Coastal Roads & Volcanic Slopes

Just how big is the Big Island, the youngest (and still growing) sibling in the Hawaiian Island chain? Nearly 300 miles big when you bike its perimeter on one of our most diverse two-wheeled adventures. Come test yourself on challenging climbs up volcanoes with spectacular vistas and exhilarate on long downhill spins to lush coastline. The scenery here is dramatic and you’ll see it all. Coarse black and silky white sand covers the beaches, and acres of fragrant emerald foliage are punctuated by shiny ribbons of lava frozen in their flow toward the sea. Come evening, relax and rejuvenate at luxury resorts and a quaint lodge. The Big Island with Backroads—very big!

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Day 1 kohala coast

Day 2 kailua-kona

Day 3 volcanoes national park

Days 4-6 kohala coast

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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I just returned from my Hawaii bicycle trip and as usual, the trip was fabulous! I personally want to express my thanks to a wonderful organization. Backroads goes the EXTRA mile to make each guest feel comfortable with their trip. I never feel "short-changed" on a Backroads trip. The accommodations, meals, equipment and last but not least, the group leaders are superior, top of the line. I am a devoted Backroads supporter.

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PICTURESQUE SETTINGS: Premiere Inns*

Fairmont Orchid

Kohala Coast (1 night)
This luxurious retreat features a secluded white-sand beach and private lagoon, and was named by Travel+Leisure as one of the Top 20 Spa Resorts in the country.

Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa

Kailua-Kona (1 night)
Delight in spectacular multilevel swimming pools, a one-of-a-kind manta ray viewing area, tennis and volleyball courts, and comfortably elegant guest rooms overlooking an ancient lava flow.

* With 1 Casual Inn night

Volcano House

Volcanoes National Park (1 night)
Sleep next to a volcanic crater at 4,000 feet in this dramatically situated but simple national park lodge.

* With 1 Casual Inn night

Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel

Kohala Coast (2 nights)
Enjoy gracious hospitality at this luxurious oasis—hailed by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the Top 30 Pacific Rim Resorts—with its private beach, world-class amenities and host of activities.

Route Rating: Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain