01Learn
Discover honeybee life with your guide.
Waipiʻo Honeybee Tours · Hawaiʻi Island
Step into the hive.
Taste the island.
A guided honeybee adventure at Puʻu Wai Gardens.
90 minutesGuided from start to finish
Ages 5+Curious minds welcome
Small groupsRoom to ask questions
Honey tastingA sweet finish, included
A once in a lifetime 90 minute guided experience
Real Bees.
Rare Honeys.
An unforgettable hands on adventure.
Just before the Waipiʻo Valley lookout, there’s another world waiting to be discovered.
Walk a tropical farm. Meet the honeybees that help it flourish. Suit up beside a working beekeeper, then follow the story from the hive to a guided honey tasting.
It’s an invitation to be curious, ask questions, and experience a part of Hawaiʻi you might otherwise pass by.
Your 90 minute experience
Slow down, connect with nature, and make a memory that lasts a lifetime.
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02Explore
Walk a tropical farm and meet its plants.
03Experience
Suit up for a closer look inside the hive.
04Taste
Enjoy Hawaiian honey and botanical infusions.
From the hive to your spoon
The landscape
has a flavor.
A honey tasting means more after you’ve met the bees. Explore raw Hawaiian honey, fresh honeycomb, and our signature botanical infusions with your guide.
Hawaiian honeyFresh honeycombBotanical infusions
Meet Māla Honey Botanicals
Made by Māla Honey Botanicals
Take a little Hawaiʻi home.
Rain or shine
Weather Near Waipiʻo
The Hāmākua Coast is beautifully green for a reason. Passing showers are a natural part of the experience, and a little rain does not automatically mean your tour will be canceled.
Tours continue in light rain
Tours generally continue during light to moderate rain. Covered gathering areas and umbrellas are available for guests.
Changing island weather
Conditions near Kukuihaele and the top of Waipiʻo can change quickly. Closed toe shoes and a lightweight rain jacket are recommended.
Severe weather
Tours may be canceled for severe rain, strong winds, lightning, flooding or unsafe apiary conditions. Guests may reschedule or receive a full refund when we cancel.
Local weather · Near the top of Waipiʻo Valley
Kukuihaele, Hawaiʻi
This hour
The week ahead
Temperatures in °FA rain symbol does not automatically mean a canceled tour. We consider the timing and intensity of rain, wind and apiary safety before making a decision. Weather can be different every mile along the road.
Your spot at the hive
An island memory
worth making.
One guided experience brings together an educational presentation, farm walk of tropical fruits, live hive encounter, honey tasting with fruit and cheese pairings and a honey gift. Protective bee gear is provided.
90 minute guided tour
AdultsAges 13 and older
$110KeikiAges 5 to 12
$90Kamaʻāina: $90 adults · $65 keiki
Hawaiʻi resident ID required.
Choose your date to see availability and final pricing.
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Guided by professional beekeepers
Tour Guides with roots
in the hive.
Waipiʻo Honeybee Tours was founded by Alex Bean, the beekeeper behind Māla Honey Botanicals. The experience grew from more than a decade of caring for honeybees and land, raising queen bees annd farming, and crafting award winning honey infusions on Hawaiʻi Island. Now, Alex is opening the hive to share that work and his love for bees with you.
Our ʻohana includes some of the most passionate beekeepers you’ll ever meet. Each guide brings their own stories, experience, and love for bees to every tour. From opening a hive to sharing honey around the tasting table, we’re excited to welcome you into our world and offer a rare opportunity to connect with bees, nature, and the flavors of Hawaiʻi Island.
The hum of bees is the voice of the garden.
Puʻu Wai GardensHāmākua Coast · Hawaiʻi Island
Just before the valley lookout
A beautiful stop
along the coast.
Find us at Puʻu Wai Gardens, just two minutes before the Waipiʻo Valley lookout. Make the tour part of a slower day exploring the Hāmākua Coast.
48-5370 Honokaʻa-Waipiʻo Road
Honokaʻa, HI 96727
Complimentary parkingRestrooms on site
Make a day of it
Start with bees.
Stay for the coast.
Pair your tour with a stop at a local fruit stand and a visit to the lookout. Our area guide has more ideas for the rest of your day.
YOUR FIRST STOP
The honeybee tour
Learn, explore, suit up, taste.
A LITTLE LATER
Something local
Fruit stands and a relaxed lunch.
BEFORE YOU GO
The valley lookout
Take in the view from above.
Do I need beekeeping experience?
No experience is needed. Your beekeeper guides you through the introduction, farm walk, hive visit, and tasting.
What should I wear?
Wear closed toe shoes and comfortable outdoor clothing. A lightweight rain jacket is useful on the Hāmākua Coast. Bee suits, veils, and gloves are provided.
Can children join?
Yes. The minimum age is 5. Keiki ages 5 to 12 have a child rate, and guests ages 13 and older use the adult rate.
What if it rains?
Light rain usually does not stop the tour. Covered gathering areas and umbrellas are available. If we cancel for severe weather or unsafe conditions, guests can reschedule or receive a full refund. View the local forecast ↗.
What if I have a bee sting allergy?
If you have a known bee sting allergy or a history of anaphylaxis, please contact us before booking and review the guidance on our FAQ page. Bee stings are possible during a live hive experience.
What is the cancellation policy?
Review the cancellation terms shown during booking. If you have a question about your reservation, contact us.
Learn. Explore. Experience. Taste. Remember.
Your next Hawaiʻi story
starts with the bees.
We’d love to welcome you to the farm.