6 March 2009 to 15 March 2009, Cuba
In this highly popular, yet challenging bike ride, you will be given the chance to cycle across 240 miles of Cuba's beautiful landscape, passing villages, fruit orchards and sugar plantations.
The itinerary section of this page will give you a more in-depth summary of the trek.
For more information on this fantastic trek, and to book a place, then please visit the Charity Challenge website
Alternatively do call the Events Hotline on 0870 241 3565 for more information.
Region Central America
Country Cuba
Event type Cycling
This ten-day cycling expedition begins in the Cuban capital of Havana and ends by the Caribbean Sea in Trinidad some 350kms later. Most of the cars on the road are large American Chevys and Buicks from before the revolution, and buildings have remained untouched for more than half a century. You can't help but be touched by the friendliness and pride that the Cubans feel for their country.
Outside of Havana, there are very few vehicles on the road and as Cuba has a strong biking culture, you will fit right in. You will pass villages separated by colourful fruit orchards, sugar plantations and tree-lined avenues. You will also see the monument to Che Guevera as you pass through Santa Clara.
You will cycle through Cienfuegos, which sits in a bay facing the Caribbean Sea and has attracted pirates through the ages, and continue to the magnificent Sierra del Escambray before finally reaching Trinidad.
You can spend your final evening dining and salsa dancing before returning to Havana.
There are two payment options available:
Option One:
Option Two:
* Costs may vary at the time of booking.
**80% of the Minimum sponsorship must have been received by the Society at least 10 weeks before the departure date.
Don't be put of by the amount you have to raise. Once you get started, you'll be amazed at how easy it is. You can raise money online and also our A-Z of fundraising ideas is packed with suggestions.
Our overseas challenges are managed by Charity Challenge, an external tour operator. If you email us we can send you out a tour brochure, but please check their site before downloading the booking form.
