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Discover the Ultimate 12-Day Cuban Tobacco Tour:
Tobacco, Rum, and Sun

Experience true Cuban culture through a journey of tobacco farms, cigar factories, and the world’s finest rum. Explore vibrant Havana, captivating Viñales, colonial Trinidad, and tranquil Varadero while uncovering the essence of Cuban cigars and the tradition of rum-making.
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Tobacco Tour Cuba: Highlighting the Culture of Cuba's Famous Cigars and Rum

Venture Into Cuba’s Tobacco Heartlands and Heritage

  • Walk the historic streets of Havana and tour vibrant markets, iconic Revolution Square, and a celebrated cigar factory.
  • Visit Viñales, home to tobacco plantations and lush mogotes, to learn the entire process of cigar-making at an active tobacco farm.
  • Sample Cuban rum at the Havana Club Rum Museum and savor traditional Cuban coffee at an authentic plantation stop in Pinar del Río.
  • Indulge in a time of relaxation at Varadero’s white-sand beaches.
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Your Tour:

11 nights

12 days

18 meals

3 miles / day

Why Choose the Cuban Tobacco & Rum Tour

Embark on this one-of-a-kind itinerary to experience Cuba’s world-renowned tobacco culture, the production process of cigars, and the expertise behind legendary Cuban rum. This program isn’t just an exploration of tobacco fields—it’s a celebration of agriculture, craftsmanship, and Cuban traditions.

Cultural Discovery

Dive into Old Havana’s colonial history while gaining insights into Cuban history and traditions.

Immersive Tobacco Farm Tours

Witness traditional cigar production firsthand in Viñales—with visits to plantation racks of tobacco and fermentation barns.

Rum Heritage

Experience a guided visit through the Havana Rum Museum, diving deep into an essential piece of Cuban identity.

Leisure and Luxury

Unwind on Varadero’s pristine coastline and soak in the warmth of the Caribbean sun.

Explore Cuba’s Tobacco, Rum, and Sun Tour:
A Perfect Blend of Nature, Culture, and Indulgence

Immerse your clients in the rich traditions of Cuban cigars, coffee, and rum during this sample 12-day itinerary. From active tobacco farms to historic architectural landmarks, this program is ideal for groups seeking a tailored cultural and educational experience.

Tour Overview

Explore Colonial and Modern Architectural Marvels

Below is a sample 11-day itinerary, showcasing the architectural highlights of Havana, Trinidad, and Cienfuegos. This can be fully customized for institutions or groups looking to tailor their focus areas.

Trip Overview

  • Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
  • Meals Provided: 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners (18 meals total).
  • Physical Activity Level: Light to moderate, with up to 3 miles per day of walking.
Day 1

Arrival in Havana, Orientation & Welcome Dinner

  • Meals: (D)
  • Overnight: Havana
The tour coordinator will greet everyone, and we will review the program schedule, emergency procedures and answer questions. After orientation we’ll set out with our tour coordinator to take a walk and explore the area around the hotel.
At a restaurant, we’ll enjoy a welcome dinner with a delicious set menu.
Day 2

Old Havana, Museum of The Revolution, Cuban History lecture and the Cannon Blast Ceremony

  • Meals: (B)
  • Overnight: Havana

Breakfast at the hotel. We will depart from the hotel by private bus towards old Havana where we will meet a local expert who will lead our walking architecture tour around the area. We will continue visiting The Museum of The Revolution where we will learn about the history of Cuba from the early 1960s to the present time. In the afternoon a local expert will join us for a presentation on The History of Cuba through one of the best ways to get to know Cuban idiosyncrasy: music and the different Cuban rhythms. After dinner, we will go to “San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress”, a colonial fort used to protect the town from pirate invasions in the past. You will be able to witness the cannon blast ceremony that takes place each night at 9 pm repeating the old tradition of the cannon blast which was used to give the sign of the city’s curfew, moment in which the doors of old Havana’s wall would close.

Day 3

Tobacco factory, Hamel Alley, American Classic Cars tour and Revolution Square

  • Meals: (B)
  • Overnight: Havana

Breakfast at the hotel. We will spend the morning learning about one of the main financial sectors: Cuban tobacco. A local expert will guide us through the factory where each day, Cubans workers make the artisanal cigars which are distributed around the world. After this, we will continue learning more about one of the main Santería neighborhoods in Havana, Cayo Hueso. An expert guide will show us the picturesque Hamel Alley and how the Cuban artist Salvador González Escalona describes his Afro-Cuban style as a mix of surrealism, cubism, and abstract art.

After lunch, we will go for a fun tour and ride on a classic American car around Havana arriving at the Revolution Square, the venue of the most important politics celebrations.

Day 4

Transfer to Viñales, Orchid garden

  • Meals: (B)
  • Overnight: Havana

Breakfast at the hotel. We will depart to Viñales Valley, UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we will enter “Mogotes” (limestone mounds) located on top of tobacco plantations and one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the world. We will make our first stop at the botanical garden, a sprawling garden which began in 1918. 

Afterwards, we will check in at “Casas Particulares”, private guest houses with all amenities which contribute to the local economy. Afterwards we’ll set out with our tour coordinator to take a walk and explore the area around Viñales.

Day 5

Indio Caves, Prehistorical Mural and Tobacco Farm

  • Meals: (B, L)
  • Overnight: Havana

Breakfast at “Casa Particular”. Afterwards, we will tour around the Natural Park visiting the Indigenous caves (their old native homes) and the famous prehistorical mural.

Afterwards, we will visit a tobacco plantation, and learn all about this important and artisanal farming as well as about the interesting drying process and what the “guajira way” to do it means. After this, we will enjoy a delicious set menu at an ecological open-air restaurant, enjoying the magical landscape.

Day 6

Transfer to Trinidad, Stop in Cienfuegos downtown and Terry Theater. Live Music at night

  • Meals: (B)
  • Overnight: Trinidad

After breakfast at “Casa Particular” we will depart to Trinidad. We will make our first stop at Cienfuegos, Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.  There, we’ll enjoy an expert-led walking tour around downtown that will give us a perspective of the French spirit. We will continue visiting the Tomás Terry theatre, an impressive theatre with French and Italian influences. We will then reach Trinidad; Cuba’s finest colonial town founded in 1514 and built thanks to the success of the sugar industry from the beginning of the XIX century produced near the Ingenio Valley. 

After dinner, we will assist a live music and dance show at the Escalinata music house.

Day 7

Ingenio Valley, San Isidro ruins, Manaca Iznaga and pottery house

  • Meals: (B)
  • Overnight: Trinidad

Breakfast at “Casa Particular”. We will depart to The Ingenio valley, located 5 miles from Trinidad, the place where the “Ingenios” (sugar factory) settled, becoming the epicenter of the sugar industry in Cuba during the XIX century.

The first stop will be at The Ingenio Valley lookout where you can see a panoramic view of the valley which is now a World Heritage Site. You will learn about Cuba’s sugar industry through the many old sugar cane mills, plantation houses, and barracks. Afterwards, we’ll visit San Isidro de los Destiladeros, probably the last example of the many archaeological sites found in the valley. Finally, we’ll visit Manaca-Iznaga town with its famous Tower and local artisans.

After lunch, we will visit a local pottery workshop where workers produce classical pieces that characterize the city of Trinidad.

Day 8

Transfer to Varadero

  • Meals: (B, L, D)
  • Overnight: Varadero

Breakfast at “Casa Particular”. We will depart to Varadero, considered one of the most important places for the economy of the island. We will stay at a 4* Hotel (all included) and will have time now to relax at Varadero´s beaches (also considered to be the best in the world) and enjoy their warm and crystal waters.

Day 9

Varadero

  • Meals: (B, L, D)
  • Overnight: Varadero

Relax time at Hotel (all included).

Day 10

Transfer to Havana, Matanzas, San Severino Castle

  • Meals: (B)
  • Overnight: Havana

Breakfast at the Hotel. We will return by private bus to Havana. On our way, we will make a stop in Matanzas, an important town not only for its important literary and musical legacy, but also for being the cradle of several Afro Cuban religions. We will visit the San Severino Castle, fortress where the Africans slaves disembarked in the XVIII century. Afterwards, we will have a walking tour around Matanzas, discovering main points such as the Vigía square, Sauto Theatre, Ediciones Vigía (unique publishing house founded in 1985) and the Triolet pharmacy, first founded in Latin America.

In the afternoon, arrival in Havana.

Day 11

Rum Museum, San José Market

  • Meals: (B, D)
  • Overnight: Havana

Breakfast at the Hotel. We will learn about the rum industry through a guided visit at The Havana Rum Museum. Located in front of the Havana port, this museum shows the complicated process of elaboration and distillation of this liquid. After this, we will visit the old warehouse at Havana port, the San José Artisanal market, a huge local market where you can see the work of thousands of artisans. Free afternoon to pack, explore or just relax. 

Farewell dinner at a restaurant.

Day 11

End of Program

  • Meals: (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by transfer to the airport at the designated time for departure.

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Tour Inclusions for Tobacco Tours in Cuba

Bilingual Staff

  • Expert Tour Coordinator to support you throughout the entire program.
  • Local Guides proficient in curating immersive experiences around Cuban tobacco, rum, and cultural traditions.
  • Tobacco and Cultural Experts guiding your group through hands-on activities, including cigar production, rum tastings, and coffee exploration.

Private Ground Transportation

  • Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles for all program transfers and activities between Havana, Viñales, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, and Varadero.

Entrance Fees

  • All entrance fees for excursions and activities are included, such as:
Secadero Tabaco scaled

Havana:

Access to the Museum of The Revolution, Revolution Square, the Havana Rum Museum, and guided tours of Old Havana (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Viñales:

Visits to active tobacco farms, a botanical orchid garden, Indigenous Caves, and the iconic Prehistorical Mural.

Trinidad:

Admission to the Manaca Iznaga Tower, pottery workshops, and Ingenio Valley (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Cienfuegos & Matanzas:

Access to cultural landmarks such as the Terry Theater and San Severino Castle.

Enriching Experiences

  • Walking tours of Old Havana exploring its colonial architecture, history, and vibrant culture.
  • Guided tours of Viñales’ iconic tobacco plantations, including a step-by-step journey of the entire process of cigar-making.
  • Exploration of rum-making heritage at the Havana Rum Museum, plus tastings of Cuba's finest spirits.
  • Day trips to cultural hubs like Cienfuegos, Trinidad, and Matanzas, immersing participants in music, art, and local traditions.
  • Relaxation at Varadero with time to rejuvenate on pristine beaches and enjoy an all-inclusive resort.
Meals
  • 18 meals included, featuring:
11 breakfasts
3 lunches
4 dinners, including special welcome and farewell dinners highlighting authentic Cuban cuisine. Meals feature farm-to-table dining experiences and locally run paladares offering the best in Cuban culinary and cultural immersion.

Accommodation

  • Centrally located 4-star hotels in Havana and Varadero for comfort and convenience.
  • Casas particulares (private guesthouses) in Viñales and Trinidad, providing an authentic rural experience and personal connection with local families.

Tips and Taxes

  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, and programmed activities, along with applicable taxes, are included for a hassle-free experience.

Emergency Support

  • 24/7 emergency assistance and support throughout the journey, ensuring a smooth and secure experience.

Tour Pricing

  • Cost: $3,135 per person for a group with a minimum of 15 participants.
  • Single Supplement: $455 for participants requesting individual accommodations.

Tailored Cuban Tobacco Tours Designed to Fit Your Group’s Interests

  • From Cultivation to Craftsmanship: Tours that uncover the entire process of Cuban cigar production—from tobacco cultivation in Viñales to rolling premium cigars in Havana's factories.
  • Exclusive Access: Collaborations with master cigar rollers, tobacco farmers, and rum experts for behind-the-scenes access and expert-led demonstrations.
  • Immersive Cultural Experiences: Insights into the traditions that intertwine tobacco with Cuban coffee, rum, and rural life, creating a holistic understanding of Cuban heritage.
  • Authentic Connections: Interact with local farmers and artisans to learn about sustainable practices and the history behind Cuba’s world-renowned tobacco industry.

Key Tobacco Highlights You’ll Explore in Cuba

Our Cuban tobacco tours focus on Havana, Viñales, Trinidad, and Varadero, offering participants a comprehensive view of Cuba’s rich tobacco traditions and cultural heritage.

Havana:

  • Visit iconic cigar factories where premium Cuban cigars are rolled by expert torcedores.
  • Stop by Revolution Square and explore Havana’s unique role in cigar production and Cuban history.
  • Tour the Havana Rum Museum to learn about Cuba’s famed sugarcane-based spirits and their relationship to the tobacco industry.

Viñales:

  • Explore active tobacco farms, witnessing the entire process of tobacco cultivation, curing, fermentation, and cigar rolling.
  • Visit stunning tobacco fields and traditional drying houses (racks of tobacco), surrounded by the picturesque mogotes of the Viñales Valley.
  • Enjoy a farm-to-table dining experience at an ecological restaurant.

Trinidad:

  • Uncover the colonial connections of the tobacco trade during guided visits to key sites like Ingenio Valley (UNESCO World Heritage) and Manaca Iznaga Tower.
  • Visit local pottery workshops and understand the artisan crafts tied to Cuba’s cultural identity.

Location
Architectural Style
Key Highlights
Havana
Colonial, Baroque, Modernist
Old Havana, National Schools of Art
Cienfuegos
Neoclassical
Parque Martí, Arco de Triunfo
Santiago de Cuba
Spanish Colonial, AFro-Cuban
Castillo del Morro, Cathedral of Santiago de Cuba
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Location
Cultural & Tobacco Heritage
Key Highlights
Havana
Cigar Factories, Rum-Making, History
Rolling premium cigars, Havana Rum Museum, Revolution Square
Viñales
Tobacco Fields, Cigar Farms
Active tobacco farms, entire process of cigar making, idyllic mogotes
Trinidad
Colonial History, Tobacco Trade
Ingenio Valley, Manaca Iznaga Tower, pottery workshops
Varadero
Leisure & Cuban Export Heritage
White-sand beaches, time of relaxation
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Additional Experiences

Customize your trip according to your interests by adding any of these once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
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Manaca Iznaga in Trinidad, Cuba

Visit Manaca Iznaga Tower

Inside the Ingenios Valley, the main point is Manaca Iznaga farm. Its tower, more than 40 meters in height, was used to guard the slaves. Today you can climb to the tower and enjoy amazing views over the wide Valley.
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Exchange with Social and Community Project

Visit a Social Project that revitalizes the area promoting the development of the community by creative, solidarity and participatory actions, cleaning up and reusing the space for the use and benefit of children and other members of the neighbourhood.
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Night at Arts Factory

Don’t miss the opportunity to know one of the best artistic projects in Cuba. An intellectual center with live music, arts expositions, fashion shows accompanied by cocteles or coffee. With a marked social and community focus, It’s located in an old oil factory, you may mingle with artis, musics and other local customers.
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A night at Tropicana Cabaret

Travel back in time and know the world-famous Tropicana cabaret. You will enjoy a performance with unique choreographies, a mix of Caribbean sensuality and Cuban elegance. Note: The dress code must be followed (semi-formal)
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Hassle-Free Tobacco Tour Planning – We Take Care of Everything

Enjoy a seamless, worry-free experience with our comprehensive logistical support, designed to provide both comfort and immersion for travelers exploring Cuba’s rich tobacco heritage.

  • Centralized Accommodations: Stay in charming casas particulares and 4-star hotels near key tobacco farms, cultural landmarks, and iconic attractions.
  • Private Group Transportation: Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers and program activities, ensuring a smooth travel experience.
  • Expert Tobacco Tour Guides: Local professionals knowledgeable in Cuban tobacco culture, cigar production, coffee traditions, and rum heritage, offering deep insights.
  • Custom Budgeting and Flexibility: Tailored itineraries designed to match your group’s interests, preferences, and schedule.
  • Comprehensive Safety Measures: Travel with peace of mind through 24/7 emergency support and optional travel
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Frequently Asked Questions

Highlight the full logistical support provided, from accommodations and meals to transportation and site scheduling, ensuring a seamless experience for educators and participants.

How customizable is the tobacco tour?

Our tobacco tours are fully customizable to match your group’s interests and preferences. Whether you want to focus on exploring active tobacco farm fields, visiting famous cigar factories, or diving into rum and coffee traditions, we tailor the itinerary to your needs. This ensures a one-of-a-kind, immersive cultural experience. For more inspiration, explore our tailored Tobacco Tour Cuba programs.

Our tours offer a deep dive into Cuba’s world-renowned tobacco culture. You’ll visit lush tobacco fields in Viñales, learn the entire process of cigar production at an active tobacco farm, and tour iconic cigar factories. Additionally, you’ll discover the heritage of Cuban rum at the Havana Club Rum Museum and enjoy the charm of colonial-era cities like Trinidad and Cienfuegos.

Our tobacco tours support Cuba’s local economies by collaborating with small-scale tobacco farmers, local artisans, and privately run dining establishments (paladares). By staying in casas particulares and including farm-to-table dining experiences, our programs promote authentic community-based travel. These efforts ensure that your visits support Cuban families and cultural preservation.

Our tobacco tours accommodate groups starting at 10 participants and are ideal for up to 15 participants. This allows for intimate tours, personalized experiences, and meaningful interactions with local guides and communities.

Your safety is our top priority. Professional, bilingual guides knowledgeable about tobacco culture and Cuban history lead all tours. We adhere to all local safety protocols, provide pre-trip safety briefings, and offer 24/7 emergency support throughout your stay. For educational groups, we emphasize enhanced safety protocols to ensure a secure and enriching experience.

Absolutely! While the focus is on tobacco, cigars, and rum, cultural immersion is a cornerstone of these tours. You’ll engage with local farmers, master cigar rollers, and artisans. Highlights also include live Cuban music in Trinidad, visits to rural communities, traditional farm-to-table meals, and exploring Havana’s vibrant cultural scene.

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