Did you know that Hawaii is home to what was once the world’s largest pineapple plantation? If you want to see the highlights of this plantation – which include one of the world’s largest mazes, a miniature train, tropical gardens, and botanic trails – you should sign up for one of our Dole Plantation tours.
At Pearl Harbor Tours Oahu, we endeavor to organize Hawaii’s most informative, fun, and insightful tours for visitors from across the world. On top of Dole Plantation tours, we offer guided excursions to the Pearl Harbor Historic Site, the landmarks of Oahu, the volcanoes of Big Island, and much more. We also offer tours that combine visits to the Dole Plantation and many other attractions on the same day.
Below, we briefly detail the highlights of the Dole Plantation so that you can decide whether a tour of this historic pineapple farm is right for you.
Things to Do and See on Dole Plantation Tours
In 1899, Drummond Dole emigrated from Massachusetts to Hawaii and established a 60-acre vegetable and pineapple farm. Six years later, the farm had grown to 600 acres, making it the world’s largest pineapple plantation at the time. Here’s what you can do at this plantation today:
1. Pineapple Express Train
During the 20-minute Pineapple Express miniature train ride through the grounds of the Dole Plantation, you’ll gain an insight into the farm’s historic significance and stunning scenery. You’ll also venture through fields in which pineapples are still grown, learning how tropical fruit is harvested in the process.
2. Plantation Garden Tour
After being introduced to the plantation via the Pineapple Express, it’s time to take a more in-depth look at the farm’s various highlights during a guided walking tour. Today, the gardens are used to grow much more than just pineapples. You’ll see many unique varieties of fruit and vegetables, plus beautiful flowers such as pikake and plumeria.
3. Pineapple Garden Maze
The Dole Plantation may no longer house the world’s largest pineapple farm, but it does host the world’s largest maze, which spans approximately three acres and consists of about 2.5 miles of meandering pathways. All in all, 14,000 Hawaiian trees and plants form the maze. There’s no better way to get lost during your time in Hawaii!
4. Plantation Grille
After all that walking and sightseeing in the tropical heat, you can refuel on some of Hawaii’s tastiest grub at the Plantation Grille, where menu favorites include loco moco, kalua pork plate, and teriyaki chicken. You can also order good old American home comforts like hot dogs and cheeseburgers. Regardless of what you eat for your main course, you’ll love a few scoops of Dole Soft Serve for dessert.
Browse Our Dole Plantation Tours Today
As you can see from the above – our Dole Plantation tours offer you much more than just a quick history lesson on agricultural developments in Hawaii. While you’re here, you can explore botanical gardens, ride a miniature train, learn about the harvesting process, treat yourself to a tasty feast, and even take on the biggest maze in the world. So, what are you waiting for? Contact us today to learn more about our range of Dole Plantation tours.