Cali Coffee Tour: Learn 100% Colombian coffee from the farm

See how Colombian coffee moves from soil to cup

An eight-hour coffee tour from Cali visits a working farm in Valle del Cauca where a bilingual guide walks you through planting, harvesting, processing and traditional tasting methods, with round-trip transport, farm entrance and regional lunch included. The farm is a two-hour drive from the city, and you'll spend time learning directly from the coffee grower about each stage of production.

Step-by-step itinerary

Coffee farm tour and cultural visit

• Travel round trip from Cali (2 hours)
• Visit magical town briefly
• Stop in Costa Rica municipality
• Enjoy typical Valle del Cauca meal
• Learn coffee growing and processing

The experience

What makes Colombian coffee different? The answer lives in the geography and the hands that tend it. This tour takes you from Cali to a specialized coffee farm in the municipality of Costa Rica, Valle del Cauca, where you'll see the conditions that make the beans valuable and meet the grower who manages them. The round-trip journey takes two hours, and the farm visit itself fills the rest of the eight-hour day.

A bilingual guide walks you through the whole process: the history of coffee in Colombia, how the beans are planted and picked, then washed, dried and roasted before they reach a cup. You'll learn the traditional methods for preparing coffee and practice tasting it properly, so you understand what you're looking for in the flavor. A typical regional meal breaks up the learning, and the farm entrance and all transport by Jeep or Guala (a traditional local vehicle) are included.

The tour is built around the work of the farm itself, so you're not watching a demonstration. You're seeing the actual process and the care that goes into each stage. Bring water, sunscreen and mosquito repellent in a small bag, wear comfortable walking shoes with good grip, and a hat or cap for sun protection. Medical insurance and assistance are included.

What’s included

• Round-trip transport from Cali by Jeep or Guala.
• entrance to the coffee farm.
• tour of the plantations and explanation of cultivation methods.
• coffee ritual teaching traditional preparation.
• lunch and snack.
• medical insurance and assistance.
• bilingual guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00Last departure this season: 31 Jan 2027

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (8 to 70 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Valley Adventours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Cali and want hands-on learning at a working coffee farm. The full day includes pickup and drop-off from the city.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How long is the drive from Cali to the coffee farm?

The round trip from Cali takes two hours total, so you'll spend about one hour each way on the road.

What does the coffee ritual part of the tour teach?

The coffee ritual shows you how to prepare a good cup using traditional methods, so you can taste and understand what makes the coffee special.

What's included in the lunch?

A typical meal from Valle del Cauca is provided as part of the tour, giving you a taste of regional food alongside the coffee experience.

Will I meet the coffee grower?

Yes, a passionate coffee farmer shows you the whole process of how coffee is grown, from planting through the final stages before roasting.