WORLDWIDE · COFFEE EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 volcanic coffee tastings worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Big Island Highlights, a full-day tour with Kona coffee, black sands, Volcanoes National Park, lunch, and Rainbow Falls.
“Grant was amazing!! So much fun and learned a lot!! Lot to see on the island and this a great way to get started.”
Review of a Big Island day trip to volcanoes, waterfalls, coffee farms, Waipio Valley, and Punaluʻu Beach, with practical planning tips.
“When you see 12 hour duration. That’s true, and you will be gone all day. but there are so many cool stops that it does not seem that long. Our guide made it a great day.”
Review this 12-hour Big Island tour from Kona to volcanoes, black-sand beaches, sea turtles, lava tubes, and a Kona coffee farm.
“Katie was a wonderful tour guide. She was knowledgeable and made the trip comfortable and interesting!”
Review of the Poás Volcano, Doka coffee plantation, and La Paz Falls tour from San José, with practical advice on weather, timing, and value.
“Wow!! What a great experience! Our tour guide, Victor, was excellent- great knowledge, patient and very accommodating. He provided great recommendations for coffee breaks, food and souvenir shopping. Once we got to Poas Volcano, we were not allowed to enter due to gas activity from the volcano. However, Victor was determined to wait it out until it cleared to provide us the experience which we finally did. No regrets- met great people, took great photos and overall my husband and I had an awesome day!”
Review of a Poas Volcano, waterfalls, and coffee tour from San Jose, with practical advice on weather, value, guides, and a long day.
“Wonderful experience. We've been a small group of 5 people. Weather was pleasant. Beautiful exotic places - Volcano, waterfalls, jungle. A good professional guide. The cofee tour and the explanation of the making process was very interesting. Recommended.”
Explore Big Island coffee, black sand, volcanoes, waterfalls, local food, and expert guiding on an 11-hour small-group tour.
“Our Tour Guide, Doug, was great! He was knowledgeable of each site, humorous, and personable. Each site was absolutely amazing.”
Review of a private Big Island tour with coffee, black sand beaches, Volcanoes National Park, Hilo, waterfalls, and flexible pacing.
“Gary did an amazing job! Was very impressed with his knowledge about the island. Sent is video of the volcano eruption the evening before. Perfect timing and selection of places to see! Highly recommend Gary!”
Review of a Poas Volcano, Costa Rican coffee, and waterfall day trip from San Jose, with itinerary, value, timing, and practical booking advice.
“You get just enough time at the volcano and waterfall! The coffee tour was pretty cool, and the guide there was very informative.”
Review of a Poas Volcano, Doka coffee, and La Paz Waterfall Gardens day trip from San Jose, with food, costs, walking, and practical tips.
“terribly cold and windy and you couldn't see the volcano for the clouds Not worth it. Guide was very nice and knowledgeable.”
Review of Costa Rica’s 9-hour combo tour from San José, with Doka coffee, Poás Volcano, La Paz waterfalls, meals, price, and practical tips.
“We were so lucky to see a clear Volcano Poas after we waited a while. It’s so beautiful! I am not interested in Coffee factory and spent a lot time to listen the process of making coffee.”
Review of the Doka Coffee Tour, Poás Volcano, and La Paz Waterfall day trip from San José, with meals, tips, value, and practical advice.
“Our tour guide Carlile (not sure about spelling) was awesome! He went above and beyond to make our tour the best. He helped in making sure our picky eater had something to eat. He brought us to Hacienda Alsacia (Starbucks) to see the beautiful views. Took pictures of our group for us so everyone could be in photograph. He was great at explaining our tours. Worked with us on when to eat lunch. Made stops for the smokers. He was as entertaining on the ride as he was for the tour.AWESOME!!!”
Explore Colima Volcano, an organic coffee farm, artisan masks, Nogueras Hacienda, and Comala on a six-hour cultural tour.
“The great history of the theme of this Tour, the information and historical data of the locality, the volcano and the art of coffee harvesting, culture of Comala.Auto-translated”
Review of Jakarta’s private Bandung and Subang tour, with Tangkuban Perahu volcano, tea factory, luwak coffee, rice fields, fruit tasting, and hot springs.
“Ms Neti was truly lovely to spend the day with! My little one (3) is still talking about her weeks later. The tour is very well done just be aware that there is lots of drive time! Both the guide and the driver were friendly and accommodating and aRead more”
Escape Jakarta for a private Java day trip with Tangkuban Perahu volcano, tea fields, rice paddies, pineapple tasting, coffee, and hot springs.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and really went out of her way to make it a great experience for us. She and Fundi were lovely. She taught us about the history and culture, and when the volcano was misted over, she made a plan to take us for coffee instead. We then went back later and saw the crater clearly. It was a long drive, but Neti kept us entertained and Fundi drove really well. Despite the rain, it was a great experience, and well worth it!”
Review of Wild Hawaii’s private 11-hour Big Island tour, with coffee, volcanoes, beaches, waterfalls, history, snacks, and custom stops.
“Gary was an amazing guide. He allowed us to tailor the day, while providing suggestions along the way. We started the day with a quick coffee and treat for the kids and then made our way to many destinations: 1. Greenwell Coffee Farm - private tour 2. Malasadas and any snack of our choice - break 3. Volcanoes National Park - lookout, steam vents, lava tubes, and lunch 4. Punalu’u black sand beach swimming and sea turtles 5. Rainbow Falls Gary had a cooler full of drinks and snacks for us all cued up during the ride. He was knowledgeable in Hawaiian history and talked with us along the drive…”
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