the best way to experience Hawai‘i Volcanoes national park
Tour Details
Includes
4 hours
Trip Duration
10:30 am
Start Time
$249
Price
adventurous
Difficulty
Friendly, professional, CPR-certified guide
Full suspension E-Bike (electric assist mountain bike)
Helmet
Complimentary Big Island Bike Tours water bottle
Skratch hydration drink
Ride snack
Rain gear (if needed)
Lots of Aloha
Upgrade to private: It’s your day—make it private for you and your family or group. Call (808) 769-1308 for details!
what to expect on your volcano e-bike tour
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Ride through Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on high-quality Specialized e-bikes equipped with disc brakes for comfort, control, and responsive handling. The route typically covers approximately 10–20 miles, with a mix of paved park roads, compacted gravel, climbs, descents, and changing terrain.
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For guests selecting port pickup, your tour begins in Hilo with comfortable transportation to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. During the drive, your guide will share an overview of the day’s experience and introduce important cultural context, including the Hawaiian value of being pono — moving through the land with respect, balance, and care.
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Before the ride begins, your guide will size and adjust your e-bike, review your fit, and lead a thorough orientation. You’ll go over road rules, safety expectations, riding conditions, and the terrain you may encounter inside the park so you feel prepared before setting out.
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This guided Volcano e-bike tour is designed to showcase some of the best riding available inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. While we prioritize quieter roads and scenic routes whenever possible, riders should be confident navigating changing conditions, including traffic, wet roads, gravel sections, and variable weather. Please keep in mind that on eruption days, the park gets extremely busy and the bike is by far the best way to get around, but this requires navigating heavy traffic.
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As you ride through the park, you’ll experience the dramatic variety of Hawai‘i Island’s volcanic landscape — from expansive crater views and steaming volcanic vents to native rainforest, lava fields, and ancient cultural sites. Depending on park conditions and access, the tour may include highlights such as a lava tube, Hawaiian petroglyphs, diverse ecosystems, and remarkable volcanic formations.
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The full experience is designed to balance active adventure with time to pause, learn, and take in the landscape. A support vehicle travels with the group for added convenience, flexibility, and peace of mind throughout the tour.
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Water and complimentary snacks are provided to help keep you energized during your Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park e-bike tour.
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This is an active E-bike tour. We do our best to accommodate all levels of riders, but please keep in mind that we require a basic level of cycling ability for this tour.
route
guest Reviews
“This was an incredible tour! Jade did an amazing job tailoring our day in Volcanoes National Park to our specific skill level, letting us fly ahead on the gravel trails as appropriate and explaining everything there was to see on our route. She picked us up from just outside the cruise port and dropped us off again afterwards, and made a special stop near the farmers market since we had extra time before getting back on the ship. Next time I’m on the island of Hawaii, I’m 100% booking another tour with this company.”
— TripAdvisor Review“Alex and team organized a custom, private ride for us around Volcano National Park. They accommodated our individual needs to make the day absolutely perfect. We were able to view all the different angles of the park and take the opportunity to walk in places where we couldn't ride, like the big lava tube. We also loved the Liv Alight bike rentals we used down at Puako during our visit. It was so fun to hop on the bike early in the morning and ride to Hapuna for a sunrise swim. I highly recommend Big Island Bike Tours and rentals—they are top notch!”
— TripAdvisor Review“All four riders in our group agreed—our Volcanoes Bike Tour was the highlight of our trip. We loved the route and Ray was such a knowledgeable guide. We saw so many different things from turkeys to all the volcanos on the island. We will remember this wonderful trip and do it every time we come back.”
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