Inside the Hive: Kauai Honey and Bee Tour
Overview
Led by our farm's master beekeepers, you will learn the history of beekeeping in the Hawaiian Islands and the steps of making honey.
Wear protective bee suits & gloves.
Hold a frame from a live honey bee hive.
Extract and taste farm honey.
Taste different flavors of Hawaiian honey.
Taste local season fruit & honey pairings.
See a new side of the farm not visited on our cacao farm tour.
What's Included
- Snacks This is an all inclusive honey tasting tour!
- Bee suit
- Guided Tour
Meeting Location
5730 Olohena Road
Kapaʻa, HI 96746, 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
A new tasting experience from creators of the must-do Lydgate Farms Chocolate Tour. Get the inside scoop from our friendly beekeepers, who will teach, taste, and demonstrate to you all of the magic of apis mellifera ⏤ the honey bee.
Put on bee-suits and see inside an active beehive on this safe, comfortable, and fun family activity (ages 7+). Taste fresh honey from the comb, the way it was first enjoyed. All in a beautiful and tropical farm setting on Kauai’s East side.
Held in a special corner of Lydgate Farms never before open to the public, this tour is a perfect way to get deeper into your knowledge of Hawaiian agriculture, learning new and fascinating things about one of the worlds favorite foods — honey!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please no children under 9.
- Special Requirements: This outdoor farm tour includes walking and standing. You must be able to comfortably walk ~100 yards and stand for 15 minutes. You must also be able to put on a full body bee suit without assistance.
- Dress comfortably (you will be wearing a bee suit over your clothes)
- Wear closed-toe shoes (with calf-length socks). Sandals not recommended.
- Bring a water bottle and sunscreen.
- Please list the age of your child or children when making a reservation. We only allow children 9-13 years old.
- Farm visits require a tour reservation (we do not offer self-guided tours). Visit our tasting room in Kapaa town instead!
- Children tour fare is valid for kids 9-13 . We do not allow children under 9, including infants in carriers, as this experience is best suited for older children and adults. We invite families with younger children to visit our new Lydgate Chocolate Tasting Room in downtown Kapaa: now open Monday – Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. This is an all inclusive honey tasting tour!.
- Bee suit.
- Guided Tour.
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 7. 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 Inside the Hive: Kauai Honey and Bee Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please no children under 9.
- Special Requirements: This outdoor farm tour includes walking and standing. You must be able to comfortably walk ~100 yards and stand for 15 minutes. You must also be able to put on a full body bee suit without assistance.
- Dress comfortably (you will be wearing a bee suit over your clothes)
- Wear closed-toe shoes (with calf-length socks). Sandals not recommended.
- Bring a water bottle and sunscreen.
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Inside the Hive: Kauai Honey and Bee Tour 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
- SnacksThis is an all inclusive honey tasting tour!
- Bee suit
- Guided Tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please no children under 9.
- Special Requirements: This outdoor farm tour includes walking and standing. You must be able to comfortably walk ~100 yards and stand for 15 minutes. You must also be able to put on a full body bee suit without assistance.
- Dress comfortably (you will be wearing a bee suit over your clothes)
- Wear closed-toe shoes (with calf-length socks). Sandals not recommended.
- Bring a water bottle and sunscreen.
- Please list the age of your child or children when making a reservation. We only allow children 9-13 years old.
- Farm visits require a tour reservation (we do not offer self-guided tours). Visit our tasting room in Kapaa town instead!
- Children tour fare is valid for kids 9-13 . We do not allow children under 9, including infants in carriers, as this experience is best suited for older children and adults. We invite families with younger children to visit our new Lydgate Chocolate Tasting Room in downtown Kapaa: now open Monday – Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
