Big Island's Most Unique Honey Bee ExperienceSuit Up and Explore the Hives on a Guided Bee Safari
A One-of-a-Kind Beekeeping Experience
Step into the fascinating world of honey bees with the Bee Safari at the Rare Hawaiian Honey Company, home to some of the world's rarest organic gourmet honeys. This hands-on beekeeping experience takes you beyond the ordinary and into a working apiary, where you'll discover the incredible lives of Hawaii's honey bees and the craftsmanship behind every jar of honey.
Perfect for families, nature lovers, food enthusiasts, and curious adventurers, the Bee Safari offers a memorable opportunity to connect with nature, learn from passionate experts, and experience a taste of Hawaii unlike any other.
What To Expect
Meet Your Guide
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Enter the Hive
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See Honey Production
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Honey Tasting
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1. Meet Your Beekeeper Guide
Begin your adventure at our visitor center, where you'll meet your expert tour guide who brings over a decade of beekeeping experience. Learn about Hawaii's honey bees, their history, and their vital role in our ecosystem. Get an up-close look at hive components and discover how bees communicate, pollinate, and produce the honey you'll soon see inside the hive.
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2. Suit Up & Enter the Hive
Suit up like a real beekeeper and step into our working apiary alongside thousands of honey bees. Get up close and personal with the colony as you safely hold frames covered in bees and filled with fresh honey. Spot the Queen Bee and learn how the different castes work together as one superorganism. Discover how modern beekeepers help colonies stay healthy by managing pests, diseases, and other challenges facing honey bees today.
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3. From Hive to Bottle — View Our Production & Bottling Facility
Follow the journey of Hawaiian honey from the hive to our honey house. Our tour guide will take you to view our extraction and bottling facilities where you'll gain an understanding of the craftsmanship behind every jar.
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4. Taste Hawaii's Finest Honeys
Finish your Bee Safari with a guided honey tasting featuring some of Hawaii's most exceptional honeys. Compare monofloral and polyfloral varieties, explore unique flavor profiles, and learn what makes Hawaiian honey among the rarest in the world. Browse our visitor center for fresh honey and bee-inspired gifts to take home.
Safari Schedule
Safaris are available on selected days. Limited space per time slot.
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Safety
Protective bee suits and equipment are provided for all participants. However, guests are required to bring closed-toe shoes to participate in the Bee Safari.
During your Bee Safari, you will be getting up close and personal with both bees and honey. If you are allergic to bees, out of an abundance of caution, we ask that you bring your own EpiPen.
Pricing
- Adult (13+) — $119
- Children (3–12) — $79
100% refundable up to 48 hours before your safari.
Reviews
- "Absolutely magical. The highlight of our trip."★★★★★
- "The honey tasting alone is worth it."★★★★★
Ready To Meet The Bees?
Book Your Bee Safari Today!Safari availability is limited and slots fill quickly.