The World’s 5 Best Farm Visits

1.Orange Valley Vintage Train and Orange Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 8h 30m · from $253Our pick

Spend about 8.5 hours traveling from Palma to Sóller by historic train, visiting an orange grove for fresh juice and Mallorcan snacks, then riding the vintage tram to Port de Sóller. English-speaking guides such as Sven, Maja, Yvonne, or Caroline may lead the day, with transport and the orchard visit included.

“This tour was absolutely fantastic we had a great time with Yvonne driving around Mallorca.”

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2.Small train tour of a banana farm in Martinique

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $23Best value

At Belfort in Le Lamentin, Bruno guides you by small train across a 65-hectare banana farm. Expect practical explanations in French and English, stops among bananas, sugar cane and fruit trees, plus a tasting of local products. The one-hour tour runs in rainy weather and returns to the meeting point.

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3.Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 18 reviews · 2 hours

Ride a two-person pedal-powered, electric-assisted rail bike from Santa Paula through Ventura County citrus and avocado groves. Your English-speaking guide leads the way, with a stop at Prancer’s Farm for animals, produce, and a possible lunch break before you continue toward Fillmore and return.

“Being with my people. It was easy and they kept it moving. I did need more time at the farm to eat and shop! It was fun!”

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4.Full Day Trip to Alpaca Farm with Rail Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 10 hours - 630 minutes · from $59Top rated

Leave Seoul for Alpaca World, home to around 50 alpacas and many other animals. Then choose two luge runs at Vivaldi Park or a shared four-seat rail bike along an old track beside the Bukhan River. Guides speak English, Chinese, or Korean, and recent departures have featured Rose and David.

“Esperienza bellissima forse avrei incluso nel prezzo il ristorante dove ci ha portati a pranzo la guida ma per il resto nulla da dire!”

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5.Chiang Mai : Cook in Farm, Market tour & Go by a Local Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 5 hours · from $57

Travel from Chiang Mai to Lamphun by local train, visit an old market and the Chamadevi monument, then cook at a family home using herbs and vegetables from an organic garden. Guides such as Mac, Cat, Shisha, and Poppy help you choose a menu, prepare several dishes, and take home an online Thai recipe book.

“Short version: Book Macs ‘Cooking and Ciulture’ class and enjoy without hesitation. My wife and I enjoyed very much and have great memories of this unique experience that extends much greater than just delicious cooking. Long version: My wife and I are not exceptional cooks but enjoy our cooking classes most everywhere we travel. We had the pleasure of booking a class with Mac, January of this year. We were picked up at our hotel and taken to the train station. We enjoyed a short train ride to a small town outside of the city, visited a local market for fresh ingredients and then arrived at Mac’s family’s residence. We…”

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