6-Day Ethiopian Coffee Tour
Overview
This 6-day journey immerses you in the birthplace of coffee—Ethiopia. Travel through the lush highlands of Sidama, Yirgacheffe, and Guji, where some of the world’s finest beans are grown. Experience the full coffee story: from plantation visits and hands-on harvesting to traditional roasting and coffee ceremonies with local communities. Along the way, you’ll also enjoy Ethiopia’s breathtaking landscapes, cultural encounters, and delicious cuisine. Perfect for coffee lovers, culture seekers, and curious travelers alike, this tour offers an unforgettable blend of flavor, tradition, and exploration.
Included/Exclude
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Sightseeing & Cupping session fees
- Entry/Admission-of the coffee factories
- International or internal flights
- Travel Insurance
- Ethiopian Visa
- Tips for staff
- Miscellaneous expenses – alcoholic drinks, souvenirs etc.
Tour Plan
Airport pick-up and hotel transfer.
Visit the National Museum or Ethnographic Museum.
Enjoy your first Ethiopian coffee ceremony in the capital.
Overnight in Addis Ababa.
Scenic drive through the Rift Valley lakes.
Stop at Lake Ziway for birdwatching and local fish market.
Arrive in Hawassa, Sidama’s vibrant hub.
Evening lakeside stroll and coffee tasting.
Overnight in Hawassa.
Visit local Sidama coffee farms to see traditional cultivation.
Learn about organic processing methods.
Lunch with local farmers and participate in a coffee ceremony.
Drive to Yirgalem eco-lodge for a forest stay.
Overnight in Yirgalem.
Travel to Yirgacheffe, home of Ethiopia’s most famous beans.
Tour smallholder farms and washing stations.
Experience hands-on coffee harvesting (seasonal).
Tasting sessions of Yirgacheffe’s signature floral brews.
Overnight in Yirgacheffe/nearby lodge.
Drive to the Guji highlands.
Visit Guji coffee farms and cooperatives.
Meet local communities and learn their unique traditions.
Evening coffee storytelling around a bonfire.
Overnight in Guji/eco-lodge.
Scenic drive back to Addis Ababa.
Stop for lunch and Rift Valley views.
Final coffee tasting in Addis with beans you’ve explored.
Transfer to airport for departure.
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4.6
We always stay at here when in town. The location is great, staff is wonderful and we love the overall feel. Beautiful view from the here.
3.6
This is the best tour on the east coast! It was amazing how many places we visited and what great memories we made!
4
It is a great place to shop not too far from New York. We took the bus from Port Authority and traveled through the countryside to get there.