The 7 Best One-Day Coffee Trips

1.Materuni waterfalls coffee tour & Chemka hot springs Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $95Our pick

Spend a full day near Kilimanjaro with a private guide such as Owen or David. Hike to Materuni Waterfalls, learn Chagga coffee-making from bean to cup, then swim at Chemka Hot Springs. Expect beautiful scenery, a rough drive, and a longer day than the advertised 6 to 9 hours.

“My guide was great! Scenery was magnificent, and the springs are a great refreshing way to refresh after the hike. Its a bumpy ride. But well worth it. The ONLY warning I would give is despite what is listed, this is not a 4-6 hour tour. Its 10-12. I looked at 4-6 hours and told myself "no way" and I was right. So this is your entire day. But well worth it.”

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2.Santa Marta: Minca Coffee, Cocoa, & Waterfall Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · from $78

Travel from Santa Marta to Minca for guided jungle walks, a coffee tasting, natural river pools, a mountain lunch, and a hands-on cocoa workshop. English and Spanish guides such as Tony, Gustavo, and Sadam bring strong knowledge of plants, wildlife, and local culture.

“Pickup from hostel was seamless. Gustavo knows his stuff and took the time to educate us on a range of topics. Great fun!”

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3.Jardin Private Day Trip: Colombian Coffee Tour from Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $232

Leave Medellín with a bilingual private guide such as Fabio, David, Mario, or Daniel for a long but rewarding day in Colombia’s coffee country. Visit a working farm, taste and process beans, ride a mountain cable car, eat Antioquian food, and explore Jardín’s handsome main square.

“Amazing and fantastic. It is a far trip at least three hours in Windy mountain so if you get carsick this may not be for you. But it was the really worth it. Our guide Mario was amazing we have been visited a local family at the coffee plantation and got to know the family. Mario was awesome! would do this to her again in a heartbeat it was the highlight of our trip.”

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4.Day Trip Coffee Tour and Materuni Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $55

From Moshi, join a private day trip with guide Innocent of Maryo Tours to Materuni Village. Walk to a 50-meter waterfall, learn about Chagga life, enjoy lunch, and take part in a traditional coffee ceremony with songs, dancing, and hands-on coffee making.

“It was a wonderful day with Innocent. I enjoyed the beautiful hike to the waterfall and the coffee experience and lunch afterwards. Innocent is a wealth of knowledge on both the local area and the country of Tanzania. I learned a great deal while enjoying the outdoors. I highly recommend the personalized service he provides.”

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5.Doka Coffee Tour, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Day Trip from San Jose

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $184

Leave San Jose early for a full day of coffee, volcanic views, waterfalls, and rescued wildlife. You’ll tour Doka Coffee Plantation, visit Poas Volcano, and explore La Paz Waterfall Gardens, with breakfast, lunch, hotel transport, and guides such as Max, Martin, Rachel, and Victor included.

“Fantastic tour that takes 3 great tours and combines them into one. Pickup on time, and very professional done tour. It’s the best of the best. Highly recommend”

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6.1 Day Sipi Falls Hike and Community Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $30Best value

Join indigenous guides such as Ezekiel or Ian for a private Sipi Falls hike through community paths, then visit a family coffee farm. Pick, husk, roast, grind, and brew Arabica coffee yourself while hearing local stories. The trails can be slippery, so bring sturdy shoes.

“We had a wonderful Christmas Day in the company of our guide Ian and his dog Bobby. Sipi Falls are beautiful, and the coffee preparation and tasting was great fun. Thank you for everything, and I hope to see you soon for abseiling. I highly recommend it.”

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7.Day trip to UNESCO Belur+Shravanbelgola+Coffee & Spice Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $113

Leave Bangalore at 7:30 am for Belur’s 12th-century Hoysala temple, a coffee and spice plantation, and Shravanabelagola’s Jain statue. A driver handles the long road journey, while guides including Varun and Raghu join at the sights. Vegetarian lunch, entry fees, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.

“Interested in a breathtaking — literally — adventure? Then this is your trip. From a (challenging) hike to an amazing statue, to a quaint coffee and spice farm (with a delicious lunch and lovely hosts, not to mention a cute puppy), to a stunning temple - it was a great day, enhanced by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, Varun.”

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