BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII · FARM TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 15 big island of hawaii farm tours worth setting a morning aside for. Each one visited and written up plainly, with what you actually do on the farm, the prices, the run times and who runs them.
A 1-hour Kona salt farm tour with an oceanfront walkthrough, hand-harvest process, and a salt tasting of multiple varieties for $27.
Most Popular“This is a history lesson for Hawaii and for salt making. Our guide offered to take a picture in the most scenic place (for free). There was a delicious taste test. Then I took the foot soak. I stayed for 10 minutes. It was invigorating and I was given an entire jar of magnesium to…”
Walk a Kona-area coffee and chocolate plantation, taste what they grow, watch natural soap-making, and shop handmade gifts.
“GREG our tour guide was extremely personable, knowledgeable, and funny. The fee and products we bought were worth every penny. We are into chemical free, organic products . He was very transparent and we cannot wait to use some of the soaps & essential sprays.”
Small-group Kona volcano day trip with Greenwell coffee, turtles at Punalu‘u, a lava tube hike, steam vents, and Kilauea views.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great tour and I recommend it for anyone who's interested.”
Small Big Island honey farm tour near Kealakekua Bay with Joe, screened beekeeping viewing, museum, and raw Hawaiian honey tasting.
“Very interesting and informative. The tour guide was extremely engaging-he interacted with everyone very well. At times his humor was a little over the top but all in all it was nice.”
Big Island Abalone farm tour: sustainable farming, live-touch abalone, and abalone plus seaweed tastings in about 1 hour for $35.
“The guide was very knowledgable. He spoke clearly. The tour was 12 people which was perfect. We were in the shade most of the time. We learned about how the breed abalone. We also learned how they grow and harvest seaweed. We got to taste seaweed and abalone.”
Craft cacao tasting and farm tour near Hilo on Big Island. Ocean views, fermentation secrets, and Hawaii chocolate samples for $135.
“This was worth every penny and more!! Colin and Wren are two incredible, knowledgeable, passionate people who put so much love into what they do. This tour will be treasured in my heart forever! They spent so much time with us, and the entire experience was such a pleasure. I highly recommend this tour!!!! We…”
7-hour Kona tour with monk seals, honey tastings, Kona coffee, and beachside history at Kaloko-Honokohau and Honaunau.
“Dreu was the beat tour guide we have ever had. He was super accommodating and made sure everyone was having maximum fun. His knowledge of the Big Island was beyond amazing. What a great tour! Highly recommend this one!”
Sunset Kona Sea Salt tour on the Big Island: guided salt-farm walk, oceanfront sunset, and tasting 13 flavored and smoked salts.
“This was a great tour. Mia, the staff guide, was fantastic. In addition to learning about how they process the salt, there is a sunset watch and a salt tasting at the end. Totally recommend this.”
Hala Tree Coffee Farm Tour on the Big Island: a 1-hour Kona coffee walk, tasting with ocean views, small-group vibe for $10.
“Very informative tour and loved hearing the history of Kona coffee. Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour. We did the coffee tasting and that was fun. Did I mention that the price for all of this was very budget friendly? Well worth it!”
A 2-hour side-by-side UTV tour from Ohana Ranch with farm stops, fresh fruit, and real Hawaiian culture stories on the Big Island.
“This was a great and relaxing experience! Our guide Robert was amazing. We learnt a lot about the Hawaiian culture. Mahalo!!”
Farm-to-table chef’s dinner by Kulaniapia Falls in Hilo, Big Island. Small-group 4 courses with 80% Hawaiian ingredients.
“The view was amazing. We arrived about 1 1/2 hours prior to dinner and we’re able to hike the bamboo trail and waterfall. Dinner was good, they turn the lights on the waterfall once it gets dark which made for a great photo. If you’re able to order the wine flight ahead of time do,…”
Harvest seasonal veggies at Kulaniapia Falls, cook a plant-based lunch in an ocean-view barn, then take home recipes. 4 hours.
“Enjoyed the farm tour and being able to select the fresh produce that we prepared in the cooking portion. Our tour guide Ayden was enthusiastic which made it enjoyable. It was a very unique experience.”
Tree-to-tasting Kona coffee tour at Bay View Farm on Hawaii’s Big Island. Small group, real processing steps, and a take-home discount.
“Pretty disappointing. First of all we got there and their idea of “coffee tasting “was three thermos full of coffee in front of the gift shop. The person conducting the tour was nice enough, but we literally walked around maybe half an acre and she kind of sort of maybe explained the process to us.…”
Tour a working hibiscus farm near Honokaa, learn culinary vs ornamental types, and taste hibiscus tea, syrup flowers, and preserves.
“It was so yummy 😋 from all different edible 🌺 treats to the all the new knowledge obtained it was definitely a must do on the Big Island 🏝 😋 🤙🏼”
Spend about an hour at Ohana Ranch on the Big Island bottle-feeding and cuddling baby goats, learning goat care and Hawaiian farming traditions.
“Fabulous cuddle session. Loved our time with the goats. Staff and owner were very kind, and shared a lot about the history of the land and the island. Peaceful and relaxing experience. Coffee and other items available were delicious.”
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