Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket

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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

  • Walking Sticks, Umbrellas
  • Organic, Deet-Free Island Bug Spray
  • Tour escort/host
  • Insect repellant for purchase
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
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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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  • 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 activity for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

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

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Activity code: C-59960P1

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Average 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 798 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Walking Sticks, Umbrellas.
  • Organic, Deet-Free Island Bug Spray.
  • Tour escort/host.
  • Gratuities.
  • Gourmet chocolate tasting.
  • Fruit samples.
The following is NOT included:
  • Insect repellant for purchase.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Transportation to/from attractions.
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The minimum age to participate is 2. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible activity?
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Accessibility information for the Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket is as follows:

  • 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
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket 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!

 

 

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What's Included

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

Additional Info

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  • 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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