Visit La Kahea Community Farm for a 90-minute tasting tour that pairs farm-to-table bites with views of Haleakala and the West Maui Mountains. Learn about taro, meet the pigs, and get a hands-on look at small-scale sustainable agriculture on Maui.
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Morning light cuts across the roadside hana highway and the double yellow gate marks the start of a different kind of Maui visit — one where soil and sea views share the spotlight. On La Kahea Community Farm, visitors step off the highway into a working tropical plot: rows of taro, patches of breadfruit and banana, and a handful of friendly pigs that will nudge for an offered treat. The air carries the salt of the nearby ocean and the cool pull from Haleakala and the West Maui Mountains, each range framing the farm like a weathered map.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours (90 minutes)
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves short, gentle walking on uneven farm terrain.
Wildlife
History
The area reflects Maui’s layered agricultural history, where traditional Hawaiian cultivation sits alongside 20th-century small-scale farming and community stewardship.
Conservation
The farm emphasizes sustainable practices—support local farms to keep agricultural land productive and reduce food miles; follow leave-no-trace principles while visiting.
Reserve your spot on the Taste of Hawaii: A Maui Farm Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Use Google Maps for directions
The farm requests Google Maps (not Apple) to locate the double yellow gate on the east side of the highway; arrive 10 minutes early.
Footwear matters
Wear closed-toe shoes with good grip—farm paths are uneven and can be muddy after rain.
Bring water and snacks
Although light snacks are provided, a reusable water bottle keeps you comfortable in the tropical sun.
Protect from sun and bugs
Sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent will make the tour more pleasant during sunny or calm trade-wind days.
Closed-toe trail shoes
Protects feet on uneven, sometimes muddy farm paths.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated in Maui’s sun is essential during the tour.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Provides sun protection during exposed parts of the walk.
summer
Light rain jacket
Useful for sudden showers that can occur in cooler months.
winter