About Rising Kona

Had a great experience at this picturesque coffee farm over looking Kona pier. The setting is magical, the surroundings are lush and gorgeous, and we had a fantastic tour with... read more Bryce. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, and made this a very memorable experience. Very high marks for the team, the coffee, and the chocolate covered macadamia nuts. They’re delicious.

We arrived at the farm on a perfectly, clear day. Just getting out of the car, in the parking lot, the views are to die for! We did... read more not have to wait for our tour to begin and even if we did have to wait, our tour guide Townsend, would have been well worth the wait. Townsend started our tour with some samples of the coffee that were set out by the pool for everyone to try. As he talked about the farm, we enjoyed the freshly brewed coffee and the views. Walking around the farm, Townsend explained the coffee growing process and demonstrated how they dry the coffee. After our tour, we stopped by the gift shop and did a little shopping as well as ordered a coffee, from the coffee shop. We sat by the pool and enjoyed the view for at least an hour after our tour. If you are visiting the Big Island of Hawaii and are on the Kona side, visiting Heavenly Hawaiian is a must see. If you live on the Big Island, as I do, and have not visited the farm, it also is a must see! You will not regret it. Be sure to ask for Townsend to be your guide. He is so knowledgeable, kind, friendly, and funny and makes this a 5-Star tour for sure!! The entire staff was outstanding, as we met a lot of them and everyone was enjoying themselves as they were working about the farm operation. This was a FUN tour! Do it!!

Worth every penny! Incredible view, excellent hospitality, and fantastic coffee! We did the coffee roasting with Bryce, and had a outstanding time! The unique experience of roasting our own... read more coffee was made even better by our excellent host, who made us feel at home. Would definitely reccomend any of the more unique experiences, such as coffee roasting or brewing, along with the tour. Arrive with plenty of time to spare for parking, along with time to enjoy outstanding view and patio. Make sure to meet Charlie the dog, he is an excellent ambassador of the aloha spirit, along with the farm cats! Overall, definitely a step above other tours, and with the extra money!