Coffee Farm Experience: 1-Day Coffee Tour from Cusco
Description
During the tour, you will discover a Peruvian province (La Convencion) in the mountainous jungle that tourists rarely visit. The village we will go to is very local as most inhabitants are farmers. You will learn and experience yourself the making of a product that you consume frequently: Coffee. You will understand the lifestyle of local farmers and will be able to chat with them in order to get to know their background and history.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Once you arrive at the plantation, you will meet with the producers to have a chat in order to share about your life experiences, we will then begin the farm's visit where he has diverse fruits and plants to show and taste. You will be invited to eat a local dish with the family. You will experiment yourself all the process it takes to make the finished product from the cherry to the cup. Around 16:30, we will head back to Cusco (or Ollantaytambo if this is your next destination or if you are going to take the train to Aguas Calientes).
Ollantaytambo is an inka town, part of the sacred Valley of the incas, we will make an stop here to enjoy for few minutes a nice view of the old town. Ollantaytambo is an old town that preserve the the incas´s urban desing. it is like traveling back to the past.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Early in the morning(5 am), we will pick you up from your hotel as we depart for the farm with our private driver. On the way, we will make stops at beautiful views to please our eyes and to take pictures.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Among all our experiences in Peru-Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Cusco, and this coffee experience -Coffee Farm Experience was our favorite. My husband and I went together, yet this could easily be a teen family or business excursion. Part way through our tour, a high school group came to tge farm as well. Learning the process from identifying ripe coffee cherries to traditional roasting and grinding to the first glorious sip, this whole day was magnificent. The guide David was the translator as needed when our Spanish was not sufficient between us and the family who own and run the organic farm. From Cusco, be prepared for a long 2-3 hour ride to and from the farm. Which is not wasted time either! You'll learn all you might want to know about the coffee industry, living in the area, traditonal customs and modern trends, and more. Totally a worthy use of funds and time. We bought a bag of coffee to bring home, in addition to the coffee beans we roasted ourselves.
Hi Anna, Thank you for your review. We truly appreciate it. Happy to know you enjoyed this experience. The Perez family is the one we visited. They are part of the Cocla cooperative organization. We let them know about this review as well. regard COCLATOURS TEAM - CUSCO
We really enjoyed the one day coffee tour! The guide was very knowledgeable about coffee and it was interesting to learn more about the production of coffee. The family was lovely, we ate delicious food and I especially loved the walk through the coffee trees. I highly recommend this tour, it was one of the highlights of our trip to Peru!
Hola Roving We appreciate, you took the time to write a nice review about your experience at the farm, thank you. it motives the team to keep doing what we love to do it. regards David
We agree with the previous review, while it was a long day, it was worth it. Sebastian’s driving made a nervous passenger who does not like heights, very comfortable. David’s knowledge, not only of the coffee industry and farming, but also of related topics such as cacao farming and the history of agricultural reforms in Peru was outstanding. The family Perez could not have been more welcoming or kind. They also have a great sense of humor which made our time on their farm even more enjoyable. We learned so much about coffee plants and farming and how family farms deal with all of the challenges, ecological and economic. They do a great job of involving you in the process from start to finish, and have inspired us to check out the top rated coffee shops in Cusco and Lima. When they tell you to bring insect repellent, it’s no joke. Apply it heavily, and when you peal off a layer because you are getting hot, stop to apply more. This tour is an amazing opportunity to understand where your coffee comes from, what goes into it, and how the entire industry works. If you have the time, make this tour part of your visit to Peru.
Hi Terri Thank you for this amazing review we truly appreciate it. We are happy to learn you enjoyed this wonderful trip. We will share it with the family Sebastian and David. Thank you again.
We did the 1D Coffee Tour from Cusco with David. Although the drive was quite long (around 4 hours each way), it was worth it! We made stops along the way to appreciate the views, and also enjoy a coffee en route at an independent seller (best coffee I have had in South America in 3 months!). The family at the farm were very hospitable and friendly, and we thoroughly enjoyed experiencing the entire coffee process from picking the beans, through to roasting and tasting them. David was a great guide and had excellent English as well as a thorough knowledge of all things coffee! Definitely worth the money, a unique and personalised experience for any coffee lover 😊 ☕ (it is also worth noting that the car was very comfy and the driver, Sebastián, made us feel safe on the drive)
Hi Zoe, thank you for this amazing review. We appreciate it so much. We are happy to know you enjoyed it as much as we did. Thank you for deciding on this experience. regards David
