Visit a Coffee Plantation + an Orchid Sanctuary - Full Day Tour From Coban
Overview
Raise your hand all coffee lovers out there! Guatemala produces one of the best coffees in the world and is very sought-after internationally. The altitudes, the weather, minerals, and different components make Guatemala´s coffee worldwide acclaimed. Get to know the coffee plantations of Cobán in the highlands of the country, learn about production techniques and processes from the very beginning till the end. This spectacular tour is given by the people from the ethnic group of Mayan Q´eqchi so you will live this experience directly with the locals.
After our coffee tour, we´ll go to the Orchids sanctuary just 20 minutes away from the coffee plantations. Due to its location and tropical weather, Guatemala has more than 1, 400 species of orchids. In this tour, we´ll take you through 9 interactive stations and you will have the chance to observe 450 species of orchids. So don´t hesitate and get ready to be amazed by this delightful place!
After our coffee tour, we´ll go to the Orchids sanctuary just 20 minutes away from the coffee plantations. Due to its location and tropical weather, Guatemala has more than 1, 400 species of orchids. In this tour, we´ll take you through 9 interactive stations and you will have the chance to observe 450 species of orchids. So don´t hesitate and get ready to be amazed by this delightful place!
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Certified Tour Guide
- Entrance Fee to the Coffee Plantation
- Entrance Fee to the Orchid Sancturary
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Orquigonia
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
We´ll pick you up in your hotel lobby in Cobán and take you to the coffee tour and the orchid sanctuary. You can sit back, relax and enjoy the road and the beautiful views.
Rest assured that all our vehicles have been fully sanitized for your well-being. All our staff strictly follows the protocols dictated internationally and in addition to that, we provide you a personal biosecurity kit that includes a pocket-size hand sanitizer bottle and a disposable mask. Your safety has always been a priority for us.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chicoj, Guatemala
Coffee Farm: We have prepared an extraordinary experience for you to know the steps it takes to produce high-quality coffee, the history behind introducing coffee plants in Guatemala, and much more! You will be surrounded by nature and learn from the locals. And to close with a flourish, we´ll have a coffee-tasting experience. Also, have the chance to buy souvenirs in the local store.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chicoj, Guatemala
After our visit to the coffee plantations, we´ll visit the orchid sanctuary. It will be a short ride, enjoy the views.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Orquigonia, Km 206 Ruta Las Verapaces, Coban 16001 Guatemala
Get ready to enjoy the beautiful landscape of this natural reserve. Orchids, butterflies, and nature are waiting for you. While we are on the orchid sanctuary you will be able to learn about these mesmerizing flowers, take beautiful photos, and if you´re lucky enough you´ll see a couple of birds.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
After a day full of adventures and discovering these magical places, we´ll enjoy a delicious lunch on the road on our way back to your hotel in Coban.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
During our way back to your hotel, you have the chance to relax and take a nap, or maybe you prefer to take photos of the marvelous landscapes of Las Verapaces... you choose, the time is yours.
The last point in our itinerary is to take you safe and sound in your hotel in Coban.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
We´ll pick you up in your hotel lobby in Cobán and take you to the coffee tour and the orchid sanctuary. You can sit back, relax and enjoy the road and the beautiful views.
Rest assured that all our vehicles have been fully sanitized for your well-being. All our staff strictly follows the protocols dictated internationally and in addition to that, we provide you a personal biosecurity kit that includes a pocket-size hand sanitizer bottle and a disposable mask. Your safety has always been a priority for us.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chicoj, Guatemala
Coffee Farm: We have prepared an extraordinary experience for you to know the steps it takes to produce high-quality coffee, the history behind introducing coffee plants in Guatemala, and much more! You will be surrounded by nature and learn from the locals. And to close with a flourish, we´ll have a coffee-tasting experience. Also, have the chance to buy souvenirs in the local store.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chicoj, Guatemala
After our visit to the coffee plantations, we´ll visit the orchid sanctuary. It will be a short ride, enjoy the views.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Orquigonia, Km 206 Ruta Las Verapaces, Coban 16001 Guatemala
Get ready to enjoy the beautiful landscape of this natural reserve. Orchids, butterflies, and nature are waiting for you. While we are on the orchid sanctuary you will be able to learn about these mesmerizing flowers, take beautiful photos, and if you´re lucky enough you´ll see a couple of birds.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
After a day full of adventures and discovering these magical places, we´ll enjoy a delicious lunch on the road on our way back to your hotel in Coban.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
During our way back to your hotel, you have the chance to relax and take a nap, or maybe you prefer to take photos of the marvelous landscapes of Las Verapaces... you choose, the time is yours.
The last point in our itinerary is to take you safe and sound in your hotel in Coban.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- All our vehicles are being sanitized and cleaned on a daily basis. Please feel safe with our staff, we are taking all the appropriate measurements for your and our safety.
- 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.