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Overview
Delve into the rich history of ʻŌkolehao on this immersive Ola Distillery Tour and Spirit Tasting in Hilo. Gain insight into Hawaiʻi’s heritage spirit while exploring the distillation process, from fermentation and distillation to proofing and aging, before enjoying a curated tasting of three award-winning spirits. Set on a historic sugar mill property with heritage site landmarks overlooking Hilo Bay, this experience offers a unique perspective on the cultural significance, history, and revival of one of Hawaiʻi’s traditional spirits. Ideal for history enthusiasts and spirit lovers alike, this tour provides an engaging journey into the heart of Hawaiʻi’s distilling heritage.
What's Included
- Snacks Pairing with 'Ōkolehao Tasting
- Alcoholic beverages 'Ōkolehao Tasting
- Introduction to the history and revival of ʻŌkolehao, Hawaiʻi's heritage spirit
- Views of Hilo Bay and surrounding heritage site landmarks
- Tasting of three award-winning ʻŌkolehao expressions
- Distillery process presentation covering fermentation, distillation, proofing, and aging
- Guided tour of Ola Distillery
- Transportation to and from Ola Distillery
- Food and meals
- Gratuities
- Additional alcoholic beverages beyond the included tasting
Meeting Location
26-238 Hawaiʻi Belt Road
Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Ola Distillery
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5682591P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
- Snacks. Pairing with 'Ōkolehao Tasting.
- Alcoholic beverages. 'Ōkolehao Tasting.
- Introduction to the history and revival of ʻŌkolehao, Hawaiʻi's heritage spirit.
- Views of Hilo Bay and surrounding heritage site landmarks.
- Tasting of three award-winning ʻŌkolehao expressions.
- Distillery process presentation covering fermentation, distillation, proofing, and aging.
- Guided tour of Ola Distillery.
- Transportation to and from Ola Distillery.
- Food and meals.
- Gratuities.
- Additional alcoholic beverages beyond the included tasting.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ola Distillery Tour and Spirit Tasting in Hawaii is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ola Distillery Tour and Spirit Tasting in Hawaii will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- SnacksPairing with 'Ōkolehao Tasting
- Alcoholic beverages'Ōkolehao Tasting
- Introduction to the history and revival of ʻŌkolehao, Hawaiʻi's heritage spirit
- Views of Hilo Bay and surrounding heritage site landmarks
- Tasting of three award-winning ʻŌkolehao expressions
- Distillery process presentation covering fermentation, distillation, proofing, and aging
- Guided tour of Ola Distillery
- Transportation to and from Ola Distillery
- Food and meals
- Gratuities
- Additional alcoholic beverages beyond the included tasting
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
