Hawaii Permaculture, Green Building and Sustainability Expedition

Here on the Big Island beauty abounds at every turn. The air is filled with perfumed breezes, your ears are treated to a composition only nature itself could perform, your eyes will be dazzled by a living canvas no master artist could create! It truly is a vacation for all your senses. And you're here with us as close to all of it as you can be.

This tour offers a unique, meaningful, and life-changing group cycling experience geared towards the beginning to intermediate rider.  

On this guided, supported tour around the Big Island you'll gain first-hand knowledge of how real people are taking real steps to live lightly on the planet. Service projects along the way give you an opportunity to get off the bike, meet with locals at the forefront of the sustainability movement, contribute and get your hands dirty. Along the way, we'll visit several must-see spots on the big island, including the Red Road and Volcano National Park. We'll also visit some of the most cutting edge integrated communities on our planet and become part of their inspiring guiding principles that make them truly self-sufficient and sustainable.

You'll experience rainwater catchment systems, organic gardening, permaculture, passive solar systems, composting, integrated animal systems, composting, integrated animal systems, active and passive solar design, green and local building practices (like bamboo!), ancient Hawaiian culture, land use principles and more.

Visit and become a part of some of the most cutting edge and inspirational intentional communities on the planet. Experience communities in various stages of their life cycles and holding varied guiding principles as members and visitors work and live with the jungle and the island abundant providers that bring residents toward the goal of a truly self-sufficient and sustainable existence.

Experience the island that is home to the tallest and most massive mountains, the most active volcano, and the cleanest and clearest air on the planet. Hike through tropical rain forests. Camp near the summit of Kilauea. Breathe the sweet tropical air at black sand beaches, and maybe catch a glimpse of a whale or dolphin. See stars like you've never seen before.

Along the way we'll stop at many must see places like Red Road and Volcano National Park where you'll experience the awesome power of an active volcano that reminds us that the earth is still being created each and everyday.

We'll hike through tropical rain forests ablaze with stunning flora and fauna. Camp near the summit of Kilauea where the stars reach out with an intensity you've never experienced before.

We'll stroll down Hawaii's legendary black sand beaches and watch as dolphins dance along the waves and listen for the haunting sounds of whale songs as they breach the water to take in some the purest air on earth.

Our hosts along the way will invite you into their lives and share with you the many ways they've learned to live in harmony with nature. You will learn about applied permaculture, organic farming, GMO testing in Hawaii, ancient Hawaiian culture and land-use principles, and the growth of diversified agriculture in Hawaii. Be inspired by the innovative people at the hearts of intentional communities, farms, and businesses that make Hawaii the perfect destination for people seeking a deeper understanding of sustainability in a land of ecological diversity!

So come fill your heart and mind with all this exceptional expedition has to offer in the perfect destination for those seeking a deeper understanding of sustainability, intention and existence in one of nature's most glorious destinations on earth.

Route & Mileage:

This tour starts and ends in Hilo, HI (Big Island). The majority of the biking days will be 20-60 miles/day. There will be some non biking activity days and some shorter ride days between hosts.

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Your tour package includes:

  • A comprehensive training preceding our trip covering, bike maintenance, safety, group dynamics and areas to be visited.
  • Participation in service projects with hosts working on sustainability and progressive thinking.
  • Three balanced and delicious vegan meals created from mostly local organic ingredients. (Sun-Fri)
  • A support and gear (SAG) vehicle that carries all group and individual gear.
  • Comprehensive directions and maps of the route.

Space is limited, so sign up now!

Note: The above are planned events but are subject to change as necessary.