Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket
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Kauai, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Indulge a passion for both nature and chocolate on this tropical tasting tour of Princeville Botanical Gardens in Kauai. Explore the plants and flowers on a tour of the garden’s terraces, creek beds, and valley floor, stopping along the way to taste fresh Hawaiian fruit and honey. Rest your feet in a shady outdoor tasting area as you sample single-origin gourmet chocolates from around the world and learn how cocoa beans are transformed into delicious chocolate products.
- Perfect for fans of gardening and chocolate
- See native Kauai plants and flowers in the beautifully landscaped gardens
- Stay comfortable: Walking sticks and umbrellas are provided
- Sample fruits, chocolate, and honey
What's Included
- Tour escort/host
- Fruit samples
- Gourmet chocolate tasting
- Gratuities
- Walking Sticks, Umbrellas
- Organic, Deet-Free Island Bug Spray
- Insect repellant for purchase
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 3840 Ahonui Pl, Princeville, HI 96722, USA
We will meet you at the gardens where you can safely park your car inside our gates. Please note: We do NOT offer any transportation to or from the gardens.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:30 am
Itinerary
1
Princeville Botanical Gardens
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 863 reviews
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Angela_H, Aug 2026
It is well paced with a wonderful chocolate tasting in the middle. And also snacks were provided along the way. Troy was a knowledgeable guide.
Carolyn_J, Aug 2026
Beautiful garden with very knowledgeable tour guides. Worth every penny
Strikingly beautiful flora. I now see how these plants grow in nature. I'll quit trying to grow them in my S California home unless i can provide them with mist at least daily. A great learning experience about tropical plants ...and CHOCOLATE☺️
Rochelle_D, Aug 2026
This botanical garden had so many species to enjoy; every blossom and palm leaf was captivating. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable about the plant life, including the origins on some as well as identifying the true native species. Our tour included a fruit (from the garden) and chocolate (cacao beans from their garden) tasting. The best experience for plant (& chocolate) lovers!
kaely_w, Aug 2026
The garden was beautiful but the guide was a bit long winded so the time went over 3hrs, the tasting was good but minimal. It did downpour so the umbrellas they offered were appreciated. Wear shoes you can walk in/go up/down a hill. A good experience overall but not worth the price. Half the price would’ve been more reasonable
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Aloha Kaely,
We are sorry to hear you were disappointed in the value of your tour. We work hard as a team here to offer a wonderful educational experience at the best price we can offer and afford to remain open. Hopefully you enjoyed your time on our beautiful island of Kauai and were able to experience the Aloha spirit.
Kelli_G, Aug 2026
Heidi, our guide, gave a wonderful tour of the gardens. The only disappointment was finding out it would’ve been cheaper to book directly.
Tonya_L, Jul 2026
Heidi was an excellent tour guide - so informative and kind. The garden is so stunning and full of amazing plants
Josephine_P, Jul 2026
Beautiful gardens
Knowledge and friendly staff
Great experience with learning about and tasting chocolate
All around an outstanding day!
Ian_E, Jul 2026
Every experience is colored by the workers. This experience did not disappoint. The staff were all passionate about nature, plant life, and farming. Every explanation or answer to questions was thoughtful and obviously not rehearsed or memorized. Their excitement rubbed off on the group and we loved it.
It really is not possible to describe the beauty of the gardens and the variety of vegetation we were introduced to while on this tour. Amazing really.
Take the staff up on the offer of bug repellents (or bri g your own) because you will be deep in nature and that repellent will be an experience saver.
Jenny_R, Jul 2026
Fun and interesting for the whole family!
The guides truly love what they are teaching about chocolate and the fauna on Kaua'i.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Aloha Jenny, Thrilled to learn the whole family had fun with us while learning about chocolate and fauna! Hopefully you all gained some valuable tools for future exploration into the expanding and intriguing world of cacao! We're hooked! A hui ho!
Kallie_H, Jul 2026
Fun to walk around and see plants from all over the world. Nice activity for a day trip. Really enjoyed the chocolate specifically from the garden and trying all kind of different fruits as we walked.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Aloha Kallie! Love hearing you especially enjoyed our chocolate, thanks for sharing and making the day trip to see us! A hui ho!
Jenessa_R, Jul 2026
I went with my husband and family. It was very informative, the chocolate and fruits were delicious!! The gardens were beautiful!! The walk was somewhat challenging for me (I have a physical disability - stroke) but I would think for an able bodied individual it would be fairly easy.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Aloha! We are delighted you came to visit with the whole family and to hear how much you enjoyed the garden and the tastings. The garden terrain can definitely be challenging for anyone with mobility issues, we sincerely hope it didn't interfere with your overall enjoyment of time spent here. Thanks for your honest feedback. We hope you enjoyed your holiday on the beautiful garden isle. A hui ho!
JAMES_E, Jul 2026
Interesting, knowledgeable staff.
Excellent variety of chocolate to taste from locations around the world.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mahalo nui loa James! We appreciate your support and feedback. Thanks so much for being with us! A hui ho!
Randy_P, Jun 2026
This is an outstanding botanical experience in an absolutely tropical setting! This collection is not limited to native species- it is truly a global experience. The hosts and the orators were very knowledgeable of the grounds and the subject material. Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Aloha Randy, We are thrilled to hear a veteran florist found our collection of botanicals outstanding! We appreciate your visit and your rave review and support. Mahalo nui loa
Kelly_W, Jun 2026
This is the next thing closest to Heaven in my opinion! Starting off, the lush area where the Princeville Botanical Gardens are located is perfection! The rolling hills and the quiet surroundings is a perfect spot for such a place. Upon pulling on to the property, we were greeted by friendly staff. And then we were introduced to our amazing guide, Troy. His knowledge and humor kept all of us interested in each tree; each leaf; each berry; each plant; even each chicken! I highly recommend booking the tour with delicious treats or chocolate to taste and then purchase if we wanted. I promise you, I’ll book another tour if and when I ever make it back to Kauai!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Aloha Kelly, We're blushing! Mahalo for the high vibe review ! It delights us to hear how much you enjoyed your time in the garden with Troy, we'll be sure to let him know! Thank you for visiting and we certainly hope you do make it back to Kauai! A hui ho!
Clay_B, Jun 2026
Your guides were friendly and knowledgeable. We got to try different types of chocolate and unique fruits. The grounds were beautiful and it was an enjoyable experience.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Aloha Clay! Thank you so much for visiting the gardens and sharing your experience with us! Warms our heart to hear how much you enjoyed it!
A hui ho!
Collette_S, May 2026
This property is beautiful. So much diversity and beauty. The guides know a tremendous amount about plants and history. The chocolate was great and the fruit too.
Response from Host, May 2026
Aloha Collette, Come back!!! So happy to hear you'd come again, thanks for letting us know! A hui ho!
Jerry_V, May 2026
The Princeville Botanical Garden Tour is way more than you might expect. The gardens are actually part of an amazing 9 acre Hawaiian rain forest. Our guide was very professional. There wasn't a single plant he could not identify and tell you a story about it's history and use. Definitely a must do activity if you plan on going to Kauai.
Response from Host, May 2026
Mahalo Jerry! Thanks for sharing your experience with us, so happy you enjoyed your tour and found it educational. A hui ho!
Craig_R, Apr 2026
Unbelievable amount of plants and trees! So much knowledge of the past and what was brought to the islands. A must see if you love botanical gardens. The chocolate tasting was incredible and fresh fruit tasting was refreshing.
Response from Host, May 2026
Mahalo nui loa Craig! Thanks for being us and sharing your experience. We hope to see you again!
A hui ho!
BRITTANY_C, Apr 2026
Wear good walking shoes and bring water bottle. Careful of the terrain. Knowledgable staff. Little chocolate tastes from around the world.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Aloha! Thank you for visiting the gardens!
Haley_H, Apr 2026
Our guide was awesome! Some nice walking and beautiful plants and tasty fruit and chocolate. Highlight of our trip!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Aloha Haley!
We absolutely love hearing your tour at the gardens was the highlight of your trip! Mahalo nui loa for the good vibes ! A hui ho!
Elizabeth_J, Apr 2026
The 9 acres of gardens are beautifully cultivated. The terraces and bridges are charming and the tour guides are well informed. The one hour Chocolate tasting break in the middle of the 3 hour tour is a learning experience of the process from harvest to bar. The 2 opportunities to taste fresh fruit are well placed. Most of the tour is under the tree canopy, but umbrellas and walking sticks are available. Would not recommend for anyone in a wheelchair or with balance issues. The walk is not strenuous, but can be slick and there’s one cable/swinging bridge. All very safe and well maintained.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Mahalo nui loa Elizabeth for the wonderfully detailed review! We appreciate your visit! A hui ho!
Charles_T, Apr 2026
Rob was very knowledgeable about all the plants and trees in the garden, as well as the history behind it. His enthusiasm for botanical life made the experienced that much better and my wife and I learned a great deal from him. I would definitely recommend this place as a must see excursion experience, for anyone who enjoys nature, history, or even just chocolate!
I easily give this 5 stars. If we come back to Kauai in the future we will be coming back here.
Thank you Princeville Botanical Gardens for the wonderful experience!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Aloha Charles! We are already looking forward to your next visit. Thank you so much for the lovely review and recommendation! A hui ho!
Sabrina_P, Apr 2026
Truly wonderful in every respect…. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and kind.. the walk is a little arduous but the chocolate tasting was phenomenal. I loved getting to know the plants a little. Their lotions were sublime. Overall the tour was delightful…
Response from Host, Apr 2026
"Surreal, sublime, spectacular!" We love it!!!
Mahalo nui loa Sabrina! Thanks for visiting us.
A Hui ho!
Cindy_J, Mar 2026
Great tour of a beautiful garden. Troy was very knowledgeable and an excellent tour guide. The chocolate tasting was a fun addition. Would highly recommend thus activity while on Kauai.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Mahalo nui loa Cindy! We appreciate your visit and recommendation! Happy you had an enjoyable tour with Troy. A hui ho!
Laurel_G, Mar 2026
Leisurely stroll through a private botanical garden with a variety of tastings including their own single source chocolate...limited, and other global fare trade chocolates, their honey, and seasonal fruits. Knowledgeable guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha Laurel,
Mahalo for visiting us! A hui ho!
Jessica_V, Mar 2026
Great experience with very knowledgeable staff. Absolutely loved it. We went on a day after a wind storm but it was beautiful out. Lauren was very sweet and knew answers to every question our group had. We never felt the trek was too much, either. 10/10. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Mahalo nui loa for the 10/10 !!! We greatly appreciate your visit as well as your kind recommendation!
A hui ho!
Lynn_T, Mar 2026
Wonderful experience! Very friendly, knowledgeable host and guides. The chocolate tasting was a very educational break. Bring a raincoat and use one of their walking sticks to walk with!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha Lynn,
Your words put a little zing in our hearts! So happy you enjoyed the tour. We hope to see you again!
A hui ho!
Tom_C, Mar 2026
Exceptional! Our guide was a walking encyclopedia! He made learning about the garden and the chocolate very interesting and fun!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha Tom! We'll take exceptional, Mahalo!
We love touring engaged and curious guests like yourself! Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated!
Kevin_S, Mar 2026
Beautiful and amazing botanical garden in a quiet part of the island.
Very nice, knowledgeable staff.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha Kevin! Thank you for the kind review and taking the time to visit us, your support is much appreciated! A hui ho!
Kathleen_M, Mar 2026
We were very lucky to catch good weather for this tour. Very friendly staff greeted us right at the front gate. The garden is beautiful, even stunning in places. I teased my wife that this must be what the Garden of Eden looked like. Our guide, Heidi, was a 14 year veteran and so very passionate and knowledgeable. Mini- tasting stops throughout the tour were very fun and the chocolate tasting part was very interesting. The only downside was the length of the tour was 3 hours, and with the heat and humidity, it was a wee bit too much for my wife. They ended the tour in a fun way: each party got their own fresh coconut to sip juice from. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We love "The Garden of Eden" reference Kathleen! We feel the same way about this beautiful place! Heidi is a wealth of information and truly passionate in sharing her love for the botanical world, happy to hear you found it fun and educational! Mahalo nui loa for coming to see us!
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