Half-Day Coffee Plantation Private Tour in Medellín, Colombia
Overview
Our half-day coffee private tour is a 2019 & 2021 Travelers' Choise Award Winner, the highest honor TripAdvisor can give.
We assure you, you will never think the same about coffee after taking this coffee tour with us.
So the question is: Is there a coffee plantation tour close to Medellin that can be done in half a day?
Of course there is! And we designed it thinking of your needs and budget.
It is only 30 minutes away from El Poblado and though it is near Medellin, the scenery is absolutely different and spectacular.
The coffee production stages you will see and participate in this coffee tour are:
• Planting the seeds
• Picking the ripe beans selectively
• Depulping
• Fermenting and washing
• Drying
• Threshing
• Roasting
• Grinding
• Packing
With all the knowledge you receive in this tour we ensure you will be in capacity of running your own coffee farm in the future, imagine how detailed it is.
Look no more and book now, we are available everyday!
We assure you, you will never think the same about coffee after taking this coffee tour with us.
So the question is: Is there a coffee plantation tour close to Medellin that can be done in half a day?
Of course there is! And we designed it thinking of your needs and budget.
It is only 30 minutes away from El Poblado and though it is near Medellin, the scenery is absolutely different and spectacular.
The coffee production stages you will see and participate in this coffee tour are:
• Planting the seeds
• Picking the ripe beans selectively
• Depulping
• Fermenting and washing
• Drying
• Threshing
• Roasting
• Grinding
• Packing
With all the knowledge you receive in this tour we ensure you will be in capacity of running your own coffee farm in the future, imagine how detailed it is.
Look no more and book now, we are available everyday!
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Coffee farm fees
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Private transportation
- Snacks - Delicious home-made traditional snack
- Entry/Admission - MedellinDayTrips
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: MedellinDayTrips, Carrera 27 27 180, Medellin 050011 Colombia
From your hotel we head to the coffee farm in our comfortable private car.
Once there, a charming married couple of farmers welcomes us with a delicious cup of coffee.
While you are enjoying a nice cup of coffee, the expert gives you an informative introduction into the world of Colombian coffee. Feel free to ask any questions.
As you listen and participate of the conversation, we begin to give you the coffee we produce in different brewing methods and then we explain the different flavor notes in each of them, so you learn to differenciate the sour, bitter and sweet characteristics of the coffee.
After this very entertaining introduction, we continue with the next activity: planting the coffee seeds in the seedbed as we explain the timeline for each stage when they are growing into a tree.
After we have more context we begin the walk around the coffee plantation.
Before we do it we provide you buckets, hats and rain boots to do the activity with a proper outfit.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sabaneta, Sabaneta, Antioquia Department
Picking the Coffee Beans
We start by picking the beans ourselves as the farmer guides us in the process and provides tips about how they should be picked, how this task is done by women and men alike, wages, lifestyle and everything about coffee pickers.
At the end of this activity, we will weight your load to see who did the best job and continue to next step: Depulping, Fermenting and Washing the coffee
At this stage the skin is removed leaving the slimy beans apart.
Once they have been separated, the beans go through a fermentation process where they will lose their slimy surface (mucilage) and continue to the next stage: Drying the coffee beans
The beans need to be completely dry in order to be processed. This process is extremely important to ensure good quality.
To do this, there is usually a tent called Marquesina that keeps and increases the heat inside drying the beans faster.
This process depends highly on the weather but is usually somewhere between 2 to 6 days.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sabaneta, Sabaneta, Antioquia Department
When the coffee beans are completely dry we need to remove the husk.
So we use an artisanal threshing machine to do that.
When that process is done, the coffee is called "Green Coffee". This is the stage at which most of the Colombian coffee is exported.
However, at the farm the process goes further with the roasting process having 3 different levels depending on your taste.
Highly roasted, medium-high and medium.
All of them are roasted at 200 degrees Celsius (392 F).
The next process is the grinder, where we put the brown roasted beans to grind.
The last process is packing the fresh coffee you just processed (which you can buy at the farm for a good price).
As a reward for helping us to produce and process our coffee we'll have a delicious snack (included) waiting for you at the table.
You will surely have the most authentic experience in Medellin just by learning and enjoying at this coffee farm with its owners.
So, why not join us in this fun and informative experience?
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: MedellinDayTrips, Carrera 27 27 180, Medellin 050011 Colombia
From your hotel we head to the coffee farm in our comfortable private car.
Once there, a charming married couple of farmers welcomes us with a delicious cup of coffee.
While you are enjoying a nice cup of coffee, the expert gives you an informative introduction into the world of Colombian coffee. Feel free to ask any questions.
As you listen and participate of the conversation, we begin to give you the coffee we produce in different brewing methods and then we explain the different flavor notes in each of them, so you learn to differenciate the sour, bitter and sweet characteristics of the coffee.
After this very entertaining introduction, we continue with the next activity: planting the coffee seeds in the seedbed as we explain the timeline for each stage when they are growing into a tree.
After we have more context we begin the walk around the coffee plantation.
Before we do it we provide you buckets, hats and rain boots to do the activity with a proper outfit.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sabaneta, Sabaneta, Antioquia Department
Picking the Coffee Beans
We start by picking the beans ourselves as the farmer guides us in the process and provides tips about how they should be picked, how this task is done by women and men alike, wages, lifestyle and everything about coffee pickers.
At the end of this activity, we will weight your load to see who did the best job and continue to next step: Depulping, Fermenting and Washing the coffee
At this stage the skin is removed leaving the slimy beans apart.
Once they have been separated, the beans go through a fermentation process where they will lose their slimy surface (mucilage) and continue to the next stage: Drying the coffee beans
The beans need to be completely dry in order to be processed. This process is extremely important to ensure good quality.
To do this, there is usually a tent called Marquesina that keeps and increases the heat inside drying the beans faster.
This process depends highly on the weather but is usually somewhere between 2 to 6 days.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sabaneta, Sabaneta, Antioquia Department
When the coffee beans are completely dry we need to remove the husk.
So we use an artisanal threshing machine to do that.
When that process is done, the coffee is called "Green Coffee". This is the stage at which most of the Colombian coffee is exported.
However, at the farm the process goes further with the roasting process having 3 different levels depending on your taste.
Highly roasted, medium-high and medium.
All of them are roasted at 200 degrees Celsius (392 F).
The next process is the grinder, where we put the brown roasted beans to grind.
The last process is packing the fresh coffee you just processed (which you can buy at the farm for a good price).
As a reward for helping us to produce and process our coffee we'll have a delicious snack (included) waiting for you at the table.
You will surely have the most authentic experience in Medellin just by learning and enjoying at this coffee farm with its owners.
So, why not join us in this fun and informative experience?
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Our partners like restaurants, farms and facility operators are required to follow these strict guidelines. All our tours are private. We do not mix groups in the same vehicle. After booking with us we will share with you some recommendations to take into consideration before starting the tour.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Siddhant_K
August 2023
Andres had an amazing knowledge on coffee and has years of experience in the industry. Had a fun time with him , not one boring moment
Andres had an amazing knowledge on coffee and has years of experience in the industry. Had a fun time with him , not one boring momentdianamZ6683JG
July 2023
We went with our guide Andres and it was a great experience! The coffee was great and the whole process was amazing to experience. The farm felt connected to nature despite only being 20-30 minutes away from the city. Cata and her daughter were also kind and helpful and made the trip more memorab...
We went with our guide Andres and it was a great experience! The coffee was great and the whole process was amazing to experience. The farm felt connected to nature despite only being 20-30 minutes away from the city. Cata and her daughter were also kind and helpful and made the trip more memorable. I definitely recommend this trip if in Medellin.emmatravels1212
May 2022
If you have at least half a day in Medellín and enjoy the taste of coffee, then this tour is a must! One of the most informative and enjoyable tours I’ve ever been on. The coffee plantation is located just outside of Medellín, in a town called Sabaneta. It is a short ride, 30-45 minutes at most, ...
If you have at least half a day in Medellín and enjoy the taste of coffee, then this tour is a must! One of the most informative and enjoyable tours I’ve ever been on. The coffee plantation is located just outside of Medellín, in a town called Sabaneta. It is a short ride, 30-45 minutes at most, but when you arrive at the farm it looks like you drove hours outside of the city. The farm borders a nature reserve, and its tranquility extends to the farm! Antonio and Andres told (and showed) us every step involved in growing, picking, processing, selling, and brewing coffee. We tasted coffee brewed in a variety of ways. I highly recommend Andres and a visit to this farm!C5601IBnicholasm
May 2022
From the moment Daniel picked us up, the plantation tour was phenomenal. Daniel is an incredibly knowledgable and engaging guide who walked us through the plantation and answered all of our many questions captivatingly and with great humor. We were really made to feel like part of the wonderful f...
From the moment Daniel picked us up, the plantation tour was phenomenal. Daniel is an incredibly knowledgable and engaging guide who walked us through the plantation and answered all of our many questions captivatingly and with great humor. We were really made to feel like part of the wonderful family who owns the farm and we’re treated to almost unlimited coffee and some very surprisingly engrossing coffee-tea. Super informative and incredibly fun — thanks for everything!Ann_R
May 2022
Charming family farm not far from Medellin. Daniel, our guide, was excellent; very engaging and knowledgeable. The terrain was steep gaining us an appreciation for the farmer and is workers.
Charming family farm not far from Medellin. Daniel, our guide, was excellent; very engaging and knowledgeable. The terrain was steep gaining us an appreciation for the farmer and is workers.Deval J
May 2022
Intimate tour of a coffee plantation. They make you feel part of the family and get a complete immersive experience in a just a few hours. The guide, henry was amazing, and the coffee itself was artisan. Definitely worth the experience
Intimate tour of a coffee plantation. They make you feel part of the family and get a complete immersive experience in a just a few hours. The guide, henry was amazing, and the coffee itself was artisan. Definitely worth the experience