Cacao Road Excursion: plantations, processes, tasting and culture

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Earliest Date Available: October 18, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Agua Grande

Duration

7 hours

Group size

Max 12 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

Chinese, English, French, Spanish

Location

Agua Grande

Duration

7 hours

Group size

Max 12 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

Chinese, English, French, Spanish

US$160.44 per guest

Guest

Adult x1

Date

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Earliest Date Available: October 18, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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Your journey will begin in the north of the island with short stops at iconic plantations and the famous Blue Lagoon for sightseeing or a swim. You'll visit a cocoa plantation to discover how fresh beans are transformed into dry beans, ready for chocolate production. For lunch, you can choose a spot in the Neves area—ask your guide for the best options. If time is short, lunch can be enjoyed in the capital on the way back. You'll also stop at the Diogo Vaz Chocolate Boutique, where you'll enjoy one warm chocolate drink OR one pastry per person. Afterwards, we'll kindly drive you back to your hotel or the port. Note 1: The guided visit to a cocoa plantation will take place either at Francisco Cabral plantation, Diogo Vaz, or CECAB Cooperative, depending on availability. Note 2 (for cruise ship travelers): Due to the shortage of competent English-speaking guides when cruise ships are in São Tomé, we may merge different travelers together in the same vehicle.

Bottled water

Snacks

In-vehicle air conditioning

Air-conditioned vehicle

Visit of Cocoa Transformation Processes

Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic Beverages

Lunch

You may chose between : traditional food at Roça Monte Forte, Giant crabs at Santola, or excellent food at Mucumbli Ecoldge.. tell us in advance if you want to prebook.

1 hour · Admission Ticket Free

Sao Tome Island

Cocoa Transformation Processes - visit of a plantation You will discover how the fresh gum is transformed into dried beans, the first step prior to making chocolate. According to the season and availability of cocoa producer, we may do this visit either at Roça Francisco Cabral, or CECAB Cooperative or at Roça Diogo Vaz

Cocoa Transformation Processes - visit of a plantation You will discover how the fresh gum is transf…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Sao Tome Island

Visit to Agostinho Neto plantation, where we will take a walk through the former largest cocoa plantation, with its paved road, ancient train tracks, former hospital, and community. If the weather is good, we may see Cabras island from the hospital viewpoint.

Visit to Agostinho Neto plantation, where we will take a walk through the former largest cocoa plant…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Lagoa Azul

Stop at Blue Lagoon for a swim, sightseeing, or a short hike to the top of the hill to see the lighthouse and take photographs.

Stop at Blue Lagoon for a swim, sightseeing, or a short hike to the top of the hill to see the light…

10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Sao Tome Island

Stop at the famous tunnel of Santa Catarina, a geological curiosity, for a memorable picture!

45 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Sao Tome

In the afternoon, we will stop at the famous Diogo Vaz Chocolate Shop located in the capital. There you may taste their local production and buy souvenirs (coffee, chocolate and more...). One drink per person is included in the tour price.

In the afternoon, we will stop at the famous Diogo Vaz Chocolate Shop located in the capital. There…

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Pickup Details

For departure outside São Tomé city, please inform us. Depending on distance from the capital and from the excursion route, extra charge may apply. If you are not staying at a renown hotel, we appreciate that you send us a GPS location for the pick up. We can meet travelers from cruiseship at the Port. We´ll send a detailed meeting map location on Whatsapp few days prior to arrival.

Start Time / Opening Hours

15/01/2020 - 03/11/2027

MONDAY

SUNDAY

09:00 - 17:00

Non Refundable

This experience doesn't offer free cancellation. Amount paid is non-refundable once booked.

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Culture52637791964February 2024 • TripAdvisor

It's worth it

we visit the cacao plantation of Diogo Vaz in west sao tome...about 1-1,5 hour to drive. I definetly asked for the visitation and definetly liked the tour. It was about 1 hour and super interesting...espescially because they are so careful with the machinery and their raw materials. After the tour we got water, coffee, a chocolate tasting ...mmmhhh ♥ and a discount for the shop on sao tome town...yeah ☼

Response from ViatorFebruary 25, 2024

Dear Friend, thank you for your kind comment. We are happy that you experience a wonderful journey in São Tomé. Warm regards