The 5 Best Dessert Tastings on Maui

1.Waterfall, Rainforest, Chocolate Tour & Historical Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 171 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $147Our pick

Spend about two hours in Maui’s Kings Gardens with a private guide such as Jojo, Ryan, T, or Jiva. See a Hana Highway waterfall and ancient tunnel, walk among cacao and giant ferns, learn Hawaiian history, and taste and make chocolate. Transportation from outside Haiku costs extra.

“We had a great time with T he was very knowledgeable about the plant life and the history of cacao the chocolate was the best I would give him 2 Thumbs up”

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2.Lahaina Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Factory Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130Top rated

At Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate in Lahaina, you’ll follow cacao from bean to finished bar, taste unusual stages such as white cacao pulp sorbet, then sample finished chocolates in an open-air pavilion. The 90-minute tour hosts up to 10 people. Gunnar or another company leader may guide it, with optional wine and spirits pairings for adults.

“What can I say?!? It was one of the most informative tours I’ve ever been on! We had the owner be our guide and he was fantastic! I would highly recommend this tour for anyone!”

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3.Waterfall, #1 On The Road to Hana, With Chocolate tour Historical

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Spend about two hours at King’s Gardens Maui, where guides such as T, Jiva, JoJo, Ryan, and Naki lead a short rainforest walk to a waterfall, explain Hawaiian plants and royal history, and finish with cacao lessons, chocolate making, and tastings. The trail can be wet and uneven, and groups can include up to 12 people.

“We absolutely loved it. You are amongst a beautiful rainforest, will all the energy the plants and flowers bring. Our guide was fantastic and entertaining. Would definitely go again.”

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4.Haiku: Waterfall, Rainforest, and Handcrafted Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $128Best value

Join Ryan at a private Haiku conservation area for an easy rainforest walk, waterfall views, ancient Hawaiian garden sites, cacao lessons, and table-side chocolate making. You get a taste of the Hana coast without the full-day drive, plus snacks and organic chocolate samples.

“The Kings garden is a jungle feast, Ryan is an amazing stop a look and learn teacher. Fun botanical jungle adventure and cacao experience. Hawaiian Foods rich history of the farm and gardens in Maui. Amazing chocolate experience that's also more than meets the eye. MAHALO Ryan 🌊🙏”

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5.Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Factory Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1h 30m · from $130

Visit Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory in Lahaina for a 90-minute, small-group tour led by founder and CEO Dr. Gunars Valkirs. Walk through the production process, taste chocolate at stages not usually open to the public, sample seven finished pieces, and receive a $25 gift card.

“This tour and chocolate taste flight was the highlight of our Maui trip! The guide was awesome! He was kind and caring to all in our party (disabled, kids, grandparents!) everyone loved this tour! We bought so much chocolate to ship home to remember our trip!”

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