Upcountry Maui Farm Tour: Moku Roots Farm-to-Table
A relaxed morning in Upcountry Maui on a working farm with friendly alpacas and horses, and the best plant-based brunches on Maui. Make the drive to Upcountry for this unique farm-to-table experience.
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Activity Overview
Upcountry Maui Farm Tour Highlights
- Departs From: Maui, Upcountry (Kula, near Makawao on the slopes of Haleakala)
- Duration: About 3 hours, Thursday and Friday mornings starting at 8:30 AM
- Price: See current rates when you book. Reservations are required.
- 8:30 AM: Check-in & drinks
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM: Walking farm tour & meet the horses & alpacas
- 10:00 AM: Farm-to-table brunch buffet
If you have already done the beaches and you are looking for something different, this is it. The Moku Roots farm tour is a calm, scenic morning up in Kula that ends with a brunch made from food picked just steps away. It is one of our favorite ways to spend time Upcountry, and the cooler air up here is a welcome break from the heat down in Lahaina or Kihei.
What to Expect on This Upcountry Maui Farm Tour
The morning starts at 8:30 am with check-in and drinks, then a guided walk through the farm from 9 to 10 am.
Your hosts show you how they grow, harvest, and cook their food using zero-waste and regenerative practices, and you taste ingredients straight from the gardens along the way. You also get to meet, pet, and photograph the farm animals, including the alpacas and a small herd of gentle draft horses, which is a hit with kids and adults alike.
Around 10 am, everyone sits down to a farm-to-table brunch buffet built from whatever is in season, paired with curated drinks. The food is plant-based and genuinely good, not an afterthought. Group sizes are kept small on purpose, so the whole thing feels personal and unhurried.
Why This Upcountry Maui Farm Tour Is Worth It
Moku Roots started as a beloved Lahaina restaurant and relocated to the farm in Kula after the 2023 wildfires, continuing its mission of sustainable, local food.
Booking the tour supports that work directly. You are eating food grown on the land you are standing on, meeting the people and animals behind it, and learning how local farming helps Maui’s food system. It is the kind of meaningful, low-key experience we love pointing readers toward, and an easy add-on to a day exploring Makawao town and the rest of Upcountry.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the tour offered?
Tours run on Thursday and Friday mornings, beginning at 8:30 am. Reservations are required, so book ahead.
Tour days may change! Check the booking button. This is a new tour, so Alexa at Moku Roots is seeing what works for guests.
Is the food vegan?
Yes. Moku Roots is fully plant-based and zero-waste, and the brunch is made from seasonal produce harvested on the farm.
Is it good for kids?
It is. Meeting the alpacas and horses is a favorite with keiki, and the relaxed pace works well for families.
What should I bring and wear?
Closed shoes for the farm walk, a light layer since Upcountry runs cooler than the coast, sun protection, and a camera for the animals and views.
Where is the farm?
It is at 890 Waipoli Road in Kula, near Makawao on the slopes of Haleakala, a short and scenic drive from Central Maui.
About Moku Roots
Moku Roots is a zero-waste, plant-based, farm-to-table operation in Upcountry Maui, widely recognized for its sustainability and its food. After their original Lahaina restaurant was lost in the 2023 wildfires, the team carried their mission to the farm in Kula, where they now welcome guests for tours, brunches, and dinners rooted in local agriculture and aloha for the aina.
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