How long is the Kona Salt Farm Guided Tour?
The guided farm tour lasts approximately 60 minutes.
Discover The Art Of Salt Harvesting At Kona’s Oceanfront Salt Farm
Step into Kona Sea Salt’s working oceanfront salt farm on Hawaiʻi Island and discover how Hawaiian sea salt is made from Deep Ocean Water drawn from 2,200 feet below the ocean’s surface. During this guided experience, learn about the salt-harvesting process, the unique qualities of deep ocean water, and salt's cultural significance in Hawaiʻi. The tour also includes a tasting of flavored and smoked salts served with fruits and vegetables, along with Deep Ocean Magnesium Mineral Water, making it an engaging experience for guests of all ages.
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$27 USD
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All ages
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1-hour
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Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii
Kona Salt Farm Guided Tour Features
Explore Hawaiʻi Island’s Only Working Salt Farm
Step into the unique world of Kona Sea Salt with a visit to a 7-acre oceanfront salt farm at Kona Keahole Point. Stroll through the working farm and discover where Kona Sea Salt is carefully produced and hand harvested using water sourced from the deep Pacific. Located within the Hawaiʻi Ocean Science & Technology Park, the farm offers a fascinating setting where the natural environment, ocean science, sustainable practices, and the traditional craft of salt making come together. As you explore the property, you’ll gain a closer look at the surroundings that help make Kona Sea Salt a distinctive part of Hawaiʻi Island’s local food culture.
Learn How Deep Ocean Water Becomes Sea Salt
Discover the journey from Deep Ocean Water to finished sea salt as your guide explains how the farm’s unique water source shapes the salt-making process. Learn how water drawn from approximately 2,200 feet below the ocean’s surface differs from surface water and why its mineral composition is important to the production of Kona Sea Salt. You’ll be introduced to the different stages of salt production, crystallization, and hand harvesting, while learning how natural evaporation and careful harvesting techniques transform deep ocean water into flavorful sea salt. The experience provides an inside look at a fascinating local process that connects Hawaiʻi’s surrounding ocean with its agricultural traditions.
Experience Hawaiian Salt Traditions And Taste Local Flavors
Discover that salt is more than an ingredient as your guide introduces the cultural significance of paʻakai, or Hawaiian salt, and its place in traditional Hawaiian practices. Learn about the longstanding relationship between Hawaiʻi’s people, natural resources, and salt while gaining a deeper appreciation for how this simple mineral has been valued for generations. After exploring the farm and learning about its traditions, enjoy a guided tasting of pure, flavored, and smoked salts paired with fruits and vegetables. You’ll also have the opportunity to sample Deep Ocean Magnesium Mineral Water, adding another taste of the unique resources that make this Kona experience one of a kind.
Kona Salt Farm Guided Tour Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Price & Availability
- Instructions
- Restrictions
- Included
- What To Bring
- Cancellation
Highlights
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Explore Hawaiʻi Island’s only working salt farm on a 7-acre oceanfront property in Kona
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Learn how sea salt is made from Deep Ocean Water drawn 2,200 feet below the surface
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Discover the salt production, crystallization, and hand-harvesting process
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Learn about Deep Ocean Water, its mineral composition, and Hawaiian salt traditions
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Discover the cultural significance of paʻakai in Hawaiʻi
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Taste pure, flavored, and smoked salts with fresh fruits and vegetables
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Sample Deep Ocean Magnesium Mineral Water
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Enjoy a 60-minute guided tour for guests of all ages
Description
Discover the story behind Kona Sea Salt on a guided visit to one of Hawaiʻi Island’s most distinctive oceanfront farms. Located on 7 acres at Kona Keahole Point, the farm uses Deep Ocean Water drawn from approximately 2,200 feet below the ocean’s surface to create its sea salt.
Your guide will introduce you to the art of salt harvesting, explain how deep ocean water differs from surface water, and share the role of salt in Hawaiian culture and traditions. You’ll also learn about the history and formation of the surrounding coastline as you explore the farm.
To finish the experience, sample a selection of pure, flavored, and smoked salts with fruits and vegetables, along with Deep Ocean Magnesium Mineral Water. With its educational and hands-on approach, the tour offers a memorable way to discover a unique part of Hawaiʻi Island’s local food and cultural heritage.
Itinerary
- Tour Start - Arrive at Kona Sea Salt Farm at your scheduled time and check in for the guided experience.
- Guided Farm Tour - Explore the 7-acre oceanfront salt farm and learn how Kona Sea Salt is produced and hand harvested from Deep Ocean Water.
- Salt-Making Experience - Discover the differences between Deep Ocean Water and surface water, the salt-harvesting process, and the cultural significance of salt in Hawaiʻi.
- Salt Tasting - Taste a selection of pure, flavored, and smoked salts paired with fruits and vegetables, along with Deep Ocean Magnesium Mineral Water.
- Tour Ends - Conclude the approximately 60-minute guided tour and return to the farm area.
Price & Availability
1-Hour Kona Salt Farm Guided Tour
| AdultsAges 15 yrs+ | $27.00 |
| ChildrenAges 0-14 yrs | $17.00 |
Instructions
- Arrive at Kona Salt Farm at the scheduled time and check in before your guided tour begins.
- Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes for exploring the outdoor farm.
- Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for sun protection during the tour.
- Allow enough time for parking and check-in before your scheduled start time.
- Follow your guide’s instructions and remain with the group throughout the tour.
Restrictions
- Partially wheelchair accessible.
- Short walks include the shoreline and upper salt deck.
- ADA parking and restrooms are available.
- Guests should be comfortable with short outdoor walks.
- Follow all guide and safety instructions.
Included
- 60-minute guided Kona Salt Farm tour
- Introduction to the salt-harvesting process
- Information about Deep Ocean Water and salt production
- Education about Hawaiian salt traditions and culture
- Tasting of pure, flavored, and smoked salts
- Fresh fruits and vegetables for salt tasting
- Deep Ocean Magnesium Mineral Water tasting
What To Bring
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Reusable water bottle
Cancellation
Any request for a refund 72 hours or more prior to the start of the tour or activity is honored with a full cash refund.
No refunds are issued for any cancellations inside the 72-hour period, prior to the start of your tour. There is no refund for no-shows. There is no charge for date change or tour change based on tour availability outside of the 72-hour cancellation period.
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