Maui Pineapple Tour

We were looking for some random Hawaii stuff to do and a pineapple tour sounded perfect. We upgraded and did the alcohol tour and tasting for $ 10 more. The pineapple tour itself was fun. It was raining that morning so they took us to a more remote field rather then the normal one because of the mud. The tour guide was pretty funny and very friendly. Usually when there’s kids are on a tour, they get all the attention, but he did a good job giving each group some love. He taught us quite a bit about Maui pineapples and the horticulture of it and sugarcane. He even made a special stop per my request to check out the baby pineapples so we can take pictures.
The distillery part was ok. We thought it starts right after the pineapple tour, but were informed that we would have to wait an hour, so we went and got lunch and came back. The history and walking through the distillery was interesting, but the fun part is the tasting.
First off, it’s not full shots. By law they can’t get you drunk, so it’s about ¹⁄₃ shots and you get to try 3. You also get a souvenir shot glass so the $ 10 isn’t too bad. One complaint is you should never ever ever serve vodka warm. Not even a thimble full. Gross.

A very pleasant surprise! Mike, our guide, was nothing short of awesome. Not only was he completely knowledgable, he had quite the sense of humor too. The experience was never rushed at all… all the families had plenty of time for photo opportunities and for pineapple tasting. And speaking of pineapple tasting, it’s more like pineapple dining! There’s no skimping on the amount of pineapple available to try while you’re out on the tour. So, if you’re on the fence about this experience, go for it! Perfect amount of time (it didn’t drag on either), great tour guide, and delicious pineapple to eat.

We had the best time on this tour. Mike was a terrific guide. 4 teenaged girls had a great time as well ! Educational and ALL the pineapple you could eat! …picked in the fields and cut up for us.

I thought this tour was going to be mediocre because usually tours are — but oh man, boy was I wrong. Mike, our «Pine» guide, was freakin’ hilarious. He was, I daresay, almost as hilarious as my boyfriend. Mike really enjoys doing his job, and it clearly shows through every minute of the tour. He was cracking jokes left and right, making me laugh when most others cannot (I’m a tough one to genuinely make laugh).
Mike definitely knows his stuff, and it doesn’t seem rehearsed whatsoever. We got to see various pineapple fields in different stages of growth, with chances to take all the pictures we want to our hearts’ desire. But the best part is getting to taste the pineapple. I’ve had quite a few pines in my life, but none of them even compare to what you taste here. It’s the most delectable pineapple you will ever have. And he explains why that is. Hint: It has to do with the fact that Hawaii is isolated, therefore there are no hummingbirds to pollinate the plant.
You get to eat plenty of pineapple and taste test the differences between pines that are just weeks apart. It actually makes a huge difference! I learned so many fascinating things, and I know I’ll actually remember them because Mike made sure of it.
Because you get to see every bit of the process, it also includes the packaging area — where you get to take your own box of pineapple home!
I would most definitely do this tour again, as long as Mike is giving it.

Maui pineapple is a taste of heaven! Tour is so much fun!

This was a hoot. You pretty much get everything you could ask for in this tour: an engaging (and funny narrative), a lengthy tour, demonstrations, lots of interesting information, interaction, and variety. Our tour guide, Mike, isn’t originally from Hawaii, but he embodies the spirit of the state with a lot of kindness, and he’s hilarious, too. Our tour was comprised of everyone from us young and dumb types to the overly-​inquisitive elderly (two of which said they were swingers and I’m not entirely sure whether or not they were joking???), and Mike kept it fun for all. Props to him.
The tour itself is fun; you basically ride the little bus up into the pineapple fields, and you stop a handful of times to get out and examine pineapples in various stages of growth. To see the sprawling and vast fields of pineapples that seem to go on forever is quite interesting. It’s fun to go on a guided tour of something besides a brick-​and-​mortar museum. There’s actually quite a bit of history, too, and it’s not boring for one second.
It really got fun for us when we got to the part where we were able to pick and eat pineapples. We were never made to feel rushed and just when we thought we’d had our fill of pineapples, Mike offered us some more. The point of this part of the tour seemed to be a demonstration of how different pineapples can taste, based on size and color. And it’s true, some are sweeter than others.
Considering the historical link between Hawaii and pineapples, you must partake in this tour. I never considered the price to be exorbitant and thought it was worth every penny (you’ll also want to tip your guide, probably). Every person on our tour obviously had a great time, and I’d be shocked if you didn’t, as well. Charming, and a highlight of the Hawaii trip.
Tip: Skip lunch.

The pineapple was delicious but the tour was alright. It’s cool to look and learn about the pineapples but I’m not so sure it’s worth that much $. Also, the tour guide was a little abrupt, dry and not that entertaining.

This was a fun thing to do for a relaxing ride. They let you try the different flavors of pineapples and pick them. Do not take the picked pineapples with you though! I had nats on mine (so clean it)

Pineapples are sort of taken for granted these days. They have become a ubiquitous symbol of Hawaii and other tropical locales. Young kids think of a pineapple as Spongebob’s house under the sea. Shoppers go to their local supermarket, head to the produce section, add a pineapple to their cart along with some apples and bananas, and go on their merry way.
Well, there’s much, much more to a pineapple. And if you’re dying to find out, this tour certainly delivers.
It is super educational and the best part of it is that it’s highly experiential. We loved how the tour van drove straight into the pineapple fields and showed us pineapples at different stages of growth. The baby ones are so cute! Our guide, Mike, thoroughly explained how the pineapples are planted and harvested, and best of all, he got out his trusty machete, picked several pineapple off their stalks, and cut slices for us to sample. It was so cool to taste pineapples with different levels of acidity and sweetness.
Mike also shared interesting bits of trivia, like how long it takes for a pineapple to reach maturity (2 years!) and how a pineapple has three times more Vit C than an orange (sailors in the olden days used to eat lots of pineapple to prevent scurvy).
We learned about the history of pineapple production on Maui and later,
we toured the production plant and saw where the pineapples are cleaned, boxed up, and prepared for shipping and transport.
Mike was a great guide. I thought he delivered tons of interesting information without it being too overwhelming or boring. He also kept things light and fun without being too corny… the exception being when he played a song by Annette Funicello on our way back to the production plant. The song was called «Pineapple Princess» and it was very campy. I liked it a lot.
Little kids may get bored with the tour but my eleven year old loved it. He thought it was so cool to be able to go into the fields and look at all the pineapples up close and personal.
Mike explained that all the pineapples in the fields are given a good home. Nothing is wasted. For instance, those that are deemed unfit for production are used as compost. The company also gives out extra pineapples to the homeless community in Maui.
Being in the fields surrounded by the gorgeous lush greenery in the hills of Haliimaile was an otherworldly experience. The fresh air, soft winds, and damp moisture (we got some light showers during our tour) were wonderful to experience. Make sure you bring a light jacket and definitely wear closed toe shoes on the tour. Some parts of the fields are slightly muddy.
I thought this tour really enhanced our visit to Maui. It’s a little costly but the tour is of such high quality, that it’s worth every penny.
Optional add-​ons for the tour include a distillery tour and/​or lunch at the Haliimaile General Store. We didn’t do either, but I got a little peek of the tasting room at the distillery. It looked really inviting.
You get to take home a Maui Gold pineapple after the tour, and since Mike has already taught you how to properly cut a pineapple you are all set:). You don’t even need a machete.
Bonus: after the tour, go to the glass studio (located in a hanger right by the distillery) to watch free live glass blowing and see or purchase some gorgeous pieces of local glass art.

Our tour guide (Mike) was great! This was an incredibly informative tour and we learned a lot. We were fortunate to be on a small tour, so we had our fill of freshly-​picked pineapple from the fields.
Regarding the smart comments from people talking about the cost of the tour, not everything is for everyone. It might be nice if you could comment on things that are relevant so people can get info for planning their vacations instead of your opinions on cost.
I enjoy tours because I like to learn about things. I could go to the store and buy a pineapple in Chicago, too, but that isn’t what going on a pineapple farm tour is about. And pineapples in grocery stores in Chicago taste nothing like these beauties.
We purchased the combo distillery and farm tour for a Sunday. Beware: the distillery is only open M-​F. I called and they promptly refunded my card.

Absolutely excellent. The tour wasn’t rushed, with plenty of opportunities for learning about the history of pineapples on Maui and current issues. Good tour guide with real answers. Beautiful scenery while on the mountain side. We went away with a good understanding of the whole process, after consuming all the fresh in-​the-​field pineapple we could eat. Watching the actual harvesting added to the experience.

We visited today, Brett was our guy! He knew his stuff! I learned how to check for pineapple ripeness, and how to cut. both of which I’ve been doing wrong for years! I wish the processing was live, it would have been so much better. Love that all was eco friendly in fields! Tasting was fun! Thank you and Mahalo!

This was on our list of «must-​do» things while on the island. It was so neat to learn all about pineapples and how they are farmed in Maui. Brett was very knowledgable and had information to appeal to all ages– he was great with the 5-​year-​old guest on our tour!
Most of the folks on my tour were elderly. It would be my suggestion to invest in an accessible van/​bus with large windows. This would mitigate issues related to mobility as well as to the heat. Even as a young and totally mobile person, I would have preferred to stay in the air condition bus during some of the less hands-​on stops.
Brett says he’s been doing this for two years. If he isn’t still excited about pineapple, he sure fooled us. It’s tough to feign excitement about something, especially when you’re repeating yourself over and over. Nice to meet someone who loves his job!
You can charge as much as you want when you offer a unique food or service… can’t ding ‘em for the price! We opted out of the lunch option after reading reviews (thank you, Unilocalers!) and opted to drive around to find something to nosh on.

This was the best thing I’ve done in my life. The tour guide is knowledgable, funny, and entertaining. You learn the ins and outs of Pineapple farming. Then you get to eat until your bellies are full of pineapples! Could not recommend something more!
–Patrick
Unilocaler since 2015

A once in a lifetime experience!
Growing up on farm myself, I was skeptical when I saw the line «farm tour.» I know the backbreaking work and frankly find it challenging to respectfully do the workers, the trade, and the business justice.
This tour, however, exceeded all expectations on that front. The tour guide has been working at the same farm for 8+ years, and was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about his job and the entirety of the pineapple operation from planting to market. Maui Gold is the last remaining pineapple farm in the entire U.S., and it’s a great credit to the company that they actually allow tours. Bonus, they let you take home a box of Maui Gold pineapple! This tour was surprisingly one of the best parts of Maui for me.
Also, highly recommend checking out the distillery add-​on with the tour package!

Brett was an awesome tour guide who was both hilarious and VERY knowledgable. The fresh pineapple was delicious and our family had a fantastic time! Definitely worth the time!

The experience was good, driver/​tour guide Steve had a good amount of energy. The tour is over priced for my taste. We stopped in a few areas, then ate pineapples. We also received a pineapple each. It was $ 100/​pp which included the tour, distillery tour, distillery tasting, and lunch.
The distillery tour guide was very energetic. We met with the creator of the rum/​vodka which was pretty cool.
Don’t go through the tour company for lunch, go to the Hali’imaile General Store restaurant on your own, you will get the whole menu to chose from and maybe faster service… but out waiter was very nice. We ordered the crab pizza w/​salad & BBQ sandwich w/​seasoned fries… very good.

Informative, fun, and delicious! Brett was friendly and knowledgeable. The tour consists of company history, company/​farming practices, pineapple facts, and eating! We explored the pineapple fields, watched harvesters hard at work, ate a ton of pineapple, and explored the plant. PLUS you get to take home pineapples after the tour! Yes, we flew those suckers home and it was well worth it! Maui Gold pineapples are the best I’ve ever tasted!
If you’re debating about doing this tour because of the price, don’t let it deter you! It is worth it! Also, I chose to add the lunch option at Hali’imaile General Store and the new Hali’imaile Distilling Company tour as well. It was well worth the upgrade to do all these things.

Just took this tour today and had a fabulous time! Our tour guide, Brett was funny and very knowledgeable!
Guests are driven in a shuttle from the meeting place (a beautiful art gallery building with lovely grounds) to the fields across the street. We stopped at different spots to see the pineapples growing at different stages and generations. We each plucked a pineapple right from the field and had it cut up to eat!
If you go on a Tuesday or Thursday (I think?) you’ll be able to see harvesting as well as packaging of the pineapples!
Definitely have a greater appreciation for the pineapple! Maui Gold’s are all hand planted! Each guest takes a box home, ready to be hand-​carried or checked in at the airport.

I came upon this place on TripAdvisor while planning my Maui trip and was intrigued. Apparently this is one of the only places you can go on a pineapple tour in the US, so I thought why not?! Also, they give you a Maui Gold pineapple to take home at the end of the tour, extra bonus!
The meetup location was at an arts center with a beautiful lawn, and our guide came to pick us up in a van. The tour itself was really engaging, informative, and delicious! We got to look at the various stages of pineapple in the field, taste different pineapples, and learn about how pineapple is grown, how it’s farmed and how to cut/​eat them at home. While this may not be the top spot to go if you only have a couple days in Maui, you should give this a chance if you have a little more time to spare. It will not disappoint!

What an awesome tour! I feel like I know so much about pineapple!
We booked our tour thru the hotel concierge and I wish we had known that they are not in production on the weekends (meaning the plant is not operational on Saturdays and Sunday’s)
Our tour guide, Brett was great! Very knowledgeable, friendly and funny! He gave a really interesting historical talk and showed us all the stages of a growing pineapple!
We got to taste pineapple in different stages and were given a box of pineapples! We flew delta and they allowed us to check in the box of pineapples for free!