Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour: Explore Flora and Savour World Chocolate

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Princeville Botanical Gardens and indulge in a gourmet chocolate tasting from around the world. Discover the secrets of cacao trees and enjoy seasonal fruit samples on this unique 3-hour tour.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Princeville Botanical Gardens - Begin the tour by exploring the upper terraces and the uses of the plants living in Waimea Valley. Find exotic flowers, rare medicinals, happy honey hives and t the bottom of the valley, small cacao grove thrives. Here, taste some raw chocolate nibs and learn about how chocolate is grown and harvested. When you…
What's Included
  • Tour escort/host
  • Snacks
  • Gourmet chocolate tasting
  • Fruit samples
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Insect repellant is available for use and also purchase
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Embark on a three-hour guided tour through the lush landscape of Princeville Botanical Gardens. This tour encompasses every aspect of the gardens, including a curated 50-minute tasting of gourmet chocolates from around the globe. Experience the cacao tree up close, explore the intricacies of chocolate production, and savour the rich taste of our…

Location
3840 Ahonui Pl
Ahonui Place
We will meet you at the gardens where you can safely park your car inside our gates. Please note: We do NOT offer any transportation to or from the gardens.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Valerie_l
Dec 4, 2024
Beautiful! - We learned so much from Troy about the plants and unique ecosystems on the island, plus the differences in the chocolate tasting was great!
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Tom_b
Dec 3, 2024
Very beautiful - Lisa was extremely knowledgeable about most everything on our tour. Her expertise on the plants and history was extremely helpful during the tour.
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Mooziecat
Nov 30, 2024
Definitely go. - This is our second time there and it was as great as the first visit. Heidi was so much fun. Just a beautiful setting and of course - the chocolate. See you again. Mahalo.
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Iplantugrow
Nov 28, 2024
Best Botanical Garden Tour we’ve now (twice) experienced! Highly Recommend! - This is our second tour of the gardens! The first time was amazing but we just couldn’t get enough in 3 hours! We decided to visit again a year later on a return trip to Kauai. The more we tour the gardens, the more we discover and learn. And we absolutely love our guide Sheri! Her passion for the plants and gardens are quite evident. The tour is impressively well organized. All of the staff are friendly and accommodating. We WILL be back again!
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Chrystell
Nov 27, 2024
Great 3 hour tour - Have stated in Princeville numerous times and never done this tour Can not say enough about how great it was very planned out and very well laid out and just enough time. The grounds are beautiful and the guides know so much the chocolate tasting was a very cool plus too highly recommend it. You walk down then you have to walk up. Not bad of hills but def be prepared lots of walking.
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Elizabeth_b
Nov 24, 2024
Botanical Beauty - The tour was amazing. So many varieties of beautiful plants, trees and flowers. The staff was accommodating and helpful. Our tour guide Rob was quick witted, friendly and very knowledgeable! Bug repellent is a must!
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Shruti_p
Nov 22, 2024
So worth it! - This tour was so much fun! Troy was so great—he was knowledgeable and funny. The property was unbelievable!! Highly recommend it!
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Jan
Nov 21, 2024
Don't miss this beautiful spot! - Princeville Botanical Gardens is a must see. Heidi & Rob were wonderful guides/hosts. They were both extremely knowledgeable & personable. It is clear that they are passionate about their work. The gardens are absolutely stunning. It is like a walk through a wonderland. The fruit, honey & cacao tasting was not only delicious but educational.
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234traceyp
Nov 19, 2024
Three Hours of Beauty and Scenery - The trip to the botanical gardens was definitely not a disappointment despite a few short rain showers. Between sampling different fruits and chocolates to seeing all the beautiful trees, flowers and shrubs, it was well worth the money and time. They supply umbrellas on a first come first serve basis to use as well as walking sticks and bug repellent. The walk itself has a few inclines but is easy for those that don't do much walking or hiking. We also stuck to a pathway . It is not advised for anyone with walking disabilities or handicaps. Sherry was our guide and made the 3 hours very enjoyable with her knowledge about all the ground. I would definitely recommend this tour and would go again when visiting the island.
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Cynthia
Nov 22, 2024
Price is steep for the experience. - Toby was an excellent guide. The chocolate information was very interesting. I expected to see more than one chocolate tree. I was surprised to find out that the snacks available were the ones given throughout the tour. I was anticipating a gift shop with more opportunities for different guides of gifts to purchase. I was also hoping to purchase a book about the plantation. I thought the price was steep for the experience.
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