Group Tours
Coffee Farm Experience in Santa Elena
- 5 hours
- Medellín
- English / Spanish
- Small groups
Live an opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich coffee culture of Colombia, learn about the coffee production process and enjoy spectacular landscapes.
Embark on a fascinating journey through the captivating aromas and flavors of Colombian coffee on an unforgettable tour of Medellín.
From the moment you enter the lush surrounding mountains, you will witness the splendor of the coffee plantations, where deep green blends with blue skies and the air is suffused with an irresistible fragrance.
As you explore the plantations, you'll learn the ancient secrets of growing and harvesting coffee from passionate local farmers who will pass on their love for this age-old tradition. You will discover how the coffee beans go through a meticulous selection, roasting and grinding process to become the perfect cup of aromatic delight.
And, of course, you can't miss the experience of tasting a variety of exceptional coffees, from the smooth and sweet to the bold and full-bodied, each with its own distinctive character. On this tour, you will immerse yourself in a sensory and cultural adventure, connecting with the very essence of Medellín and its deep love for coffee.
Meeting point
We meet at Restaurant 678 Korean BBQ at El Poblado
Finishing point
We will meet outside Wake Medellín, at this location:
Cra. 35 #10b-66, El Poblado, Medellín.
Included
- Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel.
- Local english or spanish speaking tour guide
- Guided tour among coffee plantations
- Harvest of real coffee beans with “chapolero” or “chapolera” dress
- Local lunch
- Coffee tasting
Itinerary
- Santa Elena (Van) (45 minutes)
- Coffee farm in Santa Elena (Introduction to the farm and Colombian coffee culture) (15 minutes)
- Coffee plantations (Guided walk through the crops to learn about the planting, growing, and harvesting process of coffee) (45 minutes)
- Coffee farm (Coffee picking experience using the traditional chapolero or chapolera outfit) (30 minutes)
- Coffee processing area (Explanation of the coffee process from bean to cup) (30 minutes)
- Tasting area (Coffee tasting experience to discover the aromas and flavors of Colombian coffee) (20 minutes)
- Local restaurant (Traditional lunch with time to relax and enjoy the surroundings) (1 hour)
- Van (45 minutes)
- Return to: Medellín (Meeting point)
Not included
- Extra drinks, food, or souvenirs.
- Tickets or entrances. We won’t take you to places where sudden extra charges apply!
- Exclusive tour guide. Remember this is a shared tour, we’re sure you’ll meet new amazing people.
Recommendations
- Water or your preferred form of hydration. This is a walking tour, and you may feel thirsty.
- Comfortable shoes. You’ll walk about 4 km while also making some stops to listen to the guide.
- Comfortable clothes. No pressure to look amazing, feel free to wear what makes you feel better.
