Walk a private cacao grove, taste chocolate, and enjoy lunch in a treehouse
2 hrs
Farm tour, tasting, lunch
Follow cacao from tree to chocolate on a guided visit to a private Maui estate. Finish with a chocolate tasting and catered lunch in an open-air treehouse.
Full refund with 24 hours' notice. No-shows are charged in full. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
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, Suite 1, 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.
Great tour. Very informative as you go into cacao fields. Also includes a tasting of their chocolates in a treehouse. Owner donates all profits to local charities so great place to visit.
Heather Davidson Ford
June 22, 2026
Great tour. Very informative as you go into cacao fields. Also includes a tasting of their chocolates in a treehouse. Owner donates all profits to local charities so great place to visit.
Heather Davidson Ford
June 22, 2026
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