dept. of State. Citizens of other countries will have different visa requirements as per https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Cuba

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Itinerary: See below.

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Questions?
Contact the organizer 

Tim Thomas timW.thomas@yahoo.com