Manoa Chocolate Tour

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Tour Overview

Our guests will park at the bottom of Puia road, in the old plantation village of Paukaa. From there, our tour van will drive everyone up the hill to our beautiful estate at the Honolii Orchards – a family owned multigenerational farm. The drive up the hill is brief but scenic, through old macadamia nut groves and cattle pastures, and you’ll learn some of the history of the area from your driver. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by your guide who will be your steward for the rest of your experience.

Tour Name: Honolii Orchards Chocolate Tasting and Farm Tour
Availability: Mon, Wed, Fri
Duration: 3h
Start Time: 10am - 1pm

What's Included

Guided tour from Paukaa to Honolii Orchards
History of agriculture & chocolate explained
Tasting room with 10 craft chocolate bars
Insight into single-origin chocolate flavors
Sampling of fresh cacao product
Explore a beautiful cacao farm
Learn from a master farmer

What to expect

Scenic Arrival
Guests will park at Puia road and be driven to Honolii Orchards, enjoying the scenic route.

Educational Experience
Learn about the history of agriculture and chocolate, including its origins and differences between craft and commodity chocolate.

Tasting Experience
Sample at least 10 different craft chocolate bars from various farms in Hawaii, appreciating the diversity of flavors and learning about terroir.

Exclusive Insights
Understand Hawaii’s role as a chocolate hub and gain knowledge to become a leader in the craft chocolate industry.

Variety of Treats
Enjoy fresh cacao juice, roasted cacao beans, cacao tea, and seasonal fruits and treats around the farm.

Purchase Opportunity
Guests can buy the chocolates they tasted.

Chocolate Warning
Be prepared to consume a significant amount of chocolate during the tasting, with the option for more if desired.

Departure and return

You will be departing and returning at the same location

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Tour Overview

Tour Name: Honolii Orchards Chocolate Tasting and Farm Tour
Availability: Mon, Wed, Fri
Duration: 3h
Start Time: 10am - 1pm

What's Included

Guided tour from Paukaa to Honolii Orchards
History of agriculture & chocolate explained
Tasting room with 10 craft chocolate bars
Insight into single-origin chocolate flavors
Sampling of fresh cacao product
Explore a beautiful cacao farm
Learn from a master farmer

What to expect

Scenic Arrival
Guests will park at Puia road and be driven to Honolii Orchards, enjoying the scenic route.

Educational Experience
Learn about the history of agriculture and chocolate, including its origins and differences between craft and commodity chocolate.

Tasting Experience
Sample at least 10 different craft chocolate bars from various farms in Hawaii, appreciating the diversity of flavors and learning about terroir.

Exclusive Insights
Understand Hawaii’s role as a chocolate hub and gain knowledge to become a leader in the craft chocolate industry.

Variety of Treats
Enjoy fresh cacao juice, roasted cacao beans, cacao tea, and seasonal fruits and treats around the farm.

Purchase Opportunity
Guests can buy the chocolates they tasted.

Chocolate Warning
Be prepared to consume a significant amount of chocolate during the tasting, with the option for more if desired.

Departure and return

You will be departing and returning at the same location

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

What others are saying...

Tia S.

9/10/2024

The cacoa farm and chocolate tasting was awesome well worth it! It’s so beautiful up there with the ocean view not far from Hilo and you get to taste 10 different chocolate bar flavors and two cacoa based drinks. Book on their website to help the farmers the most.

Joshua K.

9/04/2024

Very in depth cacao farm tour. Collin and Wren run this farm themselves, and you get their personalized attention for 3-4 hours. Quick tour of cacao trees with samples, the fermenting process, quick history of chocolate, and many samples of Hawaiian grown chocolates. Even gave us free bananas, Lychee, and Sugarcane from their farm! My wife and I enjoyed it very much, and it was a favorite activity on the Big Island!

Daeus B.

8/10/2024

Colin and Wren are fantastic. They make a tubular pair and have a wealth of knowledge between them about cacao and chocolate. Highly recommend this experience.

Carla D.

7/31/2024

What a highly informative and pleasurable experience! The hosts did a fabulous job of pulling us into their experiences growing, fermenting and bringing craft cacao to market in the context of cacao's global history and biology. The setting was lovely and comfortable, the chocolate fabulous and complex, and the hosts delightful and engaging. From tasting fresh beans off the tree and drinking cacao juice (yes really!) to examining tiny cacao flowers, and comparing finished products there was much that was unexpected and all was fun.

Carrah R.

7/09/2024

Wren and Collin were amazing!! They were incredibly friendly and a wealth of knowledge. Learning about the inner workings of their cacao farm was fascinating, and we all loved trying all the different chocolates from all over Hawai’i. I highly recommend visiting their cacao farm and give Darwin, the dog, a pat from us!

Jessica B.

7/01/2024

I took my parter and dad on the cacao farm tour and tasting and we all had such an unforgettable time. Colin and Wrenn took care of everything we could possibly need (sunscreen and umbrellas for the sun, water, transportation up the hill to the farm) and their vibe was so welcoming and informative. You can really tell how much they care about the farm, chocolate, and their guests’ experience. I am from the Big Island and I learned so many new things about cacao farming, the history of the area, and the history of cacao. When I have family and friends visit me in the future, I’m going to take them on this tour and tasting :) Also, the chocolate was amazing.

Amanda N.

6/30/2024

This was the most amazing chocolate tour I've ever been on! Usually these kinds of tours just scratch the surface of how chocolate/coffee/wine/etc. is grown and processed but Colin and Wren were so knowledgeable and excited to share what they know. From agricultural requirements, to the chemical compounds that give chocolate its flavors, to the history of chocolate (not only on Hawaii but also across the globe!), to how to eat chocolate to unlock maximum flavor, it was highly educational. Colin and Wren were so friendly, funny, and engaging, in the three hours of the tour there was never a dull moment. Not to mention you get to try a TON of chocolate!! We tried over eight varieties of chocolate, and even got to try the parts of the cacao that most people never get to experience like the pulp juice (which is surprisingly delicious). Every bar we tried was absolutely delicious and unique. I highly recommend this tour for visitors and residents alike, it is well worth it!

Maya S.

6/29/2024

You need to check out this cacao farm. It’s an experience I’ll never forget. The chocolate, the views, the farmers. Everything about the cacao tour was perfection. After spending a few hours tasting, learning about cacao and walking around the orchid, I found that I now need to live on a cacao farm and make my whole life about cacao. So be aware. You may be hooked and will need to come back to Honolii Orchid several times on your trip.

Sahar S.

6/26/2024

I went to a tour to Honoli’i orchard and their chocolate tasting. It was AMAZING! First of all, the farm is so well maintained and well manicured that you just wanna cruz around see the beauty of it. Also, both Colin and Wren; explain all the steps in detailed and fun way that you don’t get tired. And then chocolate tasting is whole another level!! I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I highly recommend it:)

Jillian M.

6/19/2024

This tour and tasting was amazing! Wrenn and Colin were so passionate and so much fun! This is my favorite chocolate in the world and we had so much fun learning about the history and flavor profiles. High recommend!