Maui: Road to Hana Waterfall & Chocolate Farm Tour

A Waterfall, a Chocolate Lesson, and a 1,000-Year-Old Garden in One Morning

You start at a waterfall 30 minutes from the airport, then move into a private jungle property where you walk ancient royal trails, see giant prehistoric ferns, and take a hands-on chocolate making class with organic tastings. The whole group stays small by design, and your entry fee supports the conservation of a 1,000-year-old archaeological site. Light snacks and water are included. Transportation can be arranged separately if needed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Waterfall and Jungle Chocolate Tour

• See the first waterfall on Hana road
• Explore Amazon style micro rainforest
• Visit ancient jungle gardens of last king
• View world's largest prehistoric dinosaur ferns
• Attend table side artisan chocolate making class
• Learn history of chocolate and cacao
• See cacao growing in rainforest
• Taste all natural chocolate samples
• Explore ancient Hawaiian cave
• Walk ancient trails of the king

The experience

The tricky part about the Road to Hana is that everyone wants to do it, which means you're usually fighting crowds at every stop. This tour sidesteps that problem by starting at the first waterfall on the way (before most people even leave the airport area), and then taking you into a private jungle property that only allows a certain number of visitors per year. The whole thing sits just 30 minutes from Kahului Airport, so you're not burning half your day in a car.

Once you're in, the experience moves between three things that don't usually happen together. You walk through what they call an Amazon-style micro rainforest, past the world's largest prehistoric dinosaur ferns, and along trails that the last great king of Hawaii actually used. Then there's the chocolate part, not a lecture, but a tableside artisan chocolate making class where you learn how cacao grows in its natural rainforest environment and taste organic samples as you go. A guide walks you through the history of chocolate while you're actually making it, which is the kind of detail that sticks with you longer than a museum placard.

The property also includes an ancient Hawaiian cave called Mo'o Kana, and the whole operation is structured as a charity fundraiser: profits go toward preserving the archaeological heritage of the site. Light snacks come with the tour: chocolate samples, chips, sparkling water, and a health bar. If you need transportation, they can arrange that too, but it has to be booked at least 24 hours ahead and paid in advance. It covers up to four people. The important thing to know is that once you book, you text them right away to get the exact driving directions and reservation details. They don't publish a physical address to protect the ancient artifacts.

What’s included

• Entry to the private jungle property.
• the first waterfall on the Road to Hana.
• guided walk through ancient royal trails and King's ancient gardens.
• access to the ancient Mo'o Kana cave.
• tableside artisan chocolate making class with cacao history lesson.
• organic chocolate samples.
• light snacks including chips, sparkling water, and a health bar.
• small-group experience designed to protect archaeological sites.

Options for this experience

2 options

2:00pmGuide in English · 14:00Includes a natural and cultural history walking tour lasting two hours. It's a fun two-hour tour, and we provide round-trip transportation if needed, so just contact us after booking. Healthy snacks: enjoy delicious health-oriented treats such as chips, a health bar, sparkling water, and plenty of chocolate samples.

10:00amGuide in English · 10:00Lasts two hours

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (17 to 85 years) · Child (under 17)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by The Kings Gardens Maui

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the Road to Hana experience without the crowds and without arranging multiple stops yourself: the private property and limited visitor numbers mean you're not competing with tour buses, and the chocolate class gives you something to do with your hands while you learn.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 17).

Is the waterfall hike difficult?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. The walking involves jungle trails and an ancient cave.

Can I do this tour if I'm pregnant?

Pregnant travelers in their second stage of pregnancy can participate. For other stages of pregnancy, contact the operator directly.

What's included in the chocolate tour?

The chocolate experience is a tableside artisan making class where you learn cacao history, see it growing in the rainforest, and taste organic samples. Light snacks, chips, sparkling water, and a health bar are also provided.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation?

Transportation is optional. The operator can arrange pickup for up to four people if booked at least 24 hours in advance and paid upfront. Otherwise, you drive yourself using directions they provide after you book.

Why is there no physical address listed?

The location is kept private to protect the 1,000-year-old jungle artifacts and archaeological sites. After booking, you'll receive easy-to-follow driving directions by text.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

How many people go on each tour?

The operator limits visitors per year to protect the sensitive historical sites. You can book the entire tour privately if you want the location to yourself.