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Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Our Island Dream begins in Kailua Kona, as we meet your inbound flights. As we have no activities planned, the day is yours to explore town or relax poolside after the long flight. Guests arriving during the early part of the day can join their guides for a no-host dinner at a nearby cafe specializing in local grinds (local food).

Day 2 - Rather than cycling through the morning rush, we will shuttle up to coffee country to start our ride today. Our rolling ride takes us past numerous coffee farms, quaint country towns and vast lava fields, enroute to the southern most city in the USA of Waiohinu. We continue along the coast to the plantation town of Pahala with its vast Macadamia orchards, where we bed down in some historic plantation houses. 59 mi

Day 3 - Today is a short ride taking us up to Volcano National Park. It is a continuous climb, but only a couple of percent grade so easily done by even beginner cyclists. Before we start up, we will take a warm-up side trip to the Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, where we may encounter Honu or sea turtles. Upon reaching Volcano Village, you have the afternoon free to explore, perhaps a wine tasting at Volcano Winery or a spin into the National Park. If conditions are good, we will have an early dinner and then hike out to see the fresh flowing lava at sunset. 25 mi

Day 4 - Another leisurely day is in store. After breakfast we will explore the Crater Loop Road inside the park, enjoy lunch at Lava Rock Cafe and reward ourselves with a 30 mile downhill run to Hilo. Visit to an orchid farm enroute and then upon arrival in historic Hilo you have the balance of the day free to do as you please. 29 mi (dinner on your own)

Day 5 - Hawaii's scenic Hamakua Coast highlights today's ride. This region which was heavily dependent of agriculture, still reflects traditional Hawaii. Small communities line the winding road, with the wooden walled, tin roofed houses. We pedal down diminutive side roads through lush tropical forests, enjoy Hawaii's best smoothies and take in the sweeping vistas of blue Pacific waters. Tonight we bed down in Honoka'a, another old plantation town and our hotel was originally the Plantation Manager's Club. 43 mi

Day 6 - Cattle and cactus, sights not expected in Hawaii, highlight our ride today across Parker Ranch, the largest privately held ranch in the US. After lunch in the Paniolo town of Waimea (paniolo is a Hawaiian cowboy), we cycle along the Kohala Mountain Road, a quiet road that hugs the shoulder of the Kohala Mountains offering dramatic vistas of the Big Island's southern shores. We relax in the old sugar cane town of Hawi tonight. 40 mi

Day 7 - Our last day of riding starts with breakfast at the Soda Shop, with pancakes big enough that one fills you up. We embark along the Kohala Coast, pedaling through the dry landscapes that mark the southern side of the island. The historic sites of Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site and Lapakahi Historical Park, provide some diversions from our pedaling, before reaching Hapuna Beach the end of our riding. We'll enjoy some beach time before shuttling back to Kailua Kona, again avoiding the heavy traffic. We end our tour with a Hawaiian tradition, a lu'au featuring local foods, dancing and music. 32 mi

Day 8 - Sadly, all things must end and we must say goodbye to Hawaii. Shuttles to Kailua Kona Airport will be provided. a hui hou kakou