Tour Ku‘ia’s chocolate factory and taste 7 pieces, with proceeds supporting a Maui nonprofit
1.5 Hours
Tour, tasting, $25 gift card
Walk through the Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate factory with Founder and CEO Dr. Gunars Valkirs and learn how chocolate is made. Taste samples from multiple production steps, then choose your favorite finished pieces to round out the tasting.
Minimum age is 6+; open-toed shoes are not allowed in the factory. Hair nets are required and provided. Alcoholic pairings are 21+ with a valid physical photo ID and cost extra.
Full refund with 24 hours notice, or if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price. Re-bookings and changes to group size require 24 hours notice; no changes within 24 hours.
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.
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