Your Family Will Love Visiting These Maui Farms
The Valley Isle is one of the most popular Hawaiian Islands, and for good reason. Beyond its iconic shoreline and ocean adventures, it’s also full of fun and educational activities the entire family will love. With a lush tropical climate, the island is ripe for growing a variety of delectable produce and raising adorable animals, too! When you want to explore beyond the beaches, these Maui farms deliver incredible tours that will add a layer of local wonder to your trip. Check them out below and start planning your perfect getaway.
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In This Article:
- Agricultural Maui Farms
- Animal-Focused Farm Tours
- Know Before You Go – Farm Tour Tips
- How to Get the Best Price on My Maui Vacation
- FAQs
Agricultural Maui Farms
There are literally SO many Maui farm tours to choose from that narrowing it down was quite the feat. First up, we’ll cover the plant-based stops we think you’ll love. Get ready for ripe pineapples, smooth coffee, and rich chocolate as you explore these local favorites.
Maui Pineapple Tour
Located in Upcountry Maui, the Maui Pineapple Tour will awaken all your senses with a spectacular day of immersive fun that you can customize to the exact experience you want. Keep it simple with the basic tour or extend it with the farm-to-table tour or the planting tour. Regardless of what you choose, you’re guaranteed some delicious tastes along the way. Some tours even come with a free pineapple (already packed for the airport!).
Maui Pineapple Farm Tour
- Priced from $95
- Ages 3+
- 1.5 hours
Farm-to-Table Experience
- Priced from $195
- Ages 3+
- 3.5 hours
Planting Tour
- Priced from $135
- Ages 3+
- 2 hours
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Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm Maui
Four thousand feet above the ocean, the Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm feels a world away from the bustling main thoroughfares of downtown Maui. The peaceful Upcountry landscape along the slope of Haleakala Mountain, as it turns out, is the perfect place to grow this delicate flower. With 10 acres and more than 50,000 lavender plants (20 different varieties), it’s a peaceful spot to spend an afternoon enjoying views of the Central Valley, having a picnic, and just relaxing.
All tours are self-guided, so you can wander at your own pace. After you see the gardens, be sure to stop by the gift shop for some aromatic souvenirs.
Planning Your Visit
- Admission is $5 with discounts for children, seniors, and military
- Sloped terrain means it may be difficult for those with mobility constraints
- Farm is open Monday – Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM. No reservations required.
Maui Tropical Plantation
If you’re looking for a Maui farms tour that will undoubtedly become the highlight of your trip, this is it. Maui Tropical Plantation goes far beyond a basic tour, offering a lively 40-minute train ride through the grounds, a 15- to 20-minute coconut husking demonstration, and even zip-line rides over the farm.
After your adventures, stop by the café for a bite of lunch and check out the Country Market for everything from produce to coffee to brewing accessories.
Tropical Express Train Ride Tour
- Upcountry Maui
- Tickets: $25 for adults 13+ | $12.50 for kids 3-12 | Free for infants 0-2
- Tours run from 10 AM – 4 PM on the hour
Maui Zip-Line Experience
- Five zip lines ranging from 300 to 900 feet
- Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours
- Monday – Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM
- Tickets are $149 per person
Kupa’a Farms Coffee and Chocolate Tour
This is for the caffeine lovers. With eight varieties of coffee bean grown on-site, this Upcountry farm boasts one of the best climates for cultivation this side of Ethiopia (the birthplace of the coffee plant). Throughout your tour, you’ll see the full life span of the bean as it goes from plant to cup. Here, cacao orchards and coffee grow side-by-side, and your guides will give you a glimpse into each.
Harvest your own cacao pod or coffee bean (season dependent), then make your own hot chocolate mix from fresh beans. Finish off the experience with a chocolate tasting and a piping cup of organic Kupa’a Coffee.
Tour Details
- Tickets sell out quickly and start at $300 for a group of 2
- Reservation only: 10 AM or 1 PM. Check calendar for availability.
O’o Farm Tour
One of the most popular coffee farms on Maui, O’o Farm, invites you to experience the difference freshness makes in your morning ritual. Their Upcountry tours are the perfect romantic island day-date activity or option for those celebrating a special occasion. Choose from two popular offerings:
Seed-to-Cup Coffee Brunch and Farm Tour
- Enjoy a variety of French-press coffees and chocolate truffles
- Walk the lush grounds
- Brunch consists of dishes made with ingredients from the farm paired with pour-over coffee.
- Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Tickets start at $139/adult | $69.50/child (5-12)
- BYOB welcome
Farm-to-Table Lunch and Farm Tour
- Explore the farm and learn about regenerative farming practices
- 4-Course lunch made with fresh-harvested ingredients and sustainably procured proteins
- Monday – Friday 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Tickets start at $155/adult | $77.50/child (5-12)
- BYOB welcome
Maui Ku’ia Estate Cacao Farm Tour
If you’ve got little ones who won’t care about the coffee side of things, you can learn a lot about the art of chocolate making at the Lahaina Cacao Farm. Enjoy tours, tasting a variety of cacao fruits, exploring the 20-acre estate, and taking in the beautiful West Maui mountains. In the aftermath of the tragic Lahaina wildfires, some businesses and areas are still closed to the public. When you visit this side of the island, please be respectful and mindful of the locals and the ongoing rebuilding and recovery efforts.
Cacao Farm Tour
- 90 minutes
- Children under 3 years are not allowed
- Not ADA accessible
- Tickets start at $95 for adults 13+ and $75 for kids 3+
Animal-Focused Farm Tours in Maui
More than just petting zoos, these Maui farms invite you to learn about the cuddly creatures that call the island home. You’ll see the sustainable ways locals use things like alpaca fur, goat’s milk, and more (and, of course, you’ll get some cute cuddles in along the way).
Maui Alpaca
Furry, friendly, and full of fun, alpacas are all the rage, making appearances at yoga retreats and even weddings! If you long to pet the soft coats or cozy up with these adorable creatures, Maui Alpaca is a can’t-miss. They have a variety of tour options ranging from a basic farm visit to an Alpaca Picnic. Here’s a quick glimpse at what you can do when you visit:
Maui Alpaca Farm Visit
- Tickets start at $49
- 1 Hour
- All ages
- Meet, feed, and snap photos with the animals
- Visit the Angora Bunny Village
Maui Alpaca Trekking
- Tickets start at $199
- 1.5 hours
- Ages 12+
- Take an alpaca for a walk along the slopes of Haleakala
- Includes feeding and photos + a visit to the Angora Bunny Village
Maui Alpaca Paniolo Picnic
- Tickets start at $139 for adults 19+ | $99 for youth age 1-18 | Free for infants under 1 year
- 1.5 hours
- All Ages
- Tour-guide-led informative talk, alpaca feeding, photo ops, bunny village
- Lunch includes: sandwiches, chips, cookies or fruit, plus water or lemonade
Maui Alpaca Lifestyle Adventure
- Tickets starts at $229
- 2 hours
- All ages
- Learn how to spin the alpaca and Angora fibers into unique creations
Surfing Goat Dairy
Surfing Goat is the largest commercial dairy on the island. Located in Upcountry, this farm tour lets you savor delicious cheese and chocolate while you hang out with the cuddly creatures responsible for the award-winning creations.
Golden Girl Experience
- Tickets: $38.50/person
- Ages: Must be 18+
- 30-minute goat encounter + feeding with senior mama goats
- Tuesday from 1:30 PM – 2 PM | Thursday from 10:30 AM – 11 AM | Saturday 1:30 PM – 2 PM
Baby Goat Interactions
- Tickets: Adults (12+) $38.50| Kids (11 and under) $33
- Approximately 30 minutes
- Seasonal tour running from mid-December to late spring
- Play with baby goats and learn all about the role of social interaction in development
Daily Casual Tour
- Tickets: Adults (12+) $33 | Kids (3-11) $24
- Approximately 30 minutes
- Visit with and feed goats, learn about cheese-making, try fresh chèvre and chocolate truffles
- Add on a cheese flight for $27 to complete your experience
- Available five days a week
Evening Chores and Milking Tours
- Tickets: Adults (12+) $41.50 | Children (3-11) $33
- Approximately 45 minutes to an hour
- One tour a day, beginning at 3 PM
- Learn how to milk a goat, feed the goats, and learn how to care for them, see a milking machine in action, get a behind-the-scenes look at cheese-making, and sample fresh cheese and truffles. If you successfully milk a goat, you even win a special souvenir!
Maui Animal Farm
Dedicated to animal conservation and protection, owner and operator Heidi Denecke invites you to say Aloha to her wild world of wonderful farm animals at this traditional petting zoo. While they have a few tours to choose from, the traditional Petting Zoo Tour is the most popular. For $25, you can feed and visit with rabbits, goats, ducklings, pigs, horses, tortoises, and more. Heidi’s mission is to provide each visitor with an enriching experience that will encourage you to learn more about how to love and care for our planet and the creatures on it.
The Maui Butterfly Farm
This family-owned Lahaina farm is Hawaii’s only walk-in butterfly flight house, and as such, it’s well worth the visit. The 45-minute tour offers educational, hands-on encounters with caterpillars, chrysalis, and butterflies as you learn about the efforts to reverse the island’s declining butterfly population.
Tours start at $39 for adults (age 10+) and $34 for children ages 6 months to 10 years and are available daily starting at 10 AM. Days typically sell out, so be sure to book in advance!
Lahaina Animal Farm
Not far from the Butterfly Farm, the Lahaina Animal Farm offers weekly tours that put you face-to-face with miniature horses, cows, and pigs, as well as bunnies, ducks, chickens, and even peacocks. Everyone will love the cuddly moments, and for just $25 per person (kids under 2 are free), you can’t beat the price either—especially for a 90-minute Maui farm tour.
Group Petting Zoo tours run from 9:30 AM to 11 AM, Monday – Saturday, or you can reserve the zoo for a private party for $250 (10 people max).
Know Before You Go – Farm Tour Tips
- Book Early – Once you plan your vacation dates, start booking your excursions. If you’re visiting in peak travel seasons, this is even more important.
- Check the weather – and more importantly, check if your tour is “rain or shine” or could be impacted.
- Map it out – if you’re staying near Kihei and want to visit the Upcountry, that’s roughly an hour drive. Will you be renting a car, or will you be using a ride-share service during your visit? Knowing the logistics will help you plan stress-free days that won’t over-extend anyone.
- Personal Prep – Wear sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and bring a reusable water bottle so you can stay hydrated throughout the day.
How to Get the Best Price on My Maui Vacation
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