Trace cacao from grove to bar, then sit down to dinner
3.5 hours
Farm tour, tasting, dinner
Explore the cacao-growing side of Maui with a hands-on look at cultivation and harvesting. Finish the experience with chocolate tasting and a three-course dinner.
Full refund with 24 hours notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: 2K98K6
Wear closed-toe shoes and bring light layers. Since the farm portion is outdoors, plan for a variety of weather conditions; sunscreen and bug spray are recommended.
No. You need to handle a slow 20+ minute walk on uneven/mulched ground and climb about 24 broad stairs with a railing. There is no room on the vehicles to store walkers.
Yes. This farm tour is for ages 3+ only; children under 3 are not permitted. If you arrive with children under 3, you won’t receive a refund.
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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