5 Bike Tours on the Big Island We Would Put on an Itinerary

1.Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 546 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Ride from Kilauea Lodge into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on a fat-tire e-bike with guides such as Nicole, Derek, Tyler, Scott, and Bill. Expect a safety briefing, forest roads, a lava tube, volcanic viewpoints, short walks, park stories, snacks, and water. You need moderate fitness and basic biking ability.

“Knowledgeable staff with good insights about the sites visited. Not enough time on trials with the bikes and too many stops. More exploring would have been nice. Overall a good excursion.”

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2.Big Island Mountain Biking on Anna Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $235

Ride a full-suspension mountain bike across historic Anna Ranch with a professional guide. You’ll climb 1,200 feet past streams, lava rocks, and tropical plants, then coast back with views of Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and Hualalai. The two-hour private outing includes snacks, drinks, helmets, and rain gear.

“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.”

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3.Self-Guided GPS Audio E-Bike Tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by comfort e-bike on a mostly paved, downhill route. A GPS audio app explains Pele, volcanic geology, native plants, and park history as you ride. You’ll visit Thurston Lava Tube, Kīlauea Visitor Center, crater overlooks, and bike-only viewpoints at your own pace. Bring a charged smartphone and warm rain gear.

“We got to see things up and personal, it was AMAZING! The bikes are easy to operate and SUPER FUN to ride.”

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4.Fat Tire E-Bike Rental – Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125Best value

Pick up a fat tire e-bike near Kilauea Lodge and spend three hours exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at your own pace. Staff explain the controls, then you ride independently along park roads and trails. Bring rain gear, water, snacks, and a park map. Intermediate bike skills are recommended.

“Nicole was an awesome guide; friendly knowledgeable, patient and fun. We learned so much about Hawaii’s volcano national park and history of the flora.”

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5.Volcanoes National Park E-Bike Rental and GPS Audio

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $159

Pick up a hybrid e-bike at Bike Volcano in Volcano Village, then follow a GPS audio app through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. You’ll ride rainforest paths and paved park roads, visit steam vents and a lava tube, and reach Kilauea viewpoints. The four-hour private experience includes a helmet, bike bag, lock, parking, and live phone support.

“There were 6 in our party. We road e-bikes to the volcano and back. The highways were busy and a bit scary at first but the vehicles were very accommodating to those on bikes as long as you stick to the sides of the road and adhered to the parks regulations there were no problems. The audio/map app was a bit hard to navigate, but trails and paths were easily found. Lots of maps on the way to follow. The views of the volcano spectacular. Beautiful, fun and exciting adventure. Would do it again. The e-bikes from Hilo on Bikes, were top notch and easy to operate. Fun fun activity.…”

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