- Coffee Farm (Huong Phung area): visit the plantation and learn the story of varieties, soil, climate, and harvesting.
- Processing Facility: learn about production steps, drying, grading, and storage.
- Roasting & Cupping Area: watch the roasting process, taste coffee, and learn how to identify bean quality.
- Ta Con Airbase – Khe Sanh Combat Base (C-130): war remnants and the unique experience of “coffee beneath steel wings.”
- Valley Farm (lunch & short rest): a green, relaxing stop in the middle of the journey.
- Phong Huong Forest: seasonal forest walk and photo stops during red/yellow leaf season.
- Khe Sanh Specialty Shop: local coffee and regional gifts
Schedule
08:00 – Pick-up at the Cooperative Office / Meeting Point
- Quick briefing: today’s journey “from farm to cup” + the story of Huong Hoa.
08:30 – Coffee Farm Visit
- Learn how altitude, soil, and climate shape the coffee’s flavour.
- Guidance on care techniques, flowering and fruiting seasons, and how to select ripe cherries.
- Photo time in the plantation—fresh, highland vibes in every frame.
09:00 – Processing Facility Visit
- Post-harvest steps: cleaning – preliminary processing – drying – grading.
- Simple tips to recognise good beans and common defects (easy to understand, not too technical).
10:00 – Roasting & Cupping Experience
- Watch roasting: how the aroma “opens up” through each stage (a guest favourite).
- Basic cupping: identify aroma, flavour, and aftertaste; understand why “clean coffee” feels smooth and pleasant.
- Personal taste matching: who suits light/medium/dark roast; pour-over/espresso/Vietnamese phin.
11:00 – Ta Con Airbase Visit & Coffee Under the C-130
- Short, focused storytelling: the Khe Sanh context and remaining war traces.
- Signature moment: sip Khe Sanh coffee beneath the C-130—an experience that feels both “strange” and deeply real.
11:30 – Lunch at Valley Farm
- Local lunch, just the right amount—comfortable for the afternoon forest visit.
- Rest for 20–30 minutes and recharge.
14:00 – Explore Phong Huong Forest (Red/Yellow Leaf Season Check-in)
- Gentle forest walk and seasonal photo stops—deep red or golden tones depending on the time of year.
- For groups: a mini challenge can be added—“Best Photo Hunt.”
15:00 – Stop at Khe Sanh Specialty Shop for Souvenirs
- Whole beans/ground coffee and local gifts.
- Suggestions on choosing gifts: easy-to-drink options, best for phin brewing, best for espresso.
15:30–16:00 – End of Tour & Drop-off at the Meeting Point
- Wrap-up + share simple “coffee tips” so you can brew great coffee at home.
