The 6 Coffee Farm Tours in Kona That Repay the Day

1.Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,054 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $299Our pick

Spend about 11 hours crossing the Big Island in a small group of up to 13, with hotel pickup, food, drinks, and a professional guide. Visit Greenwell Farms, Punaluʻu Bake Shop, Black Sand Beach, Volcanoes National Park, Volcano House, Big Island Candies, and Rainbow Falls. Guides such as Kawika, Derrick, Chris, and Audra bring local stories to the long drive.

“What a great experience. We covered the whole island in good time and in comfort. The tour wasn’t crowded so you were able to get to know the other guests as well. Derrick was the greatest tour guide, very kind, attentive, and accommodating to all of his guests. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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2.Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 484 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50Best value

At Kona Natural Soap, Greg Colden and his team lead a three-hour walk through a biodiverse coffee and cacao farm above Kona. You’ll taste farm-made coffee and chocolate, learn about natural soap production, hear about island agriculture, and browse handmade gifts. The tour is in English, costs $50, and returns to its starting point.

“Everything you need to know about coffee, chocolate and the art of soap making in one package! Greg and the Team were phenomenal!”

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3.Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 414 reviews · 11 hours · from $264

Circle much of Hawaii Island with an English-speaking guide such as Mia, Chris, Henry, or Justin. Expect waterfalls, Waipio Valley, Volcanoes National Park, Punalu’u Beach, a lava tube, and a Kona coffee farm, with lunch, snacks, drinks, jackets, and park admission included. It is a full day with long drives and short walks.

“When you see 12 hour duration. That’s true, and you will be gone all day. but there are so many cool stops that it does not seem that long. Our guide made it a great day.”

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4.Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · from $209

Spend a full day with a small group of up to 14, traveling from Kona or Waikoloa to Greenwell Farms, Punaluʻu Beach, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Guides such as Katie add island history, volcano stories, and local details. Coffee, meals, snacks, park fees, hotel pickup, and an air-conditioned ride are included.

“It was an enjoyable tour. Katie, the guide, made it informative and fun. I really liked seeing the turtles and all the cool looking plants.”

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5.Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 324 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $149

From Kailua Pier, ride with a local guide to a Kona coffee farm, St. Benedict’s Painted Church, a casual local lunch stop, and Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park. The turtle walk crosses easy but uneven ground, and sightings are never guaranteed. Guides have included BJ, Kelvin, Rusty, Marissa, and Jessica.

“A good tour but if we had gone to the turtles later maybe they would have been out of the water. Edmond was an excellent driver and guide. Recommend this tour”

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6.Coffee, Black Sand, Volcano and Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 11 hours · from $292

Spend 11 hours crossing the Big Island with guides such as Kawika, Grant, Thia, and Kona Chris. Visit a coffee farm, Punaluʻu Beach, Volcano Winery, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, and local bakeries. Meals, drinks, park entry, and hotel pickup are included.

“Ridge was very knowledgeable and had some really wonderful stories. He made the day a real enjoyment for my first time taking a group tour. I would absolutely recommend this tour and hope you have just as much fun!”

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