Greenwell Farms

If you are looking for a fun activity on the big island and you are a coffee lover then make sure to visit the Greenwell Coffee Farm. They offer both free and paid tours of their historic plantation, I booked the paid Deluxe Tour & Tasting experience, our guide was very engaging and knowledgeable, you get to see a lot things that the free tour does not cover, and it ends with a tasting session of three different coffee blends. The deluxe tour is limited to only 6 people per session so you get a lot more engagement from the guide that you won't get as much in the free tour. Learning all about the coffee growing process and getting to taste it fresh was a rewarding experience to me and I recommend it to all the coffee lovers out there!

We absolutely loved our visit to Greenwell Farms! We were SO LUCKY to have Olivia as our tour guide, she was passionate, engaging, and super knowledgeable about everything: coffee, fruit trees, black pepper, and the entire farming process. We couldn’t believe she had only been working there for one month, she knew so much and explained everything with such clarity and energy. You could tell she really loves what she does, and it made the tour so enjoyable and informative. She had answers for all the questions, and even engaged with the little ones who were on the tour. Her passion was truly incredible, it made the experience unforgettable. We even saw a chameleon! It was such a fun surprise and added to the charm of the whole visit. After the tour, make sure to stop by the farm shop! You can buy all kinds of products: delicious coffee, black pepper, vanilla beans, macadamia treats, and more. And if you’re visiting during lychee season, do not forget to buy a bag, they are SO DELICIOUS! And the best part? It’s a free tour, but please tip your guide! Olivia absolutely deserved it for the value she brought to the experience. It was honestly my favorite tour on the island. I learned so much, tasted amazing coffee, and walked away with a deeper appreciation for the whole process, from farm to cup. I enjoyed it so much and would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the Big Island. We’ll always remember this tour! Mahalo Olivia 💚

Fantastic farm tour with Nate who was extremely personable, funny and welcoming. He was concise and thorough about the produce on the farm whilst being equally hilarious. Strongly recommend to anyone in the local area to visit. Also, despite the farm tour being free, I do encourage tipping from visitors as it's such a wonderful way to show gratitude to the staff and spend some time and learn about the farm! Overall, wonderful staff with free tastings/tour!

We were trying to kill some time while waiting to go to the airport and stopped at the farm for the free tour. We wanted to do the vip tour but were told there was no room. But loved the free tour so much, our tour guide Madalyn was amazing!!! Super knowledgeable and made the tour special. Everyone in the group was engaged and I learned some much I didn’t even know about Kona coffee. Highly recommend, thank you

Great tour, and I still can’t believe it’s free! There’s a lot of coffee to try. The tour is well-designed and explained in detail about Kona coffee history, farming, and roasting. You’ll see and understand the entire process from seed to cup. They also have other plants like cacao, avocados, peppercorns, oranges, pineapples, and bananas. Don’t forget to get some apple bananas, coffee, or chocolate—they’re all delicious!

This was one of the quickest yet most fascinating coffee farm tours. Our group of about 15 people had an incredibly knowledgeable instructor who explained everything in a simple, engaging way. I was surprised to learn that a single coffee tree produces only about three pounds of cherries—or coffee beans—per year. We also enjoyed a free tasting of different coffee flavors and even got to try black pepper in its original green seed form, which was fresh and unexpectedly delicious. Definitely one of the must-do experiences while visiting the Big Island of Hawaii!

It is amazing that their tour is free! You are not compelled to buy any of the increadibly good coffee/chocolate or related produce in the outdoor shop either, which is very different from many other tours (like wine, for instance). The stuff is so nice and well made that it sells itself. You can try all the different ready-brewed coffees to decide which ones are the best for you. The tour was such an enlightening walk around the estate that you can take all in or not - it's up to you, and there's no pressure. It's both therapy and education and also a nice opportunity to meet people and try nice things. Tip: Try the red peppercorns- they're special!

Loved this tour!! We stopped and did this tour in the rain. We arrived and signed up for the next available tour. While we waited, there were free samples of coffee. They even had umbrellas we could borrow for the tour. We learned all about coffee production and about other local Hawaiian fruits. Tour guide was excellent - she answered questions and explained everything well. There were 14 people on our tour. Tours seemed to leave regularly - every 30 minutes. It was very interesting - definitely worth the stop. Be sure to bring a few dollars cash to tip the tour guide. Coffee, chocolate and other items for sale in the gift shop.

I have visited Greenwell several times (especially when ohana visiting me on the Big Island), and each time has been wonderful. The complimentary coffee samples are yummy. Be sure to leave time for a tour of the property. Chai is by far my favorite guide...she is full of knowledge and very interesting to learn from, and the grounds are beautiful.

Coffee is great. Friendliness and helpfulness of the staff was unsurpassed by other plantations.The atmosphere and smells were wonderful. The tour guide was fantastic. (Mark or Paul, not sure which name is correct). We always come back yearly and are never disappointed.

Our visit to Greenwell Farms was a delightful surprise. The complimentary walking tour, led by sweet Elnora, was both informative and entertaining. She shared fascinating insights into the coffee growing process, from seed to cup. Her friendly demeanor made the experience even more enjoyable. They provided umbrellas during the tour which was a nice touch, ensuring a comfortable experience for all visitors as it was very sunny. The free coffee tasting station was a highlight. It allowed us to sample various coffee beans before making a purchase, a feature we found incredibly helpful. Our visit to Greenwell Farms was a fantastic experience. The combination of free informative tours, free delicious coffee, and warm hospitality made it a memorable part of our trip to Kona.

Our tour guide was excellent and the tour was interesting and super informative. They have a good variety of coffees for tasting that you can help yourself to inside the store. This is a working farm so there are no places to sit down for coffee. The tour lasts about 45 minutes. If, like me, you're a fan of dark roast (Peet's Sumatra, Philz Jacob's Wonderbar, Project X), I would recommend their getting their Chocolate Macadamia Nut and the Autumn Spice.

This place does it all! I was a little hesitant knowing this is one of the big operations around but they still made it so cozy and welcoming, but smooth and efficient. They even have umbrellas for rain or shine! I misunderstood tour times and arrived way too early, but gave us time to sample some of their coffees and poke around the shop before the tour. Our tour was pretty big and ended up running WAY longer than an hour - probably 1.5 hours oops. But Nate was super engaging and we didn't even sense how time was flying. Great tour reviewing coffee process but interspersed with other local/farm/coffee info. Even if you just want a good cup of Kona coffee, would recommend stopping by to order a cup - I think it was only $4. Best coffee we had on the Big Island.

DAY 3 of Vacation - Another day filled with fun activities! Not only did I want to visit local Kona coffee shops, but I forsure wanted to do a Kona coffee tour. I did a lot of research, and thankfully there were a good handful of farms near us. Greenwell Farms seemed like the best choice. They're the oldest and first Kona coffee farm. It is a free one hour guided tour. First come, first serve. There is a tour every hour. Follow the arrows for parking. Free parking. When we arrived, we were greeted by one of the workers and told to sign in using the laptop. While we waited for the tour to start, we got to sample different kinds of Kona coffee and look around for souvenirs in their little shop. Nate was our tour guide, and he was amazing! He was very comical which made the tour more enjoyable. He was also very informative about the history of Kona coffee, the process of roasting the beans, and how the beans are grown and picked. Since it was an extremely hot day, they provided umbrellas for us. Highly recommend doing a tour with Greenwell Farms!

Great spot for a free guided coffee tour and tasting. The tour is about 45 minutes. It was great and our guide was very knowledgable. The farm is beautiful and their coffee was delicious. They also sell snacks and ice cream which is perfect for a warmer day. Def recommending visiting Greenwell Farms.

We were too slow to sign up for the tasting tour, but the free tour did not disappoint! Our tour guide, Matt, was excellent and you could tell that he really loved the coffee farm. You tour the farm and get to see the bean from start to finish. There are plenty of coffees to sample before and after your tour. You also get to sample the peppercorn they grow on the farm - which was amazing! We tried the Kona coffee ice cream - YUM! Added some to our coffee samples, too. The coffee is pricey - but we purchased a bag to bring home and savor. It's so generous of the farm to offer these tours.

I had been to this farm many years ago and was going to take the tour but my 22 month old grandson wasn't interested so I skipped it. I can't give a review of the tour currently.

If you're a coffee lover, you have to stop by Greenwell for a free guided tour! Be warned, it's not a quick 10-minute tour. You're in for a real treat! Lasting about 45-60 minutes, this free tour takes you around the coffee farm where you'll learn about the history of coffee farming, how beans are grown, and the production side of things. Our tour guide was very knowledgable (and funny) and had a passion for coffee. We enjoyed the tour and loved the free Kona coffee samples! They have whole beans and other goodies to purchase at the store. Tip: Wear bug spray!! My boyfriend and I got so many bites at the end of the tour. Bring an umbrella and wear lots of sunscreen because it will be very hot walking around the farm.

Laid back, informative, and very interesting! Beautiful farm and we learned SO much about Kona coffee and all of the places their beans end up as well as the entire coffee process from cherry tree to coffee cup! Got to taste produce along the tour! 100% free but of course we tipped at the end as the tour guide was AMAZING! Funny, personable, and extremely knowledgeable. It's impossible not to buy all the coffee and goodies at the end!! Free coffee samples and charming gift shop. Left with a huge haul of Christmas presents! Also the bananas they grow in property are SUPER delicious!! Can't wait to visit again! This is a must-have stop on the big island!

Our family came here for the free farm tour and it was very informative and interesting! The tour & coffee tasting is 100% free without any strings. We were impressed by the quality and variety of plants/fruits being grown on the property. Our tour guide was very patient and knowledgeable. Umbrellas are provided for sun protection if needed, and there were nearly 10 different coffees to sample, as well as a store on site. Highly recommend. Plenty of parking on their dirt grounds.

Tour guidé très intéressant et bonne organisation. Bon choix pour la dégustation de différents cafés.

Free tour of coffee and coffee processing. Absolutely beautiful landscape and tour guides are super knowledgeable. Size of tour depends on who shows up- so it could be big or small. Tour starts and ends in the open air gift shop where you can sample different blends and buy coffee and chocolate. Don't forget to tip your guide! Folks at Greenwell are friendly and no one rushes anyone, which is nice. Pro tip: bring your own lunch or snack and eat at the picnic tables that overlook the ocean. Enjoy the view!

Greenwell farms is a big island must see! Check their website out and stop by for a tour out to pick up their coffee! The tour is definitely worth it, the guide is funny and knowledgeable, it takes about an hour including tasting time. There were locals bringing their guests on the tour of that tells how great this place is as well!

Free coffee tours every 30 minutes from 9am to 3pm. Be prepared to walk around the farm on uneven land for close to an hour, depending on the engagement of your group with your guide, questions, and levels of interest by the participants. Umbrellas are provided which are very helpful when it is hot and sunny as well as rainy. Tours focus on the growing process and complicated steps in getting coffee ready for roasting. If you are more interested in learning about coffee roasting, try a paid tour at Kona Joe's (on the same road). The staff is very informative and there is a strong sense of pride in what they do and the product they create. There are 6-8 types of coffee to sample, so come ready to get a good coffee buzz and have something in your stomach prior to your tour. @sturdygirlstyle #sturdygirlstyle

We wanted to do a Kona coffee tasting while in Hawaii and this spot was highly ranked, plus offers free coffee samplings and tours. We opted to join a 9am tour on a Thursday morning and it was awesome. Took about an hour and 20 minutes. We got to see coffee trees and some of the other produce they grow. The tour guide took us all through the coffee process from seed to roast, which was really cool to learn about. I can't believe it was free for the walking tour. They have umbrellas available to carry in case the sun is beaming and it's getting warm.

This place was fascinating and our guide Chai was really interesting. I'd recommend this tour to anyone who has an interest in cultivation, pest control coffee bean harvesting and processing. The coffee tasting experience is delicious as well.

We went on a free tour at the Greenwell Farms which was full of history, interesting facts, and new sights and tastes along the way. The service was excellent with tours starting promptly on time. The ambiance was perfectly casual for a tour around the farm.

We love coming here and tasting the 100% KONA COFFEE! So beautiful here. They have tours and a tasting area. Ice cream too!!! Be sure to visit! The Greenwell Farm folks know how to treat you right! We're definitely coming back again. Btw Chai is knowledgeable and delightful!

Great Farm, and excellent tour! I love the business model they have here. A free tour and then shopping for their products afterwards. It's a win-win for the tourist and the business. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, and the tour was very interesting.

Was in Kona, read about coffee farms and so we decided to come take a look. What we thought would be a so-so 30 minute tour was in fact a very interesting tour led by Nate. Having been a coffee bean picker for two years, he was knowledgeable about the whole process! He was entertaining and he was experienced. I can see that he grew up in ranks. We also got to taste fresh peppercorn, see fresh vanilla bean on the vine and see pineapple plant too.

One of the great Kona coffee farms, and definitely a popular location to go on a free and informative tour! It went on for about 45 minutes and featured the growing process, drying process, and of course their coffee plants. I would recommend having sunscreen, bug spray, and water on hand during the tour. And plenty of free coffee samples at their main visitor center.

What a great tour of the coffee farm! Greenwell farms offers free tours during the day and I really enjoyed all the information they provided. The property is really cool and it has many fruit trees and beautiful plants on the land. We visited when the oranges were fresh and were able to purchase one and it was amazing. We went home with a pound of their coffee, which had excellent taste. They offer different coffees to try at the end of the tour. It was rainy when we went, and they let you use umbrellas as you go on the tour. The store and tasting area is an open air covered area. Parking is easy with many spots. You can sign up for your tour time online or in person when you arrive. The people working here are amazing and answered all of our questions.

Very cool coffee farm! They offer free tours and show you how they grow and process the coffee beans. Make sure you use bug spray before going on the tour! We totally did not (just landed an hour before and everything was still in our luggage) and my husband and son got a few bug bites within minutes of walking in the grassy area. During the tour we also got to sample peppercorn. There's also a variety of coffee that you can sample. My coffee fanatic husband really enjoyed their coffees and of course we purchased a bag to bring home.

Free Coffee tour when you are in Hawaii. Services were really good. We bought the white chocolate coffee, it tastes so good! The woman that took us on the tour was really nice and very knowledgeable. Do not forget to sign up for the tours when you get there, it's near the first restroom.

Honestly, I didn't know what to expect going to the coffee farm and tour. We have been to many tours all over the world and farm tours always seem to be lacking, such as the pineapple farm tour in Maui. However, we struck GOLD on this tour. -the tour is completely free and lasts an hour -the tour guides are beyond knowledgeable -the tour has lots of interactive elements such as chewing raw beans, pepper corn, feeling the drying coffee, and walking to pick beans. -the tour guides are excited to pass on their knowledge. We got Chai, a certified expert in coffee, she was absolutely fantastic. My husband, who dislikes coffee, got totally into the tour, and even bought coffee at the end from the shop. Chai has a zest for life, and a zest for all things coffee. She knows almost everything about the process. And make sure you ask her lots of questions!

Free tours and coffee tasting, that sounds good, right? Shaka Tours has this as 1 of the stops on the drive we took today, and one of the things I definitely wanted to do while on the Big Island was visit a coffee farm. A personable and funny ,very knowledgeable, young man, Nate, led the tour we were on. We learned so much in an hour! We tasted some of the authentic Kona coffees and I splurged on a bag to bring home. Worth stopping by!

Great grocery store with affordable and tasty Spam Misubi, great fresh sushi and fresh poke options. Stocked with tasty Island snacks such as macadamia nuts, chips, chocolate and ice cream. Also have ripe island fruit, such as apple, bananas, pineapple. The staff is friendly.

Free tour? Count me in! Our guide was informative and quirky. The tour itself was almost an hr long with a tour happening every 30 minutes. If you have kids make sure they are fed with lots of energy otherwise you may have them cranky and complainers. The place is beautiful- the guide discuses everything from how the coffee beans are harvested, roasted, and into our hands. They also sell white pineapple and black peppers from what I remember. The gift shop has a variety of coffees you can taste. A must visit if you're in the area.

Had a tour from Chai ( a tour on a coffee farm from a lady with a tea name)! She was so amazing and hysterically funny. She knew her coffee business! They have free samples of coffee too. The tour was very enjoyable and took about an hour. It involved a small amount of walking. We got to eat coffee beans and pick them off trees. Went expecting it to be kinda boring, but dad wanted to go. All of our party of 10 (aged 21-80) loved the tour and our guide. 10 out of 10 and it's free. Hint- they grow peppercorns there too- I ate some and I didn't think they were unbearable (but I'm from Texas and love spicy and hot), but my daughter was burning up so take water if you are not used to spicy.

If you're looking for something to do on the Kona side and you like to learn about Kona coffee, take the tour at Greenwell. Beverage: Lots of different flavors to try. Tour: We had Kewena (sp?) He was great as if we were on a Coffee-ology introduction course. We had fun learning about the process from the "cherry" form to dried bean. They provided umbrellas for sun protection. Warning- if you're a " sweet" person spray insect repellent. I got bit several times. Accessibility: There is handicap parking and you can get to the gift shop to sit and try coffee. But it is a farm on hills, so there's no paved parts on the tour.

Great coffee plantation tour experience. Nate was an awesome and entertaining speaker. I actually learned something from growing beans all the way to brewed cup. Takes about 45 minutes and starts every half hour. Their coffees are pretty good. You can sample most of them at the store. I recommend it. Oh the tour's free.

I was only in the Kona area for a couple days, so I knew I wanted to go on one coffee tour, but only had time to go on *one* coffee tour, so I looked around on Yelp to find one that was, first off, free, and that looked to be particularly quality. I definitely think I chose right - and I loved that I didn't even need to make a reservation or anything, just show up at one of the pre-arranged times that they schedule throughout the day. Tour was just under an hour, during which we learned all about the farm and about how coffee is grown and processed from start to finish, including, unlike the chocolate tour I went on the previous day, seeing all *manner* of quite cool coffee-processing machines, under active use. Saw all kinds of other cool trees growing all kinds of fruits, too, including giant banana bunches, giant avocado bunches, and while lychee wasn't in season (so we didn't see any actual lychees), the trees they grow on (I didn't actually even know lychee grew on trees). Also got to eat the freshest, tastiest green peppercorn, right off a vine. (They told us to eat one... I may have eaten a couple more when the guide wasn't looking. :D) Subsequent to the tour (or if you can't make any of the times, or don't have an hour to spend here), they also offer a whole array of samples of their various coffees, also entirely complimentary. Most of their fancy hot coffees, admittedly, as mainly an espresso and cold brew drinker, were lost on me - though they did have a wonderful macadamia nut coffee that tasted by far the most like drinking actual macadamia nuts rather than macadamia nut "flavoring", that I've tried, as well as one iced coffee billed as being the "perfect" blend for iced coffee anywhere, which, you know, might well be true; it was extremely good iced coffee, unsurprisingly. (I'm mostly curious why they weren't selling any of their various other products they grow at the farm that we saw on the tour to consumers, though - I wasn't really in the market for coffee beans at that price, but I'd probably have bought some of that peppercorn if I could've! Dried to black pepper, or jarred and pickled straight off the vine like I tried it!)

Had so much fun here! Chai, our tour guide, was amazing!! She was so knowledgeable about everything and the tour was so educational. The tour was free and it was about an hour long and happen every thirty minutes. You also can sample all different types of Kona Coffee before and after the tour. They also have coffee beans and other goodies for sale.

Beautiful location and a great learning experience. I bought birthday gifts for my daughters after the tour and enjoyed the coffee!.

One of the best coffee tour on the island! I've been to many of the coffee tours on big island but Greenwell farm gives the best tour in terms of location and quality. You can't "pick" your guide as you show up and that determines what time of the tour you're goin to go, but I love Nate. He an amazing guide! We always bring our visiting friends to Greenwell Farm and they all love this tour. Great choices of coffee beans to take home to, and many kids of coffees you can taste here. So stop by here while you're in Kona!

Free coffee tour and coffee tasting! Our tour guide was so informative, I definitely learned way more about the coffee making process than the last tour I took on my last trip! Besides coffee, they also have other interesting fruit trees on the property (I won't soil the surprise!). From the coffees, my favorite was the iced coffee blend they had! The coffee they were selling seems expensive per bag if you're from the mainland (which I am), but I want to say if you look for other coffee beans elsewhere on the island to bring home, they will be the same price, if not more expensive!! So it's easier to just buy it at the farm, I learned that the hard way lol. I did buy some bags, but I would've bought more if I had known!

The tour was great! (Take them up on the umbrellas to protect from the sun.) Free coffee tasting - I liked the Peabody the best.

After our previous coffee stop first impression was another farm, what could be interesting in this old place. How wrong was I! We joined the most amazing tour guide Chia. She had so much knowledge and told it with such passion drawing us all of in. I learned so much and she made it so fun, , far better than reading it on Wiki, LOL If you love a coffee make a stop here and hopefully get a tour from Chai!!

Loved the free tour of their beautiful grounds! Dave was an exceptional tour guide - so knowledgeable and helpful. The complimentary use of UV umbrellas were a great touch too since the sun was so intense. The complimentary coffee samples at the end were super helpful to determine which blends we wanted to purchase. Our kiddo really appreciated the orange slice palate cleansers. Definitely recommend!!

Went on one of their free coffee tours on a Monday afternoon. There was a good number of people on the tour, but the guide was able keep things organized. Learned a lot about how Kona Coffee is produced and got to try several different samples at the end. Very cool experience overall.

Not only was this one of the best coffee tours I've been on, but I was in Hawaii! The tour guide was from California, and she actually knew parts about my area in which I lived here on the mainland! So interesting how everyone starts off over here and then ends up going to Hawaii! Lol gives me great ideas for retirement!! Our tour guide was incredibly insightful, friendly and outgoing, and she had 1 million great facts about coffee, the production, as well as pairings! I love the fact that they outsourced and knew about pepper trees and interesting facts about banana trees that only grow one bunch a year and then they have to be cut down because they won't sprout any more bananas!! Crazy! I loved all the coffee they had there, even the dark roast, although I don't particularly like dark roast coffee and prefer light or mild roast coffees. I bought some ice cream and fell in love all over again with the Kona ice cream. While on the tour since we were up on the mountain side, it actually started to rain and at the Customerservice entrance they had umbrellas you could use for the tour, so it was very helpful and I love the hospitality aspect!! I will definitely be back here again, and be ordering online from Green Farms here from the mainland!

Great FREE tour of this lovely coffee farm! The tour takes about 45 minutes and is kid friendly. It was fun to learn about the coffee plants and get to play with the unripened beans. I learned a ton about how much work goes into making just one pound of coffee. Even better - after the tour you are welcome to as many free samples as you'd like! A great place to check out if you are on the Big Island.

We had a great time at Greenwell Farms in late May. The samples were delicious, everyone was very friendly and the tour was thorough and enjoyable.

We just came off a great tour with Nate! It was super informative, fun, and the perfect amount of time (a bit over hour). It's great for groups as it's free and you don't need to make reservations. Highly recommend making a stop!

So much more than coffee! We loved our tour with Yaya, she was a wealth of information as she walked us around the farm. Not only was she beautifully versed in every aspect of coffee production, but she also was able to explain how the peppercorn is cultivated. She explained plant grafting and the benefit of grafting the plants to protect from nematode attack. She gave us young beans so each tour member was able to peal back the protective layers to really appreciate how involved the production process really is. We learned so much, thanks again Yaya!

We did the free coffee tour on a Sunday late afternoon. Our guide was Nate. He did such an incredible job explaining every little details of how a Kona coffee is made. You can tell the guy loves his coffee. Before or after the tour, you are able to try free samples of various coffee. I wish they had a decaffeinated coffee sample as I'm limited to one cup of coffee a day. Overall, it's definitely worth checking out.

Taking the Greenwell Farms tour gave us a new appreciation of coffee! The friendly and knowledgeable staff walk you through the lush & historical grounds, as they explain the intricate process of coffee production & its importance to the local economy. It was also interesting to learn about some of the other items grown on the farm, such as the "white pineapple", the peppercorns and the bananas. They have a sampling of their coffees & some local treats for purchase at the open air market. Highly recommend this tour!