Trace the roots of the world’s finest coffee on this 6-day journey through Ethiopia’s southern highlands. Visit lush coffee farms in Sidama and Yirgacheffe, meet local farmers, and learn about traditional cultivation and roasting methods. Experience Ethiopia’s vibrant coffee culture firsthand while discovering beautiful scenery, warm hospitality, and centuries-old traditions that gave birth to the world’s favorite drink.
Arrive in Addis Ababa, where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short city tour including the National Museum, Ethnological Museum, and a coffee-tasting session at one of the city’s famous cafés.
Overnight: Addis Ababa
Spend the day exploring the Sidama highlands, known for their shade-grown Arabica coffee. Visit a local coffee cooperative to see traditional farming, harvesting, and washing techniques. Participate in a cultural coffee ceremony and interact with local farmers.
Overnight: Hawassa or Aleta Wondo
Drive to Yirgacheffe, the birthplace of some of Ethiopia’s most distinctive coffee varieties. Visit smallholder farms and processing stations to learn about the unique wet-processing methods that give Yirgacheffe coffee its floral aroma.
Overnight: Yirgacheffe
Explore the Dilla area, where coffee cultivation and traditional lifestyles blend beautifully. Visit coffee traders and local markets before beginning your return drive to Addis Ababa. Enjoy scenic stops along the Rift Valley route.
Overnight: Addis Ababa
After breakfast, visit a local coffee roaster for a final tasting and shop for freshly packed beans to take home. Enjoy a farewell traditional lunch before transfer to the airport for your departure.
End of tour.
