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Premiere Inns
  • From $2,898
    To $3,498 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+From $970 To $1,170
    for sgl. occ.)

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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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TRIP NOTES

All meals included except 2 lunches.

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Meet / Depart

Kohala Coast, Hawaii

Special Interest

Geological Wonders, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Spa, Swim, Tropical/Winter Sunshine

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Berkeley, CA 94710

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Hawaii Biking Vacations

Hawaii's Big Island Biking

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. Evenings, 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

Meet on the Kohala Coast and enjoy a tropical welcome gathering at our beachside resort Enjoy the many luxuries at our hotel or warm up with a short ride to a traditional Heiau (Hawaiian temple).

Day 2 kailua-kona

Cycle a 30-mile stretch of the Ironman Triathlon route Ride along an old lava flow to serene Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park Gather tonight over mai tais and piña coladas.

Day 3 volcanoes national park

Visit a Kona coffee farm  Descend along the Kau Coast, passing the southernmost point in the United States Gear down for a 4,000-foot climb past black-sand Punaluu Beach - home to commonly spotted green sea turtles - and up through a lava landscape to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Days 4-6 kohala coast

Pedal to Hilo on the windward side of the island Spin along a portion of the Hamakua Coast amid a lush landscape of tropical forests Bike through paniolo (cowboy) country Enjoy a ride along the Kohala Mountains to the artists' enclave of Hawi before returning through fields of black lava to the quiet Kohala Coast to golf, enjoy a massage or simply relax.

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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Guest Trip Reviews

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.
Jack Berman - Los Angeles, CA

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For more than 29 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the Hawaii tour experts. For biking tours in Asia & the Pacific, trust our in-depth connections. To see all our Asia & the Pacific biking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Asia & the Pacific walking and hiking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Asia & the Pacific multisport tours click here.

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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

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.

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.

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Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • 16 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 2 to 5 4 Route Options Available
  • 23, 34, 55, 74 miles
  • 1000 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 4 to 5 4 Route Options Available
  • 43, 51, 80, 93 miles
  • 2000 - 3000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 4 to 5 4 Route Options Available
  • 49, 59, 84, 108 miles
  • 1000 - 3000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 3 to 4   3 Route Options Available
  • 35, 50, 56 miles
  • 1000 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Conclusion of Trip
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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles