Hawaii's Big Island Multi-Adventure Tour

The tour is 6 days long with 4 days being cycling days.

The biking terrain on this trip is mostly rolling hills interspersed with gradual ascents and descents, as well as some steeper climbs. In addition, you may encounter powerful trade winds, which can make bicycling more
difficult.

The hiking terrain on this trip is a combination of open lava fields, well-maintained and shaded rainforest trails, and exposed coastal trails. We recommend sturdy,
closed-toe hiking shoes. Our Trip Leaders will provide hiking poles should you desire additional support on uneven terrain.

Remember, take your time and go at your own pace—you're on vacation! Your Trip Leaders are there to provide the support you need when you're ready for a snack, a cool drink, or a lift back if you're done for the day. Most days you'll have a choice of mileage options, so you can decide how active you want to be—it's always up to you.

Activity Level
This tour is graded as having an activity level of 1 - 3.

Level 1: A short walk or ride on level terrain, and if it gets hilly, plenty of pause to enjoy the scenery.
Activity Time: 2-3hrs
Biking: 8-22mi

Level 2: Enjoying moderate activity and still having plenty of time to relax each day.
Activity Time: 2-4hrs
Biking: 18-32mi

Level 3: Lively hiking and biking routes on rolling terrain–and bring on a long climb or two as well!
Activity Time: 3-5hrs
Biking: 12mi

Traffic & Highway Riding
Because the Big Island is rugged and covered in lava fields, a limited number of paved roads traverse the island. While the Tour Operator strives to find roadways that are quiet and off the beaten track, many of the routes on this trip include highways with fast moving traffic. Of course, you're always welcome to jump in the shuttle to avoid the busier roads.

Shuttle Distances
In order to bring you the full gamut of the Big Island's splendor, we spend more time shuttling on this trip than on many other of the Tour Operator's trips. Our time in the shuttles will allow us to experience the incredible variety of ecosystems, scenery and activities that Hawaii has to offer. So sit back and relax, knowing that someone else is doing the driving, and enjoy the beauty of the journey.

Food is an important part of the experience. For lunch we look for the best way to capture the essence of the region. It may be a Grand Picnic, when your Trip Leaders prepare the freshest and healthiest local fare at a carefully chosen setting along the day's route; a boxed lunch; a packed lunch; a meal together at a favorite restaurant; or the opportunity to have lunch on your own.

Our dinners typically highlight Hawaii's fresh local seafood, including ahi and mahimahi, along with other regional specialties and international cuisine.

All breakfasts, four lunches and four dinners are included in the trip price. One lunch and one dinner are on your own.

The Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 declared by the World Health Organization and the US Department of Health and Human Services expired May 11, 2023.

Effective June 1, should a guest choose to travel when positive or symptomatic with COVID-19, they will be required to wear a mask indoors and in vehicles, and to dine separately from the group.

Additionally, traveling unvaccinated may cause trip disruption. Backroads will not offer refunds or expense reimbursement to those unable to join a trip or take part in certain activities due to not meeting requirements. We ask that all guests carry a mask, as local regulations or vendors may require them in certain settings.

Travel Insurance: In the event a physician recommends you discontinue travel or not join your Backroads trip due to COVID-19 or other illnesses, consider trip insurance to help protect your travel investment.

Regional Entry Requirements: Please note that some regions (especially international destinations) have COVID-19 requirements and/or documents needed for entry.

Last update: Oct 2023