Our 5-night Kona Fan Experience is perfect for either supporters or athletes looking to soak up all the action of the IRONMAN World Championship in both the February and October events.
Celebrating 20 years of IRONMAN World Championships Tours in February and then again in October, we are delighted to offer a 5-night tour option that will enable you to soak up everything race-week in Kona has to offer.
Tour Dates February race: Wednesday 3 February – Monday 8 February 2021 (5 nights)
Tour Dates October race: Wednesday 6 October – Monday 11 October 2021 (5 nights)
The Tour
This tour is the ideal way for spectators to witness the spectacle of the IRONMAN World Championship. You will be treated like a VIP from the moment you arrive on the Big Island, and Tri Travel provide the best itinerary for spectators to soak up all the action and excitement of race week.
Tri Travel have been travelling to Kona for the Ironman for 20 years, so we know the best way to experience the biggest Ironman on the planet. Our team members enjoy the best accommodation close to all the action, they eat at the best restaurants, drink the best coffee and go to the best parties in Kona.
Not only that, on race day, only Tri Travel tour members get to experience the Queen K in all her harsh glory out in the middle of the bike course. Our fully stocked Tri Travel tour bus takes spectators out to the most harsh and unforgiving part of the course to witness first hand what the athletes are experiencing.
This fan experience truly is the greatest way to witness this race, and it is unique to Tri Travel. We look forward to welcoming you on tour!
Our 5-night Fan Experience is perfect for family and friends looking to support a loved one in Kona, or spectators wishing to watch the race up close and personal.
Tour Inclusions:
- 5-nights’ accommodation
- Opportunity to book group flights
- All airport transfers
- Meet and Greet at the airport
- Guided by experience tour leaders
- Tri Travel Welcome Dinner
- Tri Travel Celebration Breakfast
- Spectators, family/friends function
- Race Day Spectators Bus
- Exclusive tour merchandise, produced by partner Wyn Republic.
Throughout the tour, our team of experienced Tour Leaders will be on hand to provide support, advice and assist you with all your needs.
Tri Travel also offer a range of travel solutions, including pre and post race tours and travel, the best flight options and discounted travel insurance.
Kona Seaside
Kona Seaside is an oceanfront hotel situated in the heart of Kona. Shops, restaurants, entertainment and ocean activities are only a few steps away. The hotel is located within a 200 metre walk to the race start, finish and transition, and opposite the welcome banquet, awards ceremony and registration.
Royal Kona Resort
Situated facing the Pacific Ocean on Kailua Bay and within 600m of the event start/finish area, the Royal Kona Hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool, an on-site restaurant and rooms offering mountain and ocean views. Rooms are decorated in soft colours with rich wood accents and offer comfortable verandas.
Event Location
The west coast of Hawaii is known as the “Kona Side” and Kailua-Kona is the lively centre of it all. This historic seaside town sits in the middle of the Kona coast.
Getting there
All visitors to Kona arrive via Hawaiian inter-island flights. The Kona Airport is about 30 minutes from the township of Kona, and Tri Travel provide transfers for all of our tour members.
Tri Travel are the Hawaii experts and we offer a range of travel solutions, including pre and post race tours and travel, the best flight options and discounted travel insurance.
Visa
Australian visitors to the United States, for business or tourism, staying 90 days or less, do not need to obtain a visa. However an online travel authorisation needs to be obtained through ESTA, which is a quick, free internet application with authorisation received within a few minutes.
Location Highlights
Now, because of its central location and tropical weather it has transformed into a lively town that is the activity capital of the Big Island. It is the city on the Big Island that is best equipped for tourism, but still retains the ‘old Hawaii’ feel with none of the high rises or large shopping centres the Waikiki has.
There are many shops and markets selling locally produced items and there is a good offering of restaurants. Relax and look at the waves crashing over the black lava rocks while sipping from a cup of the world-famous Kona coffee, or have some freshly caught ahi (tuna) at one of the seaside restaurants.
Witness the race in style this year. Tri Travel create the best spectator experiences ensuring the trip is one to remember!
