"The coffee tour was amazing! It was very authentic and even better than advertised!"
Jun 2011
"We really enjoyed this tour. We were honestly expecting a tour of some factory type coffee place so when we found out that the farm we were going to was a small private farm with only 3 hectares, we were a little surprised. However, it turned out that it was a great chance to see how the locals live and work and we even sat down in their living room for coffee. It was a very rewarding experience."
May 2011
"Loved the tour and the family."
Nov 2011
"We loved the tour"
Aug 2011
"The farmer was very informative. It was nicer than visiting a large company coffee plantation
because it provided the opportunity to see a family life in Costa Rica"
Mar 2012
"We loved this tour. When it began to rain heavily, our guide brought us to the covered porch of the house where we tasted the coffee, had some snacks and continued to learn about the farm, and the coffee production. Once the rain slowed down, we continued out into the fields. This was such a warm and personal look into the life of the coffee farmer and affected us deeply."
Aug 2011
"Probably our favorite part of the trip. Our guide & his daughter were so friendly. Even had us to his house for coffee & banana bread!"
Jan 2012
"The coffee tour was part of a fare trade organization and I had a private tour. After touring the property the owner "Victor" invited me into his home and gave me a cup of coffee and a sweet pancake. I sat and talked with he and his wife for quite some time (translation by my guide). It was a delight and I felt very privileged and humbled by the experience. After leaving Victor we went to the co-op where I tasted the various coffees and had an opportunity to purchase some coffee. Victor sent me back to my hotel with some bananas from his trees. An unforgettable experience"
Sep 2011
"We went to Victors farm with a total of three people. Loved the local ambiance, loved meeting the man and hearing his story. Phenomenal, we were served coffee in his home and an extra treat a tamale. Very welcoming and friendly. I think this tour was one I will remember for a very long time because we made a connection. "
Dec 2011
"It was a great experience to meet the actual owner of the plantation and having him show us around as well. Glad his daughter was our tour guide since she spoke english."
Nov 2011
"it was fun and interesting. wish it lasted a little longer. "
Nov 2011
"Excellent, the daughter of the coffee planation owner was the tour guide, so much insight. Found out the American who buys the entire co-op coffee crop lives close to our place in Montana, and the coffee shops are very near by. "
Dec 2011
"Was a very nice family and loved having coffee on his porch. The coffee was great!!!!"
Dec 2011
"This turned out to be a private tour with the owner of the coffee farm (Victor) and we had a WONDERFUL time - thank you!"
Dec 2011
"This was an excellent tour-and the guides were great. We had changed the timing of this a few times so they didnt come in the AM as planned, but sent a driver to get us after the hotel called to inquire where they were. They had us scheduled for the afternoon. Regardless, this was a very interesting tour and we got a lot of great pictures. There was a lot of people so it was a bit awkward when they served pancakes-lots of people standing and a few sitting but that is ok--we were in the home of Victor--which was very nice to see a authentic home. This was better than we expected."
Jan 2012
"This tour was probably our favorite of the entire trip. This is something everyone who comes to Monteverde should do."
Dec 2011
"Gude was excellent, farmer gracious and very informed...great morning."
Feb 2012
"Joyce was a wonderful guide. And it was awesome to be able to visit the home and farm of Victor & Neri. Such a personal experience."
Feb 2012
"LOVED LOVED LOVED this tour!!! Amazing!! Being at a Tico's farm and visit his land was very unique! The translator was great as well!"
Feb 2012
"This family shared so much with us. The little girl, Jasmine, picked cherry tomatoes for us. We saw every step it takes to enjoy that cup of coffee. They shared the rest of their crops and how it all works together. We walked into the part of the land they have turned back into forest. We sat on their front porch and enjoyed coffee they grew, harvested, shelled, roasted and brewed. How awesome is that? Then to be served warm banana bread made from their own bananas. We visited, told stories and laughed. Then we visited the coffee shop and learned some more. It was tops!"
Mar 2012
"This is my top tour. The best travel experiences are the real interactions with real people, rather than any thrill-seeking tourist excursion. The tour of Victor's family farm was like being welcomed into his home, and in fact we were. The feeling of this authentic fair-trade focused tour I feel is far superior to the other more commercial and touristy coffee tour in Monteverde. Highly recommended."
Mar 2012
"So much fun!!!!!!! the tour guides were so happy and having coffee in the plantation owner's home was a thrill."
Mar 2012
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