6-Day Ethiopia Coffee Origins Tour through Sidama Yirgacheffe and Guji Highlands
Highlights
Addis Ababa, Awassa
gastronomical, cultural, photography
Private Tour
6 Days
Easy
Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, Spanish
Languages
Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, Spanish
Description
Discover Ethiopia’s coffee heritage on a six day journey from Addis Ababa through the Rift Valley to Sidama, Yirgacheffe and the Guji Highlands. Explore traditional coffee farms, learn organic cultivation methods and participate in authentic roasting and tasting experiences. Witness iconic coffee ceremonies and meet local communities sharing their culture and traditions. Enjoy scenic landscapes, forest stays and immersive encounters that reveal the origins of Arabica coffee while experiencing Ethiopia’s rich natural beauty and living coffee culture across Ethiopia today.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa
- Arrive in Addis Ababa and receive airport pick up with transfer to the hotel.
- Visit the National Museum or Ethnographic Museum.
- Enjoy your first Ethiopian coffee ceremony in the capital.
Overnight stay in Addis Ababa.
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Day 2: Addis Ababa to Hawassa
- Drive through the Rift Valley and enjoy scenic landscapes.
- Stop at Lake Ziway for birdwatching and visit the local fish market.
- Arrive in Hawassa and explore the lakeside area.
- Enjoy an evening stroll and coffee tasting.
Overnight stay in Hawassa.
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Day 3: Sidama Coffee Farms to Yirgalem
- Visit Sidama coffee farms and observe traditional cultivation methods.
- Learn about organic coffee processing techniques.
- Have lunch with local farmers and participate in a coffee ceremony.
- Drive to Yirgalem for a forest stay at an eco lodge.
Overnight stay in Yirgalem.
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Day 4: Yirgalem to Yirgacheffe Coffee Experience
- Travel to Yirgacheffe known for its speciality coffee.
- Visit smallholder farms and washing stations.
- Participate in coffee harvesting activities depending on the season.
- Enjoy tasting sessions of local coffee varieties.
Overnight stay in Yirgacheffe or nearby lodge.
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Day 5: Yirgacheffe to Guji Highlands
- Drive to the Guji highlands.
- Visit coffee farms and cooperatives in the region.
- Meet local communities and learn about their traditions.
- Enjoy an evening coffee storytelling session around a bonfire.
Overnight stay in Guji or eco lodge.
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Day 6: Return to Addis Ababa
- Drive back to Addis Ababa through scenic Rift Valley landscapes.
- Stop for lunch and enjoy views along the way.
- Experience a final coffee tasting in Addis Ababa.
- Transfer to the airport for departure.
- End of the tour.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 5 | /person |
| 6 to 10 | /person |
| 11 to 15 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 5 | /person |
| 6 to 10 | /person |
| 11 to 15 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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