Sample The Best Coffee In The World With Culture Trip

Whether you prefer your brew fruity, bitter or with a hint of caramel, this list is bound to filter out the midweek mocha drinkers from the seasoned bean grinders. If you’re a true coffee lover, then these are the best destinations in the world for you, all of which you can visit on one of our small-group adventures.

Grains of ripe coffee in the handbreadths of a person in Kenya

Visit a coffee farm and factory – Immersive Kenya

Kenya is widely regarded as home to some of the finest, most complex coffee beans grown on Earth. Like many African varieties, you can expect a citrusy fruitiness, but also a sharp acidity more specific to Kenya. Northeast Africa should be a destination on any coffee lover’s list, but our Immersive Kenya trip offers the perfect blend of culture and nature to go alongside your locally produced cup of morning Joe. On day three of the trip we’ll visit Karunguru Coffee Farm and Factory, which has been cultivating since 1928. They go from crop to cup here, handpicking the beans before they go through a wet processing and sun drying process. Our trip features a guided visit of the farm, followed by an incredible tasting session of Kenya’s finest brews. We’ll be shocked if you don’t leave with several bags crammed into your suitcase.

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Next available from 11th Apr 2024

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STARTS AT

Nairobi, Kenya

ENDS AT

Nairobi, Kenya

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Light

STYLE

Discovery

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Lunch at a coffee plantation – The Real Costa Rica

It’s actually illegal to grow any coffee beans that aren’t Arabica in Costa Rica, so you’re literally not allowed to make bad coffee here. It’s not one of the world’s biggest producers, but the conditions here are perfect, with a warm climate, mountainous areas and heavy rainfall. The secret ingredient? Volcanic ash, which fills the soil with rich minerals and nutrients. We’ll visit Doka Coffee en route from San Jose to Arenal Volcano National Park on our Real Costa Rica trip. Doka works its magic under the shadow of Poas Volcano and develops some of the finest beans in the country. We’ll stop here for lunch and a volcanic cuppa before continuing on our Central American adventure.

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Next available from 6th Apr 2024

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STARTS AT

San Jose, Costa Rica

ENDS AT

Tamarindo, Provincia De Guanacaste

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Turkish Coffee in the Colorful Eid Candy and Chocolate, Üsküdar Istanbul, Turkiye

Sip Turkish coffee in the Grand Bazaar – Majestic Turkey

Turkey is not the place to go to learn about how the sausage is made, since no beans are actually grown here, but coffee has embedded itself deep into the very fabric of Turkish culture for centuries. They put their own spin on it, too, since Turkish coffee has a pretty specific and unique brewing process. Beans are ground to an extremely fine powder, either using a pestle and mortar or a Turkish coffee grinder, before being placed in a copper ‘cezve’ pot with cold water. The pot is then heated and cooled several times until the liquid becomes thick. It’s then served in beautiful little demitasse cups and sipped slowly. This is partly because of the intensely strong taste, and partly because the coffee is unfiltered, so you can expect a few coffee grounds and the bottom of your cup. This might sound unpleasant but, trust us, you’ll be drinking Turkish coffee on all 12 days of our Majestic Turkey trip – don’t forget to stop for a cup while exploring Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar – it’s an experience you’ll never forget.

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Next available from 12th Apr 2024

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STARTS AT

Istanbul, Turkey

ENDS AT

Antalya, Turkey

DURATION

12

GROUP SIZE

18

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Winter Sale

Hot milk coffee dripping in Vietnam style

Sip Vietnamese coffee in Ho Chi Minh – Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

Vietnam is actually the second largest producer of coffee in the world, growing mainly Robusta beans, which are nearly twice as caffeine-heavy as Arabica beans. Robusta is the easier, more cost-effective, and more sustainable bean to produce, but it’s also generally considered to be inferior to Arabica. That’s not so true in Vietnam, however, due to the country’s unique way of serving its coffee, which perfectly suits its own Robusta blend. Coffee here is traditionally brewed using a phin filter, which is a kind of metal cup placed on top of the drinking cup. The coffee filters through slowly to create a strong, thick blend of coffee, usually dripped onto a small serving of sweet condensed milk, combining beautifully to create an intense flavour battle between the refreshing sweetness of the milk and the punchy earthiness of the coffee. Trying a Vietnamese brew is a must for any seasoned coffee drinker, and it’s best done in one of Ho Chi Minh City’s many trendy cafes, which you can visit on our Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam trip.

From US$2499

Next available from 25th Mar 2024

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STARTS AT

Bangkok, Thailand

ENDS AT

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

DURATION

11

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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