Connect with the land by taking a farm tour. Hawaii’s incredibly diverse climate makes for an interesting, yet extremely abundant, agricultural scene. While finding fresh and local produce is not hard to do at grocery stores and markets – taking a trip to the source of the food is a great way to support local farmers as well as learn about Hawaiian culture.
Big Island Bees
Visit WebsiteThe honey at this South Kona farm is organically produced without artificial feeds, chemicals or filtration so that the product is as pure and natural as possible. They have many delicious varieties like the Macadamia Nut Blossom Honey or the Lehua and Cinnamon honey – so be sure to try them all during your visit. Shop for local and delicious honey after your tour of this Captain Cook honey & bee farm!
Greenwell Coffee Farm
Visit WebsiteWhether you are living on big island or just visiting, drinking and learning about our famous kona coffee is a must! Drink award-winning 100% Kona Coffee at Greenwell Farms while touring the coffee fields and learn why Kona is one of the best places in the world to grow coffee.
Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company
Visit WebsiteTake a visit to the Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company and shop their fun varieties of mac nut products, take a self guided tour of the grounds and visitor center to learn about the growing and production process!
Puna Chocolate Co
Visit WebsiteDoes anything beat locally grown chocolate? Check out the Puna Chocolate Co Farm Tours in either Hilo or Kona. Tour the grounds of the cacao farm and learn the work that goes into making a bar of chocolate. The tour ends with a taste test and a chance to shop some of their locally made products.
Vanillerie
Visit WebsiteLocated on the west side of Big Island in Kailua-Kona, this small vanilla farm is the perfect way to immerse yourself into the impressive and meticulous process of home grown vanilla. The Vanillerie offers an informative, fun and tasty tour on Tuesdays – Friday, check the schedule for their tour times!