Visit: Princeville Botanical Gardens, 3840 Ahonui Pl, Princeville, Kauai, HI 96722-5530
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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09:30 AM
3 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Tours operate in rain or shine
Service animals allowed
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
Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Charity_K
Our guide Lisa was super knowledgeable about all the flora and the chocolate making process. The garden was BEAUTIFUL! We saw so many plants, it was hard to take it all in. I would recommend this tour to anyone who has an interest in tropical plants, it was amazing. The chocolate was an added bonus.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Sightseer59721865544
This was my last activity in Kaua'i before going home, and I am so glad I left it till last, to end on a high note. The gardens itself were amazing, the food and chocolate tasting was even better, but the guide was the best part! My tour guide Sherry was so passionate and full of knowledge, which made the tour very worthwhile and so much more enjoyable. Could not have asked for a better guide and tour. Definitely a must visit
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : jeffreydU6446TZ
The owner went above and beyond to make our visit very memorable. Our guide was awesome. Wish I could give this more than 5 stars
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Derinda_M
Loved everything! Troy was amazing! Chocolate tasting chef’s kiss! It’s a wonderful experience! Would highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : kaiwikic
The views were amazing. This was a great spot to unwind I honestly wish I could go every day. Bring bug spray. The mosquitoes are real here. That's just nature for you.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : LocalCryptid
This tour is worth every penny. You think three hours is going to feel too long but it flies by. The gardens are one of the most beautiful sites I’ve ever seen, I could have stayed forever. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about every plant she discussed.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : D1082DQkaten
This tour was absolutely wonderful. The grounds were spectacular and our guide Sherrie was so knowledgeable. Highly recommend it.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Michael_S
Paul was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable in native and non native and invasive species of foliage on the island.
The tour was quite exceptional.
A garden of Eden.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Jennifer_D
It was amazing to get to taste Hawaii. Our tour guide, Lisa, was knowledgeable about the plants and history of Hawaii. It was one of our favorite experiences on our family trip.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : Jaye T
This place was a wonderful mix of seeing the beauty of Kauai and tasting yummy chocolate. Our guide was Cheri and she was really knowledgeable about all the plants that resided in the garden and the history behind the property. The guides explained how chocolate is made and we discussed the various chocolates from around the world during the tasting. You also get to taste some fruit the gardens offer throughout the tour. They also had a gift shop that you could buy the chocolate from if you decided to and various other items. It wasn’t that enduring of a hike throughout making it perfect for everybody of all ages. I highly recommend in going.
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
