Sea kayak & snorkel Kealakekua Bay ✦ Go out for broke da mouth grinds ✦ Explore the active volcano at Kilauea ✦ Bike the historic Hamakua Coast ✦ Talk story on the lanai of historic plantation inns
Hawaii Bike Tour Plantation Road
Classic Inn to Inn ✦ 6 days ✦ Moderate ✦ From $3995
Award winning Hawaii cycling tours since 1996
Hawaii Bicycle Tour: Plantation Road
Embark on a Hawaiian multisport odyssey with Pedalers, immersing yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Hawaii's diverse landscapes. Feel the excitement as your fellow cyclists gather in Kona, getting geared up for an unforgettable journey. Together, shuttle to coffee country, where historic sites and lush volcanic slopes set the stage for an unforgettable journey.
Feel the thrill of sea kayaking Kealakekua Bay, guided by a local expert weaving tales of Captain Cook's legacy. As you descend to Pahala, former plantation buildings provide a unique night's rest, while the southernmost town in the USA beckons with the aroma of Hawaiian Sweetbreads. Pedal to Kilauea Volcano, weaving through macadamia groves, the Ka'u Desert, and rainforests, with a wine-tasting pause at Volcano Winery.
Enjoy a free day at Volcano National Park, where volcanic craters and ancient petroglyphs invite exploration, or simply relax in the lodge's hot tub surrounded by nature's wonders. The grand finale unfolds cycling the historic Mamalahoa Highway, a picturesque route winding through lush forests and charming towns.
Pedalers' unique expertise ensures a seamless blend of adventure, cultural immersion, and gastronomic delights. This Hawaiian bicycling experience is not just a trip; it's a celebration of life, a thrilling escape into nature's wonders, and a gastronomic journey through the heart of Hawaii. Come join us and discover the allure that awaits on this unforgettable cycling expedition. Your adventure begins here.
Scheduled Dates
1 Sep 2024
30 Sep 2024
17 Mar 2025
14 Apr 2025
Classic Inns $3995 per person
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Spring and fall are best for cycling Hawaii.
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Hawaii Bicycling, Sea Kayaking and Hiking 
Dive into Kona: Coffee, History, and Time-Tested Tastes
Meet: Lobby of Royal Kona Resort 
Sightseeing: 4 hours
Eat: Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Manago Hotel
Paddle and Pedal Paradise: Kayaking and Downhill Bliss
Paddle & Snorkel: 3 hours
Ride: 29 mi, Land: mostly downhill
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Pahala Plantation
Goddess of Fire Beckons: Cycling to Volcano with a Splash of Wine
Ride: 25 mi, Land: long slow climb
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Kilauea Lodge
Your Volcano Playground: Free Day at Volcano National Park
Free Day
Eat: on your own
Sleep: Kilauea Lodge
Historic Highways and Coastal Charms: Ride the Hamakua Coast
Ride: 35 mi, Land: hilly
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Waipio Wayside B&B
Aloha and Adieu: Shuttle to Airport
Travel: Shuttle to airport
Eat: Breakfast
Tastes of Hawai'i
Dining on our Plantation Road is one of contrasts, but always delicious. We visit a number of different eateries during our tour, some small little local style "drive-ins" (Hawaiian style cafes not actual drive ins), some nights we enjoy chef prepared dinners featuring locally grown and produced foods.
Good Gear
Pedalers provides Specilaized Cirrus, a flatbar sport road bike. The bikes are equipped with beefier tires to handle all roads, disc brakes, flat handlebars for more upright posture to enjoy the landscapes and a wide range of gearing for the rolling terrain.
As a safe health measure, guests are asked to bring their own helmets and waterbottles for cycling.
Getting There
The Plantation Road Hawaii Bike Tour meets at Royal Kona Resort in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Guides will meet guests in the lobby at 9am. The tour ends at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport in Keahole, Hawaii.
Guests should plan their flights to arrive in Kona before 07:00 (7 am) on Day 1 of the tour and their departing flights after 12:00 (12 noon) on Day 6.
Ellison Onizuka Kona Airport code: KOA Local Time: GMT-10
Travel Tip: Arriving the day before is a good idea to allow time to relax after the long flights and explore historic Kona.
Sometimes better fares can be found to Honolulu, with a separate inter-island flight to KOA. But do leave sufficient time between flights (3 hours suggested).
Documents Please
Passports are required for all guests who do not hold US citizenship. Visas maybe required depending on your nationality, check with the nearest American embassy.
Whatcha Gonna Get
- Expert local guides
- Entrance and activity fees
- Handpicked lodges, ensuite rooms, double occupancy
- Daily breakfast, lunch, snacks*
- Dinners featuring fine local cuisine*
- Unlimited drinking water**
- Support van for baggage and lifts
- Free use of bicycles
- Airport drop off
*as noted in itinerary
**during activity
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You, your family and friends, your preferred date, our handcrafted tour routes, privately guided, the ultimate adventure getaway.
Classic Inns from $3995
Tour is available year round, July, August, Christmas & New Years are crowded.
Join a Scheduled Departure
Join a group of like minded travelers (8 guests max) on one of the dates below:
2024: 1 Sep ✦ 30 Sep
2025: 17 Mar ✦ 14 Apr
Classic Inns: $3995 per person, double occupancy
Single Room: +$850 Deposit: $400
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