Kokoleka, Hawai’i Grown Chocolate
aloha.
As growers and makers of 100% Hawai’i grown chocolate, we believe we’ve got something very special here and we’d like to share it with you. Our 1,000-acre farm is located 10 minutes above Downtown Hilo. E hele mai! E komo mai! You are welcome here! Whether you're stopping by our gift shop or joining us for a tour through the orchards, we're thrilled to welcome you to the farm. Relax, enjoy the fresh Hilo air, and immerse yourself in the world of Hawaiian chocolate!
the kokoleka shop.
Welcome to the world of kokoleka, the Hawaiian word for chocolate (and therefore, our favorite Hawaiian word). As a vertically integrated cacao farm, we nurture our trees and harvest our pods right here on the Big Island. While we rebuild our production facility following a fire, we continue to share our love for Hawaii crafted and grown chocolate through our curated shop and guided tastings, with farm-crafting returning soon!
tree-to-chocolate tour.
We offer a fun Tree to Chocolate tour where you'll meander through our cacao orchards, pick a fresh pod from the trees, and learn the full story of how cacao becomes chocolate. While we rebuild our production facility after a fire in May 2026, the chocolate making portion is shared through a video presentation and a guided tasting of rotating farm treats, from chocolates crafted by some wonderful partners and cacao nibs.
Tours run 6 days a week, 6 times a day, and last about an hour. We recommend booking online or calling ahead, as availability fills quickly. Tours include multiple parties, so other guests may join you and your group. If you'd prefer a Private Tour Experience, give us a call to request it.
Mahalo for supporting us through the rebuild. From all of us at Lavaloha Chocolate Farm, we can't wait to share the farm with you!
We can't wait to see you.
Open rain or shine!
In Hawaiian we say, “Uwe ka lani, ola ka honua!” When the heavens weep, the earth lives.
Guest Reviews
Farm to Taste Experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We booked a last minute chocolate farm tour and it was well worth it. We had a great time! It was a total farm to taste experience of some really great chocolate in a beautiful setting.
- Mika K. | Hilo, Hawaii
Behind the Scenes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Loved the Lavaloha tour! Met awesome guides whose passions and energy were contagious and learned so much about the origins, current workings and future visions on the 1,000 acre farm. I loved how we got to look behind the scenes on how cacao is processed and eventually made into the awesome-looking and yummy lavaloha chocolate.
- Eva A. | San Francisco, California
Don’t Miss This Opportunity ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Absolutely a must experience on the island, Derek made our trip! The tour was fantastic and chocolate was divine!!!! Such an amazing gem we just stumbled onto, don't miss this opportunity you'll be so glad you did it! Side note... the road is long, when you start to second guess your direction... just keep going and enjoy the view!
- Bryan N. | Round Rocks, Texas
The easiest way to find us is by entering “Lavaloha” into Google Maps. We are located at 1820 Amauulu Road, Hilo, HI 96720. If you get lost, please call the Visitor Center & Gift Shop at (808) 987-3649. The scenic drive up will take you along private country farm roads. Just follow the signs! See you soon!
Lavaloha Chocolate Farm
Open Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
CLOSED SUNDAYS
(808) 987-3649
