Villa Vanilla: The Original Rainforest Spice Tour
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the magic behind vanilla and tropical spices on a rainforest spice farm just minutes from Manuel Antonio, yet a world away from the crowds. Join us for an unforgettable journey through a working spice farm, where you'll experience firsthand how some of the world's most coveted spices are grown, harvested, and crafted into memorable flavors. Vanilla is more than just a flavor, it's an experience. Stroll at a relaxed pace through lush tropical landscapes teeming with life as you discover the rich history, cultivation, harvesting, and processing of vanilla alongside cacao and other tropical spices. This immersive, sensory-filled tour offers a unique glimpse into sustainable farming and the remarkable plants that shape cuisines around the world. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast, nature lover, or simply looking for a peaceful escape, this authentic farm experience offers something special for everyone.
Inclusions
What's included
- In-person Guide: English
- Snacks
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Our activity is completely hands-on and will satisfy the curiosity of tourgoers of all ages. You will use all of your senses to navigate the farm while identifying an interesting variety of spices. Our tour includes a special tasting at our viewpoint where you will get to taste the rainforest with homemade treats highlighting spices that grow on the farm, all while looking out into the lush tropical rainforest. Lucky guests may get a visit from the farm's permanent inhabitants; such as hummingbirds, Scarlet macaws, toucans and squirrel monkeys.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 48 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The entrance to the farm will be on your left coming from Quepos / Manuel Antonio. There is a large wooden Villa Vanilla sign and large black metal gate. Please ring the doorbell to be let in.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 16 travellers
- Operated by
- Villa Vanilla Spice Tour & Shop
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Costa Rica, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 19% below the median of the 348 experiences we list in Costa Rica, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 31 of 348.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Costa Rica, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
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