Top Central & South America Plantation Tours - page 2

Experience the natural splendor and coffee culture of central Colombia on a day trip from Jericó. Numbers are limited to 10 per group, so you’ll enjoy personalized attention as you explore a family-run coffee farm and visit a waterfall that often creates a rainbow. Plus, traveling in an off-road vehicle lets you go where traditional vehicles can’t.

The villages fringing Lake Atitlan are known for their Indigenous Mayan heritage and artisanal traditions. But without a guide leading the way, it can be hard to push past the surface and journey outside the tourist track. On this small-group excursion, visit both San Juan La Laguna and Santiago Atitlan by boat, watching an exclusive hand-dyed and woven textile demonstration and paying a visit to the Mayan god Maximon.

Make the most of your time in Costa Rica’s Cordillera Central on an action-packed day trip to three highlights of the region: Poas Volcano, Café Doka, and La Paz Waterfalls. Avoid the hassle of self-driving to these attractions that are hard to reach by public transportation. All admissions are included, as well as breakfast and lunch, so you just sit back and enjoy the well-planned day out from San Jose.

Indulge in a chocolate lover's dream on a half-day tour of a local chocolate farm near Medellin. You'll experience the world of chocolate production, from cacao beans to artisanal chocolate bars, all while surrounded by beautiful landscapes. Under the guidance of skilled farmers, you'll participate in roasting, grinding, and tasting the cacao beans. Finish your experience by tasting some of the finest chocolates and cocoa products made on the farm.

Experience the traditional coffee culture of Colombia with this experiential tour at the Finca del Café estate in Santa Rosa de Cabal. Here within the Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia UNESCO World Heritage site you can learn about how coffee is cultivated, processed, and prepared from a guide. During the plantation tour you'll be loaned a typical poncho, basket, and hat, like those traditionally worn by farmers here.

Visit the village of Garifuna to experience culture while touring local mangroves. While cruising on a canoe boat you'll see sites that were last used by real pirates exploring the area. The tour goes past the community of Oak Ridge, an over-water community, where visitors can glimpse a less familiar way of living and working. This canoe boat tour blends the natural environment, local history, and a slice of contemporary Honduran life that many visitors do not get to see.

Discover a stunning landscape at the foot of Los Nevados on a full-day tour to Cocora Valley, a coffee farm and Salento. Follow trails through soaring wax palms, and listen for the sounds of tropical birds and wildlife as you hike into a mountainside cloud forest. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then follow the coffee production process from plant to cup on a local farm. Explore brightly painted architecture and a historic town square in the picture-perfect colonial town of Salento before returning to Pereira.

Ten la oportunidad de vivir y ser parte de una experiencia autentica y rural de la producción de café, caña de azúcar y cacao de los costarricenses, además de conocer como esta ha influido en el desarrollo económico y social de Costa Rica. Podrás vivir una experiencia sensorial, de cada uno de los productos además de deliciosas degustaciones de los productos que realizaremos juntos Esta es una vivencia brindada por personas apasionadas y amantes por el café, que les gusta su trabajo y que poseen una excelente relación con la naturaleza y su entorno.

After being picked up by your local driver from your hotel in Antigua, make your way to Panajachel at Lake Atitlán and set off on a scenic boat trip across the peaceful waters. Your bilingual guide will share insights about life in the Guatemalan Highlands as you visit the villages of San Juan La Laguna and Santiago Atitlán. In these traditional Maya communities, learn about local culture and the positive impact of textile and bee farming industries on the region’s economy. In San Juan La Laguna, visit women’s workshops to see traditional dyeing techniques using natural resources such as plants, tree bark, coconut shells, and vegetables to create vibrant colors for woven textiles. You will also experience the chocolate-making process firsthand. Continue to Santiago Atitlán, one of the largest villages, to observe local weaving on backstrap looms and meet the friendly Tz’utujil Maya people, admire the stunning views of the three majestic volcanoes: Atitlán, Tolimán, and San Pedro.

Discover the living culture of the Bribri people in Watsi Delve into an authentic experience that connects you to the ancestral history and wisdom of the Bribri indigenous people. He knows his traditional way of life, his clothing made with natural fibers, hunting instruments and the sacred use of medicinal plants. At Casa Usure, a sacred place, you will learn about its worldview and creation of life. The favorite part, the cocoa process : you will make everything from scratch and grind with the indigenous women, and then enjoy a delicious chocolate accompanied by Creole bananas. You will also try a typical lunch served in leaves, as they do. To close the day, we will visit a waterfall, where in addition to cooling off you can observe poisonous frogs, the same ones that the indigenous people used to poison their spears. End this magical experience by drinking a pipe water in the middle of nature. A cultural, natural and transformative experience that will remain in your heart.

Experience Poas Volcano National Park, learn about Costa Rica's coffee industry, and see one of the only metal churches in Central America on this tour. You'll start with the volcano, where you'll get to check out fantastic landscapes, continuing to an included lunch at the Doka Estate. It's then on to Grecia to see the metal church, with a stop to see local artisans at work in the town of Sarchi.

Learn about how coffee goes from bean to cup on a coffee plantation tour in Colombia, which has been granted UNESCO World Heritage Status for its coffee growing heritage. You’ll explore the farm and processing area at a relaxed pace in a small group limited to 10, and enjoy the chance to make and sample your own coffee.

Get deeper insight into Colombia’s world-famous coffee culture during a half-day tour of a coffee farm just outside of Medellin. You’ll overcome the language barrier as you explore with your guide, and discover the coffee-making process from bean to cup while wandering the farm at your own pace and enjoying undivided attention from your guide.

Learn how Colombian coffee goes from biodiverse fields to freshly brewed cups on a full-day, small-group coffee tour from Salento. Before the included coffee tasting, you’ll explore coffee production, processing, roasting, and preparation. The tour’s small-group format ensures personalized service as you tour the farm, with plenty of time to ask questions. In addition, round-trip transfers from Salento hotels mean you don’t need private transportation or a pricy taxi.

Discover one of Guatemala’s sustainable farms and sample its produce on this 1.5-hour tour from Antigua. Head to an eco-farm focused on environment-friendly agriculture, and learn how it produces organic coffee, honey, and avocados. Explore the coffee plantation and coffee-making processes; sample freshly ground coffee or tea; make guacamole (seasonal); and taste the farm’s own honey.

Explore the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica in one full day. Visit the Jaguar Rescue Center to see rescued animals up close, taste local coffee and cacao, and discover handmade crafts. Cruise the Tortuguero Canals, spotting sloths, monkeys, caimans, and tropical birds in their natural habitat. End the day at Playa Bonita, enjoying the ocean and Caribbean flavors at your own pace. A hands-on experience of wildlife, local culture, and coastal life.

Immerse yourself in the coffee culture of Colombia during this private tour of a local coffee farm. Learn about the process from bean to cup through guided commentary, traveling at your own pace through the tour and asking plenty of questions. While you walk through the fields, hear about what it takes to be a "chapolera" or an "arreiro" and leave the tour with tons of coffee knowledge to impress your friends.

Soak up the incredible views of Mendoza’s vineyards and check off two well-known wineries in a day with this hassle-free wine tour from downtown Mendoza. Having transport included saves time waiting for local buses and helps you get to the wineries more quickly. The tour also includes two wine tastings and an olive oil tasting at a local producer.

Experience the thrill of zip-lining through the Costa Rican jungle on this 5-hour tour from Limon. Get your adrenaline pumping as you tackle a course of 11 zip-lines, enjoy spectacular aerial views of the rainforest, then visit a traditional banana plantation. Port pickup and drop-off is included.

Explore the delicious side of Monteverde with this coffee,chocolate, and wildlife night tour. You’ll be with a group, so you’ll keep costs down and meet a few new faces, too. First you’ll learn all about the coffee and chocolate production, with tasters. Then you’ll head into the Santa Elena reserve, where you’ll be given a flashlight to spot the critters that only come out at night.

Experience both the cultural treasures and natural splendor of Medellin on a private full-day sightseeing tour of Medellin and Jardin. From your personal guide, you’ll receive an interesting introduction to Medellin as you travel to important monuments such as Pueblito Paisa and Plaza Botero — a square replete with sculptures by revered Colombian artist, Fernando Botero. Then, cruise past verdant coffee plantations and see spectacular views of the Andes mountains before you arrive in Jardin, a charming city surrounded by greenery. Throughout this private tour, you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Horseback riding to a waterfall, touring one of Costa Rica’s best coffee farms, munching on Costa Rican pastries—with this tour, you’re guaranteed a wild and wildly delicious experience. At the farm, you’ll explore the bucolic grounds, see how coffee is brewed from seed to cup, hoof it into the jungle, and finish up having tasted a true slice of Costa Rican culture.

Enjoy an unforgettable experience that combines nature, culture and one of the best coffees in the world. This half-day tour is ideal for time-poor travelers or those on a same-day flight, as we offer free transfer to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) at the end of the tour. Start the morning with a delicious breakfast at the historic Hacienda Doka, a traditional coffee farm where you will know the entire coffee-making process, from plant to cup. In addition, you can taste freshly prepared coffee, coffee chocolates, coffee liquor and other house specialties. Then we will continue to Poás Volcano National Park, home to one of the largest active craters in the world. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Central Valley and discover one of Costa Rica’s most iconic volcanoes in a comfortable, complete and perfect experience to make the most of half a day’s travel.

Experience San Agustin without the hassle of boarding a crowded bus with this private Jeep tour. Prepare to enjoy the views, uncover archaeological excavations, and dive deep into the rich history with an informative museum visit. This tour immerses you in the beauty and charm of the area, showcasing the top attractions of San Agustín and its surroundings. Don't miss out on this comfortable private adventure.