About the Tour
If you're looking for a coffee tour that goes beyond the basics — one that takes you off the beaten path and into real conversations with local producers — this experience is for you. It's designed for curious travelers who want genuine connection, not a tourist trap.
Our coffee tour is led by small-scale farmers in San Juan Alotenango, just outside Antigua. You'll walk through their coffee fields and follow the full journey from bean to cup, including traditional roasting and grinding. Along the way, you'll taste single-origin coffee and learn how altitude, process, and roast bring out distinct aromas and flavor notes. The experience ends sharing a cup of coffee at the producer's home, where stories, challenges, and pride in the craft are part of the tasting.
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation from Antigua to the producer's home
- Guided walk through the coffee fields
- Traditional roasting and grinding demonstration
- Single-origin coffee tasting at the producer's home
- Traditional Guatemalan lunch (vegetarian options available)
- 12 oz bag of freshly roasted coffee to take home
- Minimum requirement: 3 adult participants
Logistics & Schedule
- Pickup time: 9:00 AM
- Pickup point: Coffea, 6a Calle Oriente 18a, Antigua
- Total duration: Approximately 5 to 6 hours, from pickup to return
- Drop-off: Back at the same pickup point
- Language: Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Pricing
- Small Group: USD $75 per person
- Private Tour: USD $130 per person (minimum 2 people)
Cancellation Policy
- More than 48 hours before the service: Full refund (less a 7% administration fee)
- Between 25 and 48 hours: 50% refund
- Less than 24 hours: No refund
- Bad weather or force majeure: Rescheduling or 90% refund. Airline delays with documentation reviewed case-by-case. Full policy: antiguaguatemala.co/refund-and-cancellation-policy
What to Bring
- Camera/phone for photos
- Cash in Guatemalan quetzales (if you'd like to buy extra coffee directly from the producer)
- Water
- Closed-toe athletic shoes (short walk on volcanic slopes)
- Sunscreen and/or a hat
- Rain jacket (especially May–November, and often in the afternoons)
Important Details
You'll walk approximately 1.5 km (about 1 mile) total to reach the plantations and return to the producer's home. Some sections include uneven ground, loose dirt paths, and narrow trails. While overall elevation gain is minimal, a few short sections can feel steep. If you think you may have difficulty with this type of terrain, let us know during booking so we can make adjustments for a comfortable experience.
