Lahaina Chocolate Factory Tour with 7 Tastings
Taste seven chocolates and explore the production process with the factory founder
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Taste seven chocolates and explore the production process with the factory founder
Discover what we've curated for you
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
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