Coffee Experience São Tomé

The Coffee Experience São Tomé excursion invites you to explore the island’s rich coffee culture and colonial heritage. From lush plantations to historic buildings, this full-day adventure immerses you in the flavors, history, and traditions that make São Tomé coffee world-renowned.

Walk Through Roça Bom Sucesso

Your journey begins at Roça Bom Sucesso, a scenic 30-minute drive from the capital. Take a leisurely walk through the coffee plantation and admire the coffee trees, flowers, and seasonal fruits. The picturesque scenery and the rich aroma of freshly grown coffee provide the perfect introduction to your São Tomé coffee adventure.

Discover Roça Monte Café

Next, visit Roça Monte Café, the largest coffee plantation on the island. Explore the intricate organization and operations that make this plantation so important.

Visit the Coffee Museum

Begin your exploration at the Coffee Museum, where you’ll learn about São Tomé’s colonial history and the development of its coffee industry. The museum offers a detailed look at the processes, techniques, and challenges of coffee production, providing a comprehensive understanding of the island’s coffee heritage.

Explore Historic Plantation Buildings

Step inside the colonial dryer building and discover the Indiana Jones-style wooden train, adding adventure and nostalgia to your visit. These historic elements transport you back in time and help you imagine life on the plantation in earlier eras.

Lunch at Efraim Restaurant

Enjoy a semi-gastronomic lunch at Efraim Restaurant, located within the Efraim GuestHouse. While waiting for your meal, you can observe coffee beans drying nearby, adding an interactive and sensory element to your lunch experience.

Coffee Workshop

After lunch, participate in a coffee workshop led by a local organic coffee producer. Learn about the different coffee varieties, harvesting, fermenting, and drying processes, and try roasting your own beans. At the end of the workshop, take home a 250-gram pack of your own organic coffee.

Taste Organic Coffee Before Departure

Before returning to your hotel, savor some of the freshly brewed organic coffee. This final treat leaves a lasting impression of São Tomé’s unique coffee culture, letting you enjoy the robust flavors while reflecting on a day full of discovery and sensory delight.

Optional Activities:

• Hike to Amelia Lagoon (Obô National Park)

• Coffee workshop (upon availability)

(All optional activities enjoy a 20% discount, selectable during check-out.)

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Note for mobile users:

Do not forget to explore the tabs below: Image Gallery for photos of the excursion, Trip Outline for the details of the usual stops and sightseeing, Booking to choose your date and available options, What’s Included, and What’s Not Included.

Our excursions are private, and you can customize your itinerary. Just ask your guide if you have any questions!

Itineraries

ABOUT 8:45 - 9:00 AM

MEET WITH YOUR GUIDE

Meeting at your hotel or downtown.
Departure time can be earlier if requested
in advance (from the capital), please confirm
meeting place and time during the
booking process.

TRINIDADE

Drive by the biggest city in the center of São Tomé

ROÇA BOM SUCESSO

Take a walk in a coffee plantation and observe coffee trees, flowers, and fruits (according to the season).

TAKE A CLOSE LOOK

COFFEE BEANS

Flowers or beans according to the season....

ROCA MONTE CAFÉ

Discover the organization of the largest coffee plantation in São Tomé.

MUSEUM OF COFFEE

Learn about colonial history and coffee production

REMAINS FROM THE PAST

LUNCH TIME

Enjoy a semi-gastronomic lunch at Efraim GuestHouse, also a local producer of organic coffee !

COFFEE DRYER

While your lunch is being prepared, let´s take a look at coffee beans drying...

COFFEE WORSHOP

Meet with local organic coffee producer and learn about the many aspects of coffee production: transformation processes (fermentation, drying, storage..), roasting, grinding and more...

TAKE YOUR COFFEE

After putting your hands in the doe, don´t forget to tae away your roasted coffee (pack of 250 gr).

TASTING ORGANIC COFFEE

END OF THE EXCURSION

Transfer back to your hotel.
Excursions end before sunset
(to avoid night driving).

Our Excursions Always include:

• Local Experienced Guide
  • Please inform us in advance of your preferred language
• 4x4 Tourism Vehicle & Fuel
• Napkins & 70% Alcohol (for washing hands)
• Mineral Water and Local Snacks
• All Visit Fees and Small Expenses

This Excursion specifically includes:

• Lunch at Efraim Guesthouse (at roça Monte Café)
• Visit of Monte Café Museum (entrance ticket)
• Visit of Roça Monte Café (local guide fee)
• Visit of local Organic Coffee Producer (upon availability)
• Coffee tasting

The following items are not included:

• Tips for local guides
• Other expenses