Mauka & Makai Farms Van Tour for Foodies

Explore the farms and aquaculture facilities that define Kona's food scene on this half-day guided van tour designed for food lovers. The route visits working farms on both the mountain side (mauka) and ocean side (makai) of the Kona Coast, with tastings, samples, and a small souvenir at each stop. Monday through Thursday, the tour pairs Big Island Abalone's aquaculture farm with Doutor Coffee's plantation; on Fridays, the itinerary swaps in Kona Sea Salt alongside the abalone farm.

The tour includes hotel or condo pickup and drop-off, so transportation is handled for you. After the farm visits, lunch is a hands-on yakiniku-style tabletop BBQ featuring premium sirloin, skirt steak, Kona shrimp, fresh abalone, and grilled vegetables with Japanese-inspired dipping sauces — all grilled by you at the table.

The experience runs approximately five hours and accommodates up to 14 guests. A minimum of six guests is required for the tour to run — if fewer book, you'll be notified within 48 hours and receive a full refund. Reservations must be made at least 72 hours in advance. Guests with shellfish allergies should note that the tour includes shellfish tasting throughout. Casual attire and sneakers are recommended, and families with children under 10 should provide ages at booking for car seat arrangements.