Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
This 3-hour walking tour explores the nine acres of Princeville Botanical Gardens and includes a 50 minute gourmet chocolate tasting. You'll sample chocolate from around the world, north and south of the equator. You'll see our sacred cacao grove and learn about the history of cacao and how chocolate is processed as you sample our own delicious chocolate.
Your expert guides will share stories of the gardens' development as well as a wealth of fascinating information about the plants, chocolate and the Hawaiian islands. You'll taste seasonal fruit samples, our garden tropical honey, and a variety of chocolate to keep your energy up as you explore our valleys. This is a chocolate and garden experience unlike any other on Kauai.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you or any one in your party has been sick or tested positive for COVID in the past few days, please DO NOT visit the gardens until everyone is past stages of spreading infection.
Mahalo nui loa for your understanding.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tours operate in rain or shine
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
Be prepared for a walk in the Woods; Please wear good walking shoes and bring a rain Jacket
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Walking Sticks, Umbrellas
Organic, Deet-Free Island Bug Spray
Tour escort/host
Gratuities
Gourmet chocolate tasting
Fruit samples
Insect repellant for purchase
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Options
Public Tour - 9:00am Check In
Tour guides share a wealth of information on Hawaiian & tropical plants & offer samples of garden fruit, honey & chocolate.
Reviews
781 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful garden and great guide
Kathy T,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Gardens were so beautiful and our guide, Troy, was so knowledgeable funny and helpful. It was a delight to be with him. Learned a lot about the garden the owners and area. The walk had lots of different terrain, some steps and hills. Our walking sticks were helpful since we're not "young chickens". Enjoyed both fruit and chocolate tastings. Although it was predicting rain, we had none.
Gardeners’ paradise, a must see!
JoyB505,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional experience of native and non-native flora by a thoroughly knowledgeable staff. Cacao talk and tasting informative and a must for chocolate lovers.
This was a fantastic tour...
Larissa D,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic tour exploring and gaining knowledge about the islands plants native and non native. It was a very unique experience while getting to taste the fresh fruit and the chocolate was an added bonus. Loved everything about this tour!
A beautiful tropical garden and our guide, Lauren was very informative and helpful. Loved the bridges and waterfalls.
Randall R,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautifully landscaped but is NOT wheelchair friendly. That being said, the paths are well maintained. There are many terraces, elevation changes, and garden can be muddy in places when raining. The garden is located on the northern region of Kauai where rainfall is plentiful. Be prepared with raingear and good walking or hiking shoes. The chocolate tasting was intriguing and delicious comparing chocolate from around the world. A short explanation of the farmer's part of the chocolate making process from the planting of the cacao trees, the harvesting of the seed pods, the processing of the seeds before sending the nibs to the chocolatier who produces the finished product was given. The tour was a relaxing and informative way to spend a leisurely 3 hours in a peaceful and beautiful setting. If you enjoy learning about plants from around the world you'll love this tour.
The Botanical Garden and Chocolate tour at Princeville.
Eric T,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed the knowledge of our guide Rob and seeing the beautiful local flora. The chocolate tasting was enjoyable and full of good info.
Well done
158ellenk,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Troy was an excellent guide. So many stories and so knowledgeable Made the experience for us Only negative is the chocolate tasting was too much sitting. Prefer to wander the garden
Stellar tour!
Maria C,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best botanical garden tours we've ever been on! Loved hearing about the history of the plants as well the uses currently.
perfect, rainy day activity
NikkiB815,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful grounds and very knowledgeable guides. The chocolate tasting was delicious and fascinating. Learned so much about different kinds of chocolate, where they come from, how they are harvested and how they’re made into bars. Highly recommend. A perfect rainy day activity.
Excellent tour!
DrBobIs,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour despite the rain! Ash was a great guide and was very knowledgeable. We learned a lot and saw so many beautiful plants and flowers. Chocolate tasting was great too! Loved it!
Beautiful gardens...
Kristine M,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful gardens informative guide Troy yummy fruit and chocolate tasting. Lots of steps so if you need a walker maybe not for you
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