Join us from Bean to Bar!
We invite you to get the inside story of how chocolate is made from Founder and CEO, Dr. Gunars Valkirs. Walk through the chocolate factory as he explains the steps of production!
Along the way, you will taste samples from different steps of the chocolate manufacturing process that are not otherwise available to the public. Then taste the finished chocolate, 3 squares of our Maui Grown chocolate and 4 more of your own choosing! For an additional charge, enjoy alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage pairings with your tasting. You will also receive a $25 gift card to purchase chocolate in the factory store or on our website.
For those 21 years of age and older, alcoholic beverages are available in the upstairs pavilion for pairing with the chocolate tasting selections for an additional charge. A valid photo ID will be required for any alcoholic beverage service.
Includes:
- Guided Tour of the Kuia Estate Cacao Farm
- Insight into our cacao growing and cultivation techniques
- Chocolate tasting
- Lunch Provided
Schedule:
- Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. (Closed Saturday and Sunday)
- Tour Times: 12:00 PM
- Duration: 2 Hours
Recommendations:
- Closed-toe shoes recommended
- Light layers (weather can vary)
- Sunscreen and bug spray (as this is an outdoor tour)
Restrictions/Requirements:
- Minimum age requirement of 3 years old
- Guests need to be able to negotiate a slow 20+ minute walk through our grove on uneven/mulched ground and climb a flight (approx. 24) broad stairs w/a railing. There is no room on our vehicles to store walkers.
- In case of inclement weather, the operator may cancel the tour, and you will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule.
- All attendees must fill out waivers and sign them before you can participate in the tour.
Location: Maui Kuia Estate Chocolate
Address: 78 Ulupono St Suite 1, Lahaina, HI 96761
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pcawvq7GaD56Pi8h9
Parking: Free covered parking located on the Kupuohi St. side of our chocolate factory
Check-in: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour time at the Kuia Estate Chocolate Factory.
Special Notes:
- ADA accessible
- Please bring a credit or debit card for any purchases (no cash accepted).
Lunch Options:
- Kapena’s Shoyu-Braised Chicken with Vegetable Fried Rice (GF): Tender bone-in chicken thighs slowly braised in Kapena’s signature shoyu glaze, crafted with gluten-free soy sauce, pineapple juice, fresh garlic, and ginger. Served alongside fragrant vegetable fried rice finished with ginger, seasonal vegetables, sesame oil, soy sauce, and a sweet chili glaze.
- Classic Chicken Caesar Pita: Herb-baked chicken breast layered with crisp romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan, and traditional anchovy Caesar dressing, wrapped in warm grilled pita bread and finished with house-seasoned herb croutons.
- Caprese Sandwich with Vegetable Fried Rice (V): Toasted rosemary focaccia layered with fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened Kamuwela tomatoes, and mixed greens, complemented by Kapena’s house-made nut-free pesto and a balsamic glaze. Served with vegetable fried rice.
- Keiki Meal – Grass-Fed Beef Slider: Juicy grass-fed beef patty topped with crisp lettuce and ripe tomato, served on a soft sweet Hawaiian roll with Maui-style chips.
