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Inside the Hive:
Honey & Bee Tour

 

Hour Glass Duration: 2 Hours User Ages: Ages 7+
Calendar Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
 Clock Start Time: 9:30am

 

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LYDGATE FARMS HONEY & BEE TOUR

A new tasting experience from creators of Kauai’s must-do Lydgate Farms Chocolate Tour. Get the inside scoop from our friendly beekeepers, who will teach, taste, and demonstrate all of the magic of Apis mellifera ⏤ the honey bee.

Put on bee suits and see inside an active beehive on this comfortable, illuminating, and fun family activity (ages 7+). Harvest and taste fresh honey straight from the comb, the way it was first enjoyed— all on a beautiful and tropical farm estate on Kauai’s eastside (just 15min from Kapaa town).

Hosted on a parcel of farmland never before open to the public, this tour is a perfect way to get deeper into your knowledge of Hawaiian agriculture, learning new and fascinating things about one of the world’s favorite foods — honey!

Common Questions & Answers About the Tour

What is included:

  • Learn the history of beekeeping in the Hawaiian Islands
  • Understand the steps of processing honey
  • Wear protective bee suits & gloves
  • Hold a frame from a live honey bee hive
  • Extract and taste farm honey
  • Try different flavors of Hawaiian honey
  • Taste local season fruit & honey pairings
  • See a new side of the farm not visited on our cacao farm tour

Check in details:

Complete participation waivers before the tour (can do this on any device prior to tour via a link sent to you with your booking confirmation).

Follow directions to Lydgate Farms or search Lydgate Farms Chocolate Tours on Google. When turning off Olohena Rd., follow the signs up to the farm (about 1/4 mile), driving slowly through our neighborhood. You’ll be greeted upon arrival and directed to our parking area.

Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to tour start time. Call 808-821-1857 for questions.

Tours operate rain or shine. Call 808-821-1857 for questions.

What to bring:

— Comfortable, breathable clothing
— Walkable, closed-toe shoes (sandals not recommended)
— Water bottle
— Sunscreen

What’s provided:

— Bee suits and gloves
— Natural botanical bug spray (please no DEET sprays on honey tour)
— Water
— Local seasonal fruit & honey pairings
— Large umbrellas if needed

Complete participation waiver before the tour (you will get a link sent to you with your booking confirmation).

Special Requirements & Safety Info:

This outdoor farm tour includes walking and standing. You must be able to comfortably walk ~500 yards for 10 mins on uneven terrain, stand for 40 mins, and withstand the heat of direct sunlight. You must be able to put on a full-body bee suit without assistance. Call 808-821-1857 to explore accessibility or special needs.

You must be able to stand in direct sunlight for 20-40mins on this tour. If you are at high risk of heat exhaustion due to any of the following, please let your guides know before tour or call 808-821-1857: diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, asthma, and any relevant medications.

Tours operate rain or shine. During heavy rains, the tour may be altered for the safety of our guests, guides, and bees

Macadamia nuts are served on this tour– for those with nut allergies, please let your guides know before tour.

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