Chiang Mai Coffee Experience

Enjoy an authentic and unique experience in Chiang Mai, combining trekking, a 4x4 adventure and local traditions. Roast your own coffee in the heart of the jungle, with small groups and lunch included.

9-10 Hours
Transfer inc.
English
Age 4+
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Food inc.

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Small-group tour limited to 8 people · English-speaking guide · Pickup from your hotel · Lunch included

An authentic experience for adventurers and coffee lovers

The Chiang Mai Coffee Experience is a different kind of excursion designed for travellers looking for more than a conventional tour. This experience combines nature, local culture and artisanal coffee in an authentic setting, away from the usual tourist routes.

  • The Chiang Mai Coffee Experience lets you pick, roast and brew your own coffee in the jungle
  • This Chiang Mai tour combines trekking, a 4x4 adventure and local culture in an authentic setting
  • The Chiang Mai coffee experience includes direct encounters with mountain tribal communities
  • Learning the entire coffee-making process at its source is what makes this tour unique
  • This tour is designed for active travellers seeking authentic experiences away from the usual tourist routes

This experience takes you off the beaten track and into a mountain tribal village. Getting there involves a 4x4 journey followed by a gentle walk through lush vegetation, where you will learn first-hand how coffee is grown and discover the local community’s sustainable practices.

The day continues at a relaxed pace with a home-cooked lunch and an immersive introduction to the world of coffee: artisan roasting, creating your own blend and brewing it using the V60 method. An authentic, hands-on experience that brings together nature, tradition and flavour, leaving you with lasting memories of the Chiang Mai jungle.

If you’re looking for the easy option, this tour isn’t for you. If you’re after something authentic, your own coffee awaits in the jungle.

✓ Pickup from your accommodation

✓ Lunch included

✓ Expert local English-speaking guide

Small-Group Tour Prices

 

  • Adults: 3,800 ฿
  • Children (4–7 years): 1,900 ฿

 

During peak season, book in advance to secure your place.

Featured Experience

Picking coffee beans in the jungle, roasting them with your own hands and brewing your coffee surrounded by nature creates a unique connection with the destination. It is an experience that goes beyond tourism and becomes a personal memory.

“An experience you’ll remember from now on, every time you enjoy a cup of coffee.”

Itinerary

07:00–07:30 | Morning Pickup

  • The day begins with pickup directly from your hotel in Chiang Mai. Once everyone is on board, we will leave the city behind and head towards the mountains. (The exact pickup time will depend on the location of your accommodation and the number of participants.)

 

Off-Road Adventure and Jungle Trekking

  • We will leave the paved roads behind and head into the mountains on an exciting 4x4 journey. We will then set off on a walk through lush coffee forests to discover the secrets of growing coffee in its natural environment.

 

“Give Back to Nature”

  • You will have the special opportunity to plant your own coffee tree, directly contributing to forest sustainability and the local community.

 

Authentic Mountain Flavours

  • Enjoy a delicious vegetarian farm-to-table lunch. Locally sourced, organically grown ingredients showcase the authentic, fresh flavours of Chiang Mai.

 

Artisan Coffee Roasting Workshop: From Bean to the Perfect Cup

  • Become a coffee expert! Learn how to roast your own coffee beans by hand, creating a personal, unique blend that you can take home as a souvenir of your experience.

 

Mastering the V60 Method

  • Perfect your barista skills. Learn to master the V60 pour-over method to create the perfect cup of coffee, bringing out the fullest flavour of the beans.

 

17:30–18:30 | Return to Your Hotel

  • We will end the day with a relaxing journey back to your hotel, arriving at approximately 17:30–18:30 with unforgettable memories and fresh coffee.

 

Important Information to Consider

  • Pickup: Pickup is available within Chiang Mai city, within a 3 km radius of the Old City (central area). The exact pickup time (between 07:00 and 07:30) will be confirmed the day before and will depend on the logistics and location of your hotel.

  • What to Bring: Comfortable, closed-toe shoes suitable for walking in the jungle and lightweight long trousers to protect you while trekking through the coffee forest are essential. Sunscreen and insect repellent are strongly recommended, along with a hat or cap.

  • Safety and Environmental Awareness: As the excursion involves jungle trekking and a 4x4 journey, it is essential to follow the local guide’s safety instructions at all times. Please move carefully in the mountains and always show respect for the coffee plants and the tribe’s natural surroundings.

  • Guide: The excursion is led by a local English-speaking guide with knowledge of agriculture and tribal culture.

  • Allergies and Special Requirements: Your wellbeing is our priority. Please inform us of any food allergies or special requirements when making your booking.

  • Itinerary Notice: To ensure your safety and provide the best possible experience, the order of stops or the route may change without prior notice due to traffic, weather conditions or other external factors.
  • Restrictions: Pregnant women, children under 4 years old and people with medical conditions and/or back problems cannot join this tour.

Tour included
  • Hotel transfers (pick-up and drop-off)
  • Professional Thai- and English-speaking tour guide 🇹🇭🇬🇧
  • Vegetarian farm-to-table lunch
  • Coffee and tea for tasting and preparation
  • Bottled water for the trek
  • Green coffee beans for the roasting activity
  • Accident insurance

 

Not Included

  • Personal expenses.

What to bring
  • Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
  • Raincoat during the rainy season
  • Sunglasses
  • Cap or hat
  • Insect repellent
  • Cash for personal expenses
  • A photo of your passport on your phone

Important information

Booking notice: To secure your place, we recommend booking as far in advance as possible, especially during high season. Many of our tours have limited capacity and fill up quickly, so we cannot guarantee availability for bookings made only 1 or 2 days in advance.

Itinerary notice: To ensure your safety and the best possible experience, the order of the stops or the route may change without prior notice due to traffic, weather conditions or other external factors.

Restrictions: Pregnant women, children under 4 years old and people with medical and/or back problems cannot join the tour.

Special requirements: Please inform us of any allergies or special requirements when making your booking so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

Accident insurance: To ensure the validity of the accident insurance, you must provide the full name, gender and passport number of all participants. Failure to provide this information may result in the cancellation of your booking. During high season, we recommend securing your place in advance.

Pick-ups: For group tours, our vehicle will pick up participants in sequence, so we kindly ask you to wait patiently at the entrance of your hotel. If you feel the wait is excessive, please contact the operator directly. If your accommodation is inaccessible to the vehicle, pick-up will take place at a nearby alternative meeting point agreed in advance.

Cancellation policy: You will find a brief description of our cancellation policy in the booking form. Please read it before booking. You can also view the full policy in the Terms and Conditions.

Questions or enquiries: Please contact us directly via WhatsApp and we will answer any questions as soon as possible.

FAQs

What is the Chiang Mai Coffee Experience?

It is a jungle experience combining nature, local culture and artisan coffee, designed for travellers looking for something authentic and different.

 

What activities are included in the Chiang Mai coffee tour?

The tour includes a 4x4 journey, jungle trekking, a visit to a local community, coffee picking, artisan roasting and coffee preparation using the V60 method.

 

Is it a food or cultural tour?

It is primarily a cultural and nature experience, with coffee serving as the central theme throughout the day.

 

What is the group size and what kind of guide is provided?

This is a small-group tour limited to 8 people, led by an expert local English-speaking guide, allowing for a more personalised experience.

 

Is food included in the experience?

Yes, a vegetarian lunch featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients is included.

 

Do I need previous coffee-making or trekking experience?

No, the experience is designed for active travellers who want to enjoy something authentic.

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Marina Gil Rois
28 reviews · Spain
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2 months ago

I booked this tour looking for something different, and it completely exceeded my expectations. Authentic, well organised and very special…

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Leo Herbert
41 reviews · Germany
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6 months ago

Fantastic tour, excellent guide and an experience completely away from the usual tourist routes. Very authentic…

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Francisco Rey
19 reviews · Spain
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3 weeks ago

Being in the mountains without other tourists was incredible. A personal, authentic and perfectly organised experience…

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If you’re interested in nature in Chiang Mai, you can combine this experience with excursions to places such as Doi Inthanon National Park or a visit to an elephant sanctuary. It’s also worth incorporating this tour into a Northern Thailand itinerary that includes Chiang Rai and its most iconic temples. To balance your trip, many travellers combine these cultural experiences with beach destinations in the south of the country, either as part of an organised tour or a tailor-made itinerary.