Indulge a passion for both nature and chocolate on this tropical tasting tour of Princeville Botanical Gardens in Kauai. Explore the plants and flowers that thrive at different elevations of the island on a guided tour of the garden’s terraces, creek beds, and valley floor, stopping along the way to taste fresh Hawaiian fruit and honey. Rest your feet in a shady outdoor tasting area as you sample single-origin gourmet chocolates from around the world and learn how cocoa beans are transformed into delicious chocolate products.
- Combo chocolate tasting and tour of Princeville Botanical Gardens
- See native Kauai plants and flowers in the beautifully landscaped gardens
- Explore different ecosystems including the valley floor, creek sides, and hillside terraces
- Sample fresh tropical fruit and local honey from the gardens
- Taste five single-origin gourmet chocolates from different countries
- Learn how chocolate is made from raw cacao beans
What To Expect
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 leave the Valley, head to our outdoor chocolate tasting area, where you’ll learn about modern and historical chocolate processing methods. You’ll sample at least 5 different single-origin chocolates from around the world. After relaxing in the shade and enjoying the chocolate, back on your feet to explore our Anini Creek valley, another wonderland of rare plants, stunning topography, and fascinating sustainable cultivation techniques.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Tours operate in rain or shine
We recommend being prepared for a walk in the woods: bring good walking shoes, bug spray, and a rain jacket
Parents must accompany their child at all times. Further, in consideration of all guests, we ask that parents make an honest assessment of their child’s/children’s temperament
Moderate mobility is a must for our garden terrain. There are several sets of stairs throughout the tour and uphills and downhills on loose gravel
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Include
Tour escort/host
Fruit samples
Gourmet chocolate tasting
Snacks
Exclude
Gratuities
Insect repellant is available for use and also purchase
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Max group – 9
