| Duration: | 7 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
| Tour Category: | Cruise Ship-shore Excursion |
This tour is ideal for those passionate about coffee who want to learn or deepen their knowledge of aromatic coffee cupping.
The session takes place in the coffee tasting laboratory at the coffee farm, equipped with all necessary utensils for the participant to learn the general classification of the coffee, roasting process, preparation, and mounting of a coffee tasting table according to the protocol.
You will learn about the types of defects and characteristics such as fragrance, aroma, flavor, acidity, and aftertaste.
Highlights:
Family-friendly
A popular choice with kids
All entrance fees included
Lunch included
Informative, friendly, and professional guide.
What You Can Expect
Your certified guide will pick you up just outside your cruise ship, get you on board your air-conditioned transportation, and your fun exploration of the area in Guatemala begins.
As you head towards Antigua City, your guide will give you interesting information not only about the city but also about his native Guatemala, its culture, and history.
You will pass the beautiful countryside with views of the famous volcanoes. This excursion will have a lot of photo opportunities.
Visitors will learn about the coffee process and the art of tasting of the aromatic beans; from the plantation to the cup. They will learn about the cultivation and processing of coffee on our farm.
On a walk, they visit the plantation, wet mill, and drying patios; dry mill, and manual sorting area.
Later we go through the roasting plant, the packing area, and the cupping lab to participate in an explanatory coffee tasting session where the properties and characteristics of the beans are explained, and the protocol to follow in a professional tasting session.
The cupping technique is demonstrated with two representative samples (or more if available).
The tour ends by sipping a cup of our best coffee, the genuine Antigua coffee.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Antigua Guatemala (drinks not included).
After lunch we will have sightseeing around La Antigua Guatemala and visit the Jade factory, then we departure to Puerto Quetzal to get you on time to board your ship.
Details:
Inclusions
Entrance fees
Lunch
Local guide
Professional guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions:
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Gratuities (recommended)
Souvenirs
Additional Info
Infant seats are available on request if advised at the time of booking
Infant meals not included
At the time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
Refunds will not be issued if a tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of the cruise ship
The dress code is smart casual
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
A vegetarian option is available, please advise at the time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Wheelchair not accessible.
