What should we wear for the farm tour?
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection. The tour involves walking through farm fields.
Family-Friendly Chocolate Experience
Join us on the Big Island for a 3.5-hour Premier Cocoa Farm Tour & Chocolate Tasting where guests will explore the fascinating world of cacao cultivation. Led by the Hart family, you'll see how former sugarcane fields have transformed into a thriving cacao farm. Wrap up the day by sampling a variety of craft chocolate.
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$110 USD
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All Ages
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3.5-hour
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Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii
Premier Cocoa Farm & Chocolate Tasting Tour Features
Farm History & Transformation
Discover the history behind the Hart family farm. Learn how the family repurposed their 33-acre parcel on the Hamakua Coast after the sugarcane industry collapsed. Walk through fields that now boast 2,000 thriving cacao trees. See firsthand how dedication and innovation revived the land for a new agricultural purpose.
Cacao Cultivation
Experience the journey of cacao from seed to bar. On this tour, Colin Hart, an award-winning cacao fermenter, shares his expertise. Observe the cacao fermentation process that he's perfected over 20 years. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of what goes into making a high-quality chocolate bar.
Chocolate Tasting
Indulge in a tasting of ten chocolate varieties. After exploring the farm, guests will enjoy a curated tasting session. Sample diverse flavors crafted from the farm's own cacao. It's a delightful way to see the full circle of cacao production from the tree to the finished bar.
Premier Cocoa Farm & Chocolate Tasting Tour Details
Highlights
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Explore Family-run Cacao Farm
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Learn Cacao Cultivation Techniques
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Expert-led Farm Tour
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Taste 10 Craft Chocolate Bars
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Engage With Local Farming History
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Hands-on Cacao Experience
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Meet The Award-winning Fermenter
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Discover Sustainable Farming Practices
Description
Embark on a Premier Cocoa Farm Tour and Chocolate Tasting on the Big Island, focusing on sustainability and cacao cultivation. Begin your journey on the Hamakua Coast, where the Hart family has transformed former sugarcane fields into a thriving cacao farm. This tour offers a welcoming and educational experience for the whole family.
During the tour, you'll walk through fields of cacao trees and learn about sustainable farming practices. The Hart family shares their passion for regenerative agriculture, providing insights into the transformation of the land. Colin Hart, the farm's lead, will guide you through the process of cacao fermentation, a skill he has perfected over decades.
The highlight of your visit will be an engaging chocolate tasting session. Sample ten different varieties of craft chocolate made from the farm's cacao beans. Each piece tells a story of dedication and craftsmanship, allowing you to appreciate the complex flavors of locally grown chocolate.
As you conclude the tour, you will take away a richer understanding of the farm-to-table chocolate process. This experience combines learning, tasting, and the joy of spending time together, making it a special activity for guests visiting the Big Island.
Price & Availability
3.5-Hour Premier Farm & Chocolate Tasting Tour
| PeopleAges 9 yrs+ | $110.00 |
| Deluxe AdultsAges 9 yrs+ | $245.00 |
Itinerary
- 10:00 AM - Arrival and introduction at the farm
- 10:30 AM - Guided farm tour and talk on history
- 11:30 AM - Cacao cultivation and fermentation session
- 12:30 PM - Chocolate tasting session
- 1:30 PM - Departure
Included
- Professional guide
- Chocolate tasting
- Farm tour
Cancellation
Any request for a refund 72 hours or more before the tour or activity starts is honored with a full 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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