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KarenBolinger Jun 11th, 2015 01:31 PM

Zip lining in Maui
 
Hi! Can anyone recommend a good company for ziplining in Maui? I found one, Skyline Eco Adventures, and it seems to be the #1 spot. At least it says so on it's website. My family of five will be in Maui mid July and looking for something fun and adventurous to do. We typically just relax and snorkle, but my boys (teens and older) are looking for something a bit more exciting. Any suggestions? Also open to other ideas for fun.

Thanks!

janisj Jun 11th, 2015 03:04 PM

Will preface this w/ -- I haven't done it myself. But my neighbor used one company and my cousins used a different one . . . and BOTH said it was the best ever! Definitely 2nd hand info, but I just looked up both on TA and both have overwhelmingly good reviews like 99% excellent. Kapalua seems to have fractionally better reviews.

http://kapaluaziplines.com
https://www.mauizipline.com

Hopefully someone w/ personal experience will see your post.

tifa2276 Jun 12th, 2015 10:45 AM

We have used Skyline twice - both were the only times we've ever been ziplining. They were wonderful. They really put us at ease, and were extremely friendly and informative. We did the Haleakala one and the Kaanapali one. Both were great! The Kaanapali one had amazing views and was longer and higher. I have some posts on both of them on my blog:

Heleakala(2009):

http://sulynnchen.com/travelblog/?p=62

Kaanapali (2004):

http://sulynnchen.com/travelblog/?p=997

KarenBolinger Jun 17th, 2015 08:25 AM

Thank you Janis and Tifa! I will give skyline a try! Loved the blog, btw. :)

Karen

bettyk Jun 23rd, 2015 07:07 PM

Thanks, Tifa. My husband really wants to try ziplining but has some issues with arthritis in his ankles. I don't know if he could handle the walking involved, especially if it is a little rocky.

We will be on Maui in November for our 40th anniversary! I hope you will someday celebrate your 40th as well!

tifa2276 Jun 25th, 2015 04:18 AM

Karen - You're welcome! We had an awesome time! Hope you do too :)

Betty - Thank you! I'd love to celebrate every special occasion on Maui LOL!

I think if you had knee/ankle injuries ziplining will be tough especially when you have to land...some of the landings can come in fast and you'll need to land on your feet running in order to slow yourself down. In any case one of the guides will be there to catch you to prevent you from falling or smashing into anything. Have a great time! :)


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