Have you ever dreamt of exploring Cuba coast-to-coast on a motorcycle? How about sipping the finest rum while admiring the Caribbean moves of salsa, mambo and cha-cha-cha? Or mingling with chatty locals proudly welcoming you to their unique country? If your mind is already flying towards Cuba, this motorcycle tour from Havana to Santiago de Cuba should definitely be high on your dream list. After an evening spent in the seductively bohemian Havana, we move east to the famous beach resort Varadero. Let’s dip our toes in the tropical waters before heading inland across the curves of the Sierra del Escambray and then along the Bay of Pigs.
Cienfuegos and Trinidad, both on our route, are incredible colonial towns and we’ll make sure you have enough time to soak in the whole experience. The travel proceeds towards Oriente, the easternmost region of Cuba, rich in culture and still a hidden gem. After spending a night in Camaguey, we reach again the coast, enjoying the splendid beaches around Guardalavaca and Baracoa. Our tour ends in the charming Santiago, from which we will take a domestic flight back to Havana.
* Ride Cuba with acclaimed moto-journalist and Cuba expert Christopher P. Baker. It’s true to say… no-one knows Cuba as well as Christopher, the Lowell Thomas Award 2008 ‘Travel Journalist of the Year’ and the author of six travel guidebooks about Cuba. National Geographic acclaimed him “one of the world’s leading authorities on Cuba travel and culture.” In 1996, Chris shipped his BMW R100GS PD to Cuba and made a three-month, 7,000-mile journey as a licensed journalist, resulting in publication of his Moon Cuba guidebook and his award-winning travelogue Mi Moto Fidel: Motorcycling Through Castro’s Cuba.
In January 2013, Christopher led the first licensed U.S. motorcycle group tour of Cuba end-to-end since the 1959 Revolution. He has since led numerous motorcycle tours in Cuba on behalf of Edelweiss Bike Travel, Bob’s BMW of Maine, and the BMW Riding Academy of Turkey, etc., as well as almost one hundred tours to Cuba on behalf of National Geographic Expeditions and other tour companies. In addition to riding “sweep,” ensuring the cohesion of the group, and attending to logistics, Christopher brings something unique to these tours… an ability to share a profound knowledge of Cuba, providing unparalleled context for your travel experience. Our tours with Chris are U.S. legal under the “support for the Cuban people” license.
| 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 |
| Numero minimo di partecipanti: | 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 |
| 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.
Price for rider in double room | |
|---|---|
| BMW F 700 GS | $ 7.560,- |
| BMW R 1200 GS | $ 7.930,- |
| Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide Harley-Davidson® Road King | $ 8.360,- |
| Price for passenger in double room | $ 4.970,- |
| Single room supplement | $ 580,- |
| OPTIONAL: Tour guidato della città (Numero minimo di partecipanti: 1) | $ 195,- |
| OPTIONAL: Cuba Travel Authorization Documents (mandatory for US citizens) | $ 200,- |
| Single room supplement | $ 200,- |
Price for rider in double room | |
|---|---|
| BMW F 750 GS (LSP) | $ 7.620,- |
| BMW F 850 GS | $ 7.840,- |
| BMW R 1250 GS BMW R 1250 GS (LSP) | $ 8.000,- |
| Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide Harley-Davidson® Road King | $ 8.430,- |
| Price for passenger in double room | $ 5.010,- |
| Single room supplement | $ 580,- |
Price for rider in double room | |||
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| BMW F 750 GS (LSP) | $ 7.620,- * | ||
| BMW F 850 GS | $ 7.840,- * | ||
| BMW R 1250 GS BMW R 1250 GS (LSP) | $ 8.000,- * | ||
| Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide Harley-Davidson® Road King | $ 8.430,- * | ||
| Price for passenger in double room | $ 5.010,- * | ||
| Single room supplement | $ 580,- * | ||
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* Please note the dates and tour prices for 2022 not being confirmed yet. The shown figures are preliminary and subject to change. If the final tour price in 2022 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, 2021.
CUSTOM TOURS: For custom tour bookings please refer to the pricing included in the special tour offer of your tour. If having any questions please contact our service team at customtours@edelweissbike.com! |
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Mein Neffe und ich haben vor kurzem die o.g. Tour gemacht und sind immer noch hellauf begeistert und beeindruckt von diesem außergewöhnlichen Abenteuer. Wir haben schon viele Motorradtouren im Ausland unternommen; aber keine hat uns so viel Spaß bereitet, wie diese erlebnisreiche und aufregende Tour quer durch Cuba.
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