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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

Brilliant trip.Good organisation and excellent leader in fabulous country. 

Most Inspirational Moment

1950s classic car ride into Havana followed by an evening at the Buenavista Social Club.This was organised by our trip leader, something he did not have to do!What a night. Unmissable! 

Thoughts on Group Leader

Superb - he really did his best for us.Very professional, patient, well organised and really wanted to show us around his fascinating country of which he was very proud. 

Advice for Potential Travellers

Definitely bring a back pack and, if possible, the best camera you can!Keep lots of small change for little tips - even just for taking a picture of someone.Totallly concur with Exodus' advice regarding small cheap gifts - pens, crayons, perfume samplers.Prepare to accept that everything will not happen quite as you expect or plan - but it will turn out all right in the end - if not better!! 

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

We hadn’t been on this kind of holiday before and it far exceeded our expectations.  Although only 8 days from start to finish, and including cycling on most days, we also had time for sightseeing and visiting historic places of interest.  Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about all things Cuban (history, social aspects, birdlife, flora and fauna…..) and entertained us all with his knowledge during the coach transfers from place to place.  Transferring by coach allowed us to see different parts of Cuba in just a few days.

Most Inspirational Moment

Not just one moment, but seeing real Cuban life as we cycled along was fascinating.  Trips to a salsa club in Trinidad were fun too, great music and Mojitos.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Freddie was the icing on the cake.  Have already said how knowledgeable he was, also nothing was ever too much trouble - we asked him endless questions  but he was always happy to share what he knew about his country, often offering fascinating personal insights.  He also had a great sense of humour!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take padded cycling shorts and maybe a gel saddle cover.  We used over a bottle of DEET too (in August) but didn't get bitten.

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

Great trip, fantastic way to see a country. friendly people, amazing sights, fab music and mojitos.

Most Inspirational Moment

Finishing the cycling on the last day - up the hill - great achievment and amazing scenery

Thoughts on Group Leader

Group Leader was fantastic - knowledgeable, friendly, responsible and good fun. very patient, nothing was too much trouble

Advice for Potential Travellers

- Take plenty of sunscreen, insect repellent and tolietries. Things are hard to come by. Take plenty of cash - cash points work but can be difficult and plenty of the places are remote. - Take a padded seat cover to put over your seat

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

This is my 5th cycle trip (4th of which with Exodus). Done about 20 group trips such as this to dateCouple of points-    Most people spent about 200 pounds (best to take GBP), generally easy to change along the way, incl in Hotels so don’t change too much up front. Everything is paid in CUC, so no option to pay in EUR/GBP (USD is not a good idea !)-    Bikes were all in excellent condition, many in the group took gel saddle covers, the roads are quite bumpy !-    There are 2 good (scuba) dive sites where I stopped to dive , Caleta Buena and Guajimico (day 1 and 2 on land only itinary) , although the guide didn’t seem to know much about them. Diving was generally 25 CUC (40 CUC for the cave dive near Calenta Buena), if you book thru a hotel, add 40%, so best book direct. (take your dive card !)-    Most companies are moving to local guides to contain costs, they often don’t understand what westerners are interested in, so do some reading up, make it clear what you interested in, early start, see more, etc. –    I generally take my own bike on trips such as these, I didn’t however on this trip and would recommend others to use the hire bikes, they’re good quality and reasonable.-    The cycling is very easy, if you can cycle round Richmond Park twice in a few hours, you will sail thru this trip.-    It is very hot, take plenty suncream, possibly a wide brim hat that fits under your helmet-    Some Exodus trips have operators print day route maps (very useful), unfortunately this is not done here so you need to stick with the group-    This trip is very short, I would recommend an extra day at the end in Havanna(Exodus do whatever flight booking you need, no issues there), I wouldn’t stay in group accommodation for extra nights tho, the group hotel is way out of town (and no character). Some stayed in Town before the trip started , and seemed to find some far more interesting/central alternatives. The group City tour is too short (and doesn’t go into any sights), and extra day following a LP walking route (or similar) should do the trickNot my best trip to date, but very enjoyable nevertheless. These cycling trips do tend to attract and interesting and fun group (from my experience), which certainly helps !

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

First cycling holiday experience for me.  Good mix of cycling, seeing the country/sites, and free time.

Most Inspirational Moment

Tough 8km hill climb on final cycling day to hotel (at very end of ride).   Trinidad my favourite city, great place.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jose was enthusiastic, informative, and obviously enjoys his job which help tourists enjoy their holiday.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Worth spending a few extra days somewhere before or after cycling segment.

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

This was a well organised holiday combing wonderful cycling with visits of great contemporary interest- a fine way to experience acountry at first hand.

Most Inspirational Moment

A wonderful climb in the mountains.A visit to Santa Clara and the site dedicated to Che GuevaraListening to Buena Vista type music on the steps of Plaza Mayor in Trinidad.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was ever helpful and informative and organised the whole trip very well. An excellent leader.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Give it a go.

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

I was lucky enough to travel with a great bunch of people who really made the trip for me. The weather was fantastic and the scenery superb.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking through Old Trinidad which felt a bit like something out of an old Clint Eastwood movie- very Mexican with so little traffic and fabulous buildings. The local musicians playing with such fire and passion and the people watching opportunities. The army of enormous black shelled crabs marching across the motorway was a wonderful sight.

Thoughts on Group Leader

OK

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't leave anything of value in your hotel room (unless it's locked away) as I had a decent pair of cycling sunglasses stolen.Although Cuban healthcare is free you may want to bring some everyday medicines with you as they are really expensive for local people to buy at pharmacies. Soap is a very welcome gift as it is also a bit of luxury.Try to speak to local people (if your Spanish) is good enough to get a greater understanding of the country and its culture. You may want to try the "Dirty Havana Trilogy" books by Pedro Jaun Gutierrez for a taste of gritty urban realism! I would definitely try to stay on in Old Havana for a few days at the end of the trip as it's absolutely full of beautiful old buildings such as the Barcadi HQ   

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

A very well organised cycle holiday, full of great experiences and meeting some like minded travellers. The place and people were fantastic and our Guide and Driver helped make the experience memorable.

Most Inspirational Moment

Just sitting on the pavement in Trinidad listening to some street musicians playing marvellous music - we were their main audience and as a result of our support and applause the crowds gathered!The way a group of people can gel almost immediately and create friendships that we all know will last long after the trip  The friendliness of the people and stress free approach to enjoying life. 

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jose was really incredible. So passionate about his country but also very keen to make sure we had an amazing experience. He was flexible when necessary and managed to squeeze the most out of the opportunities for us to experience Cuba.Occasionally his briefings were a little long but his humour and enthusiasm were infectious. 

Advice for Potential Travellers

We were advised via Trip Notes and friends that we had to watch for 3 things.To quote "The food will be bland, the hotels average and take your own toilet paper "Wrong!The food was excellent, varied and healthy (I have never felt fitter), the hotels were of a good standard and toilet facilities just fine .Advice? Make sure you take insect repellant - we did and were grateful .... and high factor suncream.More advice? Go there! One extra piece of information - make sure you are fit for cycling, train before you go - it was sometimes demanding in the heat and the last day's hill climb with 30 degree heat was quite tough! 

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

Just what it said in trip notes. Really helpful, efficient and enthusiastic guides. Despite warning excellent fresh food – fruit, salad and fish to die for.

Most Inspirational Moment

trip to sugar plantation

Thoughts on Group Leader

brillant so enthusiastic

Advice for Potential Travellers

enjoy

CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE

Never a dull moment!  This trip has everything from historic interest, great scenary, rides which were not too challenging and great company.  As usual the local Exodus staff were second to none for their friendliness, stamina and exhaustive local knowledge.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the top of the last hill climb - without falling off!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Friendly, knowledgeable, dedicated, approachable and reliable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't forget the insect repellent in case you are prone to insect bites.