Coorg Coffee Tour: Explore World Coffee Museum

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….
What's Included
  • 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
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…

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.

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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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Senneng2019
Feb 10, 2026
Brilliant. - Very knowledgeable and courteous staff who made the whole (including the chocolate) tour a very enjoyable experience. The meal after was super tasty and delicious.
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Radhikam306
Jan 27, 2026
Nice part of our anniversary trip with my coffee loving spouse - Nice experience, tour guide was very knowledgeable and showed us around the coffee estate that had so many other spice and local plants/trees. our vegetarian lunch was awesome too.
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Globetrotter_online
Nov 17, 2025
Bean there, done that - and you should too! - An exceptional experience 😊The coffee and spice plantation tour was wonderfully done - informative, relaxed, and truly immersive. Loved learning how everything grows, from pepper to cardamom to coffee. Salim was a great guide, and the entire walk felt like stepping into nature’s own classroom. Highly recommended!
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Paragpd
Nov 9, 2025
Visit worth the time spent - called the number provided, and from the booking agent to the tour guide, everyone was extremely courteous and knowledgeable. The experience wasn’t just about coffee — it was an insightful journey through the entire plantation, learning about various species and the fascinating symbiotic ecosystem they create. Truly an enriching and memorable visit!
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Siddharthkandoth
Jan 22, 2026
A coffee drinker's Pilgrimage - If you're a coffee drinker and always wanted to know a little more about where and how this magic dust is made, this plantation visit is for you. The good folks at Mercara take you on a short but very informative walk through their plantation showing you all the different varieties of coffees grown in India and the many other spices and fruits that are grown along with them. Once the tour is done, they take you to their beautifully curated museum that tells you about the journey coffee beans took from Africa to the rest of the world and went on to become one of the most sought after drinks in the world. I'd say it's a must do activity in Coorg and throughly enjoyed it.
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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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Odyssey43361166989
Jan 30, 2026
Waste of Money - Now the price raised to 350 from 300 (even this wasn't worth it) . I feel the egostic lady sitting there doing entry should understand why people visit here. I think they should give discount of some 200 bucks just because of the attitude that lady shows around like some Queen Elizabeth or something
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).