Tree-to-Bar Cacao Farm & Chocolate Factory Tour in Hilo

Explore a working farm and chocolate factory on a guided walking tour with a laid-back Hilo feel. At Ua Hānai Orchards and Mahiʻai Made, connect farming with small-batch chocolate making.

• Discover European-style craft chocolates made with Hawai‘i-grown cacao
• Explore a family farming venture shaped by farmer Tom Menezes and his daughter Oona

Itinerary

• We will guide you through our cacao & ʻulu orchards to experience and taste our Hawai‘i grown cacao. Our farm is home to cacao, bananas, ‘ulu, coconut, açaí palms, and free range chickens! We have a spacious view of Hilo Bay, where you may see whales breaching in winter or outrigger canoe races. You'll learn about cacao from the orchard to harvest, fermentation, drying & flavor creation.

• Next you will visit our factory and shop to see the machinery we use to roast, winnow, stone grind, temper & hand pour our small batch chocolates. You'll be able to sample our cacao beans, nibs, cacao tea, steamed ʻulu (when in season) and chocolates!

• Afterwards you will be able to shop with 5% off and can find our tree-to-bar handcrafted chocolates, a wide variety of samples, European style drinking chocolate, Kaʻū coffee, chocolate dipped dried fruits, chocolate macadamia nuts, and more. Great for stocking up your faves, gifts and omiyage!

What's Included

• Umbrellas
• Natural mosquito repellent

Important details

• Requires walking on unpaved, uneven terrain between trees. No trams or shuttles are available.
• Bring ID at check-in if using a local-resident, military, or senior rate.
• Stay within your scheduled farm visit; do not drive to the farm or surrounding areas outside your tour, as this is considered trespassing.
• Arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starts.