Greenwell Farms
Free 45–60 minute guided tours daily. Departures every 30 minutes, 8:30 AM–2 PM. Arrive 10–15 minutes early; no reservation needed.
A KopeMaps Field Guide · 7 picks · Big Island · Kona
Kona Coffee Farms Worth Visiting
Choose a Kona farm visit by the access it offers: a free guided tour, a booked tasting, or a longer farm experience. These seven farms have official visitor or tour information linked below.
Book reservation-only visits before you drive. A farm's general opening hours can differ from its tour schedule, and an online coffee shop does not imply walk-in access. The notes identify confirmed schedules and unresolved details.
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Uluwehi Coffee Farm
Use the farm's official booking link to check dates before visiting. General walk-in hours are not confirmed.
Hula Daddy Kona Coffee
Tours require a reservation and at least two people. Visitor centre Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–2:30 PM; closed weekends and holidays.
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How to choose from this list
Compare locations and the practical details checked for this list. Confirm plans with each business before you go.
| Place | Area | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwell Farms | Kealakekua, Big Island | Free 45–60 minute guided tours daily. Departures every 30 minutes, 8:30 AM–2 PM. Arrive 10–15 minutes early; no reservation needed. |
| Uluwehi Coffee Farm | Holualoa, Big Island | Use the farm's official booking link to check dates before visiting. General walk-in hours are not confirmed. |
| Hula Daddy Kona Coffee | Holualoa, Big Island | Tours require a reservation and at least two people. Visitor centre Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–2:30 PM; closed weekends and holidays. |
| Kona Joe Coffee LLC | Kealakekua, Big Island | The basic facility tour lasts about 35 minutes. Roasting your own coffee is a separate experience; choose the correct activity when booking. |
| Buddha's Cup Kona Coffee and Tea Farm | Holualoa, Big Island | Tour/tasting hours Mon–Fri 10 AM–4 PM; last tour 3 PM. Free walking options and paid tours have different access rules. |
| Kuaiwi Farm | Captain Cook, Big Island | Reserve a Wednesday or Sunday tour, 10 AM–noon. No drop-ins or ride shares. Check accessibility directly with the farm. |
| Bay View Farm | Captain Cook, Big Island | Detailed schedule: free tours Mon–Sat 10 AM–3 PM; store 10 AM–4 PM. Tours take about 30 minutes. Sunday access is not confirmed. |
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Kona Joe Coffee LLC
The basic facility tour lasts about 35 minutes. Roasting your own coffee is a separate experience; choose the correct activity when booking.
Buddha's Cup Kona Coffee and Tea Farm
Tour/tasting hours Mon–Fri 10 AM–4 PM; last tour 3 PM. Free walking options and paid tours have different access rules.
Kuaiwi Farm
Reserve a Wednesday or Sunday tour, 10 AM–noon. No drop-ins or ride shares. Check accessibility directly with the farm.
Bay View Farm
Detailed schedule: free tours Mon–Sat 10 AM–3 PM; store 10 AM–4 PM. Tours take about 30 minutes. Sunday access is not confirmed.
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Common questions
Things people ask
Which farm offers a free tour without a reservation?
Greenwell lists free guided tours daily, every 30 minutes from 8:30 AM to the final 2 PM departure. Arrive 10–15 minutes early. Buddha's Cup also lists free visitor-centre and walking options without reservations.
Which farms should I book before visiting?
Hula Daddy and Kuaiwi require reservations. Use Uluwehi's official booking link to check availability. Kona Joe and Buddha's Cup have separate paid activities, so choose the experience you want before you go.
Can I use a café's opening time to plan a farm tour?
No. Café, shop, and tour schedules can differ. Use the farm's visitor instructions and booking confirmation for the correct address, meeting time, and access.
Are tours suitable for everyone?
Ask the farm about your access needs. Greenwell describes uneven, unpaved ground. Kuaiwi asks visitors to contact it about accessibility and does not accept Uber or Lyft arrivals.
Can I visit on a weekend?
Greenwell lists daily tours. Kuaiwi lists Sunday tours by reservation, and Bay View's detailed schedule includes Saturday. Hula Daddy is closed on weekends and holidays; Buddha's Cup lists weekday tour hours.
How should I plan more than one farm stop?
Start with any fixed reservation, then leave time for the tour, travel, and tasting. Check each official schedule before departure. Do not treat a farm that sells beans online as a public drop-in stop.