The 11 Best Costa Rica Farm Tours

1.Hacienda Doka Coffee Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 315 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $35Our pick

At Hacienda Doka near San José, you’ll follow coffee from plant to processing, learn old and modern growing methods, visit natural trails and a butterfly garden, and sample coffee and chocolate. Guides such as Ray and Andrea bring clear explanations and humor. Sugar mill access may vary.

“The experience was excellent. Andrea was an excellent guide. We learned so much about the production of coffee. We have since recommended the tour to people in San Jose.”

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2.Chocolate and Coffee Tour Farm Don Jorge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50Top rated

Spend about two hours with guides such as Fabricio or Alexis at a small family farm in Alajuela. Learn how cacao and coffee are grown and processed, make chocolate bars and hot cocoa, taste fresh coffee and sugar cane juice, and walk to a private waterfall.

“I very much enjoyed my tour at Don Jorge Chocolate and Coffee Tour! My guide, Fabricio Alexis, was very knowledgeable about ALL the flora on this family-owned farm. It was great to learn about all that goes into raising, harvesting, and producing the coffee and chocolate products we consume. We had hands-on demonstrations to make our own coffee, chocolate, and also sugarcane "juice"...and we spiked it with sugarcane moonshine!”

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3.Private Guided Walking Tour in Hacienda Baru TICKET NOT included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $88

Walk Hacienda Baru near Quepos with Freddy, Pedro, or another bilingual guide from Private Tours with Freddy Tours. In about three hours, you may spot monkeys, sloths, toucans, agoutis, peccaries, coatis, and forest birds, then photograph them through an HD telescope attached to your phone.

“Freddie did an outstanding job as a guide he is amazing at finding wildlife He saw animals that were invisible to us so I would highly recommend if you go here hire Freddy as your guide he grew up on the reserve and knows the area”

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4.Vida Aventura Ranch Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $162

Spend about eight hours at Vida Aventura Nature Park near Guanacaste. Ride seven ziplines, follow a rugged mountain trail on horseback, eat a Costa Rican lunch, and relax in thermal pools with volcanic mud. Hotel transport is available, and guides such as Caesar, Juan, and Gravy have earned strong praise.

“My friends and I had a great time on this tour. The zip-lining was perfect because we were provided cover from the sun by the trees. I was nice to be so high up and see the rain forest below us. The horse back riding was exciting, I had a horse by the name of Tequila, and he was calm the entire time, and made me feel very comfortable. It's crazy to see how strong and intelligent the horses are. We then had a traditional Costa Rican lunch, which was absolutely delicious!! Next up was the hot springs. They were a little smelly, however, after rinsing the mud off, my…”

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5.Pura Vida Cooking Class in La Fortuna (From farm to table)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

At La Finquita Farm near La Fortuna, a guide such as Diego or Melanie leads you through crops, harvesting, and a hands-on class with chef Marcella or Anna. You will prepare gallina achiotada, tortillas, plantain dishes, and more before eating together in an open-air kitchen.

“The food was delicious! It was a great experience and Costa Rica at its finest! We harvested and cooked and came home with our aprons lol! Overall it was amazing!! Our guides Cindy and Marce were very kind, professional and made you feel right at home in their kitchen!”

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6.Costa Rica Descents Organic Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $58

Spend about an hour at Costa Rica Descents Organic Farm in La Fortuna with a nature guide. Learn how seasonal crops are grown and distributed, explore traditional medicinal plants, meet farm animals, and enjoy a Costa Rican lunch with coffee or tea. Guides may include Chamo, Andres, Pablo, Cris, Werner, or Manuel.

“Awesome, educational, and delicious experience with our guide Andres!”

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7.Poas Volcano + Coffee Plantations & La Paz Waterfall Gardens Trip from San Jose

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $199

Start early from San José for coffee at Doka, Poás Volcano National Park, and La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Guides such as Edgar, Fran, Daniel, and Oscar are praised for their energy and care. Expect cloud-forest weather, buffet meals, wildlife exhibits, and many stairs.

“This was an amazing tour! Our guide was so knowledgeable and explained so much history and culture throughout the day. Every stop was beautiful, plus he allowed for some extra stops for pictures and to buy fresh strawberries along the way. I highly recommend.”

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8.Horseback our Hacienda – 4 hours Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend four hours in Aquiares with guides Andrew, Christian, or Wilman, riding through coffee fields to a waterfall and Ceibo Lookout. Visit the coffee mill, church, hacienda, and shop, then enjoy farm coffee and fruit. The route suits confident riders best, though help is available for beginners.

“If you are looking for a unique experience that combines culture and horseback riding, this tour will leave you in awe. I highly recommend it! The entire experience was truly amazing. We went horseback riding to a waterfall, passing through coffee fields, forests, and a village. Afterward, we returned to a charming farmer’s house for a quick snack, along with coffee / hot chocolate. The farmhouse is authentically Costa Rican, filled with character and charm, and beautifully designed with many unique pieces of furniture and art.”

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9.Private cooking class in organic farm at La Fortuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

At Finca Paraiso Organico near La Fortuna, Huberth, Hubert, Nano, and their family guide you through an organic farm and medicinal garden. You gather herbs and vegetables, make fresh sugarcane juice, then prepare tortillas, chicken, rice, beans, salad, and plantains in a family kitchen.

“Hubert Sr and Hubert Jr greeted us as we arrived and Hubert Jr conducted the tour. We left right at 4p as scheduled. We got an educational tour through their family garden. He gave us different herbs and had us guess through smell and taste what they were. We collected the herbs we needed for dinner. After the tour, we went to the pavilion where we made our own fresh sugarcane juice. Then we added the herbs we had collected and made a flavored / herbal sugarcane drink. After cleaning up, we went to the vegetable garden and collected the vegetables we needed to make a fresh salad with dinner.…”

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10.ATV Waterfall & Organic Coffee Farm with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $195

Ride dirt roads and jungle trails with guides such as Junior or Abraham, swim at a waterfall, then visit Juan’s 30-year family coffee farm. Sample fresh juice and coffee, enjoy an organic lunch overlooking Nosara, and return by ATV. Sturdy shoes are useful for the rocky riverbed.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Junior and his son were great tour guides. We loved going to Juan’s scenic farm. It was a beautiful location and he was a gracious host. As a beginner ATV rider in my group, I found Junior to be very helpful and accommodating to my needs. For the more experienced ATV riders in my group, they found it to be a pleasantly adventurous experience.”

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11.Chocolate and Farm Tour with local Tico family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $45

Meet a local Tico family 25 minutes outside La Fortuna for a small-group walk through a cacao and coffee farm. Taste fresh cacao fruit, prepare traditional and modern drinks, and make a chocolate bar with toppings. Groups are capped at 12 people.

“This was absolutely the high point of our trip! Totally different from the usual crowded tourist manufactured "experiences", this was a real meeting with a local farming family, who took us in as honored guests and shared their love of the earth and of their culture. We didn't jusRead more”

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