Tours and Activities > San José > Doka Coffee, Grecia, Sarchí, Oxcart factory and stores tour
Join this leisurely sightseeing tour for a full day of Costa Rican culture to learn about world famous Costa Rican coffee and to visit small towns, known for their local artisanal craftsmanship.
Duration
7 Hours
Transportation
Included
Certified
Tour Guide
Mytanfeet
Customer Service
Description
For those who want to learn more about Costa Rican culture, history and traditions, this tour is for you. You'll first visit the Doka Coffee Estate, to take an informative and interesting tour of one of Costa Rica's oldest coffee plantations and learn how they produce some of the country's highest quality coffee.
After the plantation tour, you'll have a delicious Costa Rican lunch, complete with coffee, traditional dishes and juice.
Next, you'll visit the small town of Grecia, one of Costa Rica's cleanest cities. There, you'll step inside the only metal church in the country to learn about its highly unusual history and admire its unique architecture and design.
Lastly, you'll stop at Sarchi, another small city known as the birthplace of the artisanal craftsmanship in Costa Rica. You'll visit one of the oldest oxcart factories and learn why and how Sarchi produces such wonderful woodworkers, painters and craftsmans. At the same time, you'll have a chance to shop for exceptional one of a kind souvenirs, handmade by the local artists.
Starting $89 USD
per adult
Free cancellation
if cancelled before 24 hours of start time
Full cancellation policies below
Doka Coffee, Grecia, Sarchi, Oxcart Highlights
- Learn how Costa Rican produces high quality coffee.
- Sample and taste fresh coffee with an opportunity to buy coffee.
- Visit the only metal church in Costa Rica.
- See the world's largest oxcart in Sarchi - 2 stories high, taking 70 days to finish.
- See the beautiful traditional artwork and paintings.
- Opportunity to shop for unique souvenirs.
- Suitable for all ages.
What is Included?
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be given upon tour booking.
- Tour must be prepaid in full to book.
- These are shared experiences.
- Babies 0 to 2 years old pay a fee for the space in the bus and respective car seat.
- Parents are responsible for the food for babies ages 0-2.
- Requires a minimum of 2 people booking to operate.
- Pick up time between 9-10 AM.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking clothes and shoes.
- Rain jacket/poncho in rainy season.
- Sunscreen, hat and insect repellent.
Booking Form
We offer a 7% discount for adults and children for this tour. Our prices include all Costa Rican taxes and we never charge booking fees. What you see is exactly what you'll pay. While other websites might show lower initial prices, they often add taxes and fees at the end, Mytanfeet believes in transparent pricing from the start.
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Cancellation Policy
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the driving times on this tour?
San Jose to Doka Coffee Estate is approximately 1 hour.
Doka Coffee Estate to Grecia is approximately 45 minutes.
Grecia to Sarch is approximately 20 minutes.
Sarchi to San Jose is approximately 1 hour.
Is there anywhere to stop for breakfast?
No, the tour does not include breakfast. Please have breakfast before getting picked up. You will have lunch after the coffee tour, which is the first stop.
How much walking is there?
This is a leisurely sightseeing tour so there is no hiking involved. The most walking will be during the coffee tour, as you walk from station to station in the plantation.
Is the tour all outdoors?
Yes, the only indoor portion is the last part of the coffee tour where you see the roasting process and have lunch. The stores in Sarchi are indoor as well, when you have the opportunity to go souvenir shopping.
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