Big Island · CYCLING TOURS
9 reviewed
These are the 9 best cycling tours on the Big Island right now: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. The top pick sits first for a reason.
Fat-tire e-bikes guide you through Volcanoes National Park with geology stops, open-air views, and snacks for $199 in 3 hours.
“Is was a great experience. A fun and informative ride through the Volcanoes National Park. It was our first time for my husband & I riding an E bike. Our guide, Bill, was a great & patient instructor. He gave us a lot of interesting information.”
Ride private Anna Ranch trails on the Kohala Mountains with a full-suspension bike, volcano views, snacks, and ranch history.
“We had a great tour guide, Jeremy who was super patient and knowledgeable. The ride was very challenging even with the e-bikes but then again, I've never been mountain biking before. Others in the group had a much easier time then me. The bikes were high quality and very expensive with great suspension to cushion the ride. We booked on Viator which said to get there at 8:30am but everyone else who booked directly with Big Island Bike Rentals were told to get there at 9am so that was frustrating.”
Self-guided GPS audio e-bike at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Ride mostly downhill, hear crater stories, and see lava-tube and overlooks.
“Make sure you arrive early to get set up on bike. The bikes were great and the trip was so fun. If you are tall make sure they know so you get a large frame.”
Rent a fat-tire e-bike for 3 hours at Volcanoes National Park. Quick pickup, easy controls, and self-guided access beyond cars.
“You’ll need to know this to find the group - if you’re arriving from the Hilo side, the group will be located RIGHT BEFORE the lodge on your right. If you make it to the lodge, you've gone too far and need to turn around and make the first left! Other than the confusing directions, this activity was a ton of fun and Derek was an excellent guide full of enthusiasm and knowledge. Make sure you grab yourself a couple of bottles of water and some snacks BEFORE the ride starts or you’ll be without as they pack it all up and didn’t seem to offer any following the ride!…”
E-bike with GPS audio around Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, hitting steam vents, a lava tube, and Kilauea viewpoints with minimal crowds.
“Awesome! Easy to get into park. Missed all the crowds parking & walking. Best way to see the park for sure.”
E-mountain bike tour near South Point, Hawaii. Ride with guide Nathan to Paiaha‘a Bay on full-suspension e-bikes, with sea turtles.
“This e-mountain bike tour was a great experience! Nathan was an awesome guide—super easygoing and really accommodating when we had to reschedule. The bikes were in great shape and so much fun to ride. The trail had a perfect mix of terrain—rocks, sand, and dirt—so it felt adventurous without being too technical. We got to stop at some amazing ocean viewpoints, saw turtles out in the water, and even stopped at a few lava tubes. If you’ve got a little mountain biking experience and want to do something fun and different, I’d definitely recommend this tour.”
Private e-bike and lava hike in Pāhoa with Stacy Welch, hearing 2018 eruption stories and visiting fissures including fissure 8.
“Lovely experience with an amazing guide . The bikes were fun to ride and the crater was awesome to see in person !”
Pedal to Umauma’s triple-tier falls, learn Hawaiian plant culture at a traditional hale, then swim in a private spot.
“We enjoyed the experience. Some of the guides were amazing and others were not happy to be there. Most of the lines didn’t have great views but it was overall fine.”
Guided e-mountain bike at Anna Ranch and Waimea waterfalls: cool uplands, big views, and Kamehameha-era ranch history in 4 hours.
“It was a nice fun ride, not too challenging, for my beginner/intermediate partner, and intermediate/advanced me. The bikes are really nice and well-maintained, the scenery is breathtaking, the history was interesting, and our guide Sylvia was super nice and helpful. We'll definitely do another ride with this company next time we're back on the island.”
