Captivating Cuba ^CCF

Cuba

Cuba es la joya del Caribe. Descubra esta isla polifacética.

¿Alguna vez ha soñado con explorar Cuba de costa a costa en una motocicleta? ¿Qué tal beber el mejor ron mientras admiras los movimientos caribeños de salsa, mambo y cha-cha-cha? ¿O mezclarse con los lugareños conversadores que le dan la bienvenida a su país único? Si su mente ya está volando hacia Cuba, este recorrido en motocicleta de La Habana a Santiago de Cuba definitivamente debería estar en lo alto de su lista de ensueño. Después de una noche en la seductora y bohemia Habana, nos trasladamos al este al famoso balneario de Varadero. Sumergimos nuestros dedos en las aguas tropicales antes de dirigirnos hacia el interior a través de las curvas de la Sierra del Escambray y luego a lo largo de la Bahía de Cochinos. Cienfuegos y Trinidad, ambos en nuestra ruta, son increíbles pueblos coloniales y nos aseguraremos de que tenga tiempo suficiente para empaparse de toda la experiencia. El viaje se dirige hacia Oriente, la región más oriental de Cuba, rica en cultura y una joya escondida. Después de pasar una noche en Camagáey, llegamos de nuevo a la costa, disfrutando de las espléndidas playas alrededor de Guardalavaca y Baracoa. Nuestro tour termina en el encantador Santiago de Cuba, desde el cual tomaremos un vuelo nacional de regreso a La Habana.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR US CITIZENS Since 2011 all U.S. citizens can participate in ‘people-to-people’ programs that provide for ‘meaningful interaction’ with Cubans. We have designed special departures for U.S. citizens that conform to the requirements of a general license for “people-to-people” educational exchange per Cuba Assets Control Regulations, 31 CFR Part 515 administered by the Dept. of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control.

NOTA IMPORTANTE PARA CIUDADANOS DE EE.UU. Desde 2011 todos los ciudadanos estadounidenses pueden participar en programas de "personas a personas" que proporcionan "interacción significativa" con los cubanos. Hemos diseñado salidas especiales para los ciudadanos estadounidenses que cumplen con los requisitos de una licencia general para el intercambio educativo "de personas a personas" según el Reglamento de Control de Activos de Cuba, 31 CFR Parte 515 administrado por el Departamento de La Oficina del Tesoro de control de Activos extranjeros.
El renombrado motoperiodista y experto en Cuba Christopher P. Baker actuará como uno de sus líderes turísticos en esas fechas específicas (busque la marca aprobada por personas para personas) y garantiza que su itinerario combine la mejor conducción en Cuba con actividades que proporcionan una visión fascinante de la cultura cubana al maximizar la interacción con los cubanos con artistas, músicos, jugadores de béisbol y “harlistas” locales (propietarios de Harley-Davidson pre-revolucionarias).

Christopher has been acclaimed by National Geographic as “one of the world’s leading authorities on Cuba travel and culture.” His seven books about Cuba include the National Geographic Traveler Cuba guidebook and Mi Moto Fidel: Motorcycling Through Castro’s Cuba.

Meanwhile, Cuba has been in news quite a bit the last couple of months and if you are worrying if it was the right time to take this motorcycle tour with Edelweiss, please read the following personal note from Christopher, who just returned from leading our first ‘Classic Cuba’ trip of 2019:

THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO VISIT CUBA

Recently Cuba has been in the news quite a bit. First, I wish to assure you that Cuba has recovered fully from post-Hurricane Irma. I just returned from leading Edelweiss’ first ‘Classic Cuba’ trip of 2019 (my eight trip to Cuba in the past 12 months) and things on the ground are totally normal and safe.

More importantly are the charges by the Trump administration of ‘sonic attacks’ on U.S. diplomats in Cuba. Four FBI teams were sent to Havana at the invitation of the Cuban government, and their report states there is no evidence whatsoever of any ‘attacks.’ The symptoms, most medical authorities agree, appear to be consistent with mass psychogenic illness (MPI), and the Trump administration’s allegation has the appearance of being nothing more than a politically motivated attempt to reduce U.S.-Cuba travel: READ MORE. For that reason, the State Department Travel Advisory now lists Cuba as Level 2 for safety – the same as France, Germany, and the UK.

Meanwhile, on January 18, 2018, Cuba was named “Safest Country for Tourism” at the 38th annual International Tourism Fair (FITUR), in Madrid, Spain. And the Cubans are wholeheartedly warm and welcoming. Reason enough to visit!

Christopher P. Baker

De un vistazo
12días de vacaciones

Start/Finish:	La Habana (Havana)
Nearest airport:	La Habana (Havana)
Duration:	12 days vacation, 10 riding days
Route:	Total distance: 1640-1825 km, 1019-1134 miles Daily distances: 90-273 km, 56-170 miles
Accommodations:	comfortable middle-class hotels and casas particulares
Rest day:	Trinidad Santiago de Cuba La Habana (Havana)
Highlights:	La Habana (Havana), Trinidad, Bahía de Cochinos (Bay of Pigs), Camagüey, Baracoa, Guantanamo, Santiago de Cuba
Minimum number of participants:	8 Please note paragraph 4.2. a) of our terms and conditions of travel to find out more about the cancellation of tour through Edelweiss Bike Travel when the minimum number of participants is not reached - Terms and Conditions

12 days vacation

10 day riding route

DAY 1:	Arrival in La Habana (Havana)
DAY 2:	La Habana (Havana) - Varadero
DAY 3:	Varadero - Cienfuegos
DAY 4:	Cienfuegos - Trinidad
DAY 5:	Trinidad
DAY 6:	Trinidad - Camagüey
DAY 7:	Camagüey - Playa Guardalavaca
DAY 8:	Playa Guardalavaca - Baracoa
DAY 9:	Baracoa - Santiago de Cuba
DAY 10:	Santiago de Cuba
DAY 11:	Domestic flight Santiago de Cuba > Havanna La Habana (Havana)
DAY 12:	Departure from La Habana (Havana)

The daily riding kilometres are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day (Day 1). Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.

Tour prices & motorcycles 2019

Included services


Tour price per person	sharing room, riding 2 up	sharing room, riding solo	single room, riding solo
BMW F 700 GS	$ 6.240,-	$ 7.540,-	$ 8.100,-
BMW R 1200 GS	$ 6.430,-	$ 7.910,-	$ 8.470,-
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide Harley-Davidson® Road King	$ 6.640,-	$ 8.340,-	$ 8.900,-
OPTIONAL: Guided City Tour (Minimum number of participants: 1)	$ 195,-	$ 195,-	$ 195,-
OPTIONAL: Cuba Travel Authorization Documents (mandatory for US citizens)	$ 200,-	$ 200,-	$ 200,-

Tour prices & motorcycles 2020

Included services


Tour price per person	sharing room, riding 2 up	sharing room, riding solo	single room, riding solo
BMW F 700 GS	$ 6.270,-	$ 7.560,-	$ 8.140,-
BMW R 1200 GS	$ 6.450,-	$ 7.930,-	$ 8.510,-
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide Harley-Davidson® Road King	$ 6.670,-	$ 8.360,-	$ 8.940,-
OPTIONAL: Guided City Tour (Minimum number of participants: 1)	$ 195,-	$ 195,-	$ 195,-
OPTIONAL: Cuba Travel Authorization Documents (mandatory for US citizens)	$ 200,-	$ 200,-	$ 200,-

Tour prices & motorcycles 2021

Included services


Tour price per person	sharing room, riding 2 up	sharing room, riding solo	single room, riding solo
BMW F 700 GS	$ 6.270,- *	$ 7.560,- *	$ 8.140,- *
BMW R 1200 GS	$ 6.450,- *	$ 7.930,- *	$ 8.510,- *
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide Harley-Davidson® Road King	$ 6.670,- *	$ 8.360,- *	$ 8.940,- *
OPTIONAL: Guided City Tour (Minimum number of participants: 1)	$ 195,- *	$ 195,- *	$ 195,- *
OPTIONAL: Cuba Travel Authorization Documents (mandatory for US citizens)	$ 200,- *	$ 200,- *	$ 200,- *
* Please note the dates and tour prices for 2021 not being confirmed yet. The shown figures are preliminary and subject to change. If the final tour price in 2021 includes an increase of more than 5% compared to the previous year´s tour price, you can cancel your booked participation free of charge until October 31, 2020. CUSTOM TOURS: For custom tour bookings please refer to the pricing included in the special tour offer for your tour. If having any questions please contact our service team at customtours@edelweissbike.com!