[Tour Duration 4 to 5 hours, 18 miles mainly downhill and leveled terrain]
Join us on an amazing bicycle adventure of Kilauea Volcano. During this exhilarating guided tour you will see the best highlights of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park while biking on paved roads/trails.
Your exciting day begins at the Visitors Center in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where you will receive a tour orientation. Our expert Interpretive Guide will then escort you on an historical tour of the Kilauea Caldera.
Our first stop will be the Steam Vents, where you’ll literally feel the heat of the volcano.
Next stop, Jagger Museum, located on the crater’s rim. We will explore the museum, see interpretive exhibits on Hawaiian volcanoes and the work of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
You will then receive a safety briefing and be fitted for a 2008 Giant Sedona DX comfort mountain bike and safety equipment. From here your Guide will lead you through a martian-like terrain to Halema’uma’u Crater. There is a short incline up the southeast section of the Caldera’s rim. Our service van will follow the riders throughout the tour, so that you will have the option of riding in the van at any time.
The adventure continues as we wind our way downhill along the Chain of Craters Road you will see several large pit craters. You will also see a lava shield and lava trees during this part of the tour. There are many stops along the way to view and photograph the incredible scenery, and learn about the history of this ever-changing dynamic landscape.
Our bike trail ends at Muliwai o Pele, where you’ll experience panoramic views of the Ka’u Desert coastline. You will be served a delicious lunch at the Kealakomo Overlook while you enjoy this outrageous view.
Our air condition van will take you the rest of the way to the ocean, where the 2003 lava flow has crossed the road. If Madame Pele (Volcano Goddess) allows, we will see active lava flowing into the Pacific Ocean. Our guide will then lead you on an optional ½ -mile walk to the lava viewing area, to witness this momentous event.
We will return to the summit by van, where we will see the remaining northern end of Kilauea’s summit. The last stop on our adventure will be Thurston Lava Tube. We will first travel through a lush native Hawaiian Fern forest and then take a short optional walk through the forest to the lava tube.
Time to relax, our last stop will be wine tasting at the Volcano Winery. Tropical fruits like yellow guava and the exotic jaboticaba berry are blended with traditional wine grapes and transformed into vibrant creations that capture the playful spirit of Hawaiian paradise - and the winery’s relaxed, laid-back atmosphere is the perfect place to try them.
We will then bid you a warm “A hui hou” (until we meet again) as we return you back to your point of origin.
Touring the Hawaii Volcano National Park by bicycle is absolutely the most unique and exciting ride anywhere on the Big Island of Hawai`i.
Reserve your spot on the tour now.
Space is limited. Availability is subject to change.
