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Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket

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Kauai, USA
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On average, this is booked 45 (25.25) days in advance.

3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Tour escort/host
  • Gratuities
  • Organic, Deet-Free Island Bug Spray
  • Insect repellant for purchase
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
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3840 Ahonui Place
Princeville, HI 96722, USA

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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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 866 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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On average, this is booked 45 (25.25) days in advance.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Tour escort/host
  • Gratuities
  • Organic, Deet-Free Island Bug Spray
  • Walking Sticks, Umbrellas
  • Gourmet chocolate tasting
  • Fruit samples
  • Insect repellant for purchase
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers

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