Hacienda Doka Coffee Experience Tour
Description
Nestled on the fertile slopes of Poás Volcano, Hacienda Doka is a renowned coffee plantation offering a unique experience for coffee lovers and those eager to explore Costa Rican culture. With over 100 years of tradition, this family-owned estate invites you to immerse yourself in the fascinating journey of coffee production, from bean to cup. Stroll through lush coffee fields, visit Costa Rica’s oldest still-operating wet mill, and learn about sustainable farming techniques that ensure exceptional coffee quality. At the end of the tour, savor a tasting of the finest coffee varieties produced on the estate while taking in breathtaking views. Beyond coffee, Hacienda Doka also offers visits to vibrant butterfly gardens and other cultural activities that make this an unforgettable experience. **Transportation not included
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During this educational Costa Rican coffee tour, you will experience firsthand how the plantation employees strive to obtain the perfect balance between nature and science; you will learn about the different cultivation methods and age-old brewing techniques. Natural Trails Butterfly Garden Coffee Shop **Transportation not included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund
Reviews(324)
Thanks to Mauricio, the booking process was incredibly easy, and he took the time to answer all of our questions. As promised, the team reached out 24 hours before the tour to provide our driver's name. We were lucky enough to have Marco as our driver, and he made the drive to the Poás Volcano and Hacienda Doka a real pleasure. Along the way, he shared great insights and even made a quick stop to help us spot our very first sloth! The volcano visit was beautiful, and we managed to take a few photos before the clouds rolled in. It's a relatively small park, so you won't need to spend too much time there, but it is definitely worth seeing. Our absolute favorite part of the day was the Hacienda Doka tour. The grounds are gorgeous, and our guide was fantastic—sharing a wealth of interesting information while keeping the atmosphere fun and light. It was also fascinating to see the historic, old machinery side-by-side with the modern, much more compact versions. You finish the tour with coffee and chocolate tasting... You can't get better than that!
Very informative learned a lot about the coffee making process can truly appreciate the art and time that it takes to make an excellent espresso at the beginning pf the tour they offered us an iced latte best ive ever had it was amazing
I was the only one on my 9am tour with Angel and absolutely LOVED it! I work with American farmers & ranchers and this tour was fascinating. I was able to ask Angel questions about production hurdles, sustainability, and economic challenges. I Ubered (pre-booking both) to and from San Jose. It was about an hour away but so worth it!
We took a morning tour of Hacienda Doka - the coffee just seemed to hit different while on a Costa Rican coffee farm/plantation! Super friendly guide, gorgeous property, informative tour and of course, great coffee!!! Definitely worth our time!!!
Great place to visit. Lunch there is nicely done. Coffee tour is really informative and you get to learn a lot about the whole process. Coffee tasting at the end was really nice too.
Very good coffee tour with friendly and highly knowledgeable guides. However, I recommend staying away from the gift shop. I would have thought that being right at the estate, the coffee would at least cost the same as the general retail price; nevertheless, they charged me $20 for a 300g bag, while on Doka's own online store, it costs only $13. I sent them an email a week ago to discuss the situation, and they didn't even reply with a greeting. To me, it feels like they are taking advantage of tourists—whether local or foreign—and on top of that, it’s very poor service to not even answer emails. If you want to buy coffee, look for another less touristy spot that shows more respect, or head to Hacienda Alsacia, where even though it is touristy, they at least charge the usual price.
It was an enjoyable tour but there was no sugar cane tour. I would still go again knowing we would not learn about the sugar cane.
This was a great tour for coffee lovers. We almost didn’t do this tour but one of our tour guides told us not to miss it because he saw how much we liked coffee. The tour was quite informative without being too long. They let us try lots of coffee and we ended up buying not only coffee but chocolate they have there.
The coffee tour at Doka Estate Coffee Tour I loved. It is a very Creole, cultural and authentic Costa Rican experience. The tour is entertaining and allows you to learn about the coffee process in a dynamic and well explained way. In addition, they have an excellent variety of coffees to taste, which makes the experience even more special. Definitely a recommended tour for those who want to know more about the coffee culture of Costa Rica.
We were supposed to go to the volcano but it was clouded over so we diverted here. The grounds are beautiful, coffee excellent, and tour very informative. Highly recommend.
