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Hawaii's Big Island Family Multisport: Bike, Walk, Sea Kayak and Snorkel From Coast to Crater

The diversity of the Big Island's landscape - an ever-changing palette of greens and blues - is well matched to the activities on Backroads' multisport family adventure. Kids and adults will thrill at the prospect of hiking across a volcano crater and into a mysterious cave-like lava tube, as well as biking along the magical Hamakua Coast overlooking the Pacific. Paddle to caves, swim and snorkel in crystal-clear bays, and come face-to-face with sea turtles, beaked parrot fish and other fascinating sea creatures. With ample time to relax and sun yourself on black- and white-sand beaches, you'll find that the Big… more

Hawaii's Big Island Family Multisport: Bike, Walk, Sea Kayak and Snorkel From Coast to Crater

The diversity of the Big Island's landscape - an ever-changing palette of greens and blues - is well matched to the activities on Backroads' multisport family adventure. Kids and adults will thrill at the prospect of hiking across a volcano crater and into a mysterious cave-like lava tube, as well as biking along the magical Hamakua Coast overlooking the Pacific. Paddle… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $2,998* per person
Lodging: hotel
When: February-April, August, December
Number of days: 6
Group size: 24

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Backroads

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Trip details

Day 1 Kohala Coast

Our trip begins in the Waimea region, famous for its high coastline and verdant pastures  Ride along the coast, where postcard-perfect valleys and lush tropical hills greet you around every turn From the plantation-era town of Honokaa, bike to the Waipio Valley lookout for views of some of the Big Island's most magnificent scenery.

 

Day 2 Volcanoes National Park

Shuttle to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to Kilauea, the most active volcano on Earth En route, stop at Umauma Falls and the World Botanical Center for a jaunt through a rain forest dense with bamboo and ginger Explore a black lava landscape on foot  Ferns, ohia trees and the red apapane bird color our path to the 450-foot Thurston Lava Tube.

 

Day 3 Kailua-Kona

Wake to views of the dramatic Kilauea Caldera Bike along Crater Rim Road Cruise down a 4,000-foot descent to the stunning Kau Coast and the crashing waves Frolic with sea turtles on the black sand of Punaluu Beach Relax with a spa treatment at our hotel while kids check out the multilevel swimming pool and slide, surrounded by waterfalls and tropical foliage.

 

Days 4-6 Kohala Coast

Paddle Kayak down the coast from Keauhou Bay, past rocky cliffs and secluded sea caves At our luxurious beachfront resort, options abound - kids can look forward to surfing lessons, snorkeling, beach volleyball, tide pool walks and lei-making lessons  Adults can opt to relax poolside or indulge in a spa treatment Adults can also ride along the Kohala Coast to Hawi, an area known for its many wonderful art communities Glimpse Hawaii's ancient culture on a visit to ancient petroglyphs chiseled on smooth black slates of cooled lava.

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