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Hands-On Pineapple Planting in Maui with Maui Pineapple Tour - Kahului

Hands-On Pineapple Planting in Maui with Maui Pineapple Tour

Makawaoeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should be able to stand, kneel, and perform light bending over the course of the tour.

Overview

Step onto the last operating pineapple farm in Maui and plant your own pineapple while learning the island’s unique cultivation methods. Taste the fruit at different ripeness levels and take home your harvest along with a commemorative badge.

$135.00
Makawao, Hawaii

Maui Pineapple Tour: The Planting Experience

Get your hands dirty, dig into island roots, and taste the reward.

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About This Adventure

Immerse yourself in Maui's pineapple heritage with the Pineapple Planting Experience. Plant your own pineapple, explore cultivation techniques, and taste the fruit at various ripeness stages. Visit the processing center to pack your harvest and receive a Pineapple Planting badge, celebrating your unique connection to this vibrant land.

Immerse yourself in Maui's pineapple heritage with the Pineapple Planting Experience. Plant your own pineapple, explore cultivation techniques, and taste the fruit at various ripeness stages. Visit the processing center to pack your harvest and receive a Pineapple Planting badge, celebrating your unique connection to this vibrant land.

Adventure Tips

Wear closed-toe shoes

Firm footwear is required for navigating the farm’s soil and planting areas safely.

Bring sunscreen and bug spray

This outdoor tour exposes you to sun and insects; protect your skin and comfort accordingly.

Prepare for light physical activity

You'll be standing, kneeling, and bending while planting pineapples, so light mobility is necessary.

Reserve at least 2 hours

The full planting and farm tour experience lasts about two hours from check-in to finish.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Native Hawaiian honeycreeper birds
  • Wild chickens commonly found on island farms

History

Pineapple cultivation shaped Maui’s economy throughout the 20th century, with this farm being the island’s last remaining commercial pineapple operation.

Conservation

The farm emphasizes sustainable agriculture practices, minimizing chemical usage and preserving Maui’s rich volcanic soils.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Closed-toe shoes

Essential

Protects feet from rough ground and provides stability during planting.

Sunscreen

Essential

Necessary for sun protection during the outdoor tour.

spring specific

Light layers

Essential

Adapts to changing temperatures, especially on cooler mornings or evenings.

fall specific

Bug spray

Essential

Keeps insects at bay amid the tropical farm environment.

summer specific