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Ko Hana Hawaiian Rum Distillery Tour and Tasting
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Ko Hana Distillers takes you through its sugarcane garden and barrel room in Kunia. The visit lasts 45 to 60 minutes and costs from $25 per adult. Four rum tastings finish the tour. You meet at 92-1770 Kunia Road for a daily session at noon or later. It's a short farm and distillery visit for travelers with their own ride, and children can join with an adult.
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Ko Hana Hawaiian Rum Distillery Tour and Tasting at a glance
| Duration | 45 to 60 minutes |
| Price | from $25 per adult |
| Starts | Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. daily |
| Meeting point | Ko Hana Distillers, 92-1770 Kunia Road |
| Food and drink | Four rum tastings and snacks |
| Ages | 1 and up with an adult, rum tasting ages 21 and up |
| Group | Up to 15 guests |
| Main trade-off | Independent transport to Kunia |
| Guide languages | English |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Children pay less.
What's included
- Local guide
- Rum tasting
- Snacks
What's not included
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Lunch
Options
Which option to book
Tour & Tasting covers the visit and rum samples. Daily starts are noon or 1 p.m., with further sessions at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Tour & Tasting | 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., daily |
The catch: Rum tasting is for ages 21 and up, and your ride to Kunia isn't included.
Route
How does the day work?
A guided walk through the sugarcane garden and barrel room ends at Ko Hana's tasting bar.
- 60 min
1. Ko Hana Distillers
Fresh cane juice introduces the crop. You walk among Hawaiian sugarcane varieties before visiting the barrel room and tasting rum.
The garden visit and tasting share a 45 to 60 minute session. You finish at the distillery in Kunia, where the tour begins.
Pickup and meeting point
- Distillery address: Your destination is Ko Hana Distillers at 92-1770 Kunia Road. Transport to the distillery isn't part of the tour.
- Road entrance: From Kunia Road, turn onto Kunia Drive. The tasting room and distillery are immediately on the left.
- Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes for the garden. The visit includes walking between the cane and the barrel room.
Before you book
- Children can tour with an adult. Plan lunch separately from the tasting and snacks.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Adults aged 21 and up can taste the rum after seeing how sugarcane becomes the spirit. Your visit takes 45 to 60 minutes. It suits couples with their own ride to Kunia. Children aged 1 and up can join you, though they won't taste rum.
If you're staying in Kailua, the 1-hour Koolau whiskey tour costs from $25 per person. For chocolate instead of alcohol, the Waialua cacao orchard welcomes children aged 5 and up, from $94 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Guests under 21 expecting to taste rum
- Travelers needing hotel transport included
- Visitors counting on a full lunch
Good to know
Know before you go
Children need an adult with them on the tour. The tasting is restricted to guests aged 21 and up. Younger guests can see the sugarcane garden and barrel room without drinking rum.
Wear comfortable walking shoes for the garden and distillery. The surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and strollers are allowed. The garden and barrel room are part of your visit.
Hotel collection isn't part of your ticket. The distillery is at 92-1770 Kunia Road, by the turn onto Kunia Drive. Your visit ends at the same property where it starts.
The tour takes a maximum of 15 guests. You can book from 1 to 15 travelers together. A booking for your party doesn't make the session a private visit.
The ticket is shown on your phone. Snacks come with the tasting, but lunch is separate. Plan a meal elsewhere if you're using the visit as part of a longer day.
You can get a full refund by canceling at least 24 hours before the start. Later cancellations receive no refund. Weather may also stop a departure from running.
Reviews
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People also ask
- What does the Ko Hana rum tour cost and include?
The tour costs from $25 per adult with a guide and rum tasting. Snacks are included too. Your visit links the sugarcane garden with the barrel room. Lunch and the ride to Kunia need separate plans.
- Can children visit Ko Hana Distillers?
Yes, children aged 1 and up can visit with an adult. Guests under 21 don't take part in the rum tasting. Child and youth tickets are available, so your party can include younger visitors without everyone drinking alcohol.
- How long is the Ko Hana tour?
The guided visit lasts 45 to 60 minutes. Your travel to Kunia is separate from that time. Tours run daily from noon, with afternoon choices at 1 and 2 p.m. The final departure is at 4 p.m.
- How many rums do you taste at Ko Hana?
The tasting includes four rums for guests aged 21 and up. Freshly pressed sugarcane juice also features in the visit. You'll see the crop and barrel room before the rum tasting, so this includes more than time at the bar.
- Is the Ko Hana distillery tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the tour's areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. The visit takes up to 60 minutes and ends back at the distillery. Your own transport still needs arranging. Wheelchair access on site doesn't add hotel pickup to this ticket.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Tours book on the booking page at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.