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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.

2024: Dec 2025: Mar-Apr, Jun-Aug, Dec 2026: Mar-Apr, Jun-Aug

From $4,399 - $4,999 /person

Volcanoes National Park & the Kohala Coast

The Big Island has all the elements for a great family adventure vacation. Swaying palms, rugged volcanoes and whimsical rain forests. Plus crystal waters, colorful reefs and sleeping turtles. Experience it all as you paddle the Pacific, trek around craters and bike along the coast. Add aloha, sunshine, island cuisine and luxurious hotels. Find your element in Hawaii.

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Biking
Walk/Hike
Kayak
Snorkel

Highlights

  • Bike along some of the Big Island's most scenic routes, where natural, historic and cultural splendors abound
  • Paddle a kayak with your family, learn about ancient petroglyphs and enjoy time by the beach
  • Snorkel with sea turtles and colorful fish in Kona's coral reefs, then kick back on the Hawaiian sand
  • Hike through the black lunar landscape of Volcanoes National Park with mighty Kilauea as the backdrop
Hawaii Family Multi-Adventure Tour map

Hawaii

Start Kailua-Kona

End Kailua-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

Days 1-2

Description

Visit Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, an ancient place of refuge • Adults explore the islands' South Coast on two wheels, where Hawaii's most dramatic scenery is on display • Kids head to a black-sand beach for a scavenger hunt with the Kids Adventure Leader • 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.

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 • Visit a coffee farm for a tour and tasting • 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 and uncover the history and significance of the area on an interpretive coastal walk • Adults ride along the sun-soaked Kohala Coast, tracing 30 miles of the Kona Ironman Triathlon's cycling course while kids hang ten during a day at the beach • A walk along the beautiful coastline is the perfect start to our final morning on the Big Island.

Accommodations

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 $4,399 /person

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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.

From $4,399 /person

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Dates & Prices

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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