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Hawaiian Vanilla Company
Type: Attractions, Sightseeing, Tours and Excursions
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Not many people realize vanilla comes from an orchid. On the Hamakua Coast lies the Hawaiian Vanilla Company, where visitors can shop, enjoy tea time, and take in a vanilla presentation and tasting as... Read More
Not many people realize vanilla comes from an orchid. On the Hamakua Coast lies the Hawaiian Vanilla Company, where visitors can shop, enjoy tea time, and take in a vanilla presentation and tasting as well as ours of the vanilla factory and farm. Presentations and tastings take place at 10:30 a.m. and run for 45 minutes, while tours of the farm and processing facility take place at 1 to 2 p.m. Both of these cost $25. In addition the full experience includes a tour and tasting, as well as a vanilla inspired lunch. These last for two hours and run $39 for adults and $15 for children 4 to 12 years old. Taking just the tea time after hiking through Waimea Valley, is a nice way to relax.
To get here form Highway 19 look for the entrance between mile markers 36 and 37 and turn inland on Pohakea Road for three miles. Reservations are required for lunch.
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Hours:
- Shop: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
- Tours (brunch, lunch or tasting tours)
- Contact for Specific Dates and Times
Admissions:
- Brunch, lunch or tasting tours $15 - $39
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jade Eckardt
Big Island Local Expert
- Best of North Big Island: "Stop by the farm after hiking through Waimea Valley."
- Recommended as Best of North Big Island Because: The Hawaiian Vanilla Company offers a refreshing tour and lunch on their farm, all about vanilla.