The 15 Lunch Experiences Around the World That Earn the Detour

1.Active Volcano, Rice Field, Hot Spring, Fruit market, Tea Plantation with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 513 reviews · from $110Our pick

Travel from Jakarta into West Java with an English-speaking guide such as Bryan, Rizky, Vincent, or Mitchell. Visit Tangkuban Perahu Volcano, taste four local fruits, see rice fields and tea farms, eat Sundanese food, and soak at Ciater Hot Spring. The capped group has no more than 10 people, with transport, admissions, lunch, and water included.

“Overall great even though there were hiccup and delays due to cockroaches in the car. A suggestion - Many of Viator visit plans are for minimum 2 people. If you are on business trip and want to go for a trip during a break day, that does not work. Suggest to support Solo travellers too. Shared bus for travel is fine in South east asia too.”

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2.Bandung: White Crater Hotspring Tea Plans And Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 419 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $61

Spend 9 to 10 hours south of Bandung with an English-speaking guide such as Ficky, Michael, Rian, or Fanji. Walk through tea plantations to Kawah Putih, enjoy lunch at Glamping Lakeside, then cross a suspension bridge, ride a basket cable car, and bathe in the Rengganis hot springs. Transport, entry fees, lunch, and water are included.

“We really enjoyed our day trip together as a tour group. Special shoutout to Mas Ficky for his excellent hospitality and humour! Definitely a highlight of our trip and highly recommend.”

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3.São Miguel: Furnas Volcano & Tea Plantation Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 375 reviews · 8 hours · from $83

Spend eight hours exploring São Miguel’s volcanic east with a small group of up to eight. Visit Santa Iria, Gorreana Tea Factory, Pico do Ferro, Furnas, Terra Nostra Park, and Vila Franca do Campo. Your guide handles the driving, explains the island’s geology and culture, and serves a traditional Furnas stew lunch.

“Joao the tour guide was punctual, very kind and gave an incredibly informative tour. He drove safely and explained everything patiently in both English and Portugese. He’s what a tour guide should be, keep up the good work, Joao! I loved Furnas natural pools and botanical garden. Azores are just so beatiful. Cha plantation visit was great too. We had wonderful green and black tea looking at the marvelous plantation. Lovely lunch, very tasty, with cozinha directly from calderas! This tour was to die for, so think no more and just book it!”

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4.Furnas Volcano & Tea Plantation With Traditional Lunch, East Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about eight hours exploring eastern São Miguel with a driver-guide such as Joaquim, João, Bruno, or José. See Gorreana Tea Plantation, Furnas’ steaming volcanic ground, and the Chapel of Our Lady of Peace, then eat traditional cozido cooked underground. Terra Nostra’s thermal pool is optional for €17.

“Joao was an excellent tour guide. We did al the tour items listed. He saw the rain coming in and took us to the mountain first for a great view of the lakes. Most tours missed the view bc their guide saved the view for last. He also showed us some areas where the locals go for swimming and fishing. The tour is listed as a full day but he made sure we made it back to our cruise with time to spare! Best tour!!!!”

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5.Tokyo: Full-Day Tour w/Tea Experience,Buffet Lunch & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 151 reviews · from $105

Spend 9 to 9.5 hours seeing Tokyo’s major sights by guided bus. You’ll visit the Imperial Palace Plaza, Senso-ji, Nakamise, Odaiba, and Tokyo Tower, with a casual tea ceremony, Hilton buffet lunch, and Tokyo Bay cruise included. Guides such as Mina, Aki, Atsushi, and Keiko are praised for clear, lively commentary.

“we had a great huide. Think he was called Mantuvo. lovely driver. Everything was perfect from startvto finish. Guide extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Everything started on time and finished on time. beautiful lunch in the Hilton. Boat trip woth professional singer. Tea making and tasting. I would highly recommend. good value for money plus a whole day sightseeing.”

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6.Mauritius: Tea and Sugar Plantation Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 116 reviews · 6h 30m

Spend about six and a half hours touring Aubineaux, Bois Chéri, and Saint-Aubin with a private English or French-speaking guide. Expect colonial houses, tea fields, factory history, tea and rum tastings, vanilla, botanical gardens, and a three-course lunch. Ibrahim and Sailen are especially popular guide choices when available.

“Ibrahim was a brilliant guide, taught us loads about the island ands its people. Great to see the tea and sugar plantations first hand”

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7.Bandung Tour Volcano, Hotsprings, Mud, Tea, Lunch all Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $59

Spend 9 to 11 hours in Bandung’s volcanic highlands with pickup from a central hotel. Walk to White Crater, cross Rengganis’s suspension bridge, ride a cable car, soak in hot springs, try a mud bath, eat local food by Patenggang Lake, and stop at Rancabali Tea Resort. Guides such as Ficky, Fanji, Michael, Rian, and Adis are noted for friendly service, though the guide varies by date.

“Fanji the tour guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about the city and the locations we were going. He explained the history of the villages and the different civilizations across Indonesia.”

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8.Furnas: Thermal Springs & Tea Plantation Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 55 reviews · 8 hours · from $88

Travel from Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, Ribeira Grande, or Vila Franca do Campo to Furnas for Terra Nostra Park, volcanic cooking pits, a traditional cozido lunch, hot springs, Gorreana tea, and coastal viewpoints. English, Portuguese, and Spanish guides lead this eight-hour outing. Gonçalo has guided some departures.

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9.Full Day: Furnas, Tea Plantations & More With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 1 day · from $88

Spend a full day touring São Miguel with a guide such as Eric, traveling from Ponta Delgada through Caloura, Vila Franca do Campo, Furnas, and Europe’s only tea plantations. You’ll see volcanic springs, Furnas Lake, and coastal views, enjoy Cozido das Furnas, and have time for thermal pools and tea tasting. Pool and lake entry fees cost extra.

“We enjoyed every part of our journey. Eric was extremely knowledgeable of the areas we toured. He knew the history of each stop. Eric ensured we got to see what we wanted and stayed as long as possible. Eric helped with picture taking a the various sites. Eric has a wonderful sense of humour and really makes you feel comfortable. The food from the hot springs that was our lunch was very delicious. It was really good. All the people we met throughout the day were extremely pleasant. Thank you Eric for making this once in a life time trip and an amazing experience. We wish you well.”

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10.Guwahati Tea Garden Tour with Lunch & Hi Tea (Premium Experience)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $28

Spend three to four hours at Amchong Tea Estate with a private guide, visiting the nursery, tea fields, pluckers, and factory. Ride by 4x4, sample premium Assam teas, try the baskets and hats used for plucking, then enjoy vegetarian Assamese food, snacks, and tea at the Directors’ bungalow. Guide Aman has earned special praise for his clear, friendly explanations.

“It was phenomenal. What a place. The tea here is so good that i have never tasted before. Would recommend everyone to come to this place once in their life to see how tea is grown”

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11.Nairobi: Tea Farm Day Trip with Lunch at kiambethu

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 7 hours · from $44

From Nairobi, you’ll visit Kiambethu Tea Farm for a host-led history talk, tea picking, orthodox tea making, a forest walk to a waterfall, and a three-course buffet lunch. The host is a descendant of the farm’s founder. Pickup is included, but confirm the extra $42 entry fee and pickup time before booking.

“We loved hearing the stories of the origins, and history of the place and learning about tea.”

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13.Wild South: Full-Day tour incl Rhumerie St Aubin, Bois cheri Tea factory & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $143

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from your Mauritius hotel to Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, Gris Gris Beach, Bois Chéri Tea Factory, and Rhumerie St Aubin. A certified guide, three-course halal lunch, tea tasting, rum tasting, and hotel transfers are included.

“Itinerary:what to expect-don’t expect it! Didn’t do half the things mentioned,the day was rushed.If i hadn’t taken my time at the rhumerie,would have been a complete waste of money!(driver was courteous) Why did i give a tip??”

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14.Mauritius: Tea, Rum and Vanilla Route with Lunch and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 7 hours · from $310

Spend seven hours touring Le Domaine des Aubineaux, Bois Chéri tea estate, and Saint Aubin. See old machinery, tea fields, vanilla and spice gardens, taste tea and rum, and eat a three-course lunch. Guides speak English or French, with Sailen and Ibrahim among the guides praised for their time and personal touch.

“Excellent tour, really good pace, with plenty of time at each location. Loads of fun but informative at the same time.”

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15.Cochin: Full-day Backwater Tour with Lunch and Evening Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $26Best value

From Fort Kochi, you travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Kerala’s backwaters, then cruise by quiet traditional boat and open canoe. You’ll see coir making, coconut leaf weaving, and mussel processing, eat a local vegetarian lunch on a banana leaf, and finish with tea and snacks. English guiding is included.

“Bardzo relaksująca i pełna rozmaitych atrakcji wycieczka. Rozlewiska to piękne miejsce i aż żal było schodzić z łódki na ląd. Lunch przyrządzony i podany przez lokalnych mieszkańców był pyszny, wszyscy bardzo życzliwi. Wycieczka była dobrze zorganizowana a organizator był w stałym kontakcie. Jedyny zarzut mam do przewodnika. Mówił bardzo szybko, bardzo niewyraźnie i miałem wrażenie że powtarza wyuczone na pamięć regułki. Niewiele się dowiedziałem bo niewiele zrozumiałem. Ale generalnie polecam”

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