Hawaiian Vanilla Farm Tour, North of Hilo

Tour the farm of the first commercial vanilla grower in the United States. Learn all about how vanilla is grown, harvested, and processed on this Hawaiian Vanilla Tour. Plus you’ll get to sit down for a vanilla themed lunch or simply enjoy tastings.

Hawaiian Vanilla Company Tour

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Activity Overview

  • Departs From: Big Island – Hilo (and the East side)
  • Duration: 1-2 hours
  • Price: $42
  • Included in the price: Tastings or lunch & a tour of the farm

Hawaiian Vanilla Tour Highlights

  • 1-2 hours
  • The farm tour only runs daily at 11:00 am and 1:15 pm, the farm tour luncheon runs Monday through Saturday at 12:30 pm.
  • Located on the Hamakua Coast, northwest Hawaii, 50 minutes north of Hilo (click for directions)
  • Up to 28 guests for the luncheon and 12 guests for the farm tour
  • Enjoy a vanilla-themed lunch or light treats and tour the farm to learn about how vanilla is grown and processed.
  • All ages are welcome!
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Watch our experience at the Hawaiian Vanilla Co.

Our family visited the Hawaiian Vanilla Co. after a newsletter reader sent us a glowing review. We loved our experience and bought a vanilla extract kit which will be done in 6-9 months!

Watch our farm tour experience below and then book the tour right for you!

Hawaiian Vanilla Tour Details

Take your choice between their farm tour luncheon and their farm tour only, giving you a nice taste of the vanilla they grow and harvest while learning about the process.

We opted for the farm tour only and loved the presentation under the tent in the growing area. It was entertaining, informative, and interactive. Our 5-year-old happily sat through it. We loved the vanilla iced tea to start the tour and ending the tour with the vanilla tasting was a perfect way to embrace everything we learned about vanilla.

The location is gorgeous on the Hamakua Coast. The Vanilla Farm is an old coffee mill, so it’s steeped in local history. This is a great short activity or nice lunch stop if you’re staying in Hilo or making a day trip from Kailua-Kona.

Hawaiian Vanilla Tour
Erica was very excited about the vanilla ice cream and coffee, a classic combo.

About the Hawaiian Vanilla Co.

Founded in 1998, the Hawaiian Vanilla Co. was the first commercial vanilla grower in the US. It started as a family vision and has remained family-owned and operated, with the founder’s son, Ian, taking over operations in 2020.

Book the luncheon book the farm tour only

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