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    Lahaina Nonprofit Chocolate Factory Tour

    Taste seven chocolates while supporting a local Maui nonprofit

    4.9 stars• 3.2K reviews
    From$138/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1.5 Hours

    Includes

    Tour, tasting, $25 gift card

    Highlights

    Explore the chocolate factory with Founder and CEO Dr. Gunars Valkirs and follow cacao from sourcing to finished bars. Your ticket cost is donated in full to a local Maui nonprofit.

    • Discover the steps behind chocolate production on a guided factory walk
    • Taste samples from different stages of the chocolate-making process
    • Choose four additional chocolate squares alongside three Maui Grown selections
    • Add optional alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage pairings for an additional charge

    Itinerary

    • Check-in & Introduction: Arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour time at the Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory.
    • Chocolate Factory Tour: Follow along as our owner takes you on a bean to bar journey through the factory
    • Tasting: Head upstairs to finish your chocolate tasting on our pavilion. Wine and Spirits pairings are available for those 21+ with valid physical ID for an additional charge.

    What's Included

    • Guided chocolate factory tour
    • Seven-piece chocolate tasting
    • Chocolate store gift card

    Important details

    • Ages 6+ only; children must attend with a parent or guardian
    • Arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time
    • Wear closed-toe shoes; open-toe shoes are not allowed in the factory
    • Wear the provided hairnet before entering the factory
    • Bring a valid physical photo ID for alcoholic beverage service; alcohol is available only to ages 21+

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with at least 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.

    FAQs

    Join if you are age 6 or older. Children under 6 are not permitted on the Factory Experience.

    Wear closed-toe shoes; open-toed shoes are not allowed in the factory. You also need to wear a hair net, which is provided.

    Yes, the experience is ADA accessible.

    Meeting details

    Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory, 78 Ulupono St., Lahaina, HI 96761

    Experience provided by Maui Chocolate Tour

    Related locations

    Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate

    Admission included

    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.

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    Ages 6yrs & older (children under 6yrs will not be able to participate)

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    Review summary

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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    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.

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    Heather Davidson Ford

    June 22, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    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.

    Photo of Heather Davidson Ford

    Heather Davidson Ford

    June 22, 2026

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