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Kona Tiki Carving Workshop

TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10

ExcellentTop 4% in Big Island of Hawaii

146 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Carve a personalized tiki from locally sourced Big Island wood with a master carver, then take home a handmade keepsake.

About this tour

Shape a piece of the Big Island into a keepsake you made yourself. In this Kona tiki carving workshop, a fourth-generation master carver from Tonga shares his craft in a scenic hillside setting above Holualoa.

After meeting at the farm, ride by UTV to a carving hut with views across Kona. Choose locally sourced wood and a design, then learn carving techniques as your guide helps you create a personalized tiki. The two-hour experience offers a hands-on introduction to Tongan carving traditions, with tools and wood provided. When your carving is complete, return by UTV to the meeting point and take your creation home.

Kona tiki carving is a memorable way to connect with local materials and traditions while enjoying the island landscape. Come ready to work with your hands and leave with a one-of-a-kind reminder of your time in Hawaii.

Highlights

  • Carve your own tiki with guidance from a fourth-generation master carver from Tonga
  • Choose locally sourced wood for a personalized keepsake
  • Take in views of Kona from a scenic hillside carving hut
  • Learn about Tongan carving traditions as you create

What's included

Included

  • Wood for carving
  • Carving tools
  • Personalized tiki

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

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Important information

  • Children under 5 may participate with a paid adult
  • Arrive 30 minutes before the activity
  • The farm is off Mamalahoa Highway (Highway 180); look for the Aloha Adventure Farms or Holualoa Kona Coffee sign
  • The workshop takes place rain or shine
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Bring a passport or ID card

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.97 on Viator and 4.95 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 9.1. Top 4% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 4% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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