Cycling the Big Island is a great way to see the island and connect with its unique natural environment. One of the best ways to do this is with a customized biking tour of the island with Lifecycle Adventures who specialize in custom cycling vacations.
Lifecycle offers either self-guided tours, which give you the flexibility of determining your own route and schedule with support in the background, or fully guided tours with on-hand full-time support.
How does it work?
Choose when you want to start and the duration of your tour, as well as the type of accommodation that suits your needs (budget, classic or luxury).
1. Self-guided tour
The self-guided tour focuses on the northern and the western parts of the Big Island. This package includes a transfer from Kona, bicycle setup, followed by an outline of the route by your guide.
2. Private Guided Tour
A private guided tour means you’ll have a local guide and a dedicated support vehicle. Along with GPS units and maps, your guide will take care of all the details of the tour from advice on the route to washing your bottles!
Both types of tours include luggage transferred between accommodations, and transfers back to Kona at the conclusion of your trip.
Customizable itinerary
Day 1: Waikoloa to Honoka’a
Day 2: Honoka’a Loop Day
Day 3: Honoka’a to Hawi
Day 4: Hawi to Captain Cook
Day 5: Captain Cook Loop Day
Day 6: Captain Cook to Kailua-Kona
This route suits all riders from beginners to experienced. Choose from hybrid bikes (a cross between a moutain bike and a road bike), a road bike, a premium road bike (light and fast racing bikes), or an eBike. You can even organize to bring your own bike to the island!
South Kona and Horizon Guest House
What does an average day on tour look like?
Day 4: The Hawi to Captain Cook Leg
Head to the Kona coffee district and take in the expansive sea views of the South Kona coast as you cycle south.
You determine what type of cycle ride you want to attempt.
Choose Leisure and you’ll start above Kona at Holualoa and sail down to Captain Cook on the downhill. Opt for Intermediate, and you’ll start just north of Kailua-Kona and end your day in Captain Cook. Looking for something more? Try the Challenge option and cycle from Waikoloa Village to Captain Cook over a distance of 75 miles, or boost it further with the Epic option and cycle the entirety of Hawi to Captain Cook. Note – where you choose to stay will affect the overall distance of your route.
Day 5: Captain Cook Loops
Choose from a variety of local rides to explore the area. An easy cycle ride to Kealakekua Bay, or an intermediate ride to Place of Refuge at Honaunau (Pu’uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park).
Horizon Guest House has been an established Lifecycle Adventures accommodation partner for many years. Choose Horizon Guest House for your stay in Captain Cook and end your day of cycling at Horizon with a sunset soak in the hot tub, and a restful sleep in one of our comfortable private suites.
Your guides
Bruno & Gabi will be your Big Island guides. Residents since 2011, they are passionate about cycling and the Big Island.
Cycling and COVID
Lifecycle has taken all necessary steps to protect your health. By it’s very nature the private tour means you won’t be exposed to strangers on your tour and all guides wear masks and adhere to social distancing. Bicycles and equipment undergo regular sanitation between guests and all accommodations have been pre-screened to ensure they follow COVID precautions.
For your peace of mind Lifecycle has modified its cancellation policy to be more flexible due to ongoing changes related to COVID measures. Please check here for more details.
Traversing the Big Island by bicycle is a great way to view the island up close. Build your own tour and enjoy your vacation with the knowledge that you have on-call support and a place to relax at the end of the day. Find out more about Lifecycle Adventures.
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