Ethiopia is the birthplace of Arabica coffee, home to world-class specialty beans and diverse farming traditions. This 10-day executive coffee tour is designed for CEOs, roasters, buyers, investors, and professionals, combining visits to high-quality coffee farms, cooperatives, washing stations, and strategic meetings with industry leaders.
Itinerary
Arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. VIP meet-and-greet and hotel transfer.
Evening briefing and welcome dinner introducing Ethiopia's coffee heritage and tour highlights.
Overnight: Addis Ababa
Visit the Ethiopian Coffee & Tea Authority and top exporters/roasters.
Experience traditional coffee ceremonies and explore key coffee trade infrastructure.
Optional cultural visit: National Museum or local markets.
Overnight: Addis Ababa
Flight or drive to Jimma, Ethiopia's coffee origin region.
Visit the Jimma Coffee Research Center to learn about genetics, quality control, and sustainability programs.
Overnight: Jimma
Explore wild and semi-forest coffee areas.
Meet local farmers and cooperatives; observe harvesting, processing, and drying techniques.
Private cupping session featuring forest coffee profiles.
Overnight: Jimma
Drive to Bonga, located in the Kaffa Biosphere Reserve.
Visit organic and wild coffee farms.
Engage with cooperative leaders and discuss sustainability, traceability, and specialty certifications.
Overnight: Bonga
Deep dive into community projects and cooperative development.
Discuss fair trade, organic certification, and climate-smart coffee initiatives.
Cultural interaction with local farming communities.
Overnight: Bonga
Drive to Sidama, one of Ethiopia's most famous coffee origins.
Visit washing stations, observe fermentation and drying processes, and conduct cupping sessions.
Learn about market trends and specialty coffee opportunities.
Overnight: Sidama
Travel to Yirgacheffe, world-renowned for floral and citrus coffee notes.
Tour premium washing stations and cooperatives.
Strategic discussion on export markets and specialty coffee branding.
Overnight: Yirgacheffe
Return to Addis Ababa by flight or road.
Afternoon reserved for business meetings, networking with exporters, or leisure.
Farewell dinner highlighting Ethiopian cuisine and coffee culture.
Overnight: Addis Ababa
Transfer to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for departure.
