Become a REAL Vietnamese Coffee Farmer – For 3 Days

Become a REAL Vietnamese Coffee Farmer – For 3 Days

Route: Buon Ma Thuot
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Style: Culture, Nature Experiencing
Price: From $149 USD (Group of 8 or more; individuals may regroup & the price may be adjusted)

The three-day journey blends authentic coffee-farming culture and ethnic heritage.

Day 1: Arrival in Buon Ma Thuot – Coffee Culture & Longhouse Heritage

• Morning: Arrival in Buon Ma Thuot. Visit the World Coffee Museum, showcasing the rich history of world and local coffee culture with immersive exhibits and tastings.
• Afternoon: Transfer to Ako Dhong Village (Buon Ama Thuot) to explore traditional Ede longhouses, learn about maternal clan customs, and enjoy local coffee in a tranquil garden setting.
• Evening: Welcome dinner featuring Central Highland specialties (bamboo tube rice, grilled free-range chicken). Overnight in Buon Ma Thuot.

Day 2–3: Become a Real Coffee Farmer & Expert

Day 2 – “From Farm to Bean”

• Morning: Farm experience with local farmers; welcome and introduction; morning coffee at the farm; coffee picking (seasonal); learn about the growth process of coffee cherries; learn about and distinguish Arabica and Robusta plants; weigh the harvested fresh coffee cherries.
• Noon: Lunch and rest.
• Afternoon: Coffee processing – wash and process the fresh cherries harvested in the morning; learn about and distinguish basic coffee processing methods (washed, honey, natural); coffee break and tasting; join workers in drying, raking and gathering coffee beans.

Day 3 – “From Bean to Cup”

• Morning: Sorting, roasting and cupping – identify defects in green coffee beans and sort defective beans alongside farmers; watch roasting demonstrations and practice roasting; cupping (tasting and sensory evaluation); dry and rake coffee beans in the processing area.
• Noon: Lunch break; experience coffee beer.
• Afternoon: Coffee brewing – brew handbrew coffee and creative signature beverages; taste and experience the flavor profile of each crafted drink; coffee aromas: elevating the guest experience.
• Wrap-up – guests receive: a portion of self-roasted coffee, harvest yields converted into gifts, unique signature products from the farm, and souvenirs from the farm.
• Evening:
  • Participate in a Gala Dinner featuring Central Highlands gong cultural exchanges, jar wine, and a campfire.
  • Enjoy Central Highlands cuisine.
• End of the program

ADDITIONAL CULTURAL EXPLORE

Day 4: Lak Lake Discovery – Ethical Elephant Experience

• Morning: Drive to Lak Lake (approx. 50 km). Enjoy a scenic wooden dugout canoe (Thuyền Độc Mộc) ride across the lake.
• Afternoon: Engage in an ethical elephant interaction program at M'Lieng / Jun village (walk with elephants, observe their routines, and feed them). Visit Yang Tao village to discover traditional hand-molded earthenware pottery.
• Evening: Return to Buon Ma Thuot. Free evening for city strolls. Overnight in BMT & time to say goodbye.