Top Hawaii Desserts & Sweets

For travelers seeking more than surface-level activities, this immersive, small-group cacao farm experience at Honoli‘i Orchards offers a rare opportunity to go beyond the typical tasting tour and truly understand Hawaiian chocolate from the ground up. Led by a craft chocolate expert, this guided experience walks you through every step of the process—from harvest to fermentation to drying—answering all your questions along the way. It culminates in the most extensive craft chocolate tasting in the state, featuring 10 or more of Hawai‘i’s best single-origin bars, including award-winning selections. It's an authentic, educational, and flavorful way to connect with Hawaiian agriculture.

Discover how cacao is grown and chocolate is made on this immersive tour of Lydgate Farms in Kauai. Go on a guided tour of their botanical gardens to sample award-winning honey, vanilla beans, and lush tropical fruit. You will also learn all about cacao, see how it’s grown, taste its ripe fruit, and discover how to turn raw cacao seeds into delicious chocolate. Over the course of the experience, you’ll taste items like chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, apple bananas, and dark chocolate.

Despite being one of the world’s most popular sweet treats, many people don’t know how chocolate is actually made. Explore a local chocolate factory and learn the various production steps on this small-group experience. After witnessing how the final product is made, sample some authentic Maui-made chocolate, optionally paired with a refreshing beverage.

Discover how the fresh fruits of a small tropical tree are transformed into chocolate during this small-group experience on Oahu. In the shady orchards of a working cacao farm see how the fresh fruits are harvested and cultivated and enjoy the delicious flavors of chocolate that is entirely made in Hawaii, from tree to bar.

Kauai is filled with fabulous places to eat, but for visitors to the island it can be tricky to know how to find the gems and avoid the tourist traps. This guided tour takes the guesswork out of your trip. You'll enjoy culinary delights while exploring the small town of Hanalei and its best restaurants.

Tour a working vanilla farm in Maui and lean about how it’s cultivated, and harvested. After a welcome with a vanilla-infused drink, you’ll walk the organic Maui Vanilla Farm with a small group and learn about Hali’imaile history and vanilla farming from cultivation to vine flowering to extraction. You’ll also see passion fruit trees and other things grown on the farm before ending with a vanilla dessert on the patio.

Honolulu is a top foodie destination, but many visitors, not knowing where to go, find themselves stuck at the tourist traps. This small-group tour ensures that you don't make the same mistake. Visit all the best food spots around Honolulu and sample their most-loved dishes, from poke and shrimp to malasadas (Portuguese donuts) and chocolate.

Cruise along the gentle waters of Waikiki Harbor and the Grand Canal aboard a Venetian gondola in an intimate group of no more than four passengers on this relaxing and romantic sightseeing cruise. Enjoy views of Diamond Head and Magic Island as you go, and savor an included drink and pastries.

Explore the fascinating world of chocolate at Mānoa Chocolate's factory in Kailua, Hawaiʻi. This self-guided tour takes you through the entire chocolate-making process, from roasting cacao to tasting delicious creations. Learn about farming cacao in the only U.S. state that grows it, and dive into the rich story of Mānoa Chocolate’s journey over the last 15 years. Taste chocolate in various forms and indulge in a gift shop filled with sweet offerings as you enjoy this unique experience. - Self-guided tour of the tree-to-bar chocolate factory - Duration of 45 minutes with a focus on the entire chocolate-making process - Suitable for chocolate lovers of all ages, with special pricing for children PLEASE NOTE this Factory Tour takes place at a SEPARATE location from our other shops. Detailed directions will be sent in a confirmation email upon completing your booking. IMPORTANT: Requires the ability to climb stairs. Be prepared to walk up 56 steps then back down again twice.

Come Explore Maui’s Ku’ia Estate Cacao Farm! Your journey begins at the Ku’ia Estates Chocolate Factory in Lahaina, the largest chocolate factory in the state of Hawaii. The tour guide then drives you to the private cacao estate, nestled in the foothills of the West Maui mountains. Featuring over 20 acres of cacao trees, A professional and friendly tour guides lead you from “farm to bar.” This interactive and educational tour introduces you to the cacao trees, the hands-on fruit harvesting techniques, and finishes with an exclusive 9-piece tasting of the award-winning chocolate. After the tour, we continue your Maui experience with an exquisite dinner at Sale Pepe completing the culinary tour.

Oahu is filled with great places to eat, but, for visitors, it can sometimes be tricky to avoid tourist traps and find to best spots. This small-group walking tour provides insights into Hawaii's multicultural history and culinary heritage while taking you to some excellent eateries that lie off the tourist trail. Venture through fresh markets, fruit vendors, exotic eateries, and modern-day fusion restaurants as you eat your way around the island. Note: some stops may require eating while standing.

Hawaii is renowned for its coffee and chocolate, and this tour takes you behind the scenes of a traditional plantation. Learn how coffee is grown and produced, discover the chocolate-making journey from bean to bar, and have a chance to sample both delicacies. At the end of the tour, spend as much time as you like in the gift shop, where you can purchase homemade soaps and other products.

Discover the sweet world of vanilla. Enjoy a delightful journey through the farm, learning about the vanilla cultivation process while savoring homemade vanilla limeade and exquisite vanilla ice cream or likikoi cheesecake. Open six days a week, with tours every day at 2 PM, this intimate experience is perfect for both private and small group settings. Pre-scheduled private tours offer flexibility to explore at your convenience. - Guided tours showcasing the unique vanilla farming process - Enjoy complimentary homemade vanilla limeade and dessert - Available six days a week, with daily tours at 2 PM - Flexible private tour options for a personalized experience

Kailua is home to beautiful beaches, local eateries, and locally owned boutique shops. Kailua is also home to the world-famous Lanikai Beach, the beach that most residents of O'ahu consider their favorite! Lanikai Beach, with it's striking white sands, and crystal blue water is also visible from the Lanikai Pillbox hike, a relatively easy trek, renowned for it's beautiful views of the windward side of O'ahu! Guests often hike this trail, then retire to the beach to enjoy the cool waters and laze in the sun. If you are more interested in a laid-back island style vacation, you can browse some of the local eateries, boutique shops, or make your way to the Kailua Town Farmer's Market to see all sorts of local goods and goodies. Whatever you like, Kailua is sure to have something perfect for you!

You get a brief description of the history of the property. We show you our vanilla Greenhouse and give you some background and show you how the unique Baumkuchen (tree cake) is baked on a stick. Hawaiian - German relationships is part of the tour and as a highlight you will see a couple of extraordinary typical German Christmas objects. This booking includes a $ 5 discount on purchase of products onsite.

This private Oʻahu food and farm-focused tour is designed for guests who want their day built around local flavors, North Shore stops, coffee, cacao, macadamia nuts, pineapple treats, local shops, and island-style food options — without joining a crowded bus tour or fixed group itinerary. Your group travels together in a private, climate-controlled Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van with a professional driver/host who helps manage timing, route flow, and pickup/drop-off logistics. This is a customizable route, so stops may be adjusted based on your interests, pickup location, traffic, business hours, lunch plans, and any optional paid experiences requested in advance. Guests may have time to visit local food, farm, shopping, and tasting-style stops such as Waialua, Haleʻiwa, North Shore macadamia nut shops, Dole Plantation, and other route-friendly locations. Meals, drinks, tastings, alcohol flights, farm tours, admission fees, and paid activities are not included unless arranged separately.

Forget second-guessing what to order on Honolulu menus with this fun and easy introduction to the city’s tastiest dishes. Join your guide and small group in the Diamond Head neighborhood, and dip into restaurants and stores to sample foods and bites beloved by locals. Try lunchtime faves such as fish tacos; slurp on desserts and smoothies; and hear snippets and stories you could only get from a guide. Bring your appetite—tastings amount to a full lunch.