Kilauea Volcano and Wine Tasting Bike Tour

Join an amazing guided Kilauea Volcano Bike Tour of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park followed by wine tasting at the Volcano Winery. You will explore Kilauea Volcano, from its summit to the sea as you bike down an active volcano!

Your professional interpretive guide will take you through fantastic terrains, on mostly downhill and leveled paved roads/trails, while sharing geological and mythological information about the park with you. You will be provided with all the equipment necessary for your adventure, in addition to lunch (Chicken Macadamia Nut Salad, Tuna salad, roast turkey breast, roast beef and cheddar, veggie cheese on focaccia, spicy curry tofu, or ham and swiss), beverages, and van support.

See the main highlights of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, from lush ancient Hawaiian rainforests to dynamic lava formation, you will experience a variety of micro-climates, huge craters, stand by steaming vents, walk through a lava tube, and if Madame Pele (the Volcano Goddess) allows, see active lava flows pouring into the Pacific Ocean.

Bike as much or as little as you wish during the majestic Kilauea Volcano Bike Tour. A support van will always be close by. If you prefer not to cycle at all you have the option of joining the tour by van and riding along in the support van.

To top off your Kilauea Volcano adventure, a wine tasting session at the Volcano Winery is included as an extra bonus!

Schedule Details Departs: Daily Departure Point:

• If you will be staying in Kona or Volcano, please meet at the Volcano Winery.
• If you will be staying on the island of Hawaii in Hilo, please meet at the Port of Hilo or Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.

Departure Time:

• 9:45am (Volcano Winery)
• 8:30am (Port of Hilo)
• 8:40am (Hilo Hawaiian Hotel)

Return details: Tour returns to original point of departure Hotel Pickup: Hotel pick up not available, please advise at time of booking your preferred pick-up point:

• Volcano Winery
• Port of Hilo
• Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

Itinerary: 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 and safety briefing. An expert Interpretive Guide will then escort you on an historical tour of the Kilauea Caldera.

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. You will explore the museum, see interpretive exhibits on Hawaiian volcanoes and the work of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

You will then 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, where you can take an optional short walk to the Halema'uma'u Overlook. There is a short incline up the southeast section of the Caldera's rim. A service van will follow the throughout the tour, so that you will have the option of riding in the van at any time you need a rest.

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.

The bike trail ends at Muliwai o Pele, where you will experience panoramic views of the Kau Desert coastline. You will be served a delicious lunch at the Kealakomo Overlook while you enjoy this outrageous view.The air conditioned 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. Your guide will then lead you on an optional half mile walk to the lava viewing area, to witness this momentous event.

Return to the summit by van, where you will see the remaining northern end of Kilauea's summit craters. The last stop on your adventure will be Thurston Lava Tube. 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, with a final stop for 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.

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