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See the coffee production process

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Visit a traditional finca in the heart of Coffee Country to see first-hand how Colombia's renowned coffee beans are picked, roasted and brewed.

Colombia’s idyllic coffee-growing region is a landscape of undulating deep-green hills adorned with towering wax palms. Within this rustic setting, dozens of coffee fincas use traditional methods to produce one of the country’s most celebrated exports.

Visit a working coffee plantation to see the production process first-hand, from the picking of ripe coffee ‘cherries’ to the various stages of sorting, grading and roasting. Finish by sampling the final brew, made from beans freshly roasted that morning

Holidays See the coffee production process

From expertly designed Private Journeys to trail-blazing Group Tours, browse our range of carefully crafted holidays.

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Private Journeys

Colombia

Self-drive Colombia: Exploring the coffee region and beyond

12 days from £2,700pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

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Private Journeys

Colombia

Signature Colombia: Culture and coffee

15 days from £3,625pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

Guatape, Colombia

Group - Classic

Colombia

Chachalaca: Colombia’s Colonial and Coffee Culture

14 days from £4,476pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

Cocora Valley

Group - Discovery

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Weaverbird: Spirit of Colombia

16 days from £3,326pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

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    During a career break, Rosie embarked on an unforgettable year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. Now back in the UK, she is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others, helping them discover her favourite place in the world.

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