4.8(371)· Madikeri· By Mercara Gold Estate Coffee Plantation Skip the lineFree cancellationSkip the line
Mercara Gold Estate is a beautiful 12-acre estate located 8 KM from Madikeri.
Coffee has been grown here since the 1960s, and after our acquisition in 1998, we began a transformation process, organizing it into a well-laid-out farm with a wide variety of coffee, spices, and fruit trees.
Our vision was to develop Mercara Gold Estate into a fully-integrated unit, leading us to process and roast our coffees on the estate.
We follow all time-tested processes with passion to produce our own range of boutique-style coffee and well-balanced blends.
Starting September 19th, 2023, we are adding a new attraction to our estate: The Mercara Gold Estate - World Coffee Museum!
Themed to trace the history of coffee from its origins to the present day, this museum will offer visitors the most immersive coffee experience ever!
- ✓Coorg Coffee & Spice Estate Tour with World Coffee Museum
- ✓Umbrellas are available on rainy days
- ✓A cup of filter coffee
- ✕Retail purchases are an additional charge
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Mercara Gold Estate Coffee Plantation
The coffee and spice estate tour at Mercara Gold Estate is a comprehensive and enlightening guided visit of the plantation.
Mercara Gold Estate also features a coffee processing and roasting facility.
This is a walking tour where the guide will explain the various crops and processes.
The tour concludes at our cafe with a cup of estate-fresh coffee.
· 2 h
Mobile or paper ticket accepted. One ticket per booking.
The estate is located 8km from Madikeri.
Take the Madikeri - Mangalore highway and travel for 5 km.
Upon reaching Katekeri Junction (a T-junction), turn left and continue for another 3 km.
The estate will be on your left.
Signage is provided at the junction and the estate to guide you.
The estate is located 8km from Madikeri.
Take the Madikeri - Mangalore highway and travel for 5 km.
Upon reaching Katekeri Junction (a T-junction), turn left and continue for another 3 km.
The estate will be on your left.
Signage is provided at the junction and the estate to guide you.
Upon arrival at the location, please present your confirmation to the staff at the cafe to begin your tour experience.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
- Service animals are permitted.
- Public transportation options are conveniently located nearby.
- This tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.
- This tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
- This tour is not recommended for travelers with cardiovascular health concerns.
- Travelers should possess a moderate level of physical fitness.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
- While we provide umbrellas during rain, wearing a raincoat is advisable.
- The tour route involves sloping terrain.
- Estate Tour with Lunch
- Traditional Estate Lunch: Combine the estate experience with a traditional Coorg-style lunch for a single price!
- Full Tour with Factory & Lunch
- Coffee & Chocolate Factory
- Duration: 3 hours
- Traditional Coorg Style Lunch: We offer a set thali (platter) meal with choices in vegetarian and non-vegetarian traditional Coorg cuisine.
- Coffee & Chocolate Tour
- Duration: 2 hours: This tour includes a walk through our farm, roasting plant, museum, and chocolate factory.
- Tea & Coffee
- Chocolate Factory Tour
- Tour of the estate and factory
- Chocolate husk tea
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on uneven terrain.
- Bring a raincoat or umbrella, especially during the monsoon season.
- Allow ample time for the tour and any optional activities.
- Consider purchasing coffee or chocolate products from the estate.
- Inquire about the lunch options if you plan to dine.
- Engage with your guide to learn as much as possible.
For a full refund, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time.
Product code: 296084P1
Activity offered by Mercara Gold Estate Coffee Plantation via Viator.
- Coffee enthusiasts
- Foodies
- Travelers interested in agriculture
- Families
- Explore a working coffee and spice plantation.
- Discover the history of coffee at the World Coffee Museum.
- Learn about coffee processing and roasting.
- Enjoy a complimentary cup of estate-fresh coffee.
- Optional traditional Coorg lunch available.
- Small group size for a personalized experience.
- Elevation
- 1,061 m
- Currency
- Indian rupee
- Official languages
- Hindi, English
- Driving
- on the left
- Power plugs
- C, D · 230 V
- Emergency number
- 112
- Capital city
- New Delhi
Average temperatures- 23°Jan
- 25°Feb
- 27°Mar
- 27°Apr
- 26°May
- 24°Jun
- 23°Jul
- 23°Aug
- 23°Sept
- 23°Oct
- 22°Nov
- 22°Dec
Sources: Wikidata; climate: NASA POWER, 2001-2025 averages.
What is included in the Mercara Gold Coorg Coffee and Spice Estate Tour?+
The tour includes the Coorg Coffee & Spice Estate Tour with the World Coffee Museum, umbrellas during rain, and a cup of filter coffee.
Are there any additional costs?+
Retail purchases are an additional charge.
How do I get to the estate?+
The estate is 8km from Madikeri. Take the Madikeri - Mangalore highway for 5 km, then turn left at Katekeri Junction and travel for another 3 km. The estate will be on your left.
What is the cancellation policy?+
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Is this tour suitable for everyone?+
The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Reviews provided by Viator, written by travellers on Viator and Tripadvisor.
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Staff experience
Venture45933019065, September 2026
The explanation was so good and the guide explained well and let me pick some flowers and was a good guy(mahesh)
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Great coffee and chocolate plantation tour
gdifelici, September 2026
Excellent walk around the plantation and coffee and chocolate production. Had the included lunch with was nice. Bar and shop a little crowded but excellent coffee and cakes. Good selection of coffee but chocolate limited to what was being made that day so not full selection.
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Very good and would visit again
DayTrip68114647327, August 2026
Salim ji and Damayanthi ji were very helpful and they explained everything very well in english and hindi as well.
Worth a visit
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Mixed experience
Sightsee23581890899, July 2026
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.
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Great experience, worth the visit
travelanand, July 2026
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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