North Shore Oahu: Bee Farm Ecotour & Honey Tasting
Hold a Frame of Bees on Oahu's North Shore
You arrive at a North Shore farm, suit up in full beekeeping gear, walk to active hives, and hold frames of raw honeycomb while your guide points out the queen and explains what you're seeing. Afterward, you taste the farm's raw and infused honey varieties. Bottled water and all protective equipment are included, and the tour runs two to three hours, making it manageable for families with children over three.
Step-by-step itinerary
Bee farm tour and honey tasting
- Gather at the farm for introduction
- Suit up and walk to beehives
- Observe bees and hold honeycomb frame
- Take pictures with bees and honey
- Sample raw and infused honey varieties
The experience
The moment you put on the full beekeeping suit, something shifts. You're standing in a banana grove on North Shore Oahu, suited up head to toe, and your guide is about to walk you toward actual hives where thousands of bees are working. It's the kind of thing you say yes to and then wonder what you've gotten yourself into, until you're actually there, holding a frame of raw honeycomb with bees crawling across your gloved hands, and it stops being scary and becomes something you don't forget.
The bee farm ecotour starts with a short introduction at the farm itself, where you learn how bees make honey and what's actually happening inside a hive. Then you suit up (full protective gear, gloves included), and walk a short distance through the banana trees to see the hives in action. Your guide will point out the queen if you're lucky, show you a bee birth if the timing works, and let you hold that frame. People take pictures. Kids do it. Adults who were nervous five minutes earlier are suddenly grinning under their veils. After the hives, you come back and taste Hi Honey Farm's raw and infused honey varieties, depending on what's in season.
The whole thing runs about two to three hours, and it's genuinely designed for families: infants can come in a stroller, and there's no fitness requirement. You get bottled water throughout, and the gear is provided, so you show up in regular clothes and leave with a story and probably some honey you'll buy on the way out. It's the kind of experience that works because it's specific: you're not just learning about bees in a classroom, you're standing in front of them, holding their work in your hands.
What’s included
Your experience includes a full body beekeeping suit and gloves, bottled water throughout the tour, a guided walk to the active hives where you'll hold frames of honeycomb, and a tasting of Hi Honey Farm's raw and infused honey varieties (depending on seasonal availability).
Information
Lasts 1h 40m, runs Tuesday to Sunday at 09:00, from US$ 135 per person, with a live guide in English and Russian, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Prices and times updated 2 days ago
Operated by Hi Honey Farm
Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a hands-on nature experience that works for the whole family and doesn't require any gear of your own. The protective suit and water are built in, which is what makes standing in front of live hives feel manageable instead of risky.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Russian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What if I'm allergic to bee stings?
The tour is not recommended for travelers with bee sting allergies. You'll be in a protective suit, but the risk remains.
Do I need to bring my own beekeeping suit?
No. Full body beekeeping suits and gloves are provided.
How long does the bee farm ecotour last?
The tour runs approximately two to three hours.
What's included in the honey tasting?
You'll sample Hi Honey Farm's raw and infused honey varieties. Availability and selection depend on the season.
Is there parking or public transport to the North Shore farm?
Public transportation options are available nearby. Check with the farm for parking details.
Will I actually get to touch the bees?
Yes. You'll hold a frame of raw honeycomb with bees on it, and your guide will help you spot the queen and a bee birth if possible.
What should I wear to the bee farm?
Wear regular clothes. The farm provides the full protective beekeeping suit and gloves, so you don't need to bring your own gear.
North Shore Oahu: Bee Farm Ecotour & Honey Tasting
1h 40m · EN +1
from US$ 135 per person