The owner was very friendly and took the time to share his story. He has a small menu of drinks and…read more$5 tastings. Had I not had to drive across the island, I would have tried the espresso martini with the Kona coffee liqueur they make. I tasted the vodka - it was strong but you cannot really taste any notes of the purple sweet potato and Hawaiian honey. He said the honey notes (kiawe, macadamia nut etc) gets lost when distilled. There's a bar with about 5 seats and there were two small groups doing a tasting and drinks when we walked in. Otherwise, the owner said it was slow. We ended up purchasing two Reserves and one Honeyshine for a friend. He even has bottle "bags" that are for traveling.

Didn't really know this was here, but saw it was close to where we were so we popped in. They are…read moredistilling really good stuff from local honey. Enjoyed the guy doing the tasting and got to meet the distiller. Nice people making great drinks. The place was small, but very nice and welcoming. Very enjoyable tasting. I'll be back to buy a bottle.

Kailani Tours is a first rate business. Our tour was wonderful. Our driver (Thaia I believe) was so…read morekind, informative and enthusiastic about our tour. The van is very comfortable. We enjoyed our Kona Coffee stop and of course the stop to the "southernmost bakery in the USA". Dinner was good. Not very flavorful for ordering the blackened fish, but good. Travelling into the National park at night was so cool. We enjoyed walking down into the lava tube and then back to the lodge to view the crater. The tour is a solid 11 hours. But it goes fast. I highly recommend for everyone. As long as you're up for an adventure.

Everything was amazing and way more then was described Our…read moretour guide Thia was unbelievable her knowledge and her wonderful personality just made the day I have taken tours all over including Europe and this was by far the best

Very friendly, video they showed us was so informative explaining the entire growth harvest and…read morefinal delicious products Staff greeting us couldn't have been sweeter, just like their chocolates

I'd give their *chocolate* a solid 5/5 - they're quite pricey, but all high quality craft chocolate…read moreis (indeed, we learned just how much work it is, on the tour we took). They have samples of everything out in their gift shop, and they're doing some pretty fun stuff - we absolutely bought a couple bars (as usual, I liked the darkest and my wife liked the lightest chocolate the most, but they were all quite good.) I'd give the *tour*, which they only do a couple times a week, so we had to adjust our schedule a bit to make it to one, a 4/5. It was interesting, but you don't actually get to see any chocolate being made, a lot of it was just discussion (albeit: discussion while standing in a production cacao orchard - I'd never actually *seen cacao trees in person, they are pretty cool! Cool, but also full of spider webs.) They also cut open a fresh, ripe, not-processed-yet cacao bean at the end of the tour, and we got to try a little bit (it's delicious - sweet and fruity, nothing like chocolate. I wish we'd gotten to eat a bit more of it, honestly.) It was an interesting tour, not sure it was worth the extra planning it took to be there for it though - other than the fresh cacao fruit, you don't get anything you can't also try in the gift shop any time of day.

If you are visiting Maui, take a trip to upcountry and visit Hali'imaile Distilling. Schedule a…read moretaste testing session. You won't be disappointed. They have locally distilled vodkas, gins, and more the Fid Street Gin is my fav. Fun tasting. Great history of their distilling. Wonderful team!

It was a rainy day so we decided to immerse ourselves in local manufacturing! The tour is super…read morecool - I learned how the entire distilling process happens from vodka to gin and all of the flavors added in! The process is a science and I have a new appreciation and knowing that the Maui gold pineapple farms are employee owned and only supply this distillery made it extra impressive e The loss of stars came from no pretzels to soak up the alcohol tasting - I'm not a single spirit not on ice just sip kinda gal so I opted out of the gin :) It's a cool tour for culture and a day out of the sun

Emily was such an awesome host on the tour. And the fact that that everything is organically…read moresourced feels so good.

The tour is very nice and informative. Jack he wonderful people skills.thank you for the great…read moreget-q-way

My husband and I spent 6 days on the Big Island for our honeymoon and we knew we wanted to embrace…read morethe culture and explore the Kona coffee country. As coffee lovers, Heavenly Hawaiian constantly came up in my research and I'm glad we toured for ourselves. The grounds itself are absolutely gorgeous and that view from the hill onto the ocean is unreal! I can't for the life of me remember our tour guides name but she was such a joy and extremely knowledgeable. Learning about the different coffee variants that are grown such as Kona typica, Progeny 502, and the "boujee girl" Geisha was awesome to learn about and see for ourselves. Did I mention endless coffee sampling? Such a relaxing atmosphere to sip all the coffee you want and enjoy that view. And the cutest cats on the property were such a delight mingling with the guests. All staff members were so helpful and they even treated us with a goodie bag of freshly picked fruits from the farm and a bag of peaberry bites (my new favorite) all as a thank you for paying a visit on our honeymoon! Was not expecting that all but such a sweet gesture! I would highly recommend Heavenly Hawaiian farms to anyone if you're on the Big Island or in the Kona area. Absolutely worth the trip up the hill and to feel the aloha from the staff and grounds.

Heavenly Hawaiian Coffee Farm was such a highlight of our time on the Big Island. The tour struck…read morethe perfect balance between educational and fun, and I walked away feeling like I truly understood the journey of Kona coffee from the very beginning all the way to the cup in my hands. The land itself is absolutely beautiful, with stunning views that make you want to linger a little longer and soak it all in. You can tell how much care and pride goes into everything they do here. We learned so much about what makes these coffee beans so special, from how they are grown and harvested to how they are processed and roasted. It gave me a whole new appreciation for every sip. And Ben, our tour guide, was incredible. So charming, so knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He made the experience engaging and memorable from start to finish. Highly recommend this tour if you are anywhere near Kona. It is an experience you will not forget.

After checking out of our hotel, we had some time to kill before our red-eye flight out of Maui, so…read morewe stopped by Surfing Goat Dairy Farm. We had visited once before back in 2012 and remembered it being a great experience, and it's nice to see how much the farm has upgraded since then. They offer goat and cheese tours that you can sign up for online. This time, we just wandered around the grounds and relaxed while watching the goats and baby kids play in their pen. We also bought a $10 bucket of hay to feed the goats off to the side. We were told they were under a year old, though they were already pretty much adult-sized! They were extremely enthusiastic about the hay, and the bucket was gone in no time. It was such a fun and wholesome experience, for both me and the goats. Definitely a cute stop, and I hope to come back next time and sign up for one of the tours next time in Maui.

We decided to go last minute after ending up with more time than we thought while exploring the…read morearea. We didn't reserve a tour ahead of time, and the next one was not for over an hour, so we decided to just walk around the grounds on our own. We started with the cheese tasting. They offer 2 different options, and we chose the mixed. Between 2 of us, it was plenty. I would say even 3 people could share. We enjoyed most of the cheeses - a few were definitely unique. They have a patio area to sit at, and they just call your name when your tasting is ready. They give you information with the cheeses, so you know what you are trying. The shop had a nice assortment of other gifts, as well as the truffles. The truffles were definitely my favorite. You can just get one if you want, or you can pick out several to make a box to take home. We walked around and saw the area where the babies/young goats played on the surfboards, which is super cute. The adults are all over in different areas, and you will even see them on the roofs of different buildings. The tour would have been nice to learn some history and information, but it is still really nice to go without the tour. It was a fun and peaceful little experience.

If you're exploring Maui and love craft spirits-- agave, Waikulu Distillery is an absolute…read moremust-visit stop in upcountry Makawao! This charming farm-to-bottle distillery crafts amazing agave spirits entirely from Maui-grown blue agave -- think tequila-like flavors with a unique island twist. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable, and the tasting room vibe feels personal and intimate. You can sample several expressions, from crisp and floral to smoky pepper-infused, all with smooth, rich flavor profiles that are worth savoring. Perfect for spirits lovers, adventurous travelers, or anyone wanting a memorable tasting experience away from the usual beach stops. Highly recommend stopping by, tasting a flight, and grabbing a bottle (or two) to take home!

On my last visit to Maui I was surprised to learn that Maui has its own home grown agave plants and…read moreit's volcanic soil only makes these plants produce huge piñas that get distilled into amazing agave spirits (they can't say tequila). We drove up the mountain and enjoyed our tasting. The 4 stars are all about what's in the bottle, the tasting room experience isn't as hospitable. So enjoy the spirit.

Good job and very well shared information. This is a fun event to do for all including kids.read more

We loved this tour! I mostly wanted to take a tour to try a raw cacao fruit after having seen…read moreYouTuber Chef Nick DiGiovanni taste the fruit on a show my son was watching. But, our tour guide was so personal and knowledgeable, it really added to the whole experience. We loved seeing the drying beds for the cocoa nibs, and of course the chance to taste the chocolate was a highlight. Definitely a recommended experience!

We usually stop by UCC to sample their coffees and enjoy the view of the ocean and their coffee…read morefarm. The staff is very nice and welcoming. They have coffee, gifts and nuts for sale. They also serve drinks, affogatos. They have clean bathrooms and a place to sit outside to enjoy your drinks. You can also walk around the property. Free parking too.

I dig their coffee. They have 3 kinds to sample, tried them all and bought one package to go. The…read moresetting is also very scenic and has a nice patio. There is also a self guided tour of the coffee farm and you can buy canned drinks and ice cream at the end if that's more your thing.