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About This Tour
A food-focused 10-day route through Havana, Viñales, Trinidad and Varadero, with a market visit and cooking class, a farm-to-table dinner, and a rum-and-seafood finish on the coast. This trip runs entirely within Cuba, covering Havana, Viñales, Trinidad, Santa Clara and Varadero.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at José Martí International Airport in Havana, with a private transfer to your accommodation.
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Day 1 — Arrival in Havana
Welcome to Cuba! After landing at José Martí International Airport, a private transfer will take you directly to your accommodation, where your culinary adventure begins.
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Day 2 — Classic car tour & paladar dinner
After breakfast this morning, it's time to meet your local guide and head out for a ride in a vintage classic car – a fun and iconic way to explore the city.
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Day 3 — Local market & cooking experience
Dive into the flavours of Cuba with a visit to a local market. Guided by a professional chef, you’ll select fresh ingredients for your cooking class.
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Day 4 — Highlights of Viñales & home-cooked dinner
After breakfast, journey west to the lush, green village of Viñales, located in a stunning valley surrounded by towering limestone hills known as mogotes .
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Day 5 — Organic farm visit
After breakfast in your casa particular , today you'll immerse yourself in the rural life of Viñales with a visit to a local organic farm.
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Day 6 — Discover Trinidad's flavours & rhythms
Your journey continues after breakfast. Next, you'll head to Trinidad, with a stop in Cienfuegos, known as 'La Perla del Sur' (The Pearl of the South).
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Day 7 — Rickshaw rides & cocktail masterclass
Start your day with a fun and informative 'bicitour', hopping onto a Cuban rickshaw for a ride around Trinidad’s charming outskirts.
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Day 8 — Head for the beach
After today's breakfast, your journey takes you to Varadero – but not before stopping in Santa Clara, a city rich in history and culture.
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Day 9 — Relax in paradise
Enjoy breakfast, then spend a full day unwinding in the paradise setting of Varadero.
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Day 10 — Departure day
Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel; then it’s time to head home after a memorable trip.
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Departure
The trip ends with a private transfer of around 2.5 hours from Varadero to Havana's José Martí International Airport (HAV) for your departure flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — the whole itinerary stays inside Cuba, from Havana to Varadero.
A local-market visit with a cooking class in Havana, a home-cooked dinner in Viñales, an organic farm visit, and a cocktail masterclass in Trinidad are all built into the days as listed.
9 nights' accommodation at a casa particular, daily breakfast, select meals per the itinerary, private airport and land transfers, activities and entry fees, an English-speaking guide, and 24-hour assistance.
International flights, travel/cancellation insurance, meals not specified in the itinerary, and tips/gratuities are excluded (a tourist visa can be arranged on request).
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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