Vanilla Farm Tour with Extract-Making Class

This guided vanilla farm tour in Costa Rica suits tourists, chefs, and agriculture enthusiasts interested in natural and sustainable products.

Highlights

• Guided tour of a vanilla farm with detailed explanations
• Learn vanilla orchid cultivation from planting to harvest
• Discover the process of curing vanilla beans to develop their aroma
• Engage in a sensory experience observing, touching, and smelling the beans
• Create your own natural vanilla extract with guidance

Description

Explore the vanilla cultivation process on a Costa Rican farm, from planting and manual pollination to harvesting mature pods. Witness the curing stages—killing, sweating, drying, and conditioning—that develop vanilla's intense and complex aromas.

Observe various vanilla species and varieties, each with distinctive aromatic profiles such as floral, fruity, chocolaty, aniseed, or spicy notes. Participate in a sensory session where you can feel and smell the pods to understand how origin and processing affect the final scent.

Learn to make natural vanilla extract, including the ingredients, techniques, and timing required for a quality product. This experience combines nature, science, culture, and gastronomy, providing an educational and sensory journey.

Includes

• Tour of the vanilla plantation
• Education on vanilla cultivation
• Vanilla curing process demonstration
• Sensory interaction with vanilla pods
• Instruction on making natural vanilla extract

Excludes

• Transportation to the farm
• Meals

Important Information

• Suitable for tourists, chefs, and agriculture enthusiasts
• Combines nature, science, culture, and gastronomy

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection. Booking in the morning is recommended when the farm is most active.