3-Day Ethiopian Coffee Tour -Explore the Birthplace

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Journey into the Ethiopian coffee highlands

Depart from Addis Ababa and travel into Ethiopia’s beautiful coffee-growing highlands, the birthplace of Arabica coffee. Enjoy scenic views of rolling hills, lush forests, fertile farmland, and traditional villages along the way.

Upon arrival, meet local coffee-farming families and discover their traditional way of life. Explore coffee farms beneath indigenous shade trees and learn how local farmers cultivate, nurture, and harvest Ethiopia’s unique Arabica coffee varieties. Depending on the season, you may observe coffee blossoms or ripe cherries growing on the trees.

During your visit, discover how Ethiopia’s climate, fertile soil, and high-altitude landscapes contribute to the distinctive flavors of its coffee. Learn about the traditions passed down through generations and the important role coffee plays in the livelihoods of rural communities.

Main Destination:

Yirga Chefe (Town)

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle, Minivan)

Accommodation:

Aregash Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Yirga Alem (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Coffee Harvesting and Tasting Experience

Join local farmers in the coffee fields and experience traditional hand-harvesting techniques. Learn how to select ripe coffee cherries and discover traditional processing methods, including washing and sun-drying the beans.

Explore Ethiopia’s rich coffee heritage and discover how coffee brings communities together through hospitality and cultural traditions. Your day concludes with a guided coffee-tasting experience, where you will sample distinctive regional varieties and discover their unique aromas and flavors.

Main Destination:

Yirga Alem (Town)

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle, Minivan)

Accommodation:

Aregash Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Yirga Alem (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Traditional Ethiopian coffee Ceremonies

Learn how to prepare Ethiopia’s traditional coffee ceremony, from roasting and grinding the beans to brewing them in a traditional clay pot called a jebena. Experience the three ceremonial servings—Abol, Tona, and Baraka—while discovering the importance of coffee in Ethiopian hospitality and community life. After this memorable cultural experience, return to Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle, Minivan)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.