Where to Go: the 15 Best Coffee and Waterfall Days

1.Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,054 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $299Our pick

This 11-hour Kailani Tours outing links Greenwell Farms, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, Volcanoes National Park, Volcano House, and Rainbow Falls. You get hotel pickup, lunch, snacks, coffee, drinks, and a small group capped at 13 people. Guides such as Kawika, Derrick, Chris, and David are known for lively island stories and practical help.

“Chris was an awesome guide, very informative and fun. Seeing the turtles up close on Black Sand Beach was really cool. Volcano National Park and Rainbow Falls were my two favorite spots. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you have limited time on the island. I will definitely be back as I discovered so many spots I want to further explore during our drive.”

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2.Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 643 reviews · from $100

Spend a full day between Arusha, Moshi, and Kilimanjaro country. Hike to an 80-meter Materuni waterfall, learn to roast and grind Chagga coffee, eat lunch in the village, and swim at Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Private guides such as Baltazary, Frank, Enock, Andrew, and Victor are praised for local knowledge and friendly service.

“An amazing day! Our guide, Enock, was just the best guide we could ask for. He was so knowledgeable about everything and we had great conversation/top banter across the whole day. The hike up to the waterfalls can be a little challenging sRead more”

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3.Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 414 reviews · 11 hours · from $264

Spend about 11 hours touring the Big Island with an English-speaking guide such as Kawika, Mia, Chris, or Henry. Visit Waipio Valley, Akaka and Rainbow Falls, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu’u Beach, a lava tube, and Bay View Farm. Lunch, drinks, snacks, jackets, and park admission are included.

“Our family had a great day riding on the bus around the Big Island. The bus was comfortable to ride in and had big windows to look out. Our bus driver was full of knowledge about the island and was engaging with the people on the bus. We would have missed out on all of the history, if we had driven around the island ourselves. We didn't have to worry about directions to the next stop, missing a turn, or finding a place to park. The amount of time spent at each location was enough to soak in all the beauty Hawaii has to offer. I would highly recommend the…”

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

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

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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5.Materuni Waterfall, Coffee Tour and Picnic Hot Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $70

Spend 6 to 7 hours at Materuni Village near Moshi, walking through coffee and banana farms to a tall waterfall, learning about Chagga life, and helping roast and grind coffee with songs and dancing. Guides such as Emmanuel, Mangi, Sylvester, and Manaseh have led this day, which ends with a hot local lunch and views toward Mount Kilimanjaro.

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6.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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7.Maasai village visit, Materuni waterfalls & coffee experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $154

Start with a Maasai-led visit to Rundugai, then head to Materuni for a Chagga lunch, banana wine, and hands-on coffee making with song and dance. A guide such as Pemba, Mpemba, or Alfred accompanies you on the day. Finish with a 45-minute to one-hour hike to Materuni Waterfalls.

“Mpemba picked us up from our lodge, and we had a great day exploring. We were in Moshi a few days before starting a trek up Kilimanjaro. We appreciated the tidbits of information along the way. The hike to the waterfall was gorgeous. Be prRead more”

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8.Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour from Moshi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $60

Pick up from your Moshi hotel and visit Materuni village for a hands-on Chagga coffee experience, then hike about 30 minutes to a 90-meter waterfall. Guides such as Elly and Benjamin lead the outing, which includes lunch, entry fees, coffee tasting, and time to swim. The private tour lasts about seven hours.

“The Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee tour was amazing; a lifetime experience that will stay with us forever. K.L.M. Safari’s was incredible; they took great lengths to ensure we were always taken care. Rama and the local tour agent were great, very aRead more”

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9.Arusha or Moshi : Hot Spring, Waterfall & Coffee Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · 8 - 13 hours · from $53

From Arusha or Moshi, you’ll hike through Materuni’s banana farms to an 80-meter waterfall, visit a traditional coffee farm, and swim in the clear waters of Chemka Hot Springs. English-speaking guides such as Zach, Ezra, and Evance lead the day, with lunch and hotel pickup included in the selected option.

“The guide Evance was a very well-known and happy minded Tourguide! I had a very good time with this full day trip!”

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10.Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee, and Hotsprings Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $100

Spend 10.5 hours near Kilimanjaro hiking to Materuni Falls, learning to roast local coffee, eating lunch in the village, and swimming at a warm-water spring. English-speaking guides such as Frank, Enock, Baltazar, and David lead small groups of up to seven. Bring sturdy shoes, swimwear, and a towel.

“Great day out near Arusha! Be prepared for quite some driving, but our driver and guide Balthazar did a great job making us feel comfortable and helping us have a great time. Everything from waterfall hike through the coffee experience, including lunch, and then the springs was fantastic (only beware at the springs, the guide there asked for a high tip…).”

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11.Materuni Waterfalls, Chemka Hot Springs, &/Or Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 76 reviews · from $70

Choose a full-day outing from Moshi or Arusha with guides such as Imran, Moses, Asyeri, or David. Walk to Materuni Falls, learn to roast coffee, eat a local lunch, then swim at Chemka Springs and visit a nearby waterfall. Bring shoes with grip, swimwear, a towel, and a change of clothes.

“Imran was an excellent guide and really made our first experience in Tanzania special”

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12.Coffee & Chocolate Tour+Sloths Park & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $210

Leave Tamarindo at 6:30 a.m. for a private day in Bijagua and Bagaces. Spot sloths, frogs, snakes, and birds with a local nature guide, make coffee and chocolate, swim at Llanos de Cortez Waterfall, and eat a Costa Rican lunch at El Sabor de Doña Carmen. Guides such as Dayro, Fernando, Dido, and Anthony are praised for friendly service.

“This tour was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Our guide, Dido, was friendly, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable about the history, landscape, and wildlife of the area. Since it was just my wife and me, the experience felt very personal and relaxed. Dido stayed with us at every stop, took the time to answer our questions, and never rushed anything. He even brought a spotting scope, which was a huge bonus and made it easy to see animals and details we would have otherwise missed. His passion, professionalism, and attention to detail truly elevated the tour. We also stopped at El Sabor del Doña Carmen, where the staff was wonderful,…”

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13.Materuni Waterfalls, Visiting Chagga Village, CoffeeTour Kikuletwa Hotsprings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $100

Spend a full day from Arusha or Moshi with an English-speaking guide, walking through Materuni Village to its waterfall, preparing Chagga coffee, tasting local food and banana beer, then swimming at Kikuletwa Hotsprings. The private tour costs $100 per person and includes lunch, entrance fees, and pickup arrangements.

“Die Wanderung führte uns durch eine atemberaubende Landschaft am Fuße des Kilimandscharos und war jeden Schritt wert. Der Wasserfall, die Kaffeebauern und ihr Kaffee, das tolle Mittagessen und das Bananenbier und auch die warme Badequelle waren sensationell. Unser Guide hat uns toll durch den Tag begleitet. Sehr zu empfehlen! 👍🏻”

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14.Trekking History and Indigenous Heritage in Minca + Cacao & Coffee + Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · from $41Best value

Meet Jorge, Andres, Santiago, or another bilingual local guide in Minca’s central park for a medium-level trek through Tayrona heritage trails. Visit an Arhuaco family farm, learn how cacao and coffee are grown and used, taste both products, and look for a waterfall stop. The 4.5-hour outing supports community projects.

“Jorge was a great guide! Really enjoyed this informative tour and would recommend!”

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15.Coffee, Black Sand, Volcano and Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 11 hours · from $292

This 11-hour Big Island tour links a Kona coffee farm, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, Volcano Winery, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, a lava tube, Rainbow Falls, and local bakeries. Your English-speaking guide handles the long drive, meals, park entry, and pickup. Guides have included Kawika, Grant, Dave, Thia, and Chris.

“The absolute best tour. Chris was the best tour guide I ever had. We started the day as strangers and left feeling like family! The views were amazing and he was so nice and knowledgeable!”

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