This tour was one of the best experiences of my life. The Cuban people were all so welcoming. I enjoyed getting to know more about Cuban culture, music, food, religion and just everyday life in Cuba. Our guide, Camilo, was phenomenal!
If you want to see Cuba 'as it is' rather than through a windscreen, cycling is the only way to do it!
Each day takes you to a different location to find and experience different aspects of life in Cuba.
The cycling side of things isn't too onerous if you are a regular cyclist, averaging 40 to 50 miles a day at most. There were a couple of 'hilly' days, where the total climb was in the region of 2500 to 3000 feet, but most days the rides were fairly flat. A little hill climbing practice may be a good idea if your biggest hill is normally a railway bridge!
I would have liked a more relaxed pace with more sight seeing opportunities. Patriotic day in Santiago was not to anyones liking and more of the city would have been good to explore. Another day in Trinidad would have been good as there was no opportunity to see this if you went on the Catamaran trip. Snorkelling opportunities would have been good, and a days rest at the sea would have been a bonus