Full-Day Chocolate Experiences Worth Flying For: 3 Picks Worldwide

1.Rhine Falls, Chocolate & Cheese Factory Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 212 reviews · from $141Our pick

From Zurich, you’ll visit Rhine Falls, Maestrani’s Chocolarium, Appenzeller Schaukäserei, and Appenzell village in one 12-hour day. English-speaking driver-guides such as Tony, Alex, and Terri have helped make the long coach rides enjoyable. Expect self-guided stops, chocolate and cheese tastings, free time in Appenzell, and an optional Rhine Falls boat ride.

“A perfect activity for a rainy or sunny day! Our tour guide Toni was so helpful and kind, we had the best day! You definitely get a lot of bang for your buck. The bus is very nice and since the day is long I recommend bringing a portable charger! Highly recommend !”

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2.Gruyère Cheese and Chocolate Tasting Day Trip from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $325Top rated

Travel from Geneva in a comfortable, air-conditioned van with guide Gabor, stopping at Maison du Gruyère, Gruyères Castle, the medieval village, and Maison Cailler. You get cheese and chocolate samples, free time for lunch and HR Giger’s museum, plus hotel pickup and drop-off in central Geneva.

“Minus the flat tire that delayed our trip, the experience was decent though rushed since museums closed at 4-5pm and it takes an hour plus to arrive. We were caught in traffic on the way back and missed our dinner reservations. It was nice to see the country side, but I’m not sure I would recommend to a colleague.”

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3.Day Trip Churute Howler Monkey Observation and Chocolate Making

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $276

Spend about seven hours with guides Simon and Yamil traveling from Guayaquil to Churute Ecological Reserve and a family cacao farm. Look for howler monkeys, walk through tropical forest, eat a farm-to-table Ecuadorian lunch, and turn cacao beans into hot chocolate and your own bar. Expect heat, mosquitoes, and some time in the car.

“Amazing experience. Yamil and Simon were great guides, friendly, charismatic and very knowledgeable. We were on our to the forest and they got us some fresh fruits from local market that were delicious, they also prepared us for the environment, and covered us with mosquito repellent. The cocoa farm part was also great, we participated in the process of making the chocolate and they took photos and videos for us. The whole tour is highly recommended.”

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