Big Island All-Inclusive 4x4 Adventure: A Journey with Rare Birds and Majestic Volcanoes
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Embark on an all-inclusive 4x4 adventure on the Big Island, exploring rare bird life, majestic volcanoes, and unique ecosystems. Discover the magic of sub-alpine dry forests and witness the beauty of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. Book now!
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mauna Loa - Travel on a road built through lava flows as you explore the northern flank of the largest volcano on earth, Mauna Loa. This incredible and other worldly landscape gives you a sense of being on Mars rather than on Earth.
What's Included
  • Guided tour with a naturalist, including educational commentary
  • Premium gear provided: Patagonia Rain Jacket, Nano Puff, Nikon Binoculars, and headlamps
  • Meals covered: Lunch and dinner, with snacks and beverages
  • Exclusive photo package: 20-25 edited photos via Adobe Cloud
  • Refreshments: Tea, coffee, and bottled water
  • Access to all venues and parks included
  • Vaonis Stellina telescope for star gazing (on afternoon tours)
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

Embark on a 4×4 journey to discover some of the world’s most scarce bird species. Venture into the extraordinary terrains, unique ecosystems and threatened wildlife only found on the Big Island! This expedition starts either in the morning or afternoon, leading you to some of the most remarkable habitats on the island. A knowledgeable naturalist will guide you throughout your entire tour.

Discover the charm of the distinctive sub-alpine dry forest and two of the planet’s biggest volcanoes:

Journey through the northern side of Mauna Loa, the earth’s biggest active volcano. Take a trip down memory lane as you learn about the lava flows that constitute this extraordinary terrain. View Mauna Loa Observatory and educate yourself about the region’s history. Traverse through Mauna Kea forest reserve with a 4X4 escapade and a guided tour in search of Hawaiian honeycreepers. Relish a sunset picnic dinner and partake in stargazing using our premium Vaonis Stellina telescope! (Afternoon tour)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Fohifam
Aug 29, 2023
One of a kind opportunity - What an amazing experience! From the start, Shawn helped create the perfect tour for us. We took a few things from his various tours and made it into a custom experience that was beyond anything we could have expected. Shawn was a great communicator beginning to end. He answered all of our questions before (and during!) the tour and made us feel comfortable with everything. Our day began with Shawn picking us up at our hotel. We had no idea what to expect as this was our first time doing a private tour. The initial ride before our first stop was fairly long, but Shawn was able to use this time to give us a tour of the island and fill us in on the history of the island. You can tell how much Shawn loves what he does and how much he loves the island. Shawn has an incredible and impressive amount of knowledge about everything and anything Big Island, you can feel his passion for learning and his passion for sharing this knowledge throughout the tour. Our kids (9 and 13) were easily entertained and engaged by Shawn’s knowledge and approach. This is by no means a tour just for families, it would be perfect for anyone, but Shawn effortlessly adapted the information for kids and adults. Spending an entire day with a stranger could be hard but Shawn is so friendly that we quickly felt like we were spending the day with a friend. During our tour we had to make some changes on the go and Shawn was able to adapt quickly and had some alternatives ready to go. Shawn really helped to make this tour feel special and personal. On top of all of this, Shawn had everything we needed-snacks, drinks, rain coats, and head lamps! He made it so easy to pack for this tour. We can’t recommend Backroad Adventures enough. It has been a few days since we did our tour and we are still talking about it. Shawn definitely made Big Island memorable for us!
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