Explore Maui’s Kupa’a Farms: Chocolate and Coffee Private Tour Experience
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels, including families with children aged 6 and up able to handle mild walking.
Overview
Discover Maui’s hidden agricultural jewel at Kupa’a Farms, where cacao and coffee trees thrive side by side. Join a private two-hour tour to learn the craft behind these gourmet delights and taste rare chocolates and 100% Maui coffee in an intimate orchard setting.
Chocolate and Coffee Adventure
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About This Adventure
Experience an intimate private tour at Kupa’a Farms, where you’ll explore a cacao and coffee orchard with a personal guide. Discover the fascinating journey from fruit to indulgence, savor rare chocolates, sip on exquisite Maui coffee, and handcraft a traditional ceremonial cacao drink, making this a truly memorable adventure.
Get a Taste of Our Chocolate and Coffee Farms!
Rates
- Private Tour: 2 people $300 ($150/person)
- Private Tour: 3 people $399 ($133/person)
- Private Tour: 4-12 people ($125/person)
We love children! As a courtesy to the group, the recommended age for this tour is 6 years and up. Of course, if you can't find child care, bring them along. Reminder: There is a gentle uphill 15-minute walk, be prepared to carry your very wee ones.
Duration
2 Hours
About
Escape to Kupa’a Farms for an intimate private tour, just you and your loved ones. Wander through a cacao and coffee orchard, where your personal guide will reveal the captivating parallels between these two extraordinary plants. Discover how each begins as a delicate fruit, then journeys through a meticulous transformation into the world’s most cherished indulgences: fine chocolate and aromatic coffee. Savor rare chocolates from across the globe, sip on smooth 100% Maui coffee, and immerse yourself in the rich history of cacao as you craft a traditional ceremonial cacao drink by hand.
Adventure Tips
Wear comfortable footwear
The tour includes a gentle 15-minute uphill walk through the orchard, so sturdy shoes are recommended.
Bring a camera
Capture vibrant shots of cacao pods and coffee cherries amidst the lush farm surroundings.
Stay hydrated
Carry water especially on sunny days to stay refreshed during the outdoor walking portion.
Consider allergies
If you have food allergies, notify the guide before tasting chocolates or cacao drinks.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Native Hawaiian Honeycreeper birds often flit through the farm canopy.
- Wild Turkeys can occasionally be spotted roaming the farm perimeter.
History
Kupa’a Farms sits within the historic agricultural region of Kula, an area that has cultivated coffee and tropical crops since the early 20th century.
Conservation
The farm practices sustainable growing methods to protect Hawaii’s unique soil health and biodiversity, minimizing chemical use and promoting natural pest control.
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Recommended Gear
Closed-toe walking shoes
Protect your feet and provide comfort on orchard paths and gentle uphill sections.
Sun hat
Essential for sun protection during the outdoor tour in Hawaiian sunshine.
summer specific
Reusable water bottle
Helps keep you hydrated during the outdoor walk and tastings.
Light jacket or sweater
For cooler mornings or breezy afternoons at elevation in Kula.
spring specific