Overview

Hawaii is the only state in the United States that produces coffee commercially. Back in 1828, Samuel Reverend Ruggles planted the very first coffee tree in the world-renowned Kona District on the Big Island. That tree originated from a tree planting he brought from Oahu.

Highlights:

• 7 Hour Oahu Island Tastes and Sights
• Manoa Chocolate Factory Tour (Award Winning)
• Famous North Shore Beaches
• Island X Oahu’s Only Coffee Plantation
• Lunch included & Smoothie @ Kahuku Farms Fruit Stand
• Shave Ice @ Waialua Coffee Mill

Activity Times:

7:30am to 2:30pm

Activity Duration:

7 Hours

Upgrade Options:

No upgrades available

What’s Included?

• Pickl-up from Ko Olina Resorts and a bottle of water to start tour
• Lunch Included: Panin/Pizza/Salad(s)
• Smoothie Included: Haupia Pineapple, Tropikale, Super Kale, Banana Bang

Videos

Manoa Chocolate Recipe

Description

Hawaii is also the only state that can grow cacao commercially due to its tropical climate. Chocolate is made from the seeds of this tropical fruit tree. This tour is a small group tour, and you’ll ride in comfort in either a Mercedes Sprinter or a luxury minibus. Max capacity is 20 guests.

ISLAND X COFFEE

Narrated tour of the Waialua Coffee Mill, Oahu’s only commercial coffee plantation. The farm is built on an old sugar mill plantation at an elevation of 700 feet. The growing conditions are ideal- deep, porous, well draining soil of volcanic origin combined with the right amount of rainfall. You’ll get to sample fresh roasted Waialua coffee along the way.

BEAUTY OF THE NORTH SHORE

The North Shore of Oahu is world-renowned for its surfing beaches including Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach and Banzai Pipeline. You’ll view and learn about the most famous surfing locales in the world from the comfort of one of our luxury buses.

KAHUKU FARMS

You’ll lunch at Kahuku Fruit Stand, known for its fried local banana! This year marks their tenth year of “pizza bakin’ jelly makin’ smoothie servin’ garden growin’ tractor ridin’ fun”! This place is as cute as it sounds and uniquely North Shore.

KAHANA BAY

You’ll then make a brief stop at Kahana Bay Beach Park. The area around Kahana, especially mauka (toward the mountain), was  a native Hawaiian fishing and farming community prior to western contact. Kahana Bay provided a sustainable supply of fish and shellfish. Kahana is a relatively unspoiled valley, and one of only a few publicly owned ahupua’a, or ancient Hawaiian land divisions, in the state.

MANOA CHOCOLATE

Hawaii is the only state in the U.S. that can grow cacao commercially due to our tropical climate. Chocolate is made from the seeds of this tropical fruit tree. Manoa Chocolate began when friends at the University of Hawaii were studying cacao as a crop for the state. While touring the factory, you’ll sample some of their delectable treats and see some of their original equipment- including a barbeque and tricycle-powered winnower.

LUNCH OPTIONS

Grilled Veggie Panini, Side Salad: Grilled Eggplant, Bell Pepper & Zucchini, Tomato, Lettuce, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Balsamic Herb Mayo

Farm Pizza, Side Salad: Tomato-Eggplant Bruschetta topped with Mozzarella and Basil Mac Nut Pesto

Grilled Veggie Salad: Grilled Eggplant, Bell Pepper & Zucchini, Tomato, Cucumber, Mozzarella, Lettuce and Lilikoi Balsamic Dressing

Know before you book:

• This excursion involves walking over sandy, grassy and gravel surfaces, it is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties.
• Dress in casual clothing and wear flat, comfortable shoes.
• This excursion will operate in all weather conditions.
• The order of sites visited may vary.