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Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 9+

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 9+

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Mar-Apr, Jun-Aug, Dec2026: Mar-Apr, Jun-Aug

From $4,499 - $4,899 /person

+4.712% Sales tax

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

Swaying palms, rugged volcanoes, rain forests and everything under the sun. Come explore the biggest little island in Hawaii and say "Aloha" to an unforgettable family adventure.

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Bike
Walk/Hike
Kayak
Snorkel

Highlights

  • Bike along some of the Big Island's most scenic routes, where natural, historic and cultural splendors are on full display
  • Kayaking and snorkeling with your family, you’ll never know what colorful creatures you’ll encounter in the crystal-clear waters
  • Hike through the black lunar landscape of Volcanoes National Park with mighty Kilauea as the backdrop
  • Get ready to meet the beloved Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle during our visit to a black sand beach
  • Discover thousands of ancient carvings on a walk through a petroglyph field dating back to 1200 AD
Hawaii Family Multi-Adventure Tour map

Hawaii

StartKailua-Kona

EndKailua-Kona or Kohala Coast

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Itinerary

Sea turtle resting on a beach in Hawaii

Days 1-2

Description

Visit Puuhonua 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 colorful birds such as the iiwi, with its bright red body and salmon-colored bill • 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.

Accommodations
Kilauea Lodge

(2 nights)

Nights 1-2

Kilauea Lodge
Volcano Village
*Casual Hotel

An up-country bed-and-breakfast with ideal access to Volcanoes National Park.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Sunset in Hawaii

Days 3-6

Description

Hike along the flanks of the world's largest active volcano, the famed Mauna Loa • Kayak past rocky cliffs and secluded sea caves in the crystal-clear waters around Puako • Kids have the chance to visit the only US zoo located in a rainforest! • Snorkel among colorful parrotfish, Moorish idols and Hawaiian lionfish • At our oceanfront retreat, swim, find your balance on a stand-up paddleboard or bliss out on the hotel's half-moon beach • Discover ancient petroglyphs near Holoholokai Beach on an interpretive coastal walk • 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 • Follow a historic trail featuring views of the coast and ancient fishponds on a final walk from the hotel.  

Accommodations
Fairmont Orchid

(3 nights)

Nights 3-5

Fairmont Orchid
Kohala Coast
Premiere Hotel

A blissful resort on a half-moon beach offering abundant amenities and exceptional aloha hospitality. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Kilauea Lodge
Volcano Village

*Casual Hotel

An up-country bed-and-breakfast with ideal access to Volcanoes National Park.

Nights 3-5

Fairmont Orchid
Kohala Coast

Premiere Hotel

A blissful resort on a half-moon beach offering abundant amenities and exceptional aloha hospitality. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)

From $4,499 /person

+4.712% Sales tax

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Touring Bike with drop handles
Touring Bike with Drop Handlebars

Included in your trip price

Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Child's Bike
Kids' Bikes

Included in your trip price

  • Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
  • Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
  • On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Burley Kazoo Trailer Bike
Backroads Trailer Bike

Included in your trip price

  • For children up to 85 pounds
  • Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
  • Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
  • Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.

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