Edible Hibiscus Guided Farm Tour (Big Island)

Experience a private guided farm tour on the scenic Hamakua Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. Taste estate grown hibiscus, explore the greenhouse and demonstration garden, and enjoy stunning views of the farm and ocean.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Honokaa - This tour is set in the beautiful countryside of the Hamakua Coast, just outside of Honokaa, on the north part of the Big Island of Hawaii. Take a tour with the owner and learn fascinating insights about hibiscus cultivation and hydroponic farming. During the tour, see several different types of hibiscus plants and learn the difference between ornamental hibiscus and culinary hibiscus. Enjoy several samples of hibiscus products made on-site. This tour is capped at 12 travelers.

We discuss the history of agriculture of Hawaii, the difference between ornamental hibiscus and culinary hibiscus, and the production of our hibiscus products. We visit the outside demonstration garden to look at the different plant varieties and flowers. The tour continues with a visit to our hydroponic greenhouse production area. We conclude with a guided tasting of our hibiscus flowers, preserves and teas. You may purchase our products at the farm. Please plan for a 1.5 hour experience altogether.

What's Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Experience the intense flavors of fresh hibiscus along with our flowers in syrup, preserves and tea, while you’re guided through our estate greenhouse and outdoor exploration garden. Everyone is familiar with the showy hibiscus flower, but we mainly grow the edible kind called Hibiscus Roselle. Roselle is a tropical plant historically used for medicinal purposes and still has many health benefits today. Actively enjoy both our indoor hydroponic farm and outdoor garden we use for multiple edible varieties. Savor the taste of each of our specialty products grown, harvested and produced right here on the farm. Immerse yourself in a behind the scenes tour of our farm with a 45-minute light walking tour with firsthand explanations from the owner, followed by hibiscus tea and other unique snacks. Take pictures and enjoy all the views of both the farm and ocean, all the while engaging in Q&A. We invite you to enjoy this uniquely tropical plant.

Location
44-2790 Kalopa Mauka Rd
Kalopa Mauka Road
We are 8 minutes outside the town of Honokaa. We have 1 hour from Hilo and 1.25 hours from Kona.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kim_r
Jul 9, 2024
Yummy edible 🌺 - It was so yummy 😋 from all different edible 🌺 treats to the all the new knowledge obtained it was definitely a must do on the Big Island 🏝 😋 🤙🏼
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Christel
Jun 18, 2024
Yummy and unique Farm Tour - We have done many farm tours on several different islands over the years and this one was simply delightful! Susan, the host/owner was welcoming, knowledgeable, and a great communicator who shared not just about her farm and product, but also about the area’s history. We were able to see the plants at all stages of growth with minimal walking and comfortably sat for the presentation and tastings. The tastings were amazing and plentiful. We purchased products to create the recipes at home. Definitely worth the drive and time for this unique farm tour!
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846ashek
Jun 6, 2024
Amazing, informative, and delicious tour! - Susan gave us an amazing experience on this tour! We learned so much about the history of the area, the process of raising the hibiscus in the hydropnics, and some delicious recipes we could try for ourselves. Every one of us became fans of the hibiscus products. 13/10, will visit again the next time we visit Hawaii! Thank you, Susan!
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Timothy_k
Apr 11, 2024
Very fun! - Very informative, interesting, fun, and the tasting samples were delicious. Highly recommend this tour.
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Karen
Apr 2, 2024
Delicious hibiscus products - Wonderful tour to learn about edible hibiscus. Then got to have hibiscus tea, shortbread cookies with hibiscus jam, and a fabulous hibiscus dessert. Very tasty and what a great idea
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Halemalie
Mar 28, 2024
An educational and tasty tour worthy of your time - What a wonderful tour that was both entertaining and informative. Who would have thought that the edible hibiscus is medicinal and delicious. The samples were top notch as was the host.
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Bigislandgal
Mar 28, 2024
This Hibiscus farm was amazing! - This was a wonderful experience! Who knew hibiscus were edible! Looking for something different to do on the Big Island with family. We were educated, enchanted, and nourished! We came on a beautiful day on the Hilo side of the Island receiving a private tour and tasting. Owner Susan was knowledgeable and personable. Will definitely be returning with future visitors! Mahalo!
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H6554jynikkid
Mar 5, 2024
Wonderful Experience and Tour - My friend and I had the pleasure of getting a tour from Susan. It was educational, fun and yummy! The tour concluded with samples of different ways to add hibiscus to recipes. One thing that could be improved is the signage. The signs are small and the arrows were not helpful. We drove past it twice.
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Ed
Feb 14, 2024
A yummy visit! - Susan, our guide, was a delight. She share her and her husband’s journey on the farm to date. The workings of the hydroponic farm was interesting and inspiring…. If only I was younger. We hope to check in on our next visit.
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935yanag
Feb 8, 2024
Perfect family tour! - Amazing experience 🌺 We enjoyed learning about the edible hibiscus, natural farming process and the personal story of how this idea was born! Tasting was absolutely delicious 😋 location and ocean views are stunning! It’s a perfect family tour and I can highly recommend it to anyone!
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