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Explore a working cacao estate, taste award-winning chocolate, and enjoy lunch in a scenic treehouse
2 hrs
Guided tour, Tasting, Lunch
Begin at the Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory in Lahaina, then ride to the private cacao estate to see how chocolate is grown and crafted. Walk the grove, learn harvesting, taste award-winning chocolate, and enjoy a catered lunch in an open-air treehouse.
Minimum age is 3. Not ADA accessible; expect a slow 20+ minute walk on uneven ground and a flight of about 24 stairs.
Full refund with 24 hours' notice or if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged in full. Changes require 24 hours' notice.
Wear closed-toe shoes and light layers. Bring sunscreen and bug spray as this is an outdoor tour.
Please inform us of any food allergies no less than 24 hours before your tour, so your lunch order can be prepared as needed.
No, children under 3 are not permitted on the tour, and no refunds will be given for parties arriving with children under 3. This includes children carried on the body, strollers, etc.
Ku'ia Estate Chocolate - 78 Ulupono St. Lahaina, HI 96761
Visitors consistently rave about the passionate guides here, with Brandy, Gunars (the CEO himself), Stephanie, and others earning enthusiastic praise for their knowledge and engaging presentation style. The tour takes you through the entire cacao-to-chocolate journey, from orchard walks where you'll see and taste cacao fruit firsthand to detailed explanations of fermentation and production. Many guests highlight the beautiful treehouse lunch setting overlooking the West Maui Mountains and the extensive chocolate tasting at the end, featuring up to 19 different varieties. What makes this stand out is the quality of the chocolate and the company's mission. Gunars brings an impressive professional background to his chocolate-making, and guests who research him beforehand seem especially impressed. The chocolate has won best-in-show awards, and the taste speaks for itself. Beyond the delicious product, all net profits go to charity, which resonates deeply with visitors looking to support meaningful local businesses. One reviewer noted some climbing involved, but otherwise this is an overwhelmingly beloved experience that feels both educational and genuinely special.
The tour takes you to a cocoa plantation and teaches you all about chocolate production, from bean to bar. After the lesson, you’re taken to a treehouse where you get to taste 9 different chocolates, easily the most delightful chocolate I’ve ever had. If you’re a chocolate lover like me, this is a must-do. It all ends at their local shop, where you can pick your favorites to take home
Lucas Q
March 28, 2026
The tour takes you to a cocoa plantation and teaches you all about chocolate production, from bean to bar. After the lesson, you’re taken to a treehouse where you get to taste 9 different chocolates, easily the most delightful chocolate I’ve ever had. If you’re a chocolate lover like me, this is a must-do. It all ends at their local shop, where you can pick your favorites to take home
Lucas Q
March 28, 2026