Hawaii's Big Island Family Multi-Adventure Tour

The Outrigger Kona Resort is one of the best hotels in the immediate Kona area and convenient to our trip activities, but it doesn't match the service level and standards of typical Backroads properties. With its great waterfront location, pool and waterslide, the Outrigger can be a fun choice, if you're traveling with kids. Otherwise, we suggest staying at an Airbnb or small boutique property in Kailua-Kona the night before the trip and arranging transportation to the Outrigger the next morning.

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 not equipped with phones or televisions.

Due to Hawaii’s rugged landscape, limited paved roadways and long stretches between destinations, this trip includes more shuttling than other Backroads trips. These same conditions mean that our cycling routes typically include sections along highways with fast-moving traffic. You’re always welcome to jump in the shuttle to avoid busier roads.

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, cooler temperatures 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.