Cuba-the must go to destination What an amazing country. Friendly people, happy to see tourists and very helpful. Great way to see the real Cuba by passing through small villages. I was impressed with how patient the drivers are, waiting for clear road before passing us even when it meant they had to stop. Wonderful cars, of course. Great tour guide, drivers and a fantastic group of fellow travelers.
This was my first EXODUS holiday and the first group tour I have done and it exceeded my expectations. What an amazing country; the people, the scenery, the architecture, the music the history, the cycling and of course, the mojito's made this a fascinating and really enjoyable trip! The cycling was on well maintained hybrid bikes and was well paced with regular stops for fruit, fudge and to replenish our water. There were 18 of us of varying ages and cycling abilities but everyone was very supportive of each other and as one of the slower (and older) cyclists I felt challenged but comfortable with the pace and distances. The support from the group leader and the bus drivers was faultless. The hotels are of varying quality, with the boom in tourism in Cuba there is a shortage of hotel rooms and therefore in a few places we had to stay on the outskirts of the town, which was a pity.
Step into Cuba and step into Dr Who's TARDIS. Your senses will be bombarded by such a variety of experiences that you sometimes won't know when you are, never mind where you are! 18th century colonial Spain? Early 20th century American mafia? 1950s American cars? A sprinkling (thankfully) of 1970s Russia? Or out in the countryside are you in 19th century anywhere, where the main form of personal transport is by horse and cart, and ox-driven ploughs still work the fields? One thing you can be sure about is that it will keep changing as you keep travelling.