Explore a Hilo Cacao Farm & Craft Chocolate Tasting
Tour a cacao orchard near Hilo and taste 10 single-origin Hawaiian chocolate bars
Duration
3.5 hours
Ideal For
Up to 15 people
Includes
Farm tour, Chocolate tasting, Water
Highlights
Walk through Honolii Orchards near Hilo to learn how cacao is grown and processed, then settle into an elevated tasting room for a deep dive into craft chocolate. You’ll finish with a guided tasting and plenty of samples.
- Drive scenic backroads to a family-owned cacao farm 5 minutes from Hilo
- Tour the orchards and learn cacao cultivation, harvest, and chocolate making
- Explore cacao fermentation and drying with an expert guide
- Taste 10 single-origin craft chocolate bars from across the Hawaiian Archipelago
- Sample cacao nectar, cacao fruit, fermented cacao beans, cacao tea, and seasonal fruit
- Stay after to relax in the tasting room, shop, or walk the orchards
What's Included
- Chocolate samples
- Brewing chocolate
- Cacao nectar
- Fermented cacao beans
- Fresh cacao fruit
- Seasonal farm fruit
- Water
- Bug spray
- Umbrellas
Things to know
Ages 9+ only; no children under 9. Groups are limited to 15 people. Gratuities are not included.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 24 hours or more in advance for a 100% refund.
Product ID: 7T3XKB
FAQs
Wear closed-toed shoes. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a rain coat, and a water bottle.
Arrive 5–10 minutes early. For the 10:00am start, arrive between 9:45am and 10:15am.
Turn onto Puia / Woa Road from Kulana Street in Paukaa. Drive up Puia Road for 5–10 minutes (about 1.7 miles). The driveway is on the left after crossing a culvert over a small stream with two small "no trespassing" signs; look for a large vinyl sign at the entrance.
Meeting details
1533 Puia Road Hilo Hawaii 96720
