Hawaii Motorcycle Tour: Guided Ride Across the USA

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Hawaii Motorcycle Tour: South Pacific Island Hopping

This Hawaii motorcycle tour takes you across four islands of the South Pacific – Big Island, Oahu, Kauai, and Maui. On a guided USA motorcycle tour you experience active volcanoes, black sand beaches, coffee plantations, and winding coastal...


How long?
17 days
Price
€ 13.000 / person

Hawaii Motorcycle Tour: Guided Ride Across the USA

Your Hawaii motorcycle tour begins with a flight to Big Island, where your guide for this guided USA motorcycle tour welcomes you in Kailua-Kona. After picking up your Harley-Davidson at the rental station, you set off as part of this Hawaii South Pacific motorcycle tour into the island's southwest, passing coffee plantations and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The Saddle Road then leads inland, along the east coast to Honoka'a and on to the Waipi'o Valley lookout. Each evening you return to a comfortable hotel in Kailua-Kona, before the islands of Oahu, Kauai, and Maui follow.

Highlights

Big Island Volcano Tour

On this Big Island motorcycle tour you ride to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and, with a bit of luck, spot active lava flows from Kilauea. Black sand beaches, coffee plantations, and the Saddle Road make this stage a true highlight.

Oahu Island Highlights

This Oahu motorcycle tour takes you to the Pali Lookout, the Tantalus Drive, and the North Shore with its famous surf beaches. Pearl Harbor and the Dole Pineapple Plantation round off your stay on Hawaii's main island.

Waimea Canyon Experience

On this Waimea Canyon tour on Kauai, red rock formations, rainforest, and rugged cliffs await you. Passing the Russian Fort Elizabeth, you reach the Grand Canyon of the Pacific on winding roads.

Road to Hana Ride

The legendary Road to Hana motorcycle route on Maui crosses 54 narrow bridges past waterfalls and rainforest. This stage ranks among the most winding and beautiful coastal roads in the entire Pacific.

Harley Tour of Hawaii

On this Harley tour of Hawaii you ride a Big Twin machine, cruising along the coastlines of four islands. The rental motorcycles are handed over locally, so you can focus fully on the riding experience.

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Itinerary

USA
Stage 1

Day 1–17

USA

Your Hawaii motorcycle tour takes you across the islands of Big Island, Oahu, Kauai, and Maui – a unique island-hopping adventure in the middle of the South Pacific, geographically part of the USA.

Day 1: Flight to Big Island, Hawaii
Day 1 · USA

Day 1: Flight to Big Island, Hawaii

Your Hawaii motorcycle tour begins with a scheduled flight to Kailua-Kona on Big Island. Your guide meets you at the airport and takes you to your mid-range hotel. The evening is yours to explore this lively coastal town at your own pace.

Day 2: Big Island – Hawaii's Volcanoes, 350 km
Day 2 · USA

Day 2: Big Island – Hawaii's Volcanoes, 350 km

As part of this Hawaii South Pacific motorcycle tour, you pick up your Harley and ride into the southwest of the island. Coffee plantations, black lava beaches, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with views of the active Kilauea await you today.

Day 3: Saddle Road – Hilo – Waipi'o Valley, 320 km
Day 3 · USA

Day 3: Saddle Road – Hilo – Waipi'o Valley, 320 km

On this leg of your guided USA motorcycle tour, the Saddle Road winds between Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea all the way to Hilo. Along the rain-soaked east coast you reach waterfalls, eucalyptus forests, and the scenic Waipi'o Valley lookout.

Day 4: Parker Ranch – Kapa'au – Pololu Valley, 290 km
Day 4 · USA

Day 4: Parker Ranch – Kapa'au – Pololu Valley, 290 km

This Big Island motorcycle route takes you along the twisting Kohala Mountain Road to the vast Parker Ranch, then on to Kapa'au and the statue of King Kamehameha I. At the Pololu Valley lookout you enjoy a photogenic view before heading back to Kailua-Kona.

Day 5: Oahu – Tantalus Drive – Pali Lookout, 90 km
Day 5 · USA

Day 5: Oahu – Tantalus Drive – Pali Lookout, 90 km

After a short flight, your Oahu motorcycle tour begins in Honolulu. In the afternoon you circle Diamond Head, reach the Pali Lookout with its sweeping island views, and ride the winding Tantalus Drive high above Waikiki Beach.

Day 6: North Shore – Surfers' Paradise, 160 km
Day 6 · USA

Day 6: North Shore – Surfers' Paradise, 160 km

This leg of your Pacific island motorcycle tour takes you to the legendary North Shore, with Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay, and the Banzai Pipeline. In Haleiwa you try Hawaiian shaved ice before riding past shrimp farms back to Waikiki.

Day 7: Pearl Harbor – Dole Plantation, 150 km
Day 7 · USA

Day 7: Pearl Harbor – Dole Plantation, 150 km

On this Hawaii Harley tour you first visit the Pearl Harbor memorial and then the Dole Pineapple Plantation with its visitor center. The Pineapple Express train takes you through the fields before you return your bike in Waikiki.

Day 8: Kauai – The Garden Isle, 80 km
Day 8 · USA

Day 8: Kauai – The Garden Isle, 80 km

After flying to Kauai, your Kauai motorcycle tour begins in Lihue/Kapaa. Riding through the eucalyptus tree tunnel and past the salt ponds, you reach the Spouting Horn sea geyser and the remains of the historic Coco Palms Hotel.

Day 9: Kauai Coffee – Waimea Canyon, 160 km
Day 9 · USA

Day 9: Kauai Coffee – Waimea Canyon, 160 km

This Waimea Canyon tour starts at the Kauai Coffee Company, the island's only coffee plantation. Passing the Russian Fort Elizabeth, you reach the winding Grand Canyon of the Pacific with its red earth and rugged cliffs.

Day 10: Wailua River – Kilauea – Na Pali Coast, 150 km
Day 10 · USA

Day 10: Wailua River – Kilauea – Na Pali Coast, 150 km

This leg of your USA South Pacific motorcycle tour follows the Wailua River to waterfalls and the Kilauea Lighthouse on its dramatic cliffs. Passing lava caves and taro farms, you reach the Na Pali Coast before returning your bike.

Day 11: Maui – The Valley Isle
Day 11 · USA

Day 11: Maui – The Valley Isle

Your Maui motorcycle tour begins with a short flight to the Valley Isle. After the transfer to Lahaina-Kaanapali you check into your hotel on Kaanapali Beach and pick up your bike from the rental station in the afternoon.

Day 12: Iao Needle – Honolua Bay, 110 km
Day 12 · USA

Day 12: Iao Needle – Honolua Bay, 110 km

On your rented Hawaii motorcycle you ride to the Iao Needle and its temple park, passing the Harley dealer in Kahului. The narrow coastal road to the northwest offers lookout points and bays for swimming and snorkeling at Honolua Bay.

Day 13: Haleakala Volcano – Lavender Farms, 230 km
Day 13 · USA

Day 13: Haleakala Volcano – Lavender Farms, 230 km

This Hawaii volcano tour climbs 65 winding kilometers up to the more than 3,000-metre Haleakala summit. Along the way you visit a lavender and protea farm before enjoying some free time to relax in Lahaina in the afternoon.

Day 14: Road to Hana, 280 km
Day 14 · USA

Day 14: Road to Hana, 280 km

The famous Road to Hana motorcycle route passes countless surf beaches and crosses more than 54 narrow bridges on the way to the sleepy town of Hana. Rainforest, rivers, and waterfalls alternate before you return your bike in Lahaina.

Day 15: Flight Home or Maui Beach Extension
Day 15 · USA

Day 15: Flight Home or Maui Beach Extension

Spend the morning swimming and relaxing before the shuttle takes you to Maui's airport. Your Maui motorcycle tour can optionally be extended with a beach stay, including extra nights and a longer motorcycle rental.

Day 16: Flight from the US Mainland to Europe
Day 16 · USA

Day 16: Flight from the US Mainland to Europe

Due to the time difference, you reach the US mainland only today and continue your flight on to Europe from there. This USA South Pacific motorcycle tour can be extended with a stopover program in cities like San Francisco or New York.

Day 17: Arrival in Europe
Day 17 · USA

Day 17: Arrival in Europe

In the morning you arrive back at your departure point in Europe, and your Pacific island motorcycle tour ends with many memories of volcanoes, beaches, and winding coastal roads across four Hawaiian islands.

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Services

All services of this motorcycle trip at a glance — a transparent breakdown of what is and isn't included in the tour price.

Included in the price

18
  • Scheduled economy-class flight from/to Frankfurt to Hawaii (connecting flights possible)
  • All flights within Hawaii
  • European and American aviation security fees
  • Air travel tax for departures from Germany
  • Fuel surcharges (as of 01/2022)
  • 14 nights in good mid-range hotels as per the itinerary
  • 14x breakfast (continental and American buffet)
  • All necessary local transfers between airport, hotel, and rental station
  • Harley motorcycle rental (Big Twin) incl. unlimited mileage and liability insurance
  • Premium LDW/CDW insurance with no deductible for accident or theft damage
  • Premium liability waiver for tire damage
  • Premium supplementary liability insurance up to 2 million euros
  • 24-hour German-speaking hotline assistance
  • German-speaking tour support from an experienced motorcycle guide
  • Welcome dinner
  • Keepsake photo in A3 format
  • 1 exclusive tour T-shirt/polo per participant
  • Travel guide and maps

Not included

10
  • Personal expenses
  • Baggage fees for inter-island flights within Hawaii
  • Hotel parking fees
  • Fuel and oil
  • Motorcycle and rain gear
  • Admission fees for attractions and parks
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Roadside towing assistance
  • All services not expressly mentioned

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

As rental motorcycles in Hawaii, Harley-Davidson Big Twin models such as the Electra Glide or Street Glide are available, always current models in top condition from authorized partners.

The difficulty level is moderate — the roads on Kauai are winding but well-paved, so even less experienced on-road riders can manage them comfortably.

Yes, a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with views of the active Kilauea is a fixed part of the itinerary on Big Island.

Yes, a beach extension on Maui with additional nights and an extended motorcycle rental can be booked individually afterward.

The tour is guided: a German-speaking tour escort accompanies you throughout all the motorcycle stages on all four islands.

It suits both experienced and less seasoned riders who want to combine island hopping with guided daily stages and comfortable hotels.
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