ADULT ONLY
1 - 8 guests
Activity Level 3
Earn Your Lunch
I stay active on vacation and love the feeling of relaxing after a busy day on the go. I season my trips with a little fresh exercise.
Read more about the Active Range
Price
USD $4599/per adult
Next available departure
15 Oct - 20 Oct
Activity Level 1
What's The Rush?
I'm active and in decent shape and not looking to experience a place just through a bus window. I'm happy to slow down on the trail, soak it in and breathe in the fresh air.
Walking: 2-3 hours per day on gentle-gradient trails.
Other activities: On these trips, you'll be taking part in a range of other activities that focus less on building up a sweat and more on enjoying the finer things in life.
Activity Level 2
On the Move
Sure, I own some hiking boots, they're even worn in, but they don't go on long trips. I like my creature comforts and I like to give a range of activities a go.
Walking: 2-4 hours per day on gentle to moderate gradient trails. No multi-day hikes.
Biking: 1-3 hours, cruisy rides achievable by anyone, even first-timers. Kayaking: 1-3 hours, entry-level sea kayaking with specialist guides and stable boats.
Other activities (i.e. snorkeling): Always optional and very little exertion required. A highlight for many!
Activity Level 3
Earn Your Lunch
I stay active on vacation and love the feeling of relaxing after a busy day on the go. I season my trips with a little fresh exercise.
Hiking: Typically, 3-6 hours per day on well-formed backcountry trails. Expect some significant gradient inclines and declines.
Altitude: Your trip may include some moderate altitude areas, though these don't form the focus of the trip and are generally manageable.
Biking: 1-3 hours on well-formed paths or roads where you can expect some hills with moderate climbs and descents.
Kayaking: 1-3 hours, entry-level sea kayaking with specialist guides and stable boats.
Other activities (i.e. caving): Always optional and very little exertion required. A highlight for many!
Activity Level 4
Challenge Accepted
I'll let my trusty guides sweat the small things, so I can focus on my goal. Getting to the top, reaching the end, achieving my dreams! Sure, it'll be tough, but the views will be worth it.
Hiking / Trekking: Typically, 4–6-hour hikes with options for more, sometimes with limited or no vehicle support and nearly always with ascents and descents.
Altitude: Some trips at this level will reach a significant altitude. We are here to help you manage that and make your experience one to cherish for a lifetime.
Biking & Kayaking: If one, or both, of these activities are 'your thing,' there are trip options in this range, allowing you to be on two wheels or with a paddle in your hand for most of the day.
Activity Level 5
The Upper Limit
I'm ready to put in the hard work to reap the rewards. I'm a seasoned adventurer, not afraid to get my boots wet.
Trekking & Altitude: This is classic trekking, at altitude. Some might even call it 'expedition-style.' We've had folks from all walks of life achieve their dreams on our grade 5 trips, so if you're in for a challenge get in touch to find out if this is for you.
Experience Hawaii's warmth, color and history on two wheels. Bicycle banyan-lined roadways past lush coffee plantations and immense lava fields pummeled by the surf. Witness the volcanic majesty of Kilauea. Snorkel with manta rays. Enjoy the best stargazing in the world from high up on Mauna Kea. Be awed by the island's astonishing biological diversity. Visit many of its historic and sacred places. Dine at its most famous restaurant. Hawaii is paradise – perfected on a bicycle!
Day 1
Meet us at the Royal Kona (public shuttle is available from/to the Kona airport) in the heart of downtown Kona. Bicycle south through Kona's coffee plantations. Continue past mango, banana and avocado trees down to the ocean. Lunch at the white sands of the City of Refuge, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park. Long-ago Hawaiians who had displeased their king fled to this sacred place; many of its ancient ruins remain. This afternoon stop for a tour and tasting at Greenwell Coffee Farm. Then head to the Royal Kona Oceanfront Resort to get ready for an early dinner, followed by a night snorkel with manta rays!
Royal Kona Oceanfront Resort (Lunch, Dinner)
Biking: 19.9 miles · +1,673 ft / -1,663 ft (options for more)
Day 2
Shuttle to South Point in the morning to explore the scenic bluffs of the southern-most point in the United States. Pedal from near South Point to Punalu'u Black Sand Beach for a picnic lunch. The route takes us along the scenic southern flank of Mauna Loa to the macadamia and coffee farm-rich village of Pahala. Watch for the Hawaiian goose, the Nene, strutting here and there. Spy some honu (green sea turtles) bobbing in the waters or sunning on the rocky beach. Shuttle (or pedal) to Volcano for tonight’s stay at Chalet Kilauea Rainforest Hotel.
Chalet Kilauea Rainforest Hotel (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Biking: 26.9 miles · +1,280 ft / -2,997 ft (options for more)
Day 3
Enjoy Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park today! The Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cultural landscapes in the world and encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes – Kīlauea and Mauna Loa. Craters, lava tubes, lava fields, and more – there is so much to explore! Park geology has been quite active lately, so we will see what options are available to us and choose the best. In the afternoon, shuttle (or pedal) to the Hilo Hawaiian. Enjoy oceanfront views overlooking beautiful Hilo Bay for the next two nights.
Hilo Hawaiian (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Biking: 30.8 miles · +2,199 ft / -2,198 ft
Day 4
Spend the morning exploring the historic town of Hilo by bike or on foot. Sample as much as you like of the farmer’s market, the Arboretum, Tsunami museum, shopping, and majestic Rainbow Falls. After lunch on your own, shuttle up to Mauna Kea to take in the sights and learn about the large telescopes and many observatories on Mauna Kea. Then enjoy sunset and dinner before stargazing.
Hilo Hawaiian (Breakfast)
Day 5
Bicycle gentle side roads through banana and papaya plantations along the rugged tropical coastline. Cruise under hanging vines along the botanic gardens and local surf spots. Feeling like a challenge? Cycle up to Akaka Falls – or hop in the van – and view the home of the waterfall-climbing goby fish. Shuttle to an iconic viewpoint overlooking the thousand-food cliffs of the Waipio Valley. Walls swathed in tropical green protect this ancient valley on three sides; the fourth is the sapphire sea. Feel like a bit more cycling? Continue on through the "cowboy country" ranchlands of Waimea to the Kamuela Inn. Be sure to work up an appetite. Tonight, we celebrate our wonderful adventure with dinner at the best restaurant in Hawai'i. Now world famous, Merriman's has been serving delicious, locally sourced, and sustainable, island cuisine for over 30 years!
Kamuela Inn (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Biking: Morning: 21.7 miles ; +2,454 ft / -1,258 ft
Biking: Afternoon (optional): 32.9 miles ; +2,939 ft / -1,477 ft
Day 6
After breakfast, shuttle to hidden Keokea Beach Park on the Kohala Coast to begin cycling. It’s so inviting, you may want to relax here all day! Ride along the famous Queen K Highway – the most scenic part of the Ironman Kona course. At Hapuna Beach we will celebrate with lunch – and a final dip in the ocean, if you like! – before heading back to Kona for return flights home.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Biking: 32.8 miles · +2,164 ft / -2,151 ft
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By paying in full we are able to pass on savings to our guests, but please note that by opting for this payment plan, your booking becomes non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-changeable.
We highly recommend that you purchase Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance. We recommend Redpoint Insurance – you can find details here.
T+Cs Apply.
On the first morning of the trip, our two pick-up locations are the Kona Seaside Hotel at 7:45am or at the Royal Kona Resort at 8am. You are welcome to stay at any hotel in Kailua Kona for your pre-night, though you must make your own way to one of the two pick-up points at the pre-designated times.
Your trip ends with a drop-off at either the Kona Airport in time for flights below or at one of the following hotels between 4-6pm:Waikoloa Marriott; Kona Seaside Hotel; Royal Kona Resort.
We include Road bikes and Hybrid bikes in our pricing. E-Bikes are available for a surcharge and are subject to availability.
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With an average of 12 guests per departure and an industry-leading 6:1 guest-to-guide ratio, you’ll enjoy a highly personalized experience with the perspective of an insider.
It’s so much easier to relax and enjoy your adventure when you have fun, caring guides who know the land, are experts in motivation, sweat all the details and whip up incredible meals, too!
When we say all inclusive, we mean it! Meals and snacks, activities, lodging, transportation, guiding services and more. Every detail is handled; all you need to do is show up!
Every aspect of your trip is thoroughly considered for your safety, from highly vetted vendors and well-maintained equipment to extensively trained guides and our seasoned operations team at headquarters.
Family travel and North American National Parks are our specialty. We’ve perfected our itineraries and sustained relationships for decades, ensuring you'll experience your destination to the fullest.
For us, the extra mile is never extra, it’s part of the way! Count on special touches throughout your trip that will amplify your experience. If we’ve done our job, they’ll have you saying “wow!”
