Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
Premiere & Casual Hotels
Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
Premiere & Casual Hotels
2026: Mar-Apr, Jun-Aug, Dec 2027: Feb-Apr, Jun-Aug, Nov-Dec 2028: Jan-Aug
Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast
The Big Island has all the elements for a fantastic family adventure. Swaying palms, volcanoes and rain forests. Bike, paddle and trek across this magnificent landscape. You’ll be in your element in Hawaii.
Highlights
- Bike through the Big Island’s diverse landscape and soak in the scenery, from lava fields to coastal cliffs while the kids hang ten and spend time at a rain forest zoo
- Kayaking and snorkeling with your family in Puako Bay, you never know what colorful creatures you’ll encounter in the crystal clear waters
- Hike and pedal through the black lunar landscape of Volcanoes National Park with mighty Kilauea as the backdrop
- Take a private tour of a thousand-year-old cave—part of the third-largest lava tube in the world!
- Walk with your family in the footsteps of King Kamehameha and discover the Big Island’s unique culture
Start Kailua-Kona
End Kailua-Kona or Kohala Coast
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Visit Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, an ancient place of refuge • Take a private tour of the third-largest lava tube system in the world! • Spend family time on a black-sand beach known as a haven for the island’s green sea turtles • Walk through a dense forest, taking in the beauty of Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes on earth • Experience a dramatic landscape sculpted by centuries of volcanic eruptions from Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire • Discover the lush tropical side of the island, where rugged cliffs, brilliantly colored flowers and fragrant guava trees abound • Watch for a variety of colorful birds that call the island home • Ride along some of the Big Island’s most scenic roads in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park • Check out a newly formed caldera with a local guide.
Nights 1-2
An up-country bed-and-breakfast with ideal access to Volcanoes National Park.
Days 3-6
Kayak past rocky cliffs and secluded sea caves in the crystal clear waters around Puako • Snorkel among colorful parrotfish, Moorish idols and Hawaiian lionfish • Kids have the chance to visit the only US zoo located in a rain forest! • At our oceanfront retreat, swim, find your balance on a stand-up paddleboard or bliss out on the hotel’s half-moon beach • Adults ride along the sun-soaked Kohala Coast, tracing a portion of the Kona Ironman Triathlon’s cycling course while kids hang ten during a day at the beach.
Nights 3-5
A blissful resort on a half-moon beach offering abundant amenities and exceptional aloha hospitality. Travel + Leisure World’s Best. (pool, spa)
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
We offer one bike ride for kids in the national park, where traffic tends to be less, and the speed limit is low. Roads in Hawaii are typically not kid-friendly, as they tend to be narrow, without shoulders and/or have faster-moving traffic. Because of this, we've planned alternate activities for the kids while adults tackle those routes.
*Includes shuttle
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
There are a limited number of paved roads traversing Hawaii’s rugged landscape. While Backroads strives to find quiet roadways off the beaten track, many of this trip’s routes include sections along highways with fast-moving traffic. You’re always welcome to jump in the shuttle to avoid the busier roads.
In order to bring you the best of the Big Island, we spend more time shuttling on this trip than on many other Backroads trips. We want to make the most of your time on this beautiful and diverse island, and our itinerary—complete with shuttles—has been specifically designed to do just that.
Hawaii encompasses an astonishing array of climate zones. You should be prepared for a wide range of weather conditions during our stay near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, including heavy rain and strong winds. The Kohala Coast also experiences powerful winds, which may make cycling coastal roads difficult or require us to alter our planned activities. In addition, water activities may be cancelled due to high surf/wind.
Kilauea Lodge is a fairly rustic property in a stunning location near Volcanoes National Park. Although clean and comfortable, the guest rooms are basic and are not equipped with phones or televisions.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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