Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate
Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate
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9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
About
Lydgate Farms is run by our fifth generation Kaua’i family. Our farm has twice been recognized as producing one of the best tasting chocolates in the world by the Cocoa of Excellence Awards in Paris, France (2017, 2021). We grow high-quality cacao to make the finest craft chocolate. We also grow award-winning vanilla and honey. Our 46-acre farm sits above the town of Kapa’a, between Sleeping Giant and Mt. Wai’ale’ale. Lydgate Farms is in an ahupua’a (land division) named Olohena, known for its rolling hills and the numerous springs and rivers that make this valley fertile for growing. Often called the Garden Island, Kaua’i is the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands and, as a result, has the most developed soils and fertile growing conditions. In addition to our specialty crops, you’ll find a wide variety of botanicals around our farm that influence the taste of our honey and chocolate. Visit us in Wailua for an interactive farm tour and chocolate tasting. Book online today.
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Ray J
4 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Took the Lydgate Chocolate Farm Tour today! Our tour guide was Henry & he gave an incredible tour, chocolate tasting opportunities & educated us on the science of producing the finest chocolate in the world. Highly recommend taking this tour & ask for Henry!
Written March 23, 2023
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jaystiles1
Garland, TX86 contributions
Mar 2023
Henry was an excellent guide and expert in his field! It is not just about chocolate! We have a better knowledge about the flowers and ecosystem of Kauai. Lydgate Farms takes great care and has a “whatever it takes” attitude with their farm system. Excellent tour and well worth the time and money. And - the chocolate is delicious!
Written March 22, 2023
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jbb322023
Enumclaw, WA1 contribution
Mar 2023
Excellent chocolate and interesting fruit. Great guide-Jackson is entertaining and a good teacher. The farm is set up well for visitors.
Written March 22, 2023
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tiffanyman0430
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Family
henry was our tour guide and he was amazing! we learned a lot about chocolate how it's grown and made and got to sample many kinds of fruit and chocolate including the cacao fruit — would recommend this tour to anyone visiting kaua'i
Written March 22, 2023
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themazdaman
Warwick, RI1 contribution
Mar 2023
Henry did a great job as our tour guide. Got an education on different flora and fauna. Tasted some local fruits as well as knowing the differences between chocolate and candy.
Written March 22, 2023
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cafebakes
North Royalton, Ohio, United States32 contributions
Mar 2023
Lydgate Farms is beautiful and you will learn a ton about chocolate and exotic fruits they also grow there. They walk you through a whole tasting of chocolate made from the cacao grown on their farm and well as others from different parts of the world. Highly recommend this tour.
Written March 22, 2023
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Lisa S
Wauwatosa, WI2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Our tour guide, Jackson, was the best. He was knowledgeable, patient, and very funny. We learned a ton, sampled a number of fruits we'd never heard of, and enjoyed 10 wonderful chocolates. If you take just one tour on Kauai, make it this one.
Written March 21, 2023
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AKWildflowers
28 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Wonderful experience to see the local small scale farm. Was informative to learn the process of growing and harvesting. Favorite part was the fruit tasting in the middle and learning about the different local fruits and flavors. The chocolate tasting at the end was informative and interesting too. I would skip the OPC (other people’s chocolate) it stinks lol their chocolate was delicious. Fair warning. You’ll sample a total of 14 chocolates. That’s a LOT of chocolate.
Written March 21, 2023
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Rekha
2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
This was probably the highlight of our week in Kauia. We had read about it being a great "rainy day activity". I would say that that isn't totally correct: rain does dampen the experience (as you are walking on the grounds of the farm). We did pick a rainy day to do the tour but were lucky that it wasn't a heavy downpour (except when we were covered!). However, the overall learning experience and tasting experience, really make it a fantastic 3 hours no matter what the weather.
Written March 21, 2023
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ManateeMatilda
Jacksonville, FL8 contributions
Mar 2023
We did the 11am tour. It was much more thorough than I was expecting, in a good way! We ate tropical fruit, walked part of the property, and ate so many pieces of chocolate! The tour didn’t end until about 2:30, and I felt engaged the whole time. The chocolate was pricy, but it was very good! I was also so happy to try the chocolate fruit itself. Very tasty!
Written March 20, 2023
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Ann B
Round Rock, TX1 contribution
Hi. I just tried to go to your website, and it wasn't active. Are you still in business? We will be on Kauai in May and are interesred in taking a tour. Can you send an active link to your website for more information?
Thank you!
Valerie D
5 contributions
Just tried the link and it worked today (3/16/22). Went on the tour two weeks ago and it was great. Definitely need reservations since there is only one tour per day. Posting guideline won't allow website links but you can easily google it.
We went on this tour in December, and it was amazing!! Can you please post a list of the fruit and chocolate we sampled? We are stuck at home for Corona Virus and I'm DYING for some of the white chocolate. It was the absolute best we've ever had.... I'd love to find it online.
Thanks!!
melanie0926
New York City, NY5 contributions
The white chocolates were Valrhona “Dulcey” White Chocolate and Chocolove “Ruby” Cacao. The fruits were chocolate sapote, soursop, longan, cream apple, and chiku. Enjoy!
Is the tour friendly to wheelchairs or walkers (with seats) for the elderly?
spursl33
Melbourne, Australia11 contributions
It isn't suitable at all for wheelchairs but during our tour there were two elderly ladies that needed assistance to walk so they were driven around in a buggy for the tour. I would encourage you to contact them to organise something appropriate as it is doable
John W
Reading, PA7 contributions
Are there Senior or Military discounts
SueThompsonDaphne_AL
Daphne, AL29 contributions
Not that i know of
dlnormedic
Saskatchewan54 contributions
Is there a lot of walking for seniors?
sheybook
1 contribution
Not too rigorous walking. More of a stroll. There are some inclines, but the seniors in our group did just fine.
Sandy H
Edgewater, MD31 contributions
Were there any children on your tour.do you think kids would enjoy it? I am bringing my grandkids to Kauai and wondered if they would enjoy this. They sure do love fruit ad chocolate!
Will Lydgate
Kauai, HI2 contributions
I'd agree with Laura C here. Over age 6 or so, once the kids are held by verbal discourse, the whole tour is engaging. For kids under that age, or one's who like to run around more, the first half is more engaging, then they can play in the kids tent while the adults listen to the chocolate presentation. We make sure the kids in the tent get to try chocolate as well!
Sandy H
Edgewater, MD31 contributions
Is this tour appropriate for children?
Linda V
Boise, United States6 contributions
My 15 year old granddaughter enjoyed it greatly. There were smaller children on the tour who were managed by playing on the floor of the tasting tent or by playing outside the tent. They did need to be supervised by an adult, taking the adult away from participating in the tasting. They could enjoy walking around the farm and tasting the fruits. But when it comes to the tasting which is half of the time of the tour, it is of little interest to younger children.
zogmeister
malibu, california125 contributions
If I book thru your web page do I get a discount rate of $67.11 vs. paying $75 upon arrival?
Will Lydgate
Kauai, HI2 contributions
Aloha!
Same answer as below. Come see us!
Tour cost is $75 per person, children 12 and under are free of charge. This is the price listed through the 'book now' button on our site as well as in our promotional materials. Sometimes online concierges such as expedia will offer discounts through their sites, perhaps this is where you see that price listed?
We work very hard to deliver a great tour to our guests, I do hope that you'll come join us on a tour sometime!
Best,
Will Lydgate
zogmeister
malibu, california125 contributions
The website for Steelgrass Chocolate Farm Tour says the rate per adult is $67.11, not $75.00. If I book thru the website do I get a discount?
Will Lydgate
Kauai, HI2 contributions
Aloha!
Tour cost is $75 per person, children 12 and under are free of charge. This is the price listed through the 'book now' button on our site as well as in our promotional materials. Sometimes online concierges such as expedia will offer discounts through their sites, perhaps this is where you see that price listed?
We work very hard to deliver a great tour to our guests, I do hope that you'll come join us on a tour sometime!
Best,
Will Lydgate
WhiteOwlOregon
Portland, OR114 contributions
What is the price for the tour?
Will Lydgate
Kauai, HI2 contributions
Aloha,
Our tour is $75 per person and children 12 and under are free of charge.
Best,
Will
Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate (Kapaa) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate
- Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate is open:
- Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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