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Discover an Organic Coffee Farm Tour in the Ecuadorian Amazon
In Loja, Ecuador you’ll join a South American coffee grading expert and a fluent English/Spanish interpreter for a hands-on journey through a lush organic coffee forest in the Andean mountains, visit a washed coffee and drying operation inside a local fair trade growers’ collective, and finish with a professional tasting in a wholesale tasting room-sampling the single source Arabica coffee that has earned global awards and a reputation as some of the finest beans in the world; this tour lets you experience exactly what international importers do when they come to Loja to shop for high-grade specialty coffee, making it a must-book activity if you’re interested in Food & Drink, Tours & Sightseeing, Workshops & Learning, or Outdoor & Nature experiences in the region.
About this activity in Ecuadorian Amazon
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Walk through a lush organic coffee forest in the Andean mountains near Loja with a South American coffee grading expert guiding the experience.
- Visit a fair-trade growers’ collective to see washed coffee and drying operations used by local specialty bean producers.
- Join a professional wholesale tasting in a Loja tasting room, led by the grading expert to sample single-source Arabica varieties.
- Learn how international importers evaluate high-grade coffee beans and discover why this region’s Arabica is award-winning.
Important Information
- All fees and taxes are included; the tour uses an air-conditioned vehicle and includes coffee and/or tea tastings.
- You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to navigate farm trails and processing areas in the mountains.
- Travel between the city of Loja and San Pedro de Vilcabamba takes 40 minutes each way; this travel time is included in the total tour duration.
- Public transportation options are available nearby for reaching the meeting point if you prefer not to use private transfer.
Meeting Point
Meet in central Loja-either at your hotel or a designated central meeting point in the city (exact pickup details will be confirmed after booking).
Includes
- All fees and taxes are included in the price so you won’t face unexpected charges when booking in the Loja - San Pedro de Vilcabamba area.
- Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle provided for transfers between the city and the destination.
- Enjoy complimentary coffee and/or tea during the experience to relax and recharge while exploring the region.
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to arrive independently or explore the surrounding town.
- You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to fully enjoy activities in the area and make the most of the day.
- Travel time is included in the total tour duration: expect 40 minutes from the city of Loja to San Pedro de Vilcabamba and 40 minutes for the return trip.
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 5 Reviews
Summary:
Our tour guide had excellent local connections with local coffee farmers to make this a super personal tour for our family. We spent a good amount of time touring with the local coffee farmer and our guide, hiking the farm and exploring and learning about the different types of coffee grown on the property. We got to learn about how the coffee is processed and what makes a good coffee. It was an excellent personalized and intimate tour. Wood recommend.
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Summary:
Amazing experience! It was a pleasure to see the whole process of organic coffee farming on a authentic small family-owned farm. It's such a beautiful and calm place with some breathtaking views. Jonathan was a super enthusiastic guide with a high proficiency in English. Would recommend 100%!
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Summary:
Now I know what 'a good cup of coffee' - free of synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides - really means! On this Life in Loja tour of an organic coffee farm, we learned that organic coffee has to be shade-grown. Without the foliage of trees, the sun would quickly scorch the earth and require large amounts of (non-organic) fertilizer to restore nutrients. So these coffee farmers keep native trees in place to provide shade, and this has a positive impact on biodiversity sustainability. Our Lojano guide Jonathan also showed us how farming and processing are significantly different from that of conventional coffee. For me, a highlight was learning how organic farmers protect their crop from plagues. Hint: it involves Coca Cola bottles and red paint. You'll have to take the tour to get the full explanation! Never again will I consider ordering a quick 'to go' cup of coffee.
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Loja, Ecuador has gained global recognition as an award-winning producer of single source Arabica coffee. On this tour you'll explore lush organic coffee forests in the Andean mountains, visit a washed coffee and drying operation run by a fair trade growers’ collective, and finish with a professional wholesale tasting led by a South American coffee grading expert-exactly the experience international importers seek when they shop for high-grade specialty beans.
The tour includes a visit to a local fair trade growers’ collective where you’ll observe the washed coffee and drying operation firsthand, gaining insight into post-harvest processing methods used to preserve quality in Loja’s single source Arabica coffee.
Yes. The itinerary combines outdoor nature, tours and sightseeing, and hands-on Workshops & Learning elements-making it well suited for families, Group-Friendly bookings, and anyone wanting an educational coffee experience focused on single source Arabica in the Andean coffee region.
During the guided walk through the organic coffee forest you’ll see how single source Arabica coffee is grown in high-altitude Andean conditions, learn about sustainable practices from the grading expert and interpreter, and experience the natural setting that contributes to Loja’s reputation for fine specialty beans.
The tour ends at a wholesale tasting room where the South American coffee grading expert leads a professional tasting, teaching you the same cupping techniques and grading standards that international buyers use when evaluating Loja’s high-grade specialty beans.
Yes. The tour is designed to mirror the importer experience: a guided inspection of organic coffee growing sites, a close look at washed and drying operations at a fair trade collective, and a professional tasting with a grading expert so you learn how high-grade Loja beans are evaluated and selected.
