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Costa Rica: Vanilla Farm Tour with Extract-Making Class

By Mystic Vanilla
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 264 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the world of vanilla on a guided tour of a farm
  • Learn about the cultivation of vanilla orchids, from planting to harvest
  • Discover the process of curing vanilla beans to develop their rich aroma
  • Experience a sensory journey as you observe, touch, and smell the beans
  • Make your own natural vanilla extract with the help of your guide

Activity location

    • Angeles
    • Angeles, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • GPQ6+HR, Alajuela Province, Angeles, Costa Rica
    • Angeles, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

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Costa Rica: Vanilla Farm Tour with Extract-Making Class

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
RM 263.75 x 2 AdultsRM 527.50
Total
Price is RM 527.50

What's included, what's not

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    Tour of vanilla plantation
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    Learning about vanilla cultivation
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    Experience of vanilla curing process
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    Sensory experience with vanilla pods
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    Making natural vanilla extract
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation to the farm
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    Meals

What you can expect

Discover the fascinating world of vanilla on an authentic, educational, and sensory experience at a farm in Costa Rica. Learn about the cultivation of this extraordinary orchid, from planting and manual pollination to harvesting the mature pods.

Get up close to the vanilla curing process, including the stages of killing, sweating, drying, and conditioning, which are essential for developing the intense and complex aromas that make vanilla one of the most prized spices in the world.

See different species and varieties of vanilla pods, each with unique aromatic profiles that can present floral, fruity, chocolaty, aniseed, or spicy notes. During the tour, enjoy a sensory experience where you can observe, touch, and smell the different pods to understand how the origin and curing process influence the final aroma.

As part of the experience, learn how to make natural vanilla extract, discovering the ingredients, techniques, and times needed to obtain a high-quality product. This tour combines nature, science, culture, and gastronomy in an unforgettable experience ideal for tourists, chefs, agriculture enthusiasts, and people interested in natural and sustainable products.

Location

Activity location

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    • Angeles
    • Angeles, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • GPQ6+HR, Alajuela Province, Angeles, Costa Rica
    • Angeles, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica