Koffiecultuurtour: een bezoek aan de mooiste koffieboerderij ter wereld

I've been on a few coffee farm tours before, and can truly say this tour is something special! It is one of the most beautiful farms I've been to, with stunning mountain views in all directions. Beyond learning the traditional farm-to-table process of coffee (and of course tasting!) you are invited with a warm welcome into the house of the farming family, enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal and fresh juice. Jota, our guide, told us all about the history of coffee in the region, and explains how coffee has become embedded into the culture and community of Jericó. After lunch, we took a short hike through a forest full of walnut trees and ending at the rainbow waterfall for a refreshing dip or, if you're brave, a swim in the natural pool. And of course, we ended the day by visiting a traditional bar where some of Jericó's history was literally written! If you're at Riverside or visiting Jericó and want a taste of its beautiful culture, nature, and people, definitely don't miss out on this experience!

The tour was the icing on the cake in our travels to Jerico. From the first moment of contact until the moment of drop off at the end of an impression-saturated day, we felt in excellent, knowledgeable and experienced hands. The coffee farm attests to traditional coffee farming, and its location bears witness to human ingenuity, determination and perseverance. Perched on a hill only to be reached on foot, its location is stunningly beautiful and the family's welcome warm and heartfelt. We learned loads about the ins and outs of coffee farming, leaving us with more reverence for our daily cup from here on. Spending time in this rather remote gem of a place, nourished with delicious fresh juice, good coffee, traditional lunch and interesting conversation, felt both soul soothing and enriching. We then hiked on a rather steep nature path downwards to a beautiful waterfall, at all times guided expertly and safely by our guide Jorge, before making our way back up to the car and back towards Jerico. A fantastic experience, definitely recommend it. Thank you Jorge.

After doing extensive research on Colombia we narrowed down our trip to 5 or so places. One of them was Jericó and I’m so SO glad we did. Part of the reason we chose Jericó was for this Coffee and Rainbow tour. I don’t drink or care for coffee, but it doesn’t matter on this tour. This tour is about seeing a place you can hardly imagine exists, let alone is a small production coffee farm owned and operated by a small, humble, generous family. This is a treat. This is the unexpected magic that (to me) travel is all about. I don’t want to say too much so that you can be surprised and delighted! I will say you’re in great hands and that your precious time will be well spent enjoying breathtaking views, basking in the spray of a private waterfall, and getting in touch with the magnificence of Colombia.