Coffee Coffee Coffee - Our guide Daniela was wonderful. The drive is very long due to construction. The scenery was wonderful and worth the trip. The coffee farm is gorgeous and the host family are beautiful. The town of Jardin is magical with a fantastic cathedral. The people of Jardin are so friendly and warm. The hillsides are fantastic. Daniela and Jaime were the best.

No Trip to Colombia would be Complete Without This Tour! - We are now returned from our amazing trip to Colombia and back to our routine lives. But whenever anyone asks how our trip was, I mention this amazing tour! The colorful town of Jardin was the cutest ever. I want to go back! The tour of the coffee plantation was a must-do in Colombia. So interesting to learn exactly how my daily cup of java is made! Sitting on that wrap around balcony sipping the freshly made coffee while looking out at the amazing mountain views and colorful birds was something we will never forget. The massive waterfall was amazing. And our wonderful guide, Oscar, was with us on every step explaining the history and stories of the town making the experience so much more interesting. He was very helpful with my husband who has some trouble walking and very ready to take pictures when I asked. Thank you for the tour!! It was incredible!

A must do in Colombia!!! - We had the pleasure of joining our guide, Oscar, on a full day coffee tour with the optional waterfall additions that was absolutely delightful!! He picked us up directly from our hotel and transported us through the stunning countryside to the quintessential village of Jardin where we enjoyed lunch and a tour of the village. We then proceeded to a small hike (10 minutes) to the first waterfall and the coffee plantation where we met Augustin who offered us the best lemonade refreshments we’ve ever had! Augustin and Oscar then walked us through each step of the coffee harvesting process even down to hand roasting fresh coffee beans which we then enjoyed on the scenic patio overlooking the mountains. It was such an informative, enjoyable, and delightful experience. We then returned to the car for a short drive and walk to the second waterfall which was also gorgeous and well worth the extra time. When our day in Jardin was over we headed back to Medellín and once again enjoyed the wonderful views and stopped for refreshments on the way at a great sunset view spot that Oscar suggested. The day was nothing short of perfect! Oscar was so knowledgeable about coffee and the region, but even more so he was so welcoming, an open book about Colombian culture, and was wildly entertaining - it was so easy to spend the day learning from him and seeing the countryside through his eyes. We could not more highly recommend this tour!!!!

Amazing Coffee Tour around Jardin - Our group of 5 did a full-day tour with Lina as our guide - and we would recommend it to any coffee fanatic, as well as anyone looking to see the countryside of Antioquia. Lina was a great guide, and she was a wealth of knowledge about the history and current developments of the region and Medellin. We stopped in the beautiful town of Jardin and had a typical Paisa lunch, and got to do a taste test at one of the local roasters. The tour of the coffee farm was not only beautiful given the scenery, but very informative into the process of how coffee actually gets to the table. The family was incredibly generous and welcomed us to their home. Overall it was an authentic experience that I would highly recommend, and one I will never forget.

This was our first time visiting... - <p>This was our first time visiting Colombia. The Jardin coffee tour was the highlight of the trip. Jardin is a charming town with a beautiful old church. The visit to the coffee farm was absolutely amazing. We gained a deep appreciation for the incredible amount of work that goes into coffee growing and production. The owners of the farm were so welcoming and kind, and Oscar was the perfect guide. The scenery in the coffee region is some of the most beautiful in the world. Next time I'm in Colombia, I will definitely plan to spend more time in this area. A truly unforgettable experience.</p>

I have been to colombia many times... - <p>I have been to colombia many times over the last 20 years and always wanted to visit Jardin..It was certainly worth the wait. Medillin Travels guide Wilson showed up early and was eager to show us an interesting trip to Jardin. We had great weather and the vistas along the way made the 2 hour plus drive not seem to long. The caretakers at the coffee plantation were very kind and welcoming and showed us around the coffee making process for over an hour and ended with endless feshly roasted coffee. fresh fruit from the nearby trees was a treat as well..I recommedn using Medellin Travels and if you are lucky to get Wilson as your guide it will certainly be a memorable day in the countryside of colombia..</p>

This was a fantastic experience. My... - <p>This was a fantastic experience. My wife and I had a personalized tour to Jardin/waterfall/coffee farm. Oscar was our tour guide and he was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. His English is also excellent and he taught us some Spanish along the way as well. The trip from Medellin to Jardin is long 3 hours but the ride is scenic and the trip is well worth it. Jardin is quaint and beautiful with picturesque green hill farms and waterfalls. We had lunch in the town center and then walked throughout the town, seeing the richly painted homes/shops. We went to the large church in the town center which is worth seeing. We then proceeded to a beautiful waterfall, which involves some driving/hiking but is well worth the trip. From there we proceeded to a local coffee farmer's home Augustine and watched the process of making coffee from the coffea plant to delicious coffee. From there we returned to Medellin. The day was long 9am-7:30pm but we felt so satisfied at the end. </p> <p>We thought about arranging our day in Jardin by ourselves bus, but it would have been very difficult to access the waterfall and the coffee farm. This was the most efficient way to see what Jardin has to offer and was well worth the expense.</p>

Alex was great! He was prompt to... - <p>Alex was great! He was prompt to pick me up. The tour included a few extra stops in Jardin, which was a nice surprise. Alex is very knowledgeable and has a passion for what he does. I know I will be back in Medellin and will book another tour with him. Thanks Alex for a great day!</p>

Alex is a top notch English/Spanish... - <p>Alex is a top notch English/Spanish Medellin born guide...very careful safe driver..extremely knowledgeable about Colombia and Medellin..very personable....new comfortable SUV...exceeded our expectations...unbelievable coffee plantation ..the drive to it is spectacular and u really get to see Medellin countryside..</p>

Good destination but with unexpected issues - Hello Last week, my fiance and I joined this private tour. The coffee finca was amazing...Don Jaime and his esposa was soo accommodating...we had a nice pastry and picked coffee beans and tried the coffee produced by Don Jaime plus a sample of the aperitif they make. The tour guide Daniella and the driver Jaime were very nice, genuine and informative. But. ... The ride was very very long due to construction and the occasional uncleaned debris from multiple landslides in the mountains. There was only 1 washroom break for the 4 hour ride there. And one for the 4 hour ride back. My fiance developed stomach issues and even though we paid to see the waterfall, we could not go...as only on the tour, and not in advance, did they inform us it was a ' 40 minute walk to visit the waterfall and return, excluding the time at the waterfall'., I was not offered a refund for the extra money we paid for the waterfall tour. If I knew in advance of this long trek, I would not have taken and paid for the waterfall option. If I knew there was only 1 washroom break every 4 hours, I would not have booked this tour at all. The guide told us,'sorry to treat you like children, but there are no washroom stops...you must hold it'....this is not what I expected from private tour.....seriously....it is disrespectful. I would recommend this tour to those who have strong bladders and those who dont mind a 40 minute trek plus visiting timd on foot to see a waterfall. I know we dont have the convenience of North America here, but to those who have even the slightest urge to use the washroom more than once every 4 hours; this may not me the tour for you....like it was not a good situation for us. It was over 11 hour tour total for 1 hour in le Jardin and maybe 1.5 hours at the coffee finca...do the math. I spend almost $500 US for 2 people..I felt like I could have spent my money better elsewhere..maybe a 1/2 day coffee tour and the rest for a nice meal....