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Details

Duration

7 hours

Buy before 16 hours

before the trip

Language

Español / Inglés

Min. Passengers

4 passengers

Why is Colombian coffee so popular? What's behind a cup of Colombian coffee that makes it so special?

Colombia has privileged geographical and climatic conditions to produce the best coffee in the world, in this process is always present the dedication and passion on the part of the producers in each stage involving strict controls that guarantee the origin, the quality of the grain and provide economic sustainability, social and environmental
These are some of the factors that give Colombian coffee its unique attributes.
And you, you will be able to see it with your own eyes, and participate in this process.
In our Cali Coffee Tour you will learn about the history of coffee and how it reached Colombian lands.
We will visit a typical coffee farm where you will see privileged lands that gather plantations of 7 types of coffee trees in different stages of development.
Within this area several species of birds, butterflies, trees and plants that adorn the landscape and give you a feeling of unequaled tranquility converge.
You will live the experience of being a coffee picker or making the selection of this, and you will see step by step the complete process, from sowing to obtaining the final product.
In the future the aroma and every sip of coffee that touches your palate, will make you evoke this experience, being aware of all that is behind a good Colombian coffee.

Departure place

We are located in the colonial neighborhood of San Antonio de Cali.
You can find us about two blocks from San Antonio Park in the direction of 5th Street throughout Carrera 9.
Large gray building with red and white columns at the corner of Carrera 9 with Calle 3.

Itinerary

Day 1

Exploration and Immersion of the Cafe.

Tour start time 8:00 a.m.
We will start our trip to the coffee farm through the magnificent western mountain range.
Here we will reach the highest point of one of its arms where we will be embraced by the forest of fog and descend to a valley surrounded by mountains.
In this beautiful view that nature offers us we will eat a delicious breakfast typical of the region before continuing to the farm.
We will arrive at the coffee farm where we will begin with a brief summary of the history of coffee and how its families and genetics work to influence its flavor. Before leaving, we will have the opportunity to taste a premium coffee and learn what the necessary tools are and how to use them to prepare the best cup.
Then we will go to the coffee forest of 95 hectares where we can appreciate 6 different genetic, how to take care of them, how to detect diseases, treat them and prevent them and more.
Before finalizing we will learn about the methods of drying and fermentation which is an important factor in the taste of coffee.
After a pleasant walk around the coffee plantations we will return to the restaurant to enjoy a lunch before returning to the city.
The lunch at this restaurant has always been remarkable for being delicious, authentic and consistent with its quality.
End time tour 3:00 pm

Includes

Bilingual local guide.
Ground transportation (one way) from your place of lodging (only hotel zone near the center).
Entrance to the coffee farm.
A good cup of Colombian coffee.
Explanation and preparation of a cup of coffee in artisanal methods.
Lunch.
Insurance and medical assistance.

Not included

Transfer back to the place of lodging (the tour ends in the San Antonio neighborhood).
Consumption and services not specified in the plan.

Activities

Notes

Carry identification document: Passport, DNI, citizenship or immigration card.
The tour is not canceled in case of bad weather, the objects you carry or use must be waterproof, consider bringing a waterproof bag to store the items you want to take during the tour (cameras, cell phones, watches or documents).

RECOMMENDATIONS

Wear tennis with good soles and grip or hiking boots.
In a small briefcase bring: Rain poncho and / or waterproof jacket, pants and long shirt, cap or hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent and a bottle of water