Hawaii's Big Island Bike Tour
- Circumnavigate the Big Island on two wheels, passing lava fields, rain forests, coffee plantations and scenic beaches
- Up for a century? How about two? Options abound on your Hawaii adventure
- Feast on Pacific Rim cuisine, fresh fish and tropical fruit
- Kilauea Iki Crater and Punaluu black-sand beach
- Bike 30 miles of the Ironman Triathlon's cycling course
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Coastal Roads & Volcanic Slopes
Some people come to Hawaii to relax. Some come to play. This trip is for those who love doing both. Sure, you can spend the entire trip on two wheels, testing your legs on climbs through some of the world's most incredible scenery and relishing exhilarating long descents to picture-perfect coastline. Even ride two centuries in a single week if you like. And what if your ideal vacation also includes swimming, snorkeling and basking on a pristine beach with an icy Mai Tai in hand? But of course! Whatever you choose, the Big Island awaits.
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
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We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.Accommodations
The Kilauea Lodge is a fairly rustic property that reflects its picturesque location near the stunning Volcanoes National Park. While this property is simpler than the typical Backroads standard, we've chosen it because of its proximity to our favorite routes and the fantastic views. Please note that the lodge is not equipped with phones or televisions.Traffic
While Backroads strives to include routes that are quiet and off the beaten track, the Big Island's rugged topography limits the number of smooth paved roads. Our shuttle is always available to help you bypass more heavily trafficked or rough sections. 
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Accommodations
The Kilauea Lodge is a fairly rustic property that reflects its picturesque location near the stunning Volcanoes National Park. While this property is simpler than the typical Backroads standard, we've chosen it because of its proximity to our favorite routes and the fantastic views. Please note that the lodge is not equipped with phones or televisions.Traffic
While Backroads strives to include routes that are quiet and off the beaten track, the Big Island's rugged topography limits the number of smooth paved roads. Our shuttle is always available to help you bypass more heavily trafficked or rough sections.
Itinerary
Day
1 Circumnavigate the Big Island on your bike, starting amid rain forests, Kona coffee plantations and scenic beaches 
Tempting after a morning ride, the pristine waters of Kealakekua Bay are home to an underwater state park and ideal for spotting spinner dolphins Fantastic ocean views highlight the route to Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, an impressive archaeological site known as the Place of Refuge.
Days
2-3 Explore Volcano Village and Kilauea Iki Crater with a local guide Descend along the Kau Coast, passing the southernmost point of the United States Gear down for a 4,000-foot climb past black-sand Punaluu Beach, where green turtles lounge, and up through lava fields to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hilina Pali Overlook dazzles with sweeping vistas of the Pacific and the Kau Desert.
Day
4 Feast on Pacific Rim cuisine, fresh fish and tropical fruit En route to Hilo, gravity does the work to bring you to the island's "wet side," with its verdant hills, rugged cliffs and lava-rock beaches Grassy highlands and sprawling cattle ranches? You'll find them while pedaling in paniolo (cowboy) country.
Days
5-6 Bike 30 miles of the Kona Ironman Triathlon's cycling course No guilt here! Sumptuous meals are well deserved after the challenging rides along the Kohala Coast and the small communities of Puako and Hawi Return through fields of black lava to quiet Pauoa Bay.
Casual & Premiere Inns*
Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay
Kailua-Kona (1 night) This recently renovated full-service resort overlooks an ancient lava flow on the Kona coast. (pool, spa, tennis)
Kilauea Lodge
Volcano Village (2 nights) An up-country bed-and-breakfast with ideal access to Volcanoes National Park.
Fairmont Orchid
Kohala Coast (2 nights) A blissful resort offering abundant amenities, a lovely half-moon beach and sweeping views of the Pacific. Condé Nast Traveler Gold List. (pool, spa, tennis, golf)
Guest Reviews About This Trip
The place of refuge valley was a wow. The back roads near Hilo were a wow. The road from Waimea to the coast was a wow. Excellent trip - rigorous enough to keep me amused. Well supported enough to make life easy. Gorgeous big blue sky and blue ocean. On Hawaii it is all about the headwinds and they are fierce!! Thanks for a fun week.- Sacramento, CA
Awesome trip - had a great time!! The Hawaii trip was very special. Seems like it's a great trip for the novice rider or someone who wants to pound out the miles. Broad shoulders and relatively light traffic make the ride around the island very safe. It was very easy to drop the novice rider off at the top of the hill and let them ride a bunch of descent miles and feel like they accomplished a lot. For the experienced rider, the trip provided a very challenging course and several epic rides. I loved the trip!!- San Francisco, CA
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.- Los Angeles, CA
Trip Dates & Prices
Please click on a date below for specific pricing and possible itinerary variations.
2015 CLASSIC DATES
April 2015
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4/26 - 5/1
*
Special Spring Training departure!
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$3298 per person, double occ.,
+$1090 for single occ.
May 2015
- 5/17 - 5/22 ( $3198 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
August 2015
- 8/10 - 8/15 ( $3098 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
September 2015
- 9/13 - 9/18 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
October 2015
- 10/4 - 10/9 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
- 10/25 - 10/30 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
November 2015
- 11/1 - 11/6 ( $3298 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
- 11/29 - 12/4 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
December 2015
- 12/18 - 12/23 ( $3198 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
- 12/31 - 1/5 ( $3198 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
2015 SINGLES-SOLOS DATES
March 2015
- 3/2 - 3/7 ( $3298 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
June 2015
- 6/29 - 7/4 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
July 2015
- 7/27 - 8/1 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
October 2015
- 10/11 - 10/16 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
December 2015
- 12/5 - 12/10 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
2016 CLASSIC DATES
January 2016
- 1/10 - 1/15 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
February 2016
- 2/7 - 2/12 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
- 2/21 - 2/26 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
March 2016
- 3/8 - 3/13 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
April 2016
- 4/5 - 4/10 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
May 2016
- 5/15 - 5/20 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
- 5/22 - 5/27 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
June 2016
- 6/14 - 6/19 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
August 2016
- 8/9 - 8/14 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
September 2016
- 9/4 - 9/9 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
- 9/11 - 9/16 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
- 9/25 - 9/30 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
October 2016
- 10/23 - 10/28 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
- 10/30 - 11/4 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
November 2016
- 11/27 - 12/2 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
December 2016
- 12/14 - 12/19 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
- 12/30 - 1/4 ( $3198 per person, double occ., +$1090 for single occ.
2016 SINGLES-SOLOS DATES
March 2016
- 3/1 - 3/6 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$990 for single occ.
June 2016
- 6/28 - 7/3 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$990 for single occ.
July 2016
- 7/26 - 7/31 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$990 for single occ.
October 2016
- 10/9 - 10/14 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$990 for single occ.
December 2016
- 12/4 - 12/9 ( $2998 per person, double occ., +$990 for single occ.
Don't see your ideal travel date? Call us at 800-462-2848 for Private Trip date availability.
This Trip Is Rated Level 2-5
Routes 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.
| Daily Route Options | ||||||||||
| Day | EASYGOING | ACTIVE | AVID | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | ||||||
| miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | |
| 1 | 12* | 500 | 29 | 2000 | 42 | 2000 | ||||
| 2 | 28* | 1000 | 38* | 1500 | 54* | 2500 | 97 | 7500 | ||
| 3 | 15* | 0 | 39 | 1800 | ||||||
| 20* | 0 | |||||||||
| Hiking (4.9 Miles) | ||||||||||
| 4 | 38* | 1000 | 48* | 1500 | 75* | 1500 | ||||
| 113 | 5000 | |||||||||
| 5 | 15* | 1000 | 35* | 1500 | 43* | 1500 | 72 | 2300 | ||
| Optional Afternoon Swimming, Tennis, Spa Treatment or Golf | ||||||||||
| 6 | 9 | 0 | ||||||||
| 17 | 0 | |||||||||
* Includes a shuttle
Private Trips Options & Pricing
Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities.
You can pick any open date for your group of 8 or more except for trips departing during the last two weeks of December, where a 16 guest minimum is required. Call us for date availability.
Pricing for Private Trips (prices may vary based on departure date)
2015
| 2 - 3 guests from $5,098 pp dbl. occ. | 8 - 9 guests from $3,698 pp dbl. occ. |
| 4 - 5 guests from $4,298 pp dbl. occ. | 10 - 11 guests from $3,298 pp dbl. occ. |
| 6 - 7 guests from $3,898 pp dbl. occ. | 12 or more guests from $2,998 pp dbl. occ. |
2016
| 2 - 3 guests from $5,098 pp dbl. occ. | 8 - 9 guests from $3,698 pp dbl. occ. |
| 4 - 5 guests from $4,298 pp dbl. occ. | 10 - 11 guests from $3,298 pp dbl. occ. |
| 6 - 7 guests from $3,898 pp dbl. occ. | 12 or more guests from $2,998 pp dbl. occ. |
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