Sample the Best Coffee in the World With Culture Trip
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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.
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.
From US$2811
Next available from 11th Feb 2024
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STARTS AT
Nairobi, Kenya
ENDS AT
Nairobi, Kenya
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
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 1st Jan 1970
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STARTS AT
San Jose, Costa Rica
ENDS AT
Tamarindo, Provincia De Guanacaste
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
17
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Go coffee tasting and master grinding techniques – Ancient Peru
Neighbouring Colombia tends to get the headlines when it comes to coffee in the Americas, while Brazil is actual the world’s largest producer, but we think Peru is actually the best coffee destination in South America. The ever-changing microclimates found at high altitude in the Andes mean that different farms can utilise vastly different levels of sun, heat and humidity to create a wide variety of unique flavour profiles and combinations. Generally, blends are smooth and mellow, often with undertones of nuttiness and chocolate. Our Ancient Peru trip features two amazing coffee experiences. The first comes at Three Monkeys Coffee in the city of Cusco, where we’ll have a tasting session from one of the finest Peruvian coffee makers in the country. A few days later, while exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we’ll visit Mayu Coffee to learn the secrets behind making out-of-this-world coffee at home. Grab a bag or two of beans for the road, before we walk a matter of steps to the train that will take us all the way to Machu Picchu.
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Next available from 1st Dec 2023
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STARTS AT
Cusco, Peru
ENDS AT
Arequipa, Peru
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
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 13th Oct 2023
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STARTS AT
Istanbul, Turkey
ENDS AT
Antalya, Turkey
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
18
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
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.
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Next available from 14th Jan 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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meet our Local Insider
Hanna
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A GUIDE?
2 years.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?
It's the personal contact, the personal experiences. I love meeting people from all over the world... I really like getting to know everyone and feeling like I'm traveling with a group of friends.
WHAT DESTINATION IS ON YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET-LIST?
I have so many places on my list, but I would really lobe to go to Africa. I consider myself an “adventure girl” and Africa feels like the ULTIMATE adventure!
Every CULTURE TRIP Small-group adventure is led by a Local Insider just like Hanna.
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Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.
Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.
Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.
Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.
We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.
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