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8AM–4PM Daily Small Groups English Guide Farm-to-Cup

The Highland Coffee Experience

A daily immersion into Vietnam's most celebrated coffee highlands. From 8AM to 4PM — walk the farms, meet the growers, and taste extraordinary coffees at their source.

Coffee farm in the Da Lat highlands

Why This Tour?

Da Lat and the surrounding Lam Dong province produce some of the finest Arabica coffee in Southeast Asia. The cool mountain climate, volcanic basalt soil, and century-old French agricultural heritage create conditions that rival the world's most famous coffee regions.

This isn't a tourist bus with a quick photo stop. You'll walk the fields alongside the farmers, see how coffee is grown and processed up close, and share light snacks and pour-over coffee with the families who have cultivated this land for generations.

Whether you're a coffee professional sourcing origins, a home-roasting enthusiast, or simply someone who loves a great story behind your morning cup, this experience is designed for you.

Coffee processing at the farm

Choose Your Destination

We currently offer tours to Cau Dat & Da Sar. Lang Biang & K'Ho Heritage is coming soon — register your interest and we'll notify you when it launches.

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Visit farms at 1,500–1,700m
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Washed, natural, honey & anaerobic demos
Pour-over coffee at every stop
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Local Vietnamese treats all day
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Scenic drives & mountain passes
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Meet the farming families
Cau Dat & Da Sar
The High-Altitude Heartland
Light snacks & pour-over coffee included
08:00
Pickup from Phan Boi Chau Street, Da Lat centre. Scenic drive east through pine forests to Cau Dat (1,650m)
08:45
Farm walk at the Cau Dat Arabica plantation. Learn why Catimor thrives in this cool, misty microclimate and how the high altitude shapes the bean's character
10:00
Processing demo: we discuss all the fermentation approaches adopted here — natural, honey, anaerobic — and demonstrate the fully washed method hands-on, from pulping to drying
11:30
Light snack break with local Vietnamese treats and on-site pour-over coffee, overlooking the valley
13:00
Drive to Da Sar Reserve. Explore honey and natural processing lots at a family-run farm, compare with the washed lot from the morning
14:30
Walk the Da Sar drying beds and fermentation tanks. See how different processing methods are managed on a working farm
16:00
Wrap up and return to Da Lat. Evening free to explore the city on your own
Cau Dat farm landscape
Cau Dat

Cau Dat — 1,650m

The crown jewel of Vietnamese Arabica. Cool misty climate, volcanic basalt soil, and a prized Catimor variety that thrives at high altitude. This is where French colonists first planted Arabica in 1927.

Da Sar

Da Sar Reserve — 1,400–1,600m

A family-operated farm known for experimental honey and natural processing. The Catimor here develops surprising complexity — chocolate-driven with low acidity and a nutty finish.

Lang Biang & K'Ho Heritage
Coming Soon

This destination is not yet available for tours. We're working with the K'Ho community to prepare an authentic experience at their Catimor farm on the Lang Biang foothills. Register your interest and we'll let you know as soon as it's ready.

Lang Biang mountain foothills
Lang Biang

K'Ho Heritage, Lang Biang — 1,500–1,700m

Indigenous K'Ho farmers growing Catimor under forest canopy. This is coffee farming as it was practiced for generations — intercropped, shade-grown, and deeply connected to the land. Tours coming soon.

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Round-trip transportation from Da Lat centre to all farms (pickup at Phan Boi Chau Street)
  • Professional English-speaking coffee guide
  • All farm visits and processing demonstrations
  • Light snacks throughout the day (local Vietnamese treats)
  • On-site pour-over coffee brewing at every stop

✗ Not Included

  • Transportation from your hotel to the Phan Boi Chau Street pickup point
  • Lunch and meals (we recommend great local spots nearby)
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Green bean purchases (available at farm-gate pricing — we can help coordinate shipping)
$50
per person
8AM–4PM. Groups of 2–8 guests. Private tours at $80/person.

Before You Go

🎒 What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots
  • Light jacket or sweater (15–20°C mornings)
  • Sunscreen and a hat
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Rain jacket or poncho (May–Nov)
  • Camera or phone
  • Cash (VND) for lunch & green bean purchases

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Who Can Join

  • Ages 12+ welcome; under 16 with an adult
  • Moderate fitness — uneven paths & some inclines
  • Not suitable for severe mobility limitations
  • Contact us — we may adapt the route

🌦️ Tour Notes

  • Tour operates rain or shine
  • We adjust around heavy downpours
  • Free cancellation 48h before
  • Date changes free up to 24h before

Weather & Harvest Season

Da Lat enjoys a cool highland climate year-round (15–28°C). Dry season (December–March) offers the clearest skies and coincides with the annual coffee harvest. During these months, the tour includes hands-on cherry picking alongside the farmers, wet-mill processing, and drying bed management — the most immersive time to visit. Rainy season (May–November) brings afternoon showers; the farms are lush and green, and processing is in full swing. Tours run daily regardless of season; we adjust outdoor activities around the weather.

$79 per person during harvest (Dec–Jan). 8AM–4PM. Groups of 2–8 guests. Includes all harvest activities. Includes 200g take-home bag — your choice of green beans or freshly roasted beans from the day's harvest. Private harvest tours start at $120/person and can kick off with just one guest.

Ready to Experience the Origins?

Spaces are limited to 8 guests per tour to ensure a personal experience. Fill out the form and we'll confirm your dates within 24 hours.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours are charged 50%. No-shows are non-refundable. If we cancel due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances, you'll receive a full refund or the option to reschedule. Date changes are free up to 24 hours before the tour, subject to availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to the pickup point?

The pickup is at Phan Boi Chau Street in Da Lat centre. It's a short taxi or Grab ride from any hotel in the city centre (typically 30,000–50,000 VND). We'll send you the exact pin on Google Maps after booking.

Can I join solo?

Regular tours require a minimum of 2 guests. If you're traveling alone, contact us — we can often pair you with an existing group. Private tours start from just 1 guest.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

The light snacks we provide are vegetarian-friendly by default. For lunch, we recommend nearby local restaurants that cater to various diets — just let us know your needs.

Is transportation included from my hotel?

No. The meeting point is on Phan Boi Chau Street in Da Lat centre — easily reachable by a short taxi or Grab ride from any city hotel.

Do you offer tours in other languages?

Our guide speaks English and Vietnamese. For other languages, please contact us in advance — we may be able to arrange a translator for an additional fee.

Can I buy green beans directly from the farms?

Yes. All the farms we visit sell green beans at farm-gate prices. We can help coordinate shipping if you'd like to send larger quantities home.