Lavaloha - Farm Tours is a 1,000-acre farm located 10 minutes above Downtown Hilo, offering a unique "Tree-to-Chocolate" tour experience. Visitors can meander through cacao orchards, pick fresh pods from the trees, and follow the chocolate-making process, culminating in a tasting in the on-site chocolate lounge. The tour, which runs 6 days a week with 4 daily sessions, is highly recommended by past guests who describe it as a "unique and very enjoyable experience" with "great chocolate" and an "informative" and "interactive" tour guide. Visitors praise the tour's value, the knowledgeable and welcoming staff, and the beautiful farm setting, making it a must-do activity for those visiting the Hilo area.
The tour was fun, informative and tasty!! High quality chocolate made by a small team, definitely worth a visit!
March 2026
We learned so much about chocolate! The tour was fun and interesting. The electric buses were a relaxing way to get around the property and see the whole process. We got out along the way to explore the orchard and take pictures too. Definitely worth a trip up to their farm!
November 2024
A little out of the way, but what a great experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable, and taught us so many facts about the chocolate industry. And the tasting was fabulous. So delicious. Very cute shop to purchase their chocolate as well. Highly recommend.
