Kona
Coast Tour
Live
Aloha as an enthusiastic cyclist when you ride the Kona and Kohala
Coasts - the same route used by the 1500 participants of the annual
Ironman World Championship.
Enjoy
7 days, 6 nights exploring the Big Island of Hawaii, also known
as the Orchid Isle the largest and most distinctive island of
the Hawaiian chain.
The
riding schedule includes 6 rides in 5 days. This tour is designed
for the cycling vacationist.
Upon
arrival, which marks the beginning of an unforgettable Hawaiian
vacation where you will encounter lava covered landscapes, breathtaking
ocean views and easy climbs with long gorgeous descents. Each
day of cycling ends early allowing you time to relax on beautiful
white sand beaches, swim in the warm waters of the blue Pacific,
learn about Hawaiian culture, or try a variety of other activity
options such as, diving, golf, or even a helicopter flight to
the most active volcano in the world.
Experience
Pacific Rim cuisine just a minute's walk away from your accommodations
overlooking Kailua Bay.
The
Kona Coast Tour includes 6 nights accommodations, breakfast each
morning, lunch, bicycle, helmet, full support vehicle, tour guide,
energy nutrition and custom souvenir water bottle.
Itinerary
The
Kona Coast Tour runs for seven days and offers the following cycling
experience:
Day
of Arrival
Upon your arrival you will check in to your hotel, and if you
have opted to rent a bicycle you will pick one up at a local bike
shop. In the afternoon there will be a welcome meeting where you
will meet with your tour guide for an informative discussion on
safety, the tour schedule, and routes for the following day.
Day
1
Both a morning and an afternoon tour are offered - morning tour
consisting of an easy ride and the afternoon tour offering a bit
more challenge. Approximately 26 miles each.
Day
2
You'll enjoy a nice easy ride along the beautiful Kona Coast and
return back to the hotel in the early afternoon so you can relax
and prepare for the next day's adventure. Approximately 40 miles.
Day
3
Get ready for a real challenge! This day will greet you with lots
of climbs, spectacular scenery and long gorgeous descents. Approximately
45 miles.
Day
4
This route leads you up the Kohala Coast, rolling gently through
lava-covered landscape to one of the most scenic hotels here on
the island. Tall mountains reach up from the shores - Hualalai,
Mauna Kea, and the Kohalas. Often Haleakala, the"House of
the Sun", can be seen across the ocean on Maui. Approximately
55 miles.
Day
5
The final tour day will consist of the most demanding ride of
the week, with a 2700' climb to cool Waimea Town and back to sea
level. Approximately 90 miles.
Day
6
At the farewell breakfast you can reminisce about the past week
and say, "Aloha" to all of the friends you've made during
your tour. Then you are free to relax and prepare for your departure.
Participation
in any or all tours is optional.
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