Puerto Quetzal Shore Excursion: Coffee Process And Jade Factory In Antigua

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 7 Hrs
  • Departure Time :
    One hour after ship arrival.
  • Departure Details :
    Puerto Quetzal Port
  • Return Details :
    Original departure point
  • Cancellation Policy :
    Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

This 7-hour tour is ideal for those passionate about the coffee and want to learn or deepen their knowledge in the aromatic coffee cupping.
The session takes place in the coffee tasting laboratory at the coffee farm, equipped with all necessary utensils for the participant to learn the general classification of the coffee, roasting process, preparation and mounting of a coffee tasting table according to the protocol.

Learn about the types of defects and characteristics such as fragrance, aroma, flavor, acidity and aftertaste.

Know More about this tour

Your certified guide will pick you up just outside your cruise ship, get you on board your air conditioned transportation and your fun exploration of the area in Guatemala begins.

As you head towards Antigua City, your guide will give you interesting information not only about the city but also his native Guatemala, the cultural and history. Pass the beautiful countryside with views of the famous volcanoes. This excursion will have a lot of photo opportunities.

Visitors will learn about the coffee process and the art of tasting of the aromatic beans; from the plantation to the cup. They will learn about the cultivation and processing of coffee on our farm.
On a walk they visit the plantation, wet mill and drying patios; dry mill and manual sorting area.
Later go through the roasting plant, the packing area and cupping lab to participate in an explanatory coffee tasting session where the properties and characteristics of the beans are explained, and the protocol to follow in a professional tasting session.

Cupping technique is demonstrated with two representative samples (or more if available).
The tour ends sipping a cup of our best coffee, the genuine Antigua coffee.

For adult lunch includes: the Guatemalan grill menu with 6 oz steak (Tenderloin), guacamole, re-fried beans, baked corn and a baked potato, tortillas, a natural drink (single lemonade) delicious coffee mousse dessert and a cup of coffee.

For children we included a snack menu: ham and cheese croissant, champurrada (Guatemalan sweet cookie-like-bread), small orange juice.

After lunch sightsee around La Antigua Guatemala and visit the Jade factory, then depart to Puerto Quetzal to get you aboard your ship on time.

Inclusions

Entrance fees

Lunch

Driver

Local guide

Professional guide

Port pickup and drop-off

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Drinks

Gratuities (recommended)

DVD (available to purchase)

Souvenirs

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking

Infant meals not included

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship

Dress code is smart casual

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Wheelchair not accessible