Coffee Road Excursion : plantation, processes, tasting and more
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Discover everything you need to know to become a coffee expert in one day! Your visit begins at Monte Café plantation, where you'll learn about the coffee tree—its flowers, beans, and maturity. Next, visit the Coffee Museum and meet Efraim, a young Santomean company exporting 100% organic coffee. They'll guide you through the coffee bean transformation process. The journey ends in São Tomé at Diogo Vaz shop, where you can buy local souvenirs (chocolate, coffee, pepper, vanilla...) and enjoy a cup of coffee. Lunch options (not included): Efraim at Monte Café or Almada Negreiros. Note 1: Availability may be limited on Sundays. Note 2: The Efraim workshop depends on availability. If unavailable, we'll try to arrange a visit with the local cooperative. Note 3 (cruise ship travelers): Due to a shortage of English-speaking guides when cruise ships are in São Tomé, we may merge different travelers in the same vehicle.
Inclusions
What's included
- Coffee tasting
- Coffee Activity at Efraim workshop (upon availability)
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Visit of Museum of Coffee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit of Monte Cafe plantation
What's not
- Alcoholic Beverages
- We recommend Efraim Guest House or Almada Negreiros, both excellent places for lunch in teh center area ! Let us know in advance if you want to prebook.
Itinerary
Visit of the famous museum of coffee in Monte Cafe plantation. There you will improve your knowledge about the species, cultivation and processes to make great coffee. The museum is located in an ancient production building, where you will see incredible machinery that was use at the beginning of the XXth century. Finish the visit with a coffee tasting, 100% organic from the local cooperative.
Discover how was organized the life in Monte Cafe plantation, during the colonial era.
Stop at the famous waterfall for a refreshing moment !
Here you will enjoy lunch with a wonderful view on the bay of Ana Chaves (if the weather is nice !). Then you will visit the workshop of Firma Efraim, and learn about their work and coffee production. This activity is subject to availability from our partner.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- São Tomé Paradise Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in São Tomé Island
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 14 day trips we list in São Tomé Island.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About São Tomé Island
São Tomé is the larger of the two islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, an equatorial volcanic island of rainforest, old cocoa plantations and quiet beaches.
São Tomé lies just north of the equator in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of central Africa, a green volcanic island about 50 kilometres long that rises to the Pico de São Tomé, 2,024 metres high. Portuguese navigators found it uninhabited around 1470, and it grew rich on sugar and later on cocoa. The capital stands on the north-east coast, with the fort of São Sebastião, built in 1566, which houses the national museum, a cathedral and a lively market.
Top-ranked sights in São Tomé Island: Pico Cão Grande, Praia das Sete Ondas, Boca do Inferno.
