Big Island · KONA COFFEE FARM TRAILS
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The Kona coffee belt climbs the Hualalai slopes in a ribbon of small family farms. These tours walk you through it from cherry to cup: which mills roast on site, which add a tasting flight, how long the visit takes, what it costs, and which sit close enough to fold into a volcano day.
Big Island highlights in one day: Kona coffee, Punalu’u black sand turtles, Volcanoes National Park lava tube, Rainbow Falls. Lunch included.
“This was an awesome tour. We were able to see so much of the island. Dave was excellent guide, and the two families that were with us made the trip even more enjoyable!!”
Farm tour on the Kona side of the Big Island: coffee and chocolate tastings, soap making, ocean views, and handcrafted gifts for $50.
“This excursion was absolutely fabulous! The knowledge about the area and the plantation was so fascinating! And the chocolate and coffee tastings were amazing! Highly, highly recommend!!!!!!!!”
11-hour Big Island day trip with Waipio and waterfall hikes, Volcanoes National Park craters, black-sand turtles, and Kona coffee.
“Kona Chris was ab excellent guide, he was very accommodating and made the trip fun.”
Kona coffee, black-sand turtles, and Kilauea’s fiery night views on a small-group Big Island day trip with lunch and dinner included.
“Katie was a great guide. The day was well planned and well timed. She gave a great overview of the island history and related it all to modern day. She was a wealth of knowledge in the flora and fauna. Katie clearly loves being a tour guide and loves showing the island off. Plus, the food was good!”
Hand-roast Kona coffee in Captain Cook, then taste and buy 12 varieties. Private 1-hour class for up to 6.
“Thank you for a lovely morning in beautiful Kona coffee country! We got to learn about the process from the raw green little coffee bean to the roasted kind you see at your local cafe. They were extremely knowledgeable and the Fall Roast I got is going perfectly with my currently chilly Melbourne mornings.”
Kona day tour for sea turtles, monk seals, honey tasting, Kona coffee, and two National Historic Parks, with lunch and hotel pickup.
“Unfortunately we were unable to complete this tour due the Pride of America cruise ship canceling the port call on the scheduled day. We were on the tender boat at the pier in Kona when the ship canceled the port call due to high swells and called the tender back to the ship. We were deeply disappointed as we were looking forward to the experiences offered by this tour. I contacted the tour operator immediately to explain the situation. While I completely understand the operator's refund policy this cancelation was totally beyond our control. We were given a small refund but were charged for the majority of the tour which…”
Big Island in 11 hours: Kona coffee farm, malasadas and black sand turtles, Volcano Winery lunch, Hawaii Volcanoes Park lava tube, Rainbow Falls.
“This was the most amazing tour. I loved every moment of it, but I think one of the reasons it was so good was our driver/guide Kawika. His knowledge of the history of Hawaii, the geology of the big island, Hawaiian folklore and big island plant & bird life was outstanding and I learnt so many amazing and interesting facts. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. Simply fantastic.”
Private Big Island day tour with coffee tasting, black sand turtles, Volcanoes National Park, and Hilo waterfalls for up to 6 with pickup.
“Gary was the perfect guide. Were were six adults and he indulged our wishes for stops, shopping, touring, potty breaks and all. He fit in perfect with our old but crazy group. He also assisted in another special tour to Hawaiian Vanilla Company. We would certainly use his services if we go back. He is also welcome to visit in TX.”
One-hour Hala Tree Kona Coffee farm tour on the Big Island. Taste a coffee flight, learn cherry-to-cup steps, and enjoy ocean views.
“Danelle takes you through the history and growing season of the farm. From bloom to harvest 267 days. She describes from start to finish how a coffee farms work 7-8 harvest a year all hand picked. You get to sample so excellent coffee's and its hard to choose what to take home.”
Bay View Farm Kona coffee tour on the Big Island: small-group tree-to-roasting walk, mill demos, tastings, and take-home savings.
“An interesting tour even if you are not a coffee lover. You will learn everything from the bloom on the trees to getting product packaged. Worth the small tour price! Lovely.”
Learn pour-over, French press, and espresso in a small Kona coffee workshop in Captain Cook, with roasting-room access and samples.
“This is a fun and interactive class. You get to learn about the growing, harvesting, and roasting process and how each step effects the coffee you drink.”
