Top Medellín activities
Top Medellín landmarks
Beyond Medellín
Medellín trip ideas
Jardin Private Day Trip: Colombian Coffee Tour from Medellin
Badge of ExcellenceMedellín, Colombia
- 12 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Discover the lush vegetation and enticing aromas of Colombia’s renowned coffee plantation on a full-day coffee tour from Medellin. Learn about the life cycle of sustainable coffee beans; treat your taste buds to the smooth flavor of freshly ground Colombian coffee; and ride a cable car to a mountain’s summit to dine in an authentic Antioquian restaurant. Finally, visit one of the region’s most charming town’s to sip the aromatic hot beverage in the ambient main square.
- Full-day coffee tour in Jardín from Medellín
- Visit a sustainable coffee plantation amid lush green gardens
- See the production process from coffee bean to cup at a coffee roastery with an expert guide
- Learn about the history and culture of Colombian coffee
- Ride a cable car to the top of a mountain overlooking Jardín
- Enjoy a coffee-tasting demonstration and complimentary lunch with a beverage at a mountaintop restaurant
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Round-trip transport to far-out Jardín lets you skip the hassle of car hire and navigation.
Sample Menu
Main
Traditional lunch
Homemade dish made with meat of your choice: beef, pork, fish. It contains rice, and salad as well. Beverage included
What's Included
- Coffee tasting
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
08:00 AM
Pickup details
Pick up from AirBnB, please provide full address, building name and apartment number.
What To Expect
Depart from your Medellin hotel to begin your journey into the magnificent Medellin Mountains; relax in an air-conditioned minivan during a 2-hour drive to the coffee plantations of Jardin. Engross yourself in the captivating commentary provided by your expert guide, learning about the unique climate that provides optimum growing conditions for gourmet coffee beans.
Arrive at a roastery and gain fascinating insight into various roasting techniques; learn about traditional methods as your guide regales you with tales of Colombia’s coffee culture. Pleasure your palate with a coffee tasting demonstration, in which the subtle differences in aroma and taste are brought to your attention.
Next, climb aboard a modern cable car and soar to the top of a verdant mountain, admiring panoramic views of the surrounding scenery. Inhale the fragrant mountain air then take a seat in a traditional restaurant to feast upon excellent Antioquian fare.
Satisfied, descend the steep slope and arrive at the charming town of Jardin, a provincial gem surrounded by lush greenery. Absorb the tranquil ambience of the main square while sipping a coffee from a local café. Browse bespoke boutiques for special souvenirs before returning to your minivan for the journey back to Medellin.
Please note: Your guide will ensure that there are stops along the way and recommend the best places to enjoy a traditional snack or beverage (own expense).
Arrive at a roastery and gain fascinating insight into various roasting techniques; learn about traditional methods as your guide regales you with tales of Colombia’s coffee culture. Pleasure your palate with a coffee tasting demonstration, in which the subtle differences in aroma and taste are brought to your attention.
Next, climb aboard a modern cable car and soar to the top of a verdant mountain, admiring panoramic views of the surrounding scenery. Inhale the fragrant mountain air then take a seat in a traditional restaurant to feast upon excellent Antioquian fare.
Satisfied, descend the steep slope and arrive at the charming town of Jardin, a provincial gem surrounded by lush greenery. Absorb the tranquil ambience of the main square while sipping a coffee from a local café. Browse bespoke boutiques for special souvenirs before returning to your minivan for the journey back to Medellin.
Please note: Your guide will ensure that there are stops along the way and recommend the best places to enjoy a traditional snack or beverage (own expense).
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Guides are wearing masks
- Travelers are required to wear masks
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Traveler Photos
See more
Reviews
4.5
41 reviews
Robert_v, Feb 2024
What a memorable fantastic day! We can’t recommend this private day trip to Jardín enough. Daniel was thoroughly entertaining, a passionate story teller, he kept us thoroughly entertained and engaged for almost 10-hours. We travelled way up into the Andes to a charming coffee plantation where we learned all about coffee but also bees! We picked coffee beans, learned the process followed by a delicious home
made lunch with a spectacular view. Then we visited the lovely town of Jardin. Definitely our favourite day trip from Medellín. Gracias Daniel!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Robert_v,
Thanks a lot, great to to know this has been quite a fantastic full day coffee experience due to guide was very entertaining and passionate story teller. With Medellin City Services® you get the best experiences in Colombia, please let us be your guides again soon.
Feel free to use promo code MCS and save 10% on future bookings.
Best regards,
Camilo Uribe
Medellin City Services®
Scott_F, Feb 2024
Alberto was a wonderful guide and made for a terrific experience at the coffee plantation and in Jardín.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Scott_F,
Thanks a lot, great to know it has been overall a terrific experience with your private bilingual guide during this wonderful Jardin coffee tour.
Feel free to use promo code MCS and save 10% on future bookings.
Best regards,
Camilo Uribe
Medellin City Services®
faisuly_s, Jul 2023
This was the best experience we had while visiting Medellin. It was pricey so we had our misgivings initially but my sister and I really wanted to visit Jardin so we went for it. The best day trip we had during our visit to Medellin. Fabio was our tour guide. He was punctual, friendly, and knowledgable. We drove about 2.5 hours to a working coffee farm where we were given a taste of their delicious coffee and where the owner explained the entire process as well as how growing organic coffee helps the local ecosystems and makes for a healthier and better tasting cup of coffee. We found the coffee tour very informative and fun-we were able to pick some coffee and first-hand go through the process. The farm had beautiful flowers, birds, etc. they also protect over 20 species of bees-I had no idea there were so many different kinds of honey bees. We had a good lunch there then headed to Jardin Square, a beautiful small town not far away. The pictures don't do it justice! Loved our experience it was well worth the money.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear faisuly_s,
Many thanks for the comment, we are glad to hear it has been a wonderful experience during this private Jardin coffee tour. Will be a pleasure to assist again on your next visit, please keep us posted!
Feel free to use promo code MCS and save 10% on future bookings.
Sincerely,
Camilo Uribe
Medellin City Services®
Scott_L, Jan 2023
The Coffee Tour was OK. Arley the owner of ranch doesn't speak very good English and I was surprised when he told me to spend twenty minutes picking coffee beans for him. Isn't that his job? I don't drink coffee so the many steps to make coffee wasn't interesting to me.
But the city is Jardín was very interesting. There wasn't much noisy traffic like in Santa Fe so it did feel like going back in time. The church was incredible and it was hard to believe it was in that tiny town.
What was most interesting to me were the many small towns Fabio (my tour guide) passed through. It was early evening and every little town was already alive with music and dancing. No wonder people want to live here!
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Dear Scott_L,
Many thanks, we love to hear you have been delighted with this full day coffee experience to Jardin town. It will be a pleasure to assist again soon!
Feel free to use promo code MCS and save 10% on future bookings.
Sincerely,
Camilo Uribe
Medellin City Services®
kerstin_w, Jan 2023
This trip was a joy from beginning to end. The coffee farm owners are friendly, welcoming, and well organised. The process tour is, informative and interactive, and the lunch was very good (even catering well for vegans).
It's a long drive (which is obviously more of a challenge for the person driving), but the scenery is beautiful and lush. Even on a rainy day. We had some great wildlife sightings too. The town of Jardin is attractive, and had we had longer in Colombia, is a place we would have liked to have spent more time.
The highlight of the long day trip was our guide, Fabio. His English was amazing. His knowledge about an array of subjects was also really impressive. More importantly, he was entertaining, starting some really thought-provoking conversations. I usually fall asleep during long drives, but not on this tour. We loved it!
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Dear kerstin_w,
Thank you so much, we are glad to hear you loved the tour from beginning to end due to guide was the highlight. All our guides are passionate professionals who guarantee one unique experience.
Feel free to use promo code MCS and save 10% on future bookings.
Sincerely,
Camilo Uribe
Medellin City Services®
Grant_G, Oct 2022
The day started with a scenic drive from Medellin to Jardin. As the personal driver and guide for the day, David did a fantastic job explaining the sites and history along the way. He was very kind to lend me his phone to take pictures and video since my phone had recently died the day prior. If there was any stop I was interested along the way, David was more than accomodating. Upon arrival at the coffee farm, Finca La Florida, I met Arley, the owner, at the entrance of the visitor room. You're welcomed with a cup of freshly brewed coffee using a chemex. He explains that Finca La Florida is a coffee farm that focuses on organic coffee that it involves a number of manual steps that reflect the care and attention to detail. Later, a fresh Colombian lunch is prepared that has a truly authentic homemade taste -- it's a real treat! Afterwards, Arley gives you a basket to collect as many 'grape-colored' coffee beans as possible in 25 minutes. After doing this, he walks you through he step from removing/separating the skin, drying out the beans, removing the husk, screening, and finally, roasting. Along with the coffee that's produced on the farm, fresh honey is available as well. After the coffee farm experience, we explored the charming and beautiful town of Jardin before returning to Medellin. The experience was definitely worth it and I recommend it to any coffee enthusiast.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Dear Grant_G,
Thank you very much, your comment means a lot. A big emphasis is made on providing unique lifetime experiences and we are so glad you have totally enjoyed this private coffee journey to Jardin village. It will be an honor to assist again soon, please keep us posted.
Feel free to use promo code MCS and save 10% on future bookings.
Looking forward to your soon return!
Camilo Uribe
Medellin City Services®
Glenn_G, Jun 2022
Our tour guide, David, was very knowledgeable and shared interesting facts and stories with us on the travel to and from Jardin. The coffee farm was so much fun and we really enjoyed learning about the coffee farming process and participating in every step. The coffee was delicious!
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Dear Glenn_G,
Many thanks for the feedback, we are glad you have now learned the coffee process with our professional bilingual guide.
Feel free to use promo code MCS and save 10% on future bookings.
Sincerely,
Camilo Uribe
Medellin City Services®
Kiley_J, May 2022
My sister and I wanted to see coffee country while in Medellin and this seemed like a perfect opportunity. We really enjoyed coffee and wandering around the cute, picturesque town of Jardin and loved our hands-on experience at the coffee farm, including picking coffee beans and learning the different steps the beans go through before being roasted for coffee. We had a delicious lunch with amazing views and purchased coffee for souvenirs. Juan was a personable guide and we had great conversation with him along the way.
Although we knew the tour was 12 hours, what we did not fully anticipate was the amount of time in the car. The drive to Jardin was about 3 hours- there is lots of winding on 2 lane mountain roads so be prepared for that (would not recommend if you're easily carsick!). However, the drive home (on a Sunday when many people are returning to Medellin after a weekend in the countryside) was FIVE hours. We were often at a standstill in bumper to bumper traffic (one lane going in each direction). I would not recommend going on a Sunday at the very least, we spent 8 hours in the car and 5 hours at our destination, for a 13 hour day.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Dear Kiley_J,
Thanks for the comment, we are glad to hear it was overall a nice day at the coffee farm and Jardin town. We will manage to leave earlier on upcoming weekend trips. ok
Feel free to use promo code MCS and save 10% on future bookings.
Sincerely,
Camilo Uribe
Medellin City Services®
Sam_W, Apr 2022
Juan Camilo was an amazing and awesome guide. We normally don't like escorted tour but this felt like being hosted by an old friend sharing info on his country. Excellent day and value.
Response from Host, May 2022
Dear Sam_W,
Thank you for the comment, we are your friends away from home. In fact, this is your home.
Please come back soon!
Sincerely,
Camilo Uribe
Medellin City Services®
Jill_S, Mar 2020
A huge thank you to Julio for an unforgettable day. My mom and I decided this was a top highlight of our trip. Julio was wonderfully bilingual, so he could help us learn all about not only the coffee tour (our hostess, Isabel was amazing but we needed some translations to fully understand about the process of coffee plant to cup) but a lot about Colombian history and culture. We learned so much during the car ride, we never felt rushed, and Julio customized our 12 hour day to make it special for us. He showed us favorite spots in Jardin, too, which is charming. The drive was a bit windy, but he is a very safe driver and the drive through the Andes is beautiful. I would 100 percent recommend a trip with Julio and am so thankful we had the opportunity to spend a day with him.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Dear Jill_S,
Huge thanks to you for expressing your comments, means all to our crew. Fantastic to learn you have totally enjoyed this coffee experience while learning about its process in the middle of the Andes.
Will be a pleasure to assist again soon!
Sincerely,
Camilo Uribe
Medellin City Services®
From $199.00
Price varies by group size
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
Jardin Private Day Trip: Colombian Coffee Tour from Medellin
41
12 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$199.00
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
- Unique Experiences
- Private and Luxury
- Bus Tours
- Private Sightseeing Tours
- Cultural Tours
- Historical Tours
- Coffee & Tea Tours
- Full-day Tours
- Day Trips
- Cultural Tours
- Day Trips
- Food & Drink
- Private and Luxury
- Private Sightseeing Tours
- Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises
- Unique Experiences
- Medellín
- Unique Experiences - Armenia
- Private and Luxury - Armenia
- Bus Tours - Armenia
- Private Sightseeing Tours - Armenia
- Cultural Tours - Armenia
- Historical Tours - Armenia
- Coffee & Tea Tours - Armenia
- Full-day Tours - Armenia
- Day Trips - Armenia
- Unique Experiences - Bogotá
- Private and Luxury - Bogotá
- Bus Tours - Bogotá
- Private Sightseeing Tours - Bogotá
- Cultural Tours - Bogotá
- Historical Tours - Bogotá
- Coffee & Tea Tours - Bogotá
- Full-day Tours - Bogotá
- Day Trips - Bogotá
- Unique Experiences - Cartagena
- Private and Luxury - Cartagena
- Bus Tours - Cartagena
- Private Sightseeing Tours - Cartagena
- Cultural Tours - Cartagena
- Historical Tours - Cartagena
- Coffee & Tea Tours - Cartagena
- Full-day Tours - Cartagena
- Day Trips - Cartagena
- Pueblito Paisa Tours & Tickets
- Explora Park (Parque Explora) Tours & Tickets
- Antioquia Museum (Museo de Antioquia) Tours & Tickets
- Eje Cafetero (Coffee Axis) Tours & Tickets
- Lleras Park (Parque Lleras) Tours & Tickets
- Arvi Park and Piedras Blancas Park (Parque Arvi y Parque Piedras Blancas) Tours & Tickets
- Medellín Planetarium (Planetario de Medellín) Tours & Tickets
- Medellín Metropolitan Cathedral Tours & Tickets
- Barefoot Park (Parque Pies Descalzos) Tours & Tickets
- Gardel Plaza Tours & Tickets
- Medellin Botanical Garden Tours & Tickets
- Metrocable Tours & Tickets
- San Antonio Plaza Tours & Tickets
- La Rueca Restaurant Tours & Tickets
- Gardeliana Museum (Museo Casa Gardeliana) Tours & Tickets
- San Pedro Cemetery Museum (Museo Cementerio San Pedro) Tours & Tickets
- Puente de Occidente (Bridge of the West) Tours & Tickets
- Santo Domingo Savio Library (Biblioteca de España) Tours & Tickets
- Art & Culture
- Audio Guides
- Classes & Workshops
- Food & Drink
- Coffee & Tea
- Coffee & Tea Tours
- High Tea
- Desserts & Sweets
- Dining Experiences
- Food & Drink Classes
- Food Tours
- Wine, Beer & Spirits
- Likely To Sell Out
- Outdoor Activities
- Seasonal & Special Occasions
- Tickets & Passes
- Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises
- Travel & Transportation Services
- Unique Experiences
© 1997-2024 Viator, Inc.