Trace Chocolate From Cacao Tree to Tasting
1.5 hours
Van transfer, farm tour, tasting
Follow cacao's journey from a working farm to a guided chocolate tasting in the West Maui foothills. Learn through an interactive experience led by professional guides.
Receive a full refund with at least 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Changes and group-size adjustments require at least 24 hours' notice. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: ZDA5VB
A: The Exclusive Guided Cacao Farm Tour is an outdoor walking experience through a cacao grove where you will explore the farm and learn about chocolate production in a natural setting.
A: Yes. Guests should be able to walk for over 20 minutes on uneven ground and climb approximately 24 stairs. The tour is not ADA accessible and cannot accommodate walkers.
A: Please wear closed-toe shoes and light layers. Sunscreen and bug spray are recommended due to outdoor conditions.
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.
We opted for the factory tour and are very glad that we did. Our guide was the owner and CEO and he was so good, and it was a fascinating tour and delicious.
Carol Polakowski
August 18, 2026
We opted for the factory tour and are very glad that we did. Our guide was the owner and CEO and he was so good, and it was a fascinating tour and delicious.
Carol Polakowski
August 18, 2026
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