Kona Coffee Farm Tour: Walk the Trees, Taste Five Picks

Walk among the coffee trees and taste what the volcanic soil makes.

A guided tour of a working coffee farm in Hawaii's Kona Coffee region where you walk among the trees, learn how 100% Kona coffee is cultivated and processed, and taste five of the farm's top picks on the lanai. The tour runs about an hour and includes three candy samples. Mobility assistance is available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kona Coffee Farm Guided Tour

• Begin at hilltop pavilion
• Walk through coffee farm
• Learn coffee cultivation process
• See coffee harvesting and processing
• Discover Kona Coffee Belt uniqueness
• Enjoy coffee tasting on lanai

The experience

The tour starts at a hilltop pavilion with a view of the Kona coast, then moves into the working farm itself. Your guide walks you through the rows, explaining what makes the Kona Coffee Belt different (the volcanic soil, the climate, the altitude), and shows you how the ripe cherries are handpicked, then washed, dried, and prepared for roasting. You'll see the equipment that does each step and understand why this region produces only 100% Kona coffee, not a blend.

The tasting happens on the lanai after the walk. You sample five of the farm's top picks for that day, bottomless, so you can linger over the ones that land with you. Three candy samples come with the tour as well. The whole experience runs about an hour, which means a free afternoon or a morning slot fits without reshaping the rest of your day.

What’s included

• Guided walk through the working coffee farm.
• five bottomless coffee tastings of the farm's top picks for that day.
• three candy samples.
• lanai seating with Kona coast views.
• expert guide explaining cultivation, harvest, and processing from tree to cup.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday10 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 15:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13): free

GroupUp to 20 · max 6 per booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm & Konalani Coffee Bar

Is this one for you?If you have a free morning or afternoon on your first day in Kona, this tour fills the time without rushing and leaves you with a real understanding of what makes the coffee here different, plus five tastes to compare and a gift shop to browse before you leave.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13): free.

What exactly happens during the walk through the coffee farm?

You walk among the coffee trees with your guide, who shows you how ripe cherries are handpicked and explains the washing, drying, and roasting equipment on site. The guide also describes what the volcanic soil and Kona climate contribute to the flavor of 100% Kona coffee.

How many coffee tastings are included, and what do I get to try?

The tour includes bottomless samples of five of the farm's top picks for that day, plus three candy samples. You taste at your own pace on the lanai after the farm walk.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs about an hour from start to finish, including the farm walk and the tasting on the lanai.

Is this tour accessible if I have mobility concerns?

Mobility assistance is available upon request. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and service animals are allowed.

Can I buy coffee to take home?

Yes. The farm has an on-site gift shop where you can purchase coffee, and you can also order from their online store before or after your visit.