Horseback Riding & Coffee Farm in Medellin: 11-Mile Mountain Ride

Ride through open mountain fields, then stand in a working coffee farm where you see every step from seed to cup.

This 8-hour private tour combines horseback riding through Medellin's mountain trails with a hands-on visit to a small-scale family coffee farm. You ride 11 miles on docile horses with two guides (one leading, one following), then participate in all nine stages of coffee production, from planting seeds to roasting beans, before tasting the result in four different brewing methods. Hotel pickup, lunch cooked by the farmers, and insurance are included. The tour operates with English or Spanish-speaking guides.

Step-by-step itinerary

Horseback riding and coffee farm tour

• Horseback riding through mountains
• Drive to coffee farm
• Traditional Colombian lunch with farmers
• Learn and participate in coffee production
• Taste coffee brewed four ways

The experience

The day starts with the ride. Two guides bracket the group (one ahead to set the pace, one behind to keep the horses together), and you move through wide open fields and lush mountain terrain for 11 miles. The horses are docile and the operation has completed over 300 rides without incident, so beginners and experienced riders both fit here. The guides stay close and expect you to follow their instructions. After the ride ends, a 20-minute drive takes you to the coffee farm.

At the farm, a family that has owned and worked the land for years walks you through every stage of their coffee production: planting, picking ripe beans, depulping, fermenting, washing, drying, threshing, roasting, grinding and packing. You don't just watch. You participate in the process. The farmers are passionate about what they do and treat visitors as part of the family rather than as tourists passing through. A traditional Colombian lunch, cooked and served by the hosts, anchors the afternoon.

The coffee tasting happens while you eat. The farmers brew their highest-quality beans in four different methods (Chemex, French Press, Moka and Japanese Syphon), so you can taste the same coffee prepared four ways and decide which method you prefer. An expert walks you through Colombian coffee while you compare. By the end of the day, you'll understand the work behind the cup and have the knowledge to run your own farm, the operator says. Hotel drop-off happens early enough to rest before evening plans.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• two guides for the horseback ride.
• 11 miles of riding through mountain terrain.
• lunch cooked by the farm family.
• coffee tasting in four brewing methods.
• participation in all nine stages of coffee production.
• insurance for the ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (8 to 70 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MedellinDayTrips

Is this one for you?The 8-hour commitment and the 11-mile ride ask for a full morning and afternoon, which suits someone with a clear block of time and comfort on a horse at a steady pace. If you're looking for a shorter activity or prefer to stay on foot, a coffee-only farm visit would fit better.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the horseback riding like for someone who's never ridden before?

The horses are docile and the tour is designed for both beginners and experienced riders. Two guides ride with the group (one in front to lead and one behind to follow), so your horse stays with the group and you follow the guide's pace throughout the 11-mile ride.

Do I actually participate in the coffee production, or just watch?

You participate in all nine stages of the coffee process: planting, picking, depulping, fermenting, washing, drying, threshing, roasting and grinding. The farmers guide you through each step on their family farm.

What's included in the lunch?

A traditional Colombian lunch is cooked and served by the farmers at the farm. The meal is part of the tour price, and the coffee tasting in four brewing methods happens during lunch.

How long does the whole day take?

The tour lasts 8 hours total, including the 11-mile horseback ride, the 20-minute drive to the farm, the coffee production walk-through, lunch and the tasting. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and you're back early enough to rest before evening.

Is insurance included if something happens during the ride?

Yes, insurance is provided for all guests as part of the tour. The operation has completed over 300 rides without an accident, and guides emphasize following instructions at all times for safety.

Can I buy coffee to take home?

Coffee bags are available to purchase at the farm if you want to take some home, though this is optional and not included in the tour price.