Maui Chocolate Factory Tour: Taste, Learn & Enjoy!
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Overview
Discover the sweet secrets of the Lahaina Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory! This tasty tour gives you a peek into how chocolate is made, from bean to delicious bar.
Dr. Gunars Valkirs, the founder, will guide you through the factory, explaining each step of the chocolate-making process. You'll get to taste samples along the way – flavors that most people never get to try! Plus, you'll savor seven squares of finished chocolate, including Maui-grown treats and your personal favorites.
This experience includes free parking and snacks to enjoy on the tour. Please note that alcoholic beverages and coffee are not included. This experience is ADA accessible. Children under 6 years of age are not permitted.



Highlights
Bean-to-Bar Experience: See how chocolate is made from start to finish.
Exclusive Tastings: Sample chocolate at different stages of production.
Expert Guidance: Learn from the Chocolate Factory Founder and CEO.
Take Home a Treat: Get a $25 gift card for chocolate purchases.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally love the Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory tour for its educational insights, delicious samples, and friendly atmosphere. The gift card adds extra value, though some find beverage pairings pricey.

Customers rave about the informative and engaging tour guides.
Many visitors enjoy the unique opportunity to sample chocolate at various stages of production.
The chocolate tasting is a highlight, with many appreciating the variety of flavors.
The $25 gift card to the factory store is a appreciated and provides a great value.
Some visitors mention additional costs for beverage pairings are too high.
A few reviewers felt limited by the exclusion of children under 6 years of age.
The Journey
Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory
Discover the secrets of Hawaiian chocolate at the Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory. Delve into the journey of the cacao bean from its raw state to the finished chocolate product. Explore the chocolate-making process and indulge in exclusive tastings of cacao beans at various stages, a rare opportunity not typically available to the public. Enhance your tasting experience with optional wine or spirit pairings (for those over 21 with valid ID) in the open-air pavilion, all while learning about the unique terroir that contributes to the distinctive flavor of Ku'ia Estate chocolate. More than just a factory, this is a working agricultural estate showcasing the true farm-to-bar experience.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes snacks and free covered parking on the Kupuohi St. side of the building. Alcoholic beverages and coffee/tea are not included in the base price. Please note that children under 6 years of age are not permitted on this tour. For those 21 years of age and older, alcoholic beverages are available for pairing with the chocolate tasting for an additional charge, and a valid photo ID will be required.
Hot Tip
Many reviewers suggest taking your time during the tasting to fully appreciate the different flavors and nuances of each chocolate. Consider purchasing some of your favorite chocolates with your gift card to enjoy later!