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Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers  

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CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

An excellent trip which exceeded our expectations. We had a great time in a country in which we always felt very safe. Cuba is wonderful, such a fascinating country, well worth visiting before Western influences and an increase in tourism change it irrevocably.  As others have commented, you cycle with some really nice people on these trips.

Most Inspirational Moment

The caves in Guajimico, the music in Trinidad and Havana, the constant backdrop of the Escambray mountains, the iridescent turquoise waters of the Caribbean or the sunset in Hanabanilla, but there wasn’t just one inspirational moment, there were lots of them throughout the trip. For us the best day’s cycling was the optional ride in the Valle de los Ingenios, the best place visited was Trinidad and the loveliest location for a hotel was Guajimico on the south coast or Hanabanilla beside a lake in the Escambray hills. If you have extra time in Havana, it is a truly inspirational city.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was very good – professional, patient and well organised and offered us some very interesting insights into Cuban life.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would support much of the advice given by other contributors to these reviews. 1. Take plenty of sunscreen, insect repellent and toiletries, toilet rolls and plenty of cash (ATMs are few and far between). Also take a padded seat cover to put over your seat and padded shorts. We would also strongly recommend that you take immodium with you. 2. If you enjoy snorkelling, take a snorkel – a number of people in our group regretted not having one when we stopped at a couple of excellent spots for snorkelling. 3. In Guajimico we were offered a trek in the afternoon of our arrival.  It is excellent, not a ‘trek’ but a leisurely one and a half hours stroll through the woods along the coast, a swimming opportunity in an idyllic little cove and a visit to some caves where we saw some bats. 4. In Trinidad there is a rest day which gives you the opportunity to have a rest, go on a catamaran trip or cycling in the Valle de los Ingenios. Most went on the catamaran trip (the usual boat trip with bar facilities, lunch and some free time on a beach) but my wife and I cycled in the Valle de los Ingenios  – for us it was the best day’s cycling as the valley with the Manaca Iznaga tower is a Unesco World Heritage site and the views were wonderful. 5. At the Havana hotel, the Occidental Miramar, we would recommend the à la carte restaurant El Patio – it was our best meal in Cuba, a little more expensive than other meals but still under 50$ for two. 6. The group tour of Havana at the end of the trip is too short for such a fascinating city.  My wife and I booked a two weeks holiday in Cuba – 3 nights in a hotel in old Havana, the 8 nights cycling holiday and 4 nights in an all inclusive hotel beach hotel in Varadero – and would thoroughly recommend it.

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

A wonderful trip: varied, well organised, challenging and relaxing.

Most Inspirational Moment

 many highlights:cycling though the countryside and in the rolling hillsmeeting lots of very friendly, honest and lively Cubansthe bustle and beauty of Trinadad and Havana strolling, eating and drinking in the evenings and at night swimming and snorkelling in the Caribbean a great group  

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tony was very helpful, knowledgeable and passionate. Always very responsive to requests and feedback.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I'm glad I took my saddle, and saddle bag, as it meant I did not need anything on my back.If you have clip-on pedals and shoes then bring them- they helped on the hills, especially on the "moderate" last 8k climb! Bring sweets and snacks for the rides, and then give them away to kids at the end.I took unused soap and shampoo from  hotels to give to people- much appreciated. 

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

A great country to see from a bike and a great group of people to make it fun!

Most Inspirational Moment

No one single moment but a combination of amazing architecture (albeit crumbling!), great countryside, fantastic old cars, cheap food/cocktails, friendly people and a great bunch of "strangers" to spend a week with. Everything went smoothly and to plan.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tony was extremely knowledgeable about his country's history, politics, economics and geography! So we learnt a lot from him about Cuba. He had a light touch so we could rely on him to be around without him being in our faces. He could advise without ever telling us what to do/not to do.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a comfy chair unless your bum is used to being in the saddle and do a bit a training before you go (I rarely cycle and was glad that I went to the gym a few weeks before!).Take pound notes - they don't accept US dollars!Take a map as it's useful to know here you are in the country. Don't stay in the hotel - get out and see the town especially Trinidad! Its only a short taxi ride away and a lovely place to chill out.Go your own pace and enjoy it.

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

I thoroughly enjoyed my holiday.  It had just the right mix of leisurely sight-seeing and slightly more energetic cycling. 

Most Inspirational Moment

Experiencing Havana was amazing.  There's something special around every corner.  I couldn't stop taking photos and ran out of memory on my camera!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Freddy was great.  His in-depth knowledge of the areas we visited, the history, geography and the local environment were just what we needed - and all the personal stories he was able to give us from his own experience made it more relevant and interesting.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Cuba is obviously changing fast and tourism is becoming an increasingly important part of the economy.  If you want to see the 'before' rather than the 'after', now's the time to go.  Just remember to take an extra memory card for your camera!

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

A nice relaxed way to see real Cuba as you cycle along the countryside roads passing smallholdings and towns.

Most Inspirational Moment

Looking around the Bay of Pigs museum and considering the impact of such an event on the locals.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Gladys and her team of a mechanic and driver were really helpful and shared information with the group and individuals as we went along.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Try the 7 year old dark rum its really great.

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

Cuba – a trip to remember forever!  It proved to be so much more than I had originally imagined – great people to meet, amazing scenery, steeped in history and with all year fantastic weather; what more do you need from a holiday?  Cycling around the island added something so more real that you would never have received the same experience had you opted for a standard tourist coach trip.  There was so much to see, so much to learn from Cuba’s revolutionary history and so much friendliness from the people themselves in welcoming us to their country.

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting Che Guevara’s mausoleum, and hearing his story and those of his fellow revolutionaries.  They committed their lives in aiding to free the Cubans from their past and into a future controlled by themselves.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Yazel was amazing as a guide. He was always there to help, happy to offer his advice, and informed us well of the Cuban way of life (past and present).  He was willing to go out of his way to help with anything we needed or places we wanted to visit that were not on the itinerary. And he had a great sense of humour - definitely added to the holiday experience. It is also worth mentioning our driver Jose who was awesome in being the support man preparing our bikes each day, handing out the bottled water whenever we needed it, and offering us his view on life with added humour (all in Spanish!).  They were a great team.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Definitely go on this trip.  Seeing Cuba through the eyes of a cyclist is worth every single moment. You get a totally different experience from it and it’s worth so much more.  The cycling is not that difficult and anyone who has a reasonable level of fitness will find it well within their reach.

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

We, like others on our trip, wanted to experience Cuba before it changes to radically. We weren’t disappointed. Cuba is a wonderful country, with great scenary and fantastic people. Our tour takes us from Havana to Trinidad and back via Che Guavara’s mausoleum. So on this trip, you get a real insight into the modern social history, which was fascinating. You get to see the wonderful city that is Havana and from there, the chance to cycle in some spectacular scenary as you head towards the Caribbean side of the island. Thoroughly recommended

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the Restoration taking place in HavanaThe coastal rides in and around TrinidadWhilst cycling, being raced by a local riding bareback on a beautiful horse

Thoughts on Group Leader

Freddie was great and it helped that his Grandfather was a revolutionary. It meant that he could bring his stories to life with such colour and passion. The genuine article

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't worry about the cycling. As the week progresses, so will you

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

A thoroughly enjoyable holiday.  Rated as moderate, the cycling was broken down into comfortable sections, with coffee and lunch breaks – closely followed by the bus, mechanic and leader to ensure everyone kept together.  The group worked really well with a mixture of couples, singles and mother and son helped by plenty of cocktails! Cuba is a great country to go to and their beaches are fab ! Several opportunities to party and listen to live music if you want to. Would definatly return.

Most Inspirational Moment

Last days cycling was really tough, lots of hills, so a great acheivement to make it without getting a lift!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Group leader was extremely friendly and approachable.  She really went out of her way to help, going to bed at 4am when we were being interviewed by the police over my stolen phone!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Tips would be to take toilet roll, sterling only cash,( which you can change at the hotel) immodium, your own water bottle & crash helmet a small day pack for camera whilst cycling and wet wipes. Take lots of suncream as its very expensive over there. There really aren't shops (other than the hotels), so take everything you need.     Security of property take note, I did have my phone stolen from my locked bedroom, another guest had their trainers stolen from the poolside, and a camera aquired from a handbag whilst clubbing......

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

Then best holiday for a long long time. Partly because everyone on the holiday was really great but also because it was really well organised and with great backup. Freddy and Thomas were really friendly and informative. I got the feeling that they really wanted us to enjoy our holiday. All the Cubans we met were friendly. A real feel good holiday. The cycling was nicely balanced with a real sense of acheivement at the end of each day

Most Inspirational Moment

Lots of things. The last days cycling had some real highs. I enjoyed Havana and Trinidad. Nice sightseeing and also the beach in Trinidad. Cubans trying to teach me to play the guitar etc..

Thoughts on Group Leader

The best. I was very disorganised at the start of trip and Freddy was very helpful in sorting everything out. He really wanted us to enjoy our holiday, get to know Cuba and its history, gave us a good personal perspective and we got to see the best of Cuba. Top bloke

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you have clip in peddles and your favourite saddle you can certainly bring them. The bikes were good quality front suspension mountian bikes. A racer with thin wheels wouldn't be suitable. I hybrid even without suspension would probably be suitable. The roads on this trip were reasonable quality provided you are sensible and avoid the larger pot holes

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

I very much enjoyed travelling around Cuba, learning about its history and seeing its beautiful countryside in action. Our guide, Freddy was excellent: informative and thoughtful. It was great to be in a group where you could share discoveries and talk about everything we were seeing and learning.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling through the rich countryside, past farms and forests.. fragrent and fertile!But the historic visits were much more interesting than I expected and I felt much better informed by the time I left - was glad to learn it all.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Just brilliant: Freddy told us so much about Cuban history and helped us look at what we were seeing with informed gaze. Always ready to answer questions and help us get the best out of our stay. He was relaxed, cheerful and patient with us all!

Advice for Potential Travellers

BRING YOUR OWN SADDLE! the saddles on the hire bikes were excruciatingly hard and knobbly and those who brought their own had a much better time. Bring a universal bath plug - several places had no plugs. Make it clear what degree of cycling energy you plan to put in - and don't be deterred by others with a different outlook.Several of our party were there for the cycling 'challenge' of travelling quickly through the terrain. This made a difficult contradiction with my motivation - at 66 I was there 'to see Cuba by bicycle'.. you can't see much if you are rushing to the max. If you are like me and don't want to rush, stick to your guns, don't be hurried and in extremis  get on the bus! Get out and explore each of the places you stay in: you will be surrounded by wonders and you are VERY safe: just ENJOY!