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The King's Gardens

“voted best of maui” waterfall hike & chocolate tour.

* Private Waterfall Hike * * Farm To Table Chocolate Making & Delicious Tasting* * Ancient Gardens of The Last King Of Hawaii* * Fun Amazon Style Rainforest * World’s Largest Prehistoric Dinosaur Ferns* *Easy Hike, Great for Couples & Families* *Only 60 minutes from Kihei or Lahaina*  

Where Jurassic Park Meets Fern Gully, Wow & The Chocolates Are Off-the-Charts – Beth Anderson, International Travel Writer

Voted Best Of Maui!

The Experience

• Enjoy Seeing The First Waterfall On The Way To Hana
• A Fun Two Hour, Maui Original Adventure
• See the Ancient Ruins of the Last King’s Of Hawaii’s Gardens 
• Be in Awe at World’s Largest Prehistoric Dinosaur Ferns!
• Enjoy an Easy Informative Hike into a “Amazon Style” rainforest.  
• Sample Gourmet Superfood Chocolates!
• See (Cacao) Chocolate growing in its Natural Rainforest Habitat.
• Learn the History of Chocolate. How it Goes From the Tree to A World Renown Treat! 
• Relish a Farm-to-table Artisan Chocolate-Making Workshop
• Learn about The Sacred Hawaiian Agricultural Practices
• Enjoy A Taste Of Old Hawaii, See Captivating Wild Jungle & The Ancient Relics Of The Kings Gardens Before Restored

One of the “Greatest” Hawaiian Historical Sites In All Of Hawaii -Theresa Dunham, The Official Hawaii State Archeologist

“WE CAN GIVE YOU THE BEST PRICE” “Better than can be found anywhere on line” So feel free to contact us to learn about our current special! Text is the fastest: Text: 808-633-2889 or [email protected] 94% of people love to pay full price as they love helping a good cause. But if you need the discount we understand and are happy to gift you whenever we can.

How to Book Your Reservation

Hawaii’s only waterfall hike & chocolate tour with rainforest adventure, waterfall hike & chocolate tour with rainforest adventure “voted best”.

Learn about the fascinating history of chocolate in our lovely cacao (chocolate) gardens and attend a farm to table artisan chocolate making workshop where you get to hear about how Chocolate goes from the tree to a world renown delicious treat. You also get to sample yummy superfood chocolates from around the world. This tour is a chocolate lover’s dream come true!

WATERFALL HIKE & CHOCOLATE TOUR

The Tour Come with Light Snacks: Yummy Healthy Chips, Sparkling Water & a Health Bar.

WATERFALL HIKE & CHOCOLATE TOUR: Kids 6 & under:

This is an exclusive destination available by appointment only. We are open 7 days a week with 2 tours daily: 10:00 am & 2:00 pm. While we recommend booking in advance, at times we have a few spaces come available on the day of the tour. For the quickest response, text us at 808-633-2889 to see if we can get you in. “CUSTOM PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE” Contact us for more information text 808-633-2889 OR EMAIL [email protected] Your entrance fee… goes to a good cause! Each payment is a donation that helps us put this sacred Hawaiian heritage site into conservation, preservation, and restoration for future generations.

Testimonials: Happy Visitors Who Have Enjoyed The Gardens!

“A Must Do While On Maui!” Two Thumbs Way Up!”

“We have explored 25 countries. The Kings Gardens & Waterfall Hike was the most captivating and “breath-taking” adventure that we had experienced in our many years of hiking. Our guide was fun & had a great knowledge of this sacred historical location. The terrain and rare plant life was extraordinary. We will book another hike every year as this is Maui’s most beautiful hidden jewel! A magnificent back country estate and one of the most sacred power spots of Maui! – Thank you to The Kings Gardens Maui!”

– Mr. & Mrs M.C. Brown, San Francisco

“Awesome & Have Fun While Doing Good!” “Five Stars”

“Visiting The Kings Gardens Maui & Waterfall Hike was by far the biggest highlights of our trip to Maui! Our naturalist was a pleasure to be with. This location is off the beaten path, a one of a kind original in the world really the best experience ever! We loved the seeing the secluded waterfall and remote wilderness, with botanical gardens and jungle was amazing! A mix of fern gully meets Jurassic park! We will definitely visit again when we have the opportunity.

The best part is that all funds go to charity, so we got to have fun while doing good and its a tax write off!”

– Anna & Frank Charles – Upstate NY

“The Best Activity We did While on Maui!” “We Highly Recommend”

“You know that you have found a jewel of a tour when you find your self scrambling into wearing a rain poncho upon a sudden downpour during the tour, and you still rate it as being excellent! Our guide was wonderful very informative. Their knowledge of this magical Royal Hawaiian estate was truly impressive. The land is beautiful and private as well as pristine. The rainforest was epic and an exciting experience. Wish we had known about the Kings Gardens on all our other trips to Maui, But this will for sure from now on be a yearly pilgrimage for us. We were trilled to know our visit goes to help restore and preserve this beautiful location, as they say, do good while having fun! “

– Suzy & Bill Enrich – UK, Europe

What To Expect & What to Wear

The fine art of chocolate tasting.

Like a good wine, chocolate connoisseurs can detect the slightest aromas, flavors, and textures found in chocolate. Included in your tour is a chocolate tasting portion, where you get to sample unique and signature chocolate treats.

Hawaiian Rainforest Adventure

Approximately a two hour tour where you get to enjoy the fascinating stories & captivating sights and sounds. The location boast an ancient Hawaiian Rainforest, with trees over 100 feet in height!

What to Wear

Shoes you can hike in that have traction, such as sneakers or hiking sandals. A light long sleeve shirt, light long pants.

Have Fun While Doing Good

Help us in our goal to raise $5.8M to put the gardens into conservation, preservation and restoration.

Give your Aloha to Hawaii! We invite you to have the heart warming experience of making a difference. The Kings Gardens Maui is part of an official 501(c)3 charity that seeks to not only maintain but to conserve, restore & preserve this sacred Royal site.

Give generously as your act of kindness to the Kings Gardens Maui is returned to you in physical and emotional well-being. Studies have shown that those who give to a good cause experience an elevated mood that lasts for days, greater life expectancy, and better health. Feel great about doing good, and be blessed for doing so.

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Have fun while doing good all profits go to charity.

 7 DAYS A WEEK: 2 tours daily:

GARDEN TOUR TIMES 10:00 am & 2:00 pm 

(The 2:00 pm tour is for only 4 people or more some exceptions might apply)

FOR GROUPS 10 OR MORE WE CAN CREATE A CUSTOM TOUR & TIME .

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Aloha New Friends Of The Kings Gardens As this is a gift to charity given from the heart that goes to a good cause while on Maui, cancellations for any reason will not apply. You can choose to reschedule or get a gift code that you can use for your next visit to Maui ,if you give us a 48 hour cancellation notice. We thank you for your generous contribution and support. “We Thank You for Your Generous Contribution & Support”

From Farm to Bar: This Lahaina Chocolate Tour is Maui’s Tastiest Indulgence | Review of Ku’ia Estates Chocolate

Pineapples and palm trees take a backseat to one of the newer agricultural attractions in Lahaina — the Ku’ia Estate chocolate factory and cacao farm . At Ku’ia Estate, tour guests experience a behind-the-scenes peek at a rare farm-to-bar chocolatier (they grow their own cacao pods right on Maui) while enjoying chocolate from the largest chocolate factory in Hawaii. 

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Ready to book a tour? Click here to reserve a chocolate tasting at the Ku’ia factory . Or click here to book a guided tour at the cacao farm .

We toured the Ku’ia Estate cacao farm and sat in on a factory chocolate tasting. Keep reading to find out what it was like, and what we thought about the experience. 

WHAT WE ENJOYED

• A rare look at a production cacao farm within the U.S.
• Tasting presentation with Ku’ia Estate’s founder, giving us an inside look at the story behind building the chocolate brand
• Ku’ia Estate Chocolate’s commitment to supporting both the community (all net proceeds benefit local non-profits) and sustainability — while crafting some of the world’s best-tasting chocolate

GOOD TO KNOW

• Prepare to encounter a few bugs on the farm tour — it’s a tropical climate, after all
• The van ride to the cacao farm gets bumpy, so sit up front if you’re prone to motion sickness
• Guests must be able to climb a flight of stairs to reach the treehouse hale on the farm tour

IN THIS ARTICLE

• About Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate 
• Guided Ku’ia cacao farm tour and tasting highlights

What to know before you take a tour

• Final thoughts

About Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate

Maui Ku’ia Estate Cacao Farm and Factory is a relatively new player in the chocolate industry. The company was established in 2013 and planted its first cacao trees in 2015 and 2016. The factory itself was completed only recently, in late 2019. 

And in just a few short years, the chocolatier has already gained industry recognition for its outstanding chocolate , winning the 2021 Cocoa of Excellence Gold Award and the 2022 Good Food Award. 

A mission-driven chocolate company Dr. Gunars Valkirs, a retired biotech engineer, founded the farm and factory with the goal of using sustainable practices to grow the best chocolate — then use those profits to support the Maui community. All net profits fund their charitable organization that supports local nonprofits.

A sustainable cacao farm The farm itself is located in the West Maui mountains on land leased from Kamehameha Schools. The Ku’ia Estate factory is located two miles from the farm, in Lahaina.

Growing cacao on Maui wasn’t without its challenges. First, the hot and dry West Maui climate didn’t offer the ideal conditions for cacao farming. Also, the land had been depleted of nutrients from 100 years of sugarcane farming.

To address this, the team at Maui Ku’ia Estate amended the soil and planted an agroforest to create the ideal conditions for growing cacao. They also diverted water from the West Maui mountains to support the necessary irrigation. In addition to producing high-quality chocolate, Maui Ku’ia Estate is committed to sustainability, with their factory being 100% solar powered and the second largest off-grid commercial facility in Maui.

Guided Ku’ia Cacao Farm tour and tasting highlights

Editorial note: Our tour was part of a private event that essentially combined two different tours: the Guided Cacao Farm Tour and Maui Chocolate Tasting at the Ku’ia Factory Pavilion. Your experience may differ somewhat, depending on which tour you choose. 

Our group met at the Lahaina factory at the start of our tour. Parking can be found behind the building, in a covered parking lot. 

Before boarding the tour van, our guide sprayed our shoes with a disinfectant to avoid tracking harmful pathogens or bacteria onto the farm, which is only a few miles away from the factory. During the drive, our guide gave us background on the company’s founder, its mission, how the idea for Ku’ia Estate Chocolate was born, and how they created the farm.

Guided Cacao Farm Tour

We drove primarily on paved roads, but when we reached the farm gate we continued along a bumpy dirt road. Once we reached the grove, we hopped out of the van in front of the cacao field. Our guide led us down the rows, explaining how Ku’ia Estates devised the planting structure. Essentially, they created an agricultural forest to create the perfect microclimate for growing chocolate in the dry West Maui mountains.

We were given an up-close view of the cacao grove and pods growing on the tree trunks. Part of the tour included a demonstration of how a cacao pod is harvested. The group ambled through the grove and learned about both the challenges and success of farming cacao on Maui. 

After touring the cacao grove and hearing about the farming process, we walked up a flight of wooden stairs to the “treehouse” hale. (Technically, it wasn’t built in a tree, but it felt like a treehouse since we were surrounded by a forest.)

The 360-degree views were stunning. On one side of the open-air hale, we could see the ocean. On the other side of the hale, the West Maui mountains loomed.

We sat at barstool tables while our guide handed out cacao seeds for us to taste.

After we enjoyed the cacao seeds, we had our first chance to taste chocolate from the Ku’ia factory. I lost count of how many bars we received, but I personally snacked on at least four different types. (According to the Ku’ia Chocolate website, farm tour participants receive a tasting sample of nine bars.) 

I had my fill of chocolate on the farm tour, and our group still had the factory tasting to look forward to. 

Chocolate tasting at the Ku’ia Factory Pavilion

After our sojourn at the cacao farm, our tour group loaded back into the van and headed back to the factory for the next part of our tour — the eagerly awaited chocolate tasting and talk with Ku’ia Chocolate’s founder and CEO, Dr. Valkirs.

We rode back to the Lahaina factory in the tour van, and we settled in at the factory’s second story open air rooftop pavilion. That’s where we found Dr. Valkirs, clad in a casual Hawaiian shirt and shorts. After a brief introduction, we dove right into our guided tasting. 

Dr. Valkirs offered our group wine pairings with the chocolate (typically an additional fee) while he led us through the intricacies and background of each chocolate bar’s flavor profile. By the end of the tour, I had consumed at least ten bars of Ku’ia estate’s decadent chocolate. 

I have to say that I’ve been on several chocolate factory tours, and I’ve tasted chocolate from around the world (with some of my favorite being Belgian chocolate while traveling around Europe). In my opinion, Ku’ia Estate chocolate ranks right up there among the most renowned chocolates in the world. And the particularly extraordinary thing? Ku’ia Estate has been making chocolate for only a few years. I can only imagine how far they’ll get in the years to come. 

We experienced both the cacao farm tour and guided factory tasting, and this our advice if you’re planning to visit Ku’ia Estate:

• You don’t have to take a tour to visit the Ku’ia Estate factory. They have a retail store and cafe that’s open throughout the day. The upstairs pavilion is also open as a chocolate bar, where you can purchase chocolate and wine pairings. After 5 p.m. the upstairs pavilion is 21 and up only. 
• Eat a little something before you start your tour, but don’t show up right after a huge, heavy meal. The chocolate bars look small, but they’re deceptively rich and filling.
• The drive to the cacao farm isn’t far, but once you get on farm grounds the ride gets bumpy. If you’re particularly prone to motion sickness, it may be safer to sit near the front of the tour van.
• Wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, or put on bug repellent before visiting the cacao farm — especially if you’re a bug magnet like I am. I wore a sleeveless dress and walked out of the cacao grove with four or five bug bites.

Final thoughts on the Ku’ia Estates cacao farm and chocolate tasting on Maui

The verdict: I highly recommend taking a tour with Maui Ku’ia Estate chocolate. If you have any interest in the agricultural side of chocolate making, definitely book the cacao farm tour. If you aren’t the outdoorsy sort, the guided factory tasting will probably be more suited to your taste.  

And don’t forget — with every tour you book and piece of chocolate you purchase, you’re supporting the Maui community through the company’s nonprofit giving foundation. Eating chocolate to help others? I’ll take another piece. 

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This Maui sightseeing tour is currently unavailable for booking on our site. Please visit our Maui island tours page for other available tours. Visit Ku'ia Estates in Lahaina, the largest chocolate factory in the state of Hawaii, for a fun and educational chocolate tour. The tour then continues at a a private cacao estate, located in the foothills of the West Maui Mountains. Your tour guide will show you the cacao trees (spread out on over 20 acres) and lead you from "farm to bar." You’ll learn about hands-on fruit harvesting techniques and enjoy an exclusive 9-piecce tasting of award-winning chocolate.

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• Visit a working chocolate farm
• Interactive and educational tour, fun for the whole family
• Learn about cacao trees and hand-on fruit harvesting

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Maui chocolate tour reopens at Maui Ku‘ia estate in Lahaina

Maui Chocolate Tour will reopen this month with an immersive Lahaina cacao farm tour experience. Photo courtesy Maui Chocolate Tour

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KAHULUI–Following the impact of the Lahaina Wildfires in August 2023, Maui Chocolate Tour will reopen its immersive cacao farm experience this month. Guests can once again enjoy a captivating journey through the Maui Ku’ia Estate cacao farm and the largest chocolate factory in Hawaii where tours are available daily. For $85, guests can book their guided cacao farm tour by visiting mauichocolatetour.com.

Led by an expert guide, visitors will be transported to the private cacao farm situated in the serene foothills of the West Maui mountains. Spanning more than 20 acres of lush cacao trees, the tour provides a comprehensive journey from “farm to bar” through the chocolate-making process. Engaging activities include interactive and educational sessions that showcase cacao tree insights, hands-on harvesting techniques, culminating in an indulgent and exclusive 9-piece tasting of Maui Ku’ia Estate’s award-winning chocolates.

In addition to the farm tour, a new behind-the-scenes offering will be launched called “The Chocolate Factory Experience.” The 90-minute tour offers a look inside the Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate factory and how Lahaina-grown cacao is turned into chocolate, led by Founder and CEO Dr. Gunars Valkirs himself.

With a rich history spanning back to the planting of the first cacao trees in 2013, Gunars has meticulously overseen every detail of the company’s growth, including the design and construction of the state-of-the-art factory where their acclaimed chocolates are crafted today. Exclusive to VIP groups of chocolate enthusiasts, this 90-minute experience delves deep into the art and science of chocolate production, from bean to bar.

Guests will witness each step of the intricate process and savor samples from intermediate stages, not available for purchase elsewhere. Following the factory tour, guests ascend to an open-air pavilion for a self-guided tasting featuring three varieties from Maui-grown beans and a choice of four additional selections. Guests can enhance their tasting with optional alcoholic beverage pairings from the café menu, all while enjoying a continuous video presentation detailing the farm-to-factory journey. As a token of appreciation, guests receive a $25 gift card for use in the cafe or store, ensuring a sweet memory to take home from this delectable experience. For ages eight and up, patrons can book their Chocolate Factory Experience for $125 at mauichocolatetour.com. Every Sunday, a different Maui nonprofit will be featured for a special “Maui Nonprofit Chocolate Factory Experience.” 100% of the proceeds from the Sunday Factory Experience will be donated to a local Maui nonprofit.

“After months of working towards recovery in our community following the wildfires that devastated our beloved Lahaina town, I am excited to announce that we are now reopening the Maui Chocolate Tour with our partners at Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate,” said Mary Britton, chief operating officer of Hawaii Farm Project. “We are grateful for the opportunity to reopen one of Hawaii’s most distinctive and enjoyable farm tours, as well as debut a brand new chocolate experience, made possible by the support of both the community and through the dedication of our incredible staff and guides.”

Maui Chocolate Tour is located at 78 Ulupono Street Suite 1, Lahaina, HI 96761. For more information, visit mauichocolatetour.com.

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Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate Hosts ‘Farm to Bar’ Maui Chocolate Tour

Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate is now welcoming visitors to its Lahaina farm.  As of Dec. 21, Maui Chocolate Tour offers a first-hand look at how cacao is grown and harvested on Maui, and then wraps up with a nine-piece tasting among the trees.

Maui Chocolate Tour is a 90-minute guided walking experience, offered Monday through Friday, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Participants meet at the Ku‘ia Factory located in Lahaina  mauka ( mountain side) at 78 Ulupono Street, Suite 1, in the Lahaina Business Park and enjoy a 10-minute ride to the farm.

The cost is $75 for adults (13+) and $55 for children (3-12); due to regulations, children under 3 years are not permitted. All participants must sign a waiver and wear a mask and closed-toed shoes. Group size is limited to seven. Social distancing is required in the shuttle, during the walking tour and the tastings.

Kamaʻāina receive a 20% discount (“kam”). As part of the opening promotion , all receive a 10% discount (“aloha10”).

Cacao thrives in tropical climates, making Hawai‘i the only US state where the fruit can be grown outside of a greenhouse. MKEC’s visionary owner Dr. Gunars Valkirs planted his first trees on 50 acres in Lahaina in 2015, and now crafts the cacao into fine chocolate.

Ku‘ia is Hawai‘i’s largest chocolate factory, where the company creates both Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate (from cacao grown on its 50-acre farm), and Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate (from cacao sourced from a single-origin family farm in Ecuador and in the rainforests of Amazonian Brazil).

“We are so thrilled to open the farm to the public,” said Dr. Valkirs. “Growing cacao is an incredible labor of love, and the more we can share the process with our community, the more we fulfill our chocolate kuleana.” MKEC’s founding mission is to give back to the Maui community by donating all net profits to Maui nonprofit organizations.

Maui Chocolate Tour also offers chocolate tastings at the factory at 2 p.m. Monday to Friday, Adults: $35 and Children: $25.

“This is an amazing insider’s look at some of the world’s best chocolate, from farm to bar,” says Mary Britton, owner of Maui Chocolate Tour. Dr. Valkirs leads chocolate tastings at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The proceeds from the tours on Saturday are donated to Maui Food Bank. Adults: $35.

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Maui Ocean Center

In response to the community's need for recovery and self-care, Maui Ocean Center is now offering discounted admission every weekend to all Hawai'i residents. Each Saturday and Sunday, kama'āina admission is $10 for keiki (child) and $15 for makua (adult) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with last entry at 4 p.m.) A valid Hawai'i state ID is required.

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(808) 270-7000

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Explore Maui Ocean Center's 25-year legacy showcasing Hawaii's marine wonders in our 750,000-gallon Open Ocean exhibit and Living Reef. Engage in touch pools, 3D whale encounters, and botanical & cultural tours. Divers can mingle with sharks, while Aquari-Om offers yoga after hours. Shop at Maui Ocean Treasures for premiere gifts and dine sustainably at the award winning Seascape Restaurant. Committed to conservation and sustainability, open daily 9AM-5PM.

Daily 9am - 5pm

Unique Maui Tours

We offer completely private and personalized sightseeing tours of Maui.

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(844) 550-6284

We offer completely private and personalized sightseeing tours of Maui. You can select one of our Haleakala or Hana itineraries and your super knowledgeable and friendly guide will custom-tailor your special day. We'll take you hiking, birding, swimming in waterfalls, view an amazing sunset from the summit, check out a black sand beach and more.

Monday-Sunday 8AM-8PM

Valley Isle Excursions

Valley Isle Excursions provides tours of Maui! See waterfalls, a national park, a volcano, beaches, and more.

Kama'aina receive $20 off of our regular adult price

[email protected]

(808) 871-5224

We cannot wait to welcome and show you around our beautiful and unique island home. There is so much to share! It is our passion to help visitors to Maui, whom we refer to as guests, not only have fun and memorable experiences during their visit but also to travel pono and travel with aloha while doing so. We are big on people, culture, environment, and everything that makes Maui unique. Hosting you on the incredible Road to Hāna or viewing the majestic Haleakalā Sunrise is our way of serving our community. Taking an educational tour is an excellent way for you, our guests, to help mālama Maui. If you value sustainable Hawai’i, allow us to help you see the best of Maui in a stress-free, educational, respectful, and sustainable manner.

Sunday, Tuesday-Friday

Expeditions - The Maui-Lanai Ferry

Reliable ferry transportation to and from Lanai, seven days a week.

$25 with valid Hawaii drivers license/Hawaii State ID

[email protected]

(808) 661-3756

Reliable ferry transportation to and from Lanai, seven days a week. Weather permitting.

Monday-Sunday 7:30 AM-5:00 PM Office

Monday-Sunday Ferry runs, 6:30 AM and 3:30 PM from Maalaea Harbor, Maui

Monday-Sunday Ferry runs, 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM from Manele Harbor, Lanai.

Maui Chocolate Tour

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(808) 793-6651

Aloha & Welcome to Maui Chocolate Tour, located at Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate. Guided Cacao Farm Tours and Chocolate Tastings. A Farm to Bar experience on Maui you don't want to miss.

The Maui Butterfly Farm

Pre-book tours online as tour days are limited due to decreased demand.

20% discount for kama’aina

(808) 280-0506

Pre-book tours online as tour days are limited due to decreased demand. Hands on educational butterfly farm tours at the only butterfly farm in Hawaii promoting the importance of butterflies and bees for our natural environment. Hold caterpillars and hand feed butterflies. Learn the importance of and how to create your own butterfly garden.

Mon-Fri 9AM - 1PM

Taste of Hawaii- A Farm Tour

Discover Lā Kāhea Farm in Maui, offering a unique Taste of Hawaii Farm Tour with fresh snacks and free banana nice cream, ideal for curious travelers and nature-loving food enthusiasts.

10% off for Kama'aina. Just send us an email for the discounted rate!

(808) 468-1616

Lā Kāhea Farm, nestled in the heart of Maui, invites you to discover one-of-a-kind experience that is truly unparalleled. Our team warmly welcomes you to partake in the Taste of Hawaii- A Farm Tour, where you can sample the freshest farm-grown snacks and enjoy a scoop of FREE banana nice cream! Here, you can do more than just observe - you can immerse yourself in the world of nature and sustainability, gaining knowledge that's as enriching as the flavors you'll savor. If you're a curious traveler, nature lover, or a passionate food enthusiast, Lā Kāhea is a must during your Maui stay!

Wednesday-Friday 10:30AM-12PM

Trilogy Excursions

Trilogy, Maui's oldest sailing company, offers diverse experiences like Snorkeling, Sunset Sails, Whale Watching, and supports local businesses.

25% off with Hawaii ID

(808) 661-4743

Trilogy is Maui's oldest sailing / boating company, celebrating 50 years of business on Maui. Started in Lahaina in 1973, the Coon Family, now in its 3rd generation, owns and operates this business. Trilogy offers a full variety of Snorkeling, Sunset Sails, Dinner Sails, Whale Watching, SNUBA diving, and PRIVATE CHARTERS departing from Maalaea Harbor, and Kaanapali Beach. Its fleet of luxury sailing catamarans are crewed by an amazing group of individuals who create lifelong memories for the guests. Trilogy also supports other small business on Maui through the purchasing of its food, beverages, bio-diesel, and supplies. Trilogy values Maui's community, and focuses on monthly reef cleanups for Maui volunteers, and hosts hundreds of Maui Keiki each year for field trips.

Daily 6:30am - 5:00pm

Maui Gold Pineapple

Hawai’i’s Famously Sweet Pineapple Grown on the Slopes of Haleakala for more than 40 years.

20% OFF for Kama'aina

(808) 661-8000

Maui Gold Pineapple is a premium variety of pineapple grown on the Hawaiian island of Maui. It is known for its superior sweetness, low acidity and high levels of vitamin C. Our idyllic location in upcountry Maui provides the perfect growing conditions for Maui Gold®: warm sunny days, cool nights, fresh water and rich volcanic soil. Right from the last pineapple farm on Maui nestled in the small Maui town of Haliʻimaile. Maui Gold Pineapples are handpicked at peak ripeness and shipped from the hillside of Haleakala, Hawaii, to your door, it’s the sweetest pineapple you have ever tasted. Our pineapple was made famous for its extra sweet flavor that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. Nothing tastes sweeter than a hand-picked, Maui Gold Pineapple fresh from Hawaii. Visit our website to order Maui Gold Pineapple or to book a tour to visit our farm!

Gabriel's Ohana

Family-owned kayak and snorkeling tours, Hawaii's #1 on TripAdvisor. Educational and fun, offering safety, culture, and history insights. Wheelchair accessible.

15% discount on all tours with a Hawaii ID.

[email protected]

(808) 419-5970

We are a local, family owned and operated clear kayak, ocean kayak and snorkeling tour company. We are rated #1 on TripAdvisor. We specialize in education and fun. We cover topics ranging from the flora and fauna we see as we glide over the oldest and densest coral reef in Hawaii as well as teaching about local culture, history and safety for guests visiting the island. Our clear kayaks are outfitted with pontoons so they cannot flip or sink. We can take guests of all ages and physical levels. We are unique as we provide everything guests will need on the water including long sleeve rashguards, dry bags, snacks, sunscreen, bottles of water and a fresh cut local pineapple on return to shore. $10 from each seat booked is donated to our community college. We are wheelchair accessible.

Mon-Sun 7am to 8pm Mon/Wed/Fri until 10pm for our nighttime glow tours.

Kainani Sails Maui Sailing Charters

Set sail with Kainani Sails! Private 45' Beneteau Oceanis charters for snorkeling, sunset fun, proposals, and more. Escape the crowds, have a blast!

Kama'aina please call us to book: 808-495-1001

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(808) 495-1001

Kainani Sails specializes in private sailing charters aboard a 45' Beneteau Oceanis. We depart daily from Ka'anapali Beach and offer snorkel sails, sunset sails, hands on sailing experiences, proposals, elopements, and memorials at sea. Escape the crowds with us for an unforgettable experience!

Daily 8:30am till Sunset

Hike Maui loves to support local residents and Kama'aina and offers a year-round 15% discount on all tours. Please join us to see why Hike Maui has been rated as a top activity choice on Maui for over 40 years!

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(808) 879-5270

Hike Maui offers responsible, authentic adventures with highly-trained guides. Hike into lush rainforests, jump off stunning waterfalls, enjoy the silence of Haleakala Crater, and venture through the splendor and romance of the Hana Highway. Hike Maui is also a proud member of 1% for the Planet, so just by joining us for a tour, you are helping to give back to the place we call home.

Sunday-Saturday 8am-5pm

Ocean Project Maui

Experience private snorkel tours on Maui with Ocean Project Maui. Our marine experts tailor every adventure for your group, making it safe and educational for all ages.

25% OFF - All tours with local ID

[email protected]

(808) 280-0873

Private Snorkel Tours on Maui. Ocean Project Maui is a marine research & education focused organization. We have marine education projects for Kids, Kids at Heart, & Families. Every Ocean Project is private and custom designed for your family or group, by a dedicated team of marine biologists and naturalists. This ensures a personal, safe, and educational adventure for all, regardless of age or ocean experience.

Mon - Sun 6AM - 10PM (7 days a week)

Westside Concierge Services

We offer island home check-ins & concierge services. Custom checklists, home reports, car services, package handling, and more. Your peace of mind, even when you're away.

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(808) 298-0415

We provide home check-in services as well as other personal concierge services to our clients with island homes to help be their eyes, ears and hands when they aren't on island. This includes creating customized checklists based on the client's unique needs for their home, and then we use those checklists to check in on the home and provide a report back to the client. We also provide other concierge services, such as picking up or dropping off a client's car at the airport, taking a vehicle for a safety inspection, providing wait services for service providers doing work on a client's home, receiving packages, and more. Ultimately, we help provide our clients with peace of mind that their island home is being taken care of even when they aren't here.

Maui Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Experience Maui with private SUP lessons and snorkel tours. Free photography included for lasting memories!

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(808) 568-0151

Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is the best way to see Maui! Join us for private SUP lessons and snorkel tours, with photography included for free.

Maui Tea Farm

Premier Maui tea grower at 4,100 ft elevation on Haleakalā Volcano. Visit our farm for tours, tastings, and tea shopping.

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(855) 766-6808

We are the premier grower and producer of fine loose leaf teas and specialty tisanes on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. Our Maui Tea Farm and tea shop are located in Upcountry Maui at 4,100 feet (1,250 meters) elevation on the slopes of Haleakalā Volcano en route to Haleakalā National Park & Summit. We offer educational farm tours, teas tastings, and a farm retail experience.

Maui Surf Lessons

Private surf lessons on Maui.

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(808) 442-7252

Private surf lessons on Maui. Free photos included with every tour or lesson.

Maui Sights and Treasures

Local concierge tour supporting you with everything from rental equipment to reserving tours.

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(808) 879-6260

We are a mom -daughter concierge service, reserving all tours in Maui county. In business over 40 years. We also have a retail store selling all tourist items. We are also the Maui Snorkel store renting snorkel equipment, boogie boards and chairs.

Maui Kayak Adventures

Maui's top kayak adventure, focused on marine conservation and sustainable ecotourism. Educational and fun!

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(808) 442-6465

Maui's premier kayak adventure company. Our educational tours emphasize marine conservation and sustainable ecotourism.

Maui Concierges

Maui trip planning made easy! Our local experts assist with vacations, groups, events, weddings, and more. Contact us today!

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(808) 268-4946

Planning a trip to Maui and don't know where to start? Talk to the "Maui fun experts." Our Maui born and raised concierges agents have extensive first hand knowledge of the island and are here to help you plan and organize your perfect Maui vacation. Whether you are traveling alone, with family, a group of friends and or on a business trip. We've got you covered. We also specialize in catering to groups, special events, weddings, and corporate events. Get in touch today and let's start planning your next vacation to Maui!

Haleakala Eco Tours

Explore Maui's iconic Haleakalā National Park responsibly with us. An eco-conscious adventure awaits you.

To express our gratitude for your support and to encourage locals to explore the beauty of Haleakala, we're thrilled to offer an exclusive 50% discount on our Classic Haleakala Sunrise Tour through the end of October!

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(808) 575-9575

Haleakalā Eco Tours offers a unique and environmentally-conscious way to explore one of Maui's most iconic natural wonders, Haleakalā National Park. Visiting Haleakalā National Park with Haleakalā Eco Tours is not only an opportunity to witness stunning landscapes but also a chance to connect with the environment in a meaningful and responsible way. It's an experience that combines education, adventure, and a deep appreciation for the natural and cultural heritage of Maui and Haleakalā.

Hali'imaile Distillery Tour

Haliimaile Distilling Company is a micro-distillery located in Makawao, on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

[email protected]

(808) 758-5154

Hali'imaile Distilling Company produces handcrafted, locally made, authentic Hawaiian brand spirits. We are located in the heart of Maui’s pineapple region, Makawao. Our goal is to create "Hawai'i in a Bottle." At Hali'imaile Distilling Company we set ourselves apart by starting with local ingredients and distilling in small batches, using unique stills, to create authentic Hawaiian spirits. Every part of our Distilling process is one of a kind and designed in house. Once distilled, our spirits are mixed with crystal clear Hawaiian spring water.

Entabeni Gardens

Explore our 6.25-acre botanical garden with guided tours. We're fully off the grid, showcasing our sustainable facilities.

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(808) 248-7600

6.25 acre botanical garden with labeled plant collections. We provide guided tours of the gardens and we are completely off the grid, providing guests with tours of the solar and water collection facilities, and vegetable growing if interested.

Dragomus Hawaii LLC

Switchbacks Hawaii offers private tours on Maui, including waterfall swims on the Road to Hana and more. Explore the beauty of the island with us.

Contact directly for current discounted rates

[email protected]

(808) 269-4891

Switchbacks Hawaii offers a variety of private tour options on the island of Maui to meet anyone's needs. Swim in lush, tranquil, and majestic waterfalls on the Road to Hana. Relax on a black sand beach in Hana town, or just sit back and take in the breathtaking views of what Hawaii has to offer as we drive around this beautiful tropical island. Join us and let us show you an experience of a lifetime. With multiple tour options available, we highlight everything that Maui has to offer and dedicate our time to show you the best experience possible.

Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum

Explore Maui's sugar history in a 1902 plantation manager's home.

Hawaii residents admitted free of charge with valid ID

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(808) 871-8058

Explore Maui's sugar history in a 1902 plantation manager's home. Discover through photo murals, artifacts from 1878, scale models, and multimedia programs. Find souvenirs and locally made delights in our shop.

Monday-Thursday 10AM-2PM

Ellen Friel Art

I'm a professional plein aire painter, capturing the natural beauty of Maui. Visit my art at Maui Hands Galleries: Paia and Makawao. Studio visits by appointment.

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(808) 793-2069

I am a professional plein aire painter who paints in oil and watercolor. I enjoy capturing the natural and special beauty of my home here in Maui. View my art at The Maui Hands Galleries: Paia and Makawao. Studio visits are welcome and by appointment.

Maui Pineapple Tour

Join us upcountry on our beautiful Hali’imaile farm to experience a working pineapple farm!

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(808) 665-5491

Learn about the growing cycle and cultivation techniques of Maui Gold Pineapple. Best of all, you get a FREE PINEAPPLE with every tour! Our pineapples are approved and packaged for airport transport. It’s truly a fun and delicious tour for everyone!

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Our company, Hawaii Farm Project, has a long history of conducting agricultural tours on island with our wildly popular tours including the Maui Pineapple Tour and Maui Distillery Tour in Hali’imaile.

In 2019 we created Maui Chocolate Tour and proudly partnered with Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate to create a one-of-a-kind tour experience. We were drawn to Ku’ia Estate due to their commitment to quality, sustainability and community, and we knew that together we could produce a tour that would be educational, enriching, and delicious!

Working together we hope to raise awareness of agri-tourism and farming in Hawai’i. We can’t wait for you to come and visit us!