• 1533 Puia Rd - Embark on a scenic journey up the slopes of Maunakea, navigating the Big Island’s hidden backroads, past expansive cattle pastures and historic macadamia orchards. Arrive at our family-owned cacao farm, where tranquility and luxury blend seamlessly in our open-air tasting room. Elevated above the canopy, enjoy breathtaking views of the Honolii River Valley and the Pacific Ocean. Keep an eye out—you might even catch sight of a whale breaching!

Next, delve into the rich history of cacao—from its ancient origins in South America to its flourishing legacy in Hawaii. Savor fresh cacao fruit varieties, each narrating the story of cacao’s global journey. Discover a well-kept secret: the rare, sweet nectar of the cacao fruit, treasured by its discoverers long before chocolate was created.

Experience Hawaii’s most extensive craft chocolate tasting! Sample over 10 exclusive single-origin bars, each made from beans sourced from farms across Hawaii. Learn the stories behind the beans—the farmers, their sustainable practices, and the meticulous techniques that transform simple seeds into extraordinary chocolate. As Hawaii is hailed as “the Napa Valley of Chocolate,” this is your front-row seat to the revolution.

• Tea and coffee
• Snacks

• Gratuities

Honolii Orchards offers an intimate experience where guests have ample time to take photos, explore the farm, relax in the tasting room, and make purchases without feeling rushed. Unlike many tour operations in Hawaii that hurry their guests through, we provide a uniquely unhurried experience—a breath of fresh air in a beautiful and serene setting.

We also serve as a genetic bank, housing cacao varieties that are not commonly found. This allows guests to explore both the flavors that captivated ancient Mesoamericans and the new flavors from modern genetic varieties that drive the contemporary craft chocolate movement.

Driven by rigorous science, we are not just a commercial farm and tour operation but also a public research enterprise. Currently, we are participating in four active research projects and are specially equipped to support ongoing research as our orchards mature. All research published using data from our farm will be publicly available, benefiting farmers worldwide.

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