Doka Coffee Tour- Grecia & Sarchi From San José
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Ages 0-99, max of 50 per group
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Special Option: °Vegetarian |° Gluten Free |Let us know if you have some special meal restriction |
- Tour Guide
- Transportation from Hotels in San José
- Tour operate with a minimum of 4 travelers
- Entry/Admission - Poas Volcano National Park
- Entry/Admission - Fabrica de Carretas Eloy Alfaro
What's not included- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Tour departs from hotels in San Jose. You must indicate the hotel’s name in order to confirm the booking. Please confirm the pick up time at least 24 hours before the tour by contacting us
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 36560P7- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 36560P7
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- stevemC3489XS0 contributionsFun and informative morning learning about coffeeInformative and amusing tour by Charlos. We found out a lot about coffee production and we had a lesson in sniffing and tasting 😊Written February 7, 2025
- 224sophiat0 contributionsBest Activity- Must Do!!This was the best activity we did our entire trip to Costa Rica! It was action packed and fun. We got to have fun on the river, enjoy fresh fruit for snacks, and see a million iguanas! Our guide Esteban was the absolute best and I hope everyone could have the same experience we did white water rafting.Written February 5, 2025
- 775josiew0 contributionsHighly recommended!Such an amazing experience! Kay was our guide and made sure we had the best time! I highly recommend this trip. We stopped for breakfast at a local restaurant In a small town on the way to raft and it was great! It is a long ride from San Jose so bring water and snacks for the trip. We rafted for about 4 hours and were offered to buy pictures at the end. The cost was extremely reasonable and you get to keep all pictures. Will be back! 10/10!Written February 5, 2025
- MinnesotaIgel0 contributionsZipline even for beginnersHad a great time. If you're not sure about ziplining (my second time), although high and some lines long, it was not too scary. the staff asked whether I wanted to do another practice at the breaking motion (if you are going too fast at the end, not a lever and easy to do) even though I had just done the introduction and practice. This gear clipped you closer to the line so it didn't strain my shoulders. You get into position (no stepping off of a platform) and I could feel secure (tucked into a ball) then they send you off. We wore gloves, but we didn't have to use a manual hand brake rather to hold onto the handles. If you already love ziplining, you'll love the long zipline rides and the views. If you're a newbie and the heights bother you, focus on the end point and not how high you are. After several lines we were at a platform where you basically could take a short break with a couple of pictures and a free lemonade-type drink. Definitely needed the hydration at that point. Highly recommend it!Written February 4, 2025
- foxylady230 contributionsNot enough going on to be worth the travel timeLacking in activities, The basilica of the lady of the angels was very impressive. Lankester gardens very well laid out, unfortunately it rained rather heavy so didn't study the plants as long as I should have. Lunch was nice. The rest of the time was travelling . Expected to be walking in the valley and getting insights to the culture of the area. So disappointed, not worth the moneyWritten January 26, 2025
- 694gu0 contributionsGreat tourFantastic tour! Bilingual tour guide who was very good. The meals were delicious! Doka coffee farm was nice, and the volcano was cool, but my favorite was La Paz Waterfalls. Incredible! Highly recommend.Written January 20, 2025
- LizCardiff10 contributionsVolcanic crater and church 1/2 dayVery good tour guide, interesting but unfortunately it was too cloudy to see the craters. Church was very pretty and interestingWritten January 17, 2025
- Susan H0 contributionsNot enjoyableWe only did the tram which is a 10 minute trip up the side of a mountain. I have to say I was terrified the whole time because the wind was so strong. The ride was not at all enjoyable. We could see some of the gulf for the first minute, but then the rest of it was cloud cover. At the top it was very cold and windy and you could see absolutely nothing. Also, they made us get there early and then after we had to wait 50 minutes for the ride back to the hotel.Written January 17, 2025
- DanFarr0 contributionsBird, spider and snake spotting then some exhilarating zip wires with fabulous views to finish the morning.Staring with a gentle walk across bridges in the cloud forest. Finding assorted birds, an orange kneed tarantula and a green pit viper. We then put on a helmet and a bit more kit and found ourselves flying over the forest on zip wires. Truth be told, we were a bit nervous about the latter but very well looked after by Didier, Bryan and the others. They were friendly professional and safe. Once off one wire we were straight into the next with minimal waiting. Great thing to do. Amazing views. Definitely recommend to all. A great morning. Thanks so much guys!Written January 14, 2025
- DoraexploraUK0 contributionsIncredible experience not to be missedThis experience was a highlight of our trip to Costa Rica. Would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Monteverde. The hanging bridges tour was very interesting and our guide Joshua made it fun and helped us get some great photos. The zipwiring was incredible to be flying above the cloud forest. Beautiful views, fun experience and very well organized with professional guides and instructors. Thank youWritten January 6, 2025
- Mario T0 contributionsI recommend this tour companyExcellent experience. On time scheduling and good choice of restaurants. Safe driving as well. Antonio and Donald were very professional and cordialWritten January 5, 2025
- Suzanne S0 contributionsWell run facility and friendly staffWell run facility with safety gear in place. Friendly staff. Be prepared for a very wet day since it is a cloud forest. There was lots of wind and rain and sometimes the rain would hit my face pretty hard while zip lining. Have very warm and waterproof clothing. Bring a change of clothes for getting dry afterwards. The cloud forest is gorgeous. All of that rain makes for a lush forest. The bridge walk we also did was easier to see the flora and fauna (slower walking the bridges than the zip lines so easier to see details). Had fun overall but took a while to thaw :)Written January 3, 2025
- Alyson B0 contributionsA wonderful excursion, especially if you have one day in SJHector was awesome: knowledgeable, patient, and a great leader. He doesn’t d a great job talking about significant locations in San Jose. There also was a fun musical accompaniment to our tour. He was very talented . We had a fantastic time, including lunch.Written January 2, 2025
- bjornhardemark0 contributionsGreat guide, great bridges but meh tramThe hangling bridges were great. First with Alex as our guide. He was inspiring, knowledgeable and warm and showed us animals and plants we would otherwise not have noticed. We also went on the additional bridges on our own, which was also great. We had rain but stayed dry with ponchos and had pretty good visibility. After the walk, there was a tram. This was pointless. Either do just the bridges or add tram and zipline.Written January 1, 2025
- D5180QGnataliew0 contributionsDo it, you won’t regret itAlmost didn’t go due to fear of the intense rapids - but oh boy I’m so glad I made myself go. You drive for a couple hours, end up at a cafe in someone’s house in the middle of nowhere - clearly a friend of the tour guides, where they make you a home cooked meal with the best coffee you’ve ever had in your life. You then continue onto the rapids, where they prepare you and then off you go ~20 miles down the river, only stopping halfway for a meal prepared by an indigenous tribe out of a handmade hut. Absolutely incredible. May be the highlight of my life.Written December 26, 2024
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robocop2013
Orlando, FL17 contributions
May 2022
The tour was informative and enjoyable. Our guide, Eduardo Castro was very knowledgeable and professional. The Doka Coffee Tour was excellent, we got a complete tour of the coffee process, from the time the bean is placed in the ground to the time is package. Recommend this tour if you are interested in coffee.
The tour in Sarchi was interesting, we went to where the carts are painted, from the
carts that are sold in the stores to the carts that are seen throughout Costa Rica. Also, good deals in their store.
We stopped in Grecia and saw a church completely built in metal, something I have
never seen in any of my previous trips to many countries.
Highly recommend this tour.
The tour in Sarchi was interesting, we went to where the carts are painted, from the
carts that are sold in the stores to the carts that are seen throughout Costa Rica. Also, good deals in their store.
We stopped in Grecia and saw a church completely built in metal, something I have
never seen in any of my previous trips to many countries.
Highly recommend this tour.
Written May 3, 2022
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Thanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!.
Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica!!
Written May 11, 2022
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Marce2277
2 contributions
Aug 2022
If you are looking for a “budget friendly tour” and have a short time to spend in Costa Rica, then you should take this tour.
Don Ricardo was very kind, patient, and fun, besides he is a great driver.
I enjoy shopping souvenirs in Sarchi, as well as spending time in the butterfly garden at Doka coffee farm. The grounds in the coffee farm are lovely!
Don Ricardo was very kind, patient, and fun, besides he is a great driver.
I enjoy shopping souvenirs in Sarchi, as well as spending time in the butterfly garden at Doka coffee farm. The grounds in the coffee farm are lovely!
Written August 11, 2022
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Thanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!.
Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica!!
Written August 11, 2022
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Jektreasures
Jacksonville Beach, FL15 contributions
Jan 2019
This was a lovely day, the tour was very well planned. Sarchi seems a little touristy but the history in the ox cart making is good. The coffee tour at Dora was great, gorgeous countryside. We are lucky to be here during harvesting.
Our guide, Miza, was knowledgeable and professional. Congratulations on your upcoming retirement.
One word of advice, if you have not received a confirmation of when you will be picked up at your hotel, ask your hotel to call them. Make certain you have printed your voucher. Our desk clerk had to make several calls to confirm we were really on the schedule.
Our guide, Miza, was knowledgeable and professional. Congratulations on your upcoming retirement.
One word of advice, if you have not received a confirmation of when you will be picked up at your hotel, ask your hotel to call them. Make certain you have printed your voucher. Our desk clerk had to make several calls to confirm we were really on the schedule.
Written January 11, 2019
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No llegó la reserva y ya se hizo efectivo el pago. No tengo ninguna información sobre el tour de mañana.
Written June 12, 2023
In the inclusions it lists entrance to poas volcano park. Is that a stop? It does not mention it in the description.
Written September 26, 2021
Is it possible to pick up the tour somewhere along the way? We will be coming back from Manuel Antonio and this looks like a great tour to finish up our very short immersion in Costa Rica
Written November 4, 2018
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