Farm tour · Tasting room

Honolii Orchards

The owner is an award-winning fermenter with a master's degree in cacao fermentation and published research — the step that most determines chocolate quality. Tours walk a 33-acre Hāmākua Coast farm with 2,000+ cacao trees and close with a tasting.

Hilo, Big Island 5.0 from 145 Google reviews

Hours not listedFarm-to-barSingle-origin
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5.0145 reviews
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Farm tour, Tasting room
Tours
Available
Tastings
Available
Cacao
Hawaii-grown focus

Last reviewed by ChocoMaps on Dec 21, 2025

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Tours at Honolii Orchards

Farm tours and chocolate tasting experience on a 33-acre cacao farm on the Hamakua Coast with 2,000 cacao trees.

Who it suits

Best for

  1. Farm and factory tours

    Visitors who want a guided look at cacao, chocolate making, or both.

  2. Chocolate tasting

    Travelers comparing bars, origins, or tasting-room experiences.

  3. Hawaii-grown cacao

    People looking for local cacao, estate chocolate, or bean-to-bar makers.

  4. Single-origin bars

    Chocolate fans who care about farm, island, and origin specificity.

On site

Highlights and products

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Farm tasting pavilion
Farm seating area
Cacao pods on tree
Tasting pavilion bar
Farm dog greeting visitors
Farm vegetation
Farm tour demonstration
Cacao harvest at the farm
Farm dog on porch
Cacao pod varieties
Cacao orchard view
Outdoor lanai seating

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Honolii Orchards located?

Honolii Orchards is at 1533 Puia Rd in Hilo on the Big Island, along the Hamakua Coast where their 33-acre cacao farm sits.

What does a farm tour at Honolii Orchards include?

Tours walk visitors through a working cacao farm with more than 2,000 trees and cover fermentation, followed by a chocolate tasting. The farm is run by a published cacao researcher, so the experience leans educational.

Do I need a reservation for the tour?

Farm tours on small Hawaii cacao operations are typically by appointment only. Contact Honolii Orchards in advance to confirm availability and book a slot.

What makes Honolii Orchards different from other Big Island chocolate tours?

The farm focuses on award-winning cacao fermentation and is operated by a published cacao researcher, so the tour emphasizes the science behind flavor development rather than just retail tasting.

Is the farm suitable for children?

The tour is a walking experience on a working farm, which most older kids handle well. Families with very young children should confirm terrain and pace with the farm before booking.

How long should I plan for a visit?

Plan for a working farm walk across Honolii Orchards' 33-acre Hamakua Coast property with 2,000+ cacao trees, followed by a fermentation-focused chocolate tasting.

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