Sight guide · Big Island (Hawaiʻi) · United States
Visiting Kona coffee farm visit
Small farms along the Māmalahoa Highway on the slopes above Kona grow coffee in volcanic soil and offer tours explaining picking, pulping, drying and roasting, followed by tastings.
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Pictured: Big Island (Hawaiʻi) · Photo: Hawaii Land Cover Analysis project, NOAA Coastal Services Center, Public domain
Quick answer
Kona coffee farm visit is an experience in South Kona and Hōlualoa, Big Island (Hawaiʻi). Allow 1–1.5 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Experience
- Area
- South Kona and Hōlualoa
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- food, couples and outdoors
- Best months
- January–February and November
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About Kona coffee farm visit
Small farms along the Māmalahoa Highway on the slopes above Kona grow coffee in volcanic soil and offer tours explaining picking, pulping, drying and roasting, followed by tastings. Harvest runs roughly from August to January.
Tip: Look for '100% Kona' on labels; 'Kona blend' may contain only a small share of Kona beans.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1–1.5 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: South Kona and Hōlualoa, coffee country on the slopes above Kealakekua Bay.
Best time to visit Kona coffee farm visit
Kona coffee farm visit is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- January: 27°C (81°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, busy crowds.
- February: 27°C (81°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, busy crowds.
- November: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Kona coffee farm visit is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and Maunakea.
- No. 17 of the 19 sights in our Big Island (Hawaiʻi) things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
If you like Kona coffee farm visit
- Manta ray night snorkel — Kailua-Kona, 2–3 hours
- Liliʻuokalani Gardens — Hilo, 1 hour
Staying near Kona coffee farm visit
Stay in South Kona and Hōlualoa ($$) to walk here: coffee country on the slopes above Kealakekua Bay. All areas to stay in Big Island (Hawaiʻi).
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Kona coffee farm visit?
Plan 1–1.5 hours.
+Is Kona coffee farm visit free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Kona coffee farm visit?
January–February and November for the most comfortable weather. Look for '100% Kona' on labels; 'Kona blend' may contain only a small share of Kona beans.
+Do I need to book Kona coffee farm visit in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.