One-Day Tours Worldwide: 8 We Would Book Again

1.Materuni waterfalls coffee tour & Chemka hot springs Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $95Our pick

Start with a hike through Materuni village to a waterfall, then learn to roast and prepare local coffee before driving to Chemka Hot Springs for a swim. Pickup, private groups, and mobile tickets are offered. Owen is named as one possible guide. Plan for a long day, since rough roads and the hike can push the outing beyond the advertised six to nine hours.

“My guide was great! Scenery was magnificent, and the springs are a great refreshing way to refresh after the hike. Its a bumpy ride. But well worth it. The ONLY warning I would give is despite what is listed, this is not a 4-6 hour tour. Its 10-12. I looked at 4-6 hours and told myself "no way" and I was right. So this is your entire day. But well worth it.”

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2.Santa Marta: Minca Coffee, Cocoa, & Waterfall Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · from $78

Travel from Santa Marta to Minca for a guided jungle hike, Colombian coffee tasting, a swim in Minca River pools, mountain-view lunch, and a hands-on cocoa workshop. Bilingual guides such as Tony, Gustavo, and Sadam have led this outing. Expect about nine hours, steep sections, insects, and a full day in nature.

“Pickup from hostel was seamless. Gustavo knows his stuff and took the time to educate us on a range of topics. Great fun!”

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3.Jardin Private Day Trip: Colombian Coffee Tour from Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $232

Travel by private air-conditioned minivan from Medellín to Jardín with a bilingual guide such as Fabio, Mario, David, or Daniel. Visit a working coffee farm, taste and process beans, ride a mountain cable car, eat lunch, and explore Jardín’s handsome main square. Expect a long, winding day.

“The driver was excellent and provided us many opportunities to see the countryside and visit many places along the way.Although the tour was longer than expected 3 hours each way we enjoyed the tour. The woman at the coffee farm was most gracious and very friendly. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Day Trip Coffee Tour and Materuni Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $55

From Moshi, Innocent of Maryo Tours takes you to Materuni Village for a coffee-making lesson, Chagga culture, lunch, and a hike to a 50-meter waterfall. This private tour includes transport, guide, fees, and lunch. Expect a full day with rocky paths, narrow sections, traditional songs, and time to cool off under the falls if weather allows.

“It was a wonderful day with Innocent. I enjoyed the beautiful hike to the waterfall and the coffee experience and lunch afterwards. Innocent is a wealth of knowledge on both the local area and the country of Tanzania. I learned a great deal while enjoying the outdoors. I highly recommend the personalized service he provides.”

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5.Doka Coffee Tour, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Day Trip from San Jose

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $184

Spend about 10 hours exploring three San José area highlights: a guided Doka coffee plantation visit, active Poás Volcano, and La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Hotel pickup, breakfast, buffet lunch, transport, and a guide are included. Guides such as Max, Martin, Rachel, Victor, and Erik have been praised for clear explanations and personal attention.

“I had a wonderful time The tour guide made it a great experience I would recommend this tour and tour guide”

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6.Doi Inthanon Day Trip:Twin Pagodas,Soft Hiking,Coffee Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $43Best value

Travel from Chiang Mai Old Town to Thailand’s highest mountain with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to 11. Visit the Twin Royal Pagodas, Wachirathan Falls, a Hmong market, hill villages, rice fields, and a mountain trail. Lunch and air-conditioned transport are included, but the 400-baht mountain fee is extra.

“One of the best tour guides I’ve come across! Came back on this tour after 8 years and my memories were awake and how!”

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7.Day Trip to a Jardin Coffee Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 9 hours · from $165

You’ll leave El Poblado in a private air-conditioned car and spend the day learning how Colombian coffee is grown, processed, roasted, and served. Visit a plantation, sample unlimited coffees, see roasting in Jardin, ride a cable car for mountain views and lunch, and shop for beans to ship home. Guides may include David, Daniel, or Ivan.

“beautiful scenery, Jardin is a little paradise, you can get involved in many activities on the farm, excellent communication with our guide David, overall a memorable day”

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8.Day trip to UNESCO Belur+Shravanbelgola+Coffee & Spice Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $113

Travel from Bangalore in a small group of up to 10 people to see Belur’s 12th-century Chennakeshava Temple, climb 640 steps to the Bahubali statue at Shravanabelagola, and visit a local coffee and spice plantation. Guides such as Varun and Raghu add useful cultural context, while vegetarian lunch, transport, and entry fees are included.

“Interested in a breathtaking — literally — adventure? Then this is your trip. From a (challenging) hike to an amazing statue, to a quaint coffee and spice farm (with a delicious lunch and lovely hosts, not to mention a cute puppy), to a stunning temple - it was a great day, enhanced by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, Varun.”

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