Exotic Fruit Tasting Tour in Big Island of Hawaii: Sample Rare Hawaiian Fruits

Mangosteen, cherimoya, and fruits you've never heard of taste completely different from what you'd expect.

The Exotic Fruit Tasting Tour at Aloha Adventure Farms in Kona takes you through the orchards of Holualoa on the Big Island to sample rare tropical fruits grown on-site, with a guide explaining each fruit's origins and how it thrives in Hawaii. The tour runs about 90 minutes and includes a take-home container for any fruit you don't finish tasting. Wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels, with infants welcome in a stroller.

Step-by-step itinerary

Exotic Fruit Tasting at Aloha Farms

• Arrive at Aloha Adventure Farms
• Learn about tropical fruit origins
• Taste a variety of exotic fruits
• Discover cultural significance of fruits
• Enjoy nature and farm landscapes

The experience

You arrive at Aloha Adventure Farms in the lush landscapes of Holualoa and spend the next hour and a half moving through the orchards with a guide who knows the story behind each fruit. The guide walks you through the farm, stopping at different trees and plants to taste what's ripe that day: creamy cherimoyas, mangosteen with its surprising sweetness, and fruits with names you'll have to ask about. You get utensils to taste each one, and the guide explains where the fruit originally came from, what makes it grow well in Hawaii's climate, and how it fits into the island's agricultural heritage.

The tour is built around tasting, not just looking. You sample a variety of exotic fruits grown right there on the farm, learning how each one tastes and why it matters to Hawaiian agriculture. The guide handles the education piece (the origins, the cultural significance, the growing conditions), so you're not just eating fruit, you're understanding it. By the end, you walk away with a container holding any fruit you didn't finish, so the tasting doesn't stop when the tour does.

What’s included

• Tasting of exotic fruits grown on the farm.
• a guide in English who explains each fruit's origins and how it grows in Hawaii.
• utensils for tasting.
• a take-home container for any fruit you don't finish.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:30 and 13:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

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 effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Aloha Adventure Farms

Is this one for you?This is a shared guided tour, so you'll taste and learn alongside other visitors rather than alone. It suits anyone who wants to understand where tropical fruits come from and how they taste, without needing to arrange transportation or figure out which farms to visit on your own. The guide handles the education and the route.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What kinds of exotic fruits will I actually get to taste on this tour?

The Exotic Fruit Tasting Tour features a rotating selection of rare tropical fruits grown on the farm, including cherimoya, mangosteen, and other varieties that change with the season. The guide explains the flavor profile and origin of each fruit as you taste it, so you learn what makes each one unique to Hawaii.

How long does the tour take, and what's included?

The tour runs about 90 minutes and includes the guide, utensils for tasting, and a take-home container so you can keep any fruit you didn't finish sampling during the experience.

Is this tour accessible if I'm traveling with a stroller or have mobility concerns?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller throughout. It's suitable for all physical fitness levels, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

Where exactly is Aloha Adventure Farms located?

Aloha Adventure Farms is located in Holualoa on the Big Island of Hawaii, in the Kona area. The farm sits in lush landscapes where the tropical fruits are grown, and transportation options in the area are wheelchair accessible.

Do I need any experience or knowledge about tropical fruits to enjoy this tour?

No experience necessary. The tour is designed for foodies, nature enthusiasts, and anyone curious about Hawaii's tropical bounty. The guide teaches you about the fruits' origins, flavors, and significance, so you learn as you taste.