Taste seven chocolates and explore the production process with the factory founder
1.5 hrs
Up to 10 people
Factory tour, Chocolate tasting
Walk alongside the founder on a behind-the-scenes tour of Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory. Sample unique chocolates at each stage of production and finish with a curated tasting flight.
Participants must be at least 6 years old. Closed-toe shoes are required and hair nets are provided. Alcohol pairings are available only to guests 21 and older with valid photo ID.
Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time or if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen issues. No-shows are charged full price. Changes to bookings or group size are accepted only up to 24 hours in advance. Children under 6 are not permitted; arriving with younger children forfeits any refund.
Please bring a credit or debit card for any purchases (no cash accepted).
No, we are a nut-free production facility.
Yes, our dark chocolate is 100% dairy-free.
Ku'ia Estate Chocolate - 78 Ulupono St. Lahaina, HI 96761
Set along the sun-drenched slopes of West Maui, Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate invites you to trace the journey from cacao pod to finished bar. The air carries the faint, earthy sweetness of fermenting cacao as you walk among the trees. Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate is one of the few places in the United States where you can taste chocolate made entirely from fruit grown on the same land beneath your feet.
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.
We had the best time on our tour with Nicole! She was such a joy and so knowledgeable. Being able to see the trees and how everything was done was amazing! Enjoying the chocolate tasting above the canopy of the trees was the the best!
Teri Guidry
May 24, 2026
We had the best time on our tour with Nicole! She was such a joy and so knowledgeable. Being able to see the trees and how everything was done was amazing! Enjoying the chocolate tasting above the canopy of the trees was the the best!
Teri Guidry
May 24, 2026