Hula Daddy Coffee Tour: Kona’s Premier Plantation Experience
Difficulty
easy
Duration
45 minutes to 1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal walking involved.
Overview
Step into the heart of Kona coffee country with Hula Daddy’s plantation tour. Taste fresh-picked beans, see roasting in action, and savor limited-edition brews on Hawaii’s Big Island.
Hula Daddy Coffee Plantation Tour
$35 per Person | 60 Minute Tour
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About This Adventure
Rates
$35 per person
Duration
1 Hour
What to Bring
Hat, camera, questions and a good sense of humor.
About
Upon arrival, you will be offered two of our award-winning coffees to enjoy while you check-in. Our tour begins overlooking 5 acres of the coffee plantation and how we started growing coffee in the Kona region. We will show you the various flora and fruit flourishing on the farm. From there we head to the coffee trees where you can see firsthand what a coffee tree looks like.
Depending on the time of year, we will be able to show you the growing cycle of a coffee bean from flower to bean. You may be able to pick a coffee bean and taste it right off the tree! From there we will take you to our roasting room to learn how our coffee is roasted. You may be able to watch an actual roasting cycle.
After we will offer you some of our more exotic coffees from our Limited Edition Allocation List. During the tour we encourage guests to ask questions, take photos and videos and generally enjoy themselves.
We attempt to tailor each tour to the interests of the group. The normal tour is about 45 minutes. However, depending on your interests it may be longer or shorter. Tours are limited to 10 guests.
Adventure Tips
Bring Sun Protection
Wear a wide-brim hat and sunscreen to stay comfortable during the outdoor portions of the tour.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive a few minutes before your tour to enjoy the initial coffee tastings and settle in.
Ask Questions
The tour is interactive, so don’t hesitate to engage your guide about coffee growing and roasting.
Limited Group Size
Tours cap at 10 guests, making early booking essential, especially in high season.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Native Hawaiian honeycreepers attracted to flowering trees
- Frequent sightings of wild ‘apuapua‘a (Hawaiian pig) in surrounding forested areas
History
Kona coffee cultivation dates back to the early 19th century, with Hula Daddy proudly continuing traditional farming on volcanic soil rich in minerals.
Conservation
Hula Daddy prioritizes sustainable farming practices that protect hillside soil and preserve native plant species critical to local biodiversity.
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Recommended Gear
Wide-brim hat
Protects from sun exposure during outdoor walking sections.
summer specific
Camera or smartphone
Capture the vibrant plantation scenery and roasting process.
Comfortable shoes
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes suitable for farm terrain.
Light jacket
Helpful for cooler or rainy weather during the tour.
winter specific