Galapagos Coffee Farm Tour: Bean to Cup Tasting

Watch coffee go from plant to cup, then taste what you learned about.

A three-hour farm tour on the Galapagos Islands where you learn how coffee is grown and harvested in this unique ecosystem, then taste two locally roasted blends using the V60 brewing method. The farm owner walks you through the process, and pickup from your hotel is included. A local guide leads the experience in English or Spanish.

The experience

The tour starts at a working farm where coffee, fruit trees, and hydroponic vegetables grow side by side. The owner meets you there and explains what makes growing coffee in the Galapagos different: the volcanic soil, the climate, the labor involved. You'll see the plants themselves, watch how beans are selected and gathered, and learn the steps that turn a cherry into the coffee that reaches your cup. The farm also grows other crops using hydroponic methods, so you get a sense of how agriculture actually works on the islands, not just the coffee side.

After the walk through the plantations, you move to the tasting. Two Galapagos coffee blends are brewed in front of you using the V60 method: a careful, hands-on brewing process that brings out the flavors. You taste both, learning to pick up the aromas and distinct notes each one carries. The coffee tells you something about the island's terroir and the care that goes into production. You're sitting on the farm while you do this, surrounded by the landscape where the beans grew.

What’s included

• Local guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel pickup and transportation.
• farm entry.
• coffee tasting of two Galapagos blends.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and Saturday

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (2 to 6 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 28 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Galapagos a la Carte

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so choose the language that fits your comfort. The walk is gentle and the farm sits at a manageable elevation, making it accessible for most visitors, though it's not recommended if you have cardiovascular concerns or are pregnant.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 6 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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.

How long does the whole experience take?

The tour runs three hours from start to finish, including the farm walk, the harvest explanation, and the coffee tasting.

What exactly happens during the coffee tasting?

Two Galapagos coffee blends are brewed using the V60 method, a precise brewing technique that highlights each coffee's flavor profile. You taste both and learn to recognize the distinct aromas and notes in each one.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the farm?

No. Pickup from your hotel is included in the tour, and a local guide who speaks English or Spanish leads the whole experience.

What's the difference between coffee grown here and coffee from other places?

Galapagos coffee is grown in volcanic soil at high altitude on the islands, which creates a unique terroir. The farm owner explains how the island's specific climate and conditions shape the flavor and the challenges of cultivation.