Maui Cacao Farm and Chocolate Factory Experience
Explore Maui’s only bean-to-bar tour with factory access and a 9-piece tasting
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Explore Maui’s only bean-to-bar tour with factory access and a 9-piece tasting
Discover what we've curated for you
2.5 Hours
Factory tour, Farm tour, Tasting
Go from bean to bar on a guided visit to Maui Ku'bia Estate's chocolate factory and private cacao farm. See production up close, explore the grove, and finish with a nine-piece tasting in an open-air hale.
Minimum age is 6. Expect a slow 20+ minute walk on uneven ground and a flight of about 24 stairs; no storage for mobility aids. Closed-toe shoes are recommended; hair nets are provided for factory entry. Please check in 15 minutes before your start time.
Full refund with 24 hours’ notice or if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged in full. Rebookings and group size changes require 24 hours’ notice. There is a 5 minute grace period for late arrivals.
Wear closed-toe shoes and light layers. Bring sunscreen and bug spray as portions of this will be an outdoor tour.
No, children under 6 are not permitted on the combo tour.
In case of inclement weather, the operator may cancel the tour, and you will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule.
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