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Coorg Coffee Tour: Explore World Coffee Museum
4.8
369 Ratings
Katakeri
Experience the rich history of coffee at the Mercara Gold Estate - World Coffee Museum. Explore the birth and evolution of coffee in an immersive and engaging way.
Experience the rich history of coffee at the Mercara Gold Estate - World Coffee Museum. Explore the birth and evolution of coffee in an immersive and engaging way.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mercara Gold Estate Coffee Plantation & Museum - The tour of the coffee and spice estate at Mercara Gold Estate offers a thorough and insightful guided exploration of the plantation. The estate also features a coffee processing and roasting facility. This walking tour includes explanations from the guide about the different crops and processes….
- Mercara Gold Estate Coffee Plantation & Museum - The tour of the coffee and spice estate at Mercara Gold Estate offers a thorough and insightful guided exploration of the plantation. The estate also features a coffee processing and roasting facility. This walking tour includes explanations from the guide about the different crops and processes. The tour concludes at the cafe with a cup of freshly brewed estate coffee.
What's Included
- Coorg Coffee & Spice Estate Tour with World Coffee Museum
- Umbrellas available during rain days
- Cup of Filter Coffee
- Coorg Coffee & Spice Estate Tour with World Coffee Museum
- Umbrellas available during rain days
- Cup of Filter Coffee
What's Not Included
- Retail purchases are on extra charge
- Retail purchases are on extra charge
Additional Information
Mercara Gold Estate is a stunning 12-acre property situated 8 kilometers from Madikeri. Although coffee has been cultivated here since the 1960s, it was acquired in 1998, initiating a transformation into a meticulously organized farm featuring a diverse range of coffee, spices, and fruit trees. The vision was to evolve Mercara Gold Estate into a…
Mercara Gold Estate is a stunning 12-acre property situated 8 kilometers from Madikeri. Although coffee has been cultivated here since the 1960s, it was acquired in 1998, initiating a transformation into a meticulously organized farm featuring a diverse range of coffee, spices, and fruit trees. The vision was to evolve Mercara Gold Estate into a fully-integrated operation, leading to the processing and roasting of coffee directly on the estate. By adhering to time-honored methods with enthusiasm, the estate produces its own boutique-style coffee and well-balanced blends. Starting on September 19, 2023, a new attraction will be introduced: The Mercara Gold Estate - World Coffee Museum! This museum, themed to explore the history of coffee from its origins to the present day, promises visitors an unparalleled coffee experience.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- We provide umbrellas during the rain but it is better to wear a rain coat
- The tour includes sloping terrain
Location
Mercara Gold Estate Coffee Plantation
Unnamed Rd
The Estate is 8km from Madikeri. Take the Madikeri - Mangalore highway and travel for 5 km. Upon arrival at a T-Junction (Katekeri Junction), take the left turn and travel for another 3 km. The Estate will be on the left hand. There are boards at the junction and at the estate to identify the route.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(369 Ratings)
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Travelanand
Jul 4, 2026
Great experience, worth the visit - Pleasant experience visiting Mercara plantation, all aspects explained very well. Chocolate factory visit was informative and unique, with tasting of different chocolates. Recommend this.
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258pradeepp
Jun 3, 2026
Refreshing wonderful experience - Very nicely taken through plantation by Murugesh! Damayanti explained Cocoa processing thouroughly. Food was yummy. Very refreshing experience.
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Mohandaniel
May 26, 2026
Must visit to Coorg - Excellent tour around coffee estate with visit to coffee museum and coffee factory, traditional thali food was good. Store available for coffee and purchase spices n coffee
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Dhaval
May 16, 2026
Must visit in Coorg - This is a coffee aficionado’s pilgrimage. Had one of the best times here with Salim. He is an encyclopaedia of coffee and many other plants. This place shouldn’t be missed in Coorg.
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Sherpa18818016233
May 6, 2026
Best experience at Mercara Gold Estate - Saleem was a very knowledgeable guide and answered all our questions very well. The coffee plantation and chocolate factory experience was top notch.
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Gessna
Mar 10, 2026
An enlightening coffee tour - Highly recommend a guided tour of this plantation.
We booked the tour online and were extremely pleased with the professionalism the team showed us. Our guide, Mr Salim, was a delight! A walking encyclopedia on Botany. We spent about 2 hours walking and discussing different plantations, their histories, and their journeys.
Don't miss the fresh filter coffee at the end of the tour.
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Visish
Feb 22, 2026
Something for everyone! Must visit if you are in the area. Worth a 1-2 hour drive easily. - Great patient detail of the plantation side of coffee and spices. It was great for the whole group - from specialty coffee enthusiast to cooking enthusiasts to nature lovers.
Best description of history of brew methods with real historical artifacts/examples that I have seen
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Tom
Feb 11, 2026
A Fascinating Coffee & Chocolate Experience in Coorg - We spent a very enjoyable 1½ hours at the Mercera Gold Coffee and Chocolate Tour 500 rupees) and it was one of the highlights of our time in the area. The guided walk through the plantation was both relaxing and informative. We learned in detail about the coffee-making process—from plant to cup—and enjoyed sampling several varieties.
After the coffee tour, a kind and knowledgeable gentleman explained how chocolate is made from cacao pods. I had no idea that India even grows chocolate plants, so that was a real surprise! The process from pod to finished chocolate is long and very manual, which gave us a whole new appreciation for what goes into each bar.
The staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming, and best of all, not pushy at all when it came to purchases. If you’re in Coorg and interested in coffee, chocolate, or simply a pleasant plantation experience, this tour is well worth your time.
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Sightsee23581890899
Jul 4, 2026
Mixed experience - We had shortlisted this plantation visit after lots of research as this was our first visit Coorg/Madikeri. We reached this plantation at around 11 am and bought the tickets and one group was ready to go and we also joined it. The plantation walk was good in little rain though the group size was too big..and it was difficult to hear all what the captain was saying. The captain explained each and every thing in detail about 2 type of coffee grown Arabica and Robista and various spices grown. We saw each plant physically in the plantation and learnt a lot. We also visited the coffee roasting plant and also did coffee tasting. We also visited their in house coffee measuem and chocolate factory which were good. Then we visited their in house shop and bought lots of stuff like different spices, chocolates and instant/filter coffee and home grown wines. The rates were little on higher side with no discounts.
Buying 2 wines one coffee flavour and green chilli flavour on their recommendation were really disappointing and we wasted our money on these.Even the bottles were not sealed properly and we faced leakage and damage to our travel bags and clothes. While tasting these wines we were even more disappointed .....upon opening, these were smelling like hell. We had to literally throw them away. Chocolates were just ok but have not opened spices so far. Overall fair experience only even though we have rated 4 star.
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Vacation40559981211
Mar 29, 2026
Worst staff - Worst place visit and worst behaviour of staff don’t even have manners to treat customer I didnt go after paying money be coz of the bad behaviour of the staff
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