Top 14 Coffee Experiences in Costa Rica

1.Hacienda Doka Coffee Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 315 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $35Our pick

At Hacienda Doka, learn how coffee moves from plant to packaged bean, see working processing equipment, sample coffee and chocolate, and visit natural trails and a butterfly garden. The tour lasts about 75 minutes, costs $35, and is led by guides such as Ray or Andrea. Transportation is not included.

“The experience was excellent. Andrea was an excellent guide. We learned so much about the production of coffee. We have since recommended the tour to people in San Jose.”

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2.Poás Volcano and Coffee Tour with Tasting and La Paz Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 137 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $105

Leave San José early for Poás Volcano, Doka Estate coffee plantation, and La Paz Falls. Expect a 7 to 8 hour guided trip in an air-conditioned vehicle, with park fees, coffee tasting, and chocolate included. Guides such as Marcela, Nela, Victor, and Percy have made this outing especially enjoyable for many visitors.

“A well organized tour with an English speaking guide, well aware of the area providing detailed info about local traditions and surroundings.”

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3.Chocolate and Coffee Tour Farm Don Jorge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50Top rated

At Don Jorge Farm in Alajuela, guides such as Fabricio and Alexis lead you through cacao, coffee, sugar cane, tropical fruit, and local plants. You will taste fresh products, make chocolate bars and hot cocoa, prepare coffee, and sample sugar-cane juice. A short jungle walk leads to a private waterfall, with swimming possible when conditions allow.

“Fabricio was amazing. The tour was informative and fun. We were able to take our time and enjoy the plants, trees and wildlife. We asked lots of questions and got lots of laughs out of Fabricio. We made chocolate bars, hot cocoa, coffee, and had a sip of wine. We were given fresh pineapple from the farm that was so delicious. We walked down to the waterfall even though the path down to the bottom was washed out. The toucans and birds were everywhere while we made our chocolate. Then he recommended a restaurant for lunch and ended up joining us. It was so personal and really enjoyable.”

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4.Poas Volcano waterfalls and coffee tour from from San Jose

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel from San José to Poás Volcano, La Paz Waterfall, and coffee farms near Sarapiquí. You’ll learn how coffee is grown, processed, roasted, and brewed, eat a typical Costa Rican lunch, and visit two waterfalls. Guides such as Carlos, Ricardo, Charlie, and Rick are praised for clear explanations and attentive service.

“The tour was wonderful and Carlos was a great guide! My family and I had a good time seeing the coffee plantation, waterfall, and volcano (although it was very misty so the view was slightly hindered). We learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the tour!”

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5.A taste of Aquiares – 2 hours Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Spend two hours in Aquiares, 7 km north of Turrialba, learning how Costa Rican coffee grows, gets milled, roasted, and tasted. Your guide leads a church welcome, community walk, agronomy lesson, beneficio visit, cupping, and shop stop. Choose 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. The $42 price includes admission, coffee or tea, and tastings, but not transport or lunch.

“It was very informative and fun. Learned a lot and the lunch was fabulous. I highly recommend this tour and we are not much on tours usually.”

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6.Coffee & Chocolate Tour+Sloths Park & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $210

From Tamarindo, this private eight-hour trip visits Spring Paradise Bijagua for rainforest wildlife, a coffee and cacao workshop, Llanos de Cortez Waterfall, and a traditional lunch at El Sabor de Doña Carmen. Guides such as Dayro, Fernando, Dido, and Anthony are praised for wildlife spotting, translation, local insight, and flexible pacing.

“First let me say Our private guide, Fernando, was exceptional! He was very friendly, attentive & informative all day. He even ensured the owner of the restaurant that we had lunch at was aware of my fish allergy so that I could enjoy the delicious lunch that was served with no fear of cross contamination in the kitchen. He also took us to The waterfall first thing in the morning as there were only a handful of other people there. He said if we went at the end of the day it would be so packed that we would not have had the room to move or take any personal…”

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7.Monteverde Coffee, Chocolate and Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Start at Don Juan Tours at 5:30 p.m. for a guided look at Costa Rican coffee and cacao, with tastings and a chocolate-making demonstration. Then walk the farm after dark, using a flashlight to look for frogs, sloths, tarantulas, snakes, birds, and other night creatures. Guides such as Jorge, Carlos, Luis, and Rolo bring strong local knowledge and humor.

“Seeing the sloths! And tasting the delicious hot chocolate. It's a tour I think everyone can enjoy. Thank you”

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8.Britt Coffee Tour from San José

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about two hours at Britt Coffee Tour learning how Costa Rican coffee grows, roasts, and gets evaluated. You’ll visit seedlings, see the roasting process, join a coffee cupping, taste coffee and chocolate, and eat lunch. Guides such as Luis, Apa, and Chos have been praised for lively presentations. Hotel transport from San José is included.

“The guides were very informative in a humorous way and made it a great tour even though we were met by a brief thunderstorm”

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9.Poas Volcano + Coffee tour + Waterfall tour day from San Jose

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $149

Leave San Jose at 8:00 am for Poas Volcano, coffee country, and a waterfall stop on a 10 to 12 hour guided day. You will see crater views, farms, cloud forest, and the coffee process from nursery to roaster. Hotel pickup, lunch, transport, park fees, and bottled water are included, with groups capped at 15.

“The pick up was on time. That is where the good points stop. The van was very dirty, and none of the seat belts works despite the driver saying they did. One other person was picked up and we headed to the Starbucks plantation. We arrived an hour and half ahead of our scheduled tour time. So the driver suggested we get a coffee which we waited almost half an hour for. The next tour was in Spanish so the driver suggested we drive around for an hour until our tour time. He got lost on the way back and had to drive recklessly to get us back to Starbucks…”

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10.Poas Volcano + Coffee Plantations & La Paz Waterfall Gardens Trip from San Jose

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $199

Start early from San Jose for breakfast and a hands-on coffee visit at Doka, then head to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Guides such as Edgar, Daniel, Jose, and Fran are praised for lively explanations and careful pacing. Expect cloud-forest weather, buffet meals, and many stairs at the waterfalls.

“Very Nice experience, I loved the waterfalls .just to give you the heads up there's lot of walking required in this tour especially at La Paz where there's lot of going up and down the stairs to get to waterfalls”

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11.Horseback our Hacienda – 4 hours Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend four hours in Aquiares, north of Turrialba, riding a well-cared-for horse through coffee fields and forest to a waterfall and Ceibo Lookout. Guides Andrew, Cristian, or Wilman explain local coffee farming, the mill, church, and community. Coffee, fruit, and light snacks may be served, but transport and dinner cost extra.

“First things first.. If you are traveling in from the city, use the app Waze to get to the Coffee farm. We did not and traveled through the mountains in the most unconventional way. The experience was STELLAR, we arrived late due to issues listed above and the staff waited on us politely. The staff introduced us to the horses and told us all the safety precautions when riding horses. We began the tour and the guides were extremely friendly, he even offered to take pictures for us and gave us a detailed history of the farm including all that they do in the local town. After the tour we…”

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12.Super Combo Tour: Waterfalls Gardens + Coffee Tour + Poás Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend a full day in Costa Rica’s Central Valley with guides such as Erick, Daniel, Hayro, and Adrian. Visit Doka Estate for breakfast and coffee tasting, see Poás Volcano when weather allows, then explore La Paz Waterfall Gardens, rescued wildlife, hummingbirds, and five waterfalls. The shared tour costs $199.90 and allows up to 25 people.

“Gary was our guide and did an amazing job! The day couldn't have gone better and I was very happy (and tired!) At the end.”

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13.ATV Waterfall & Organic Coffee Farm with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $195

Spend about six hours riding an ATV from Nosara through dirt roads and jungle trails to a waterfall and a family-run organic coffee farm. Guides such as Junior and Abraham lead the ride, while owner Juan explains coffee growing and serves fresh juices, coffee, and lunch with views toward the hills and coast.

“The tour guides were all really lovely and they spent extra time with us which was really neat. They gave my family a bigger ATV. My son has challenges walking and they were so helpful, although I do think the walk to the waterfall was too hard for people with mobility issues. The food was excellent. We loved stopping to see the view a few times. It was the best part of our trip so far, booking this tour!”

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

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

Start early with hotel pickup, then visit Doka Coffee Plantation for breakfast and a guided coffee tour, Poas Volcano for a short crater visit, and La Paz Waterfall Gardens for trails, wildlife, waterfalls, and lunch. Guides such as Max, Martin, Rachel, and Victor have led departures, with bilingual explanations available on some trips.

“Hands down, the best tour. The transportation was prompt, the tour guide was excellent, and the tour was enjoyable.”

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