Hilo Cacao Orchard Farm Tour - 60 minute tour

17-4194 Ualani Rd,Kurtistown HI 96760

26 January, 2021

Description

60 minute educational tour of a tropical cacao farm in Puna District on the route to Volcano National Park. See how chocolate grows! Visit a Hawaiian Cacao (or Cocoa) Orchard just 15 minutes south of Hilo in Kurtistown, Puna District. This is a working orchard with nearly 2,500 cocoa trees among a working farm of Coffee, Macadamia Nuts, Bananas, Citrus.  We will visit the cocoa orchard to view how cocoa is grown and where your favorite food, chocolate, comes from! You will handle fresh cocoa pods, open and taste fresh fruit and pulp you can't taste at home. You will also view the fermentory and dryers where fresh beans have their bitterness converted to delicous chocolate flavors. Appropriate for all ages.  This is a non-improved trail on grassy and moist terrain - please wear closed-toe shoes for walking up to 400 yards on uneven tropical terrain. COVID19 - the size of each tour is limited to 10 people and is conducted entirely outdoors where mask wearing is optional. If you do not feel comfortable in group tours, please consider purchasing all available tickets for the date you would like. Please inform us ahead of time if any accessibility requirements are needed. Reservations are required at least 12 hours ahead of time - our cocoa expert prepares only for the amount reserved. Refunds are allowed up to 7 days before the event upon request. * tour will proceed in wet weather, we have umbrellas.  **You can book private tours for times that fit your schedule. Minimum price is $300 for 1-48people with $25 per person > 4 people. Call to arrange!