Kapalua
Adventures Zipline Tours
PLEASE RESERVE THESE EVENTS WELL IN ADVANCE OF YOUR ARRIVALas these tours are very popular and often sell out two weeks or more in advance during peak season!
Kapalua
Adventures operates 5 days a week ...
Tuesday
through Saturday. They are closed on Sundays and Mondays
High above
Kapalua Resort on the slopes of the West Maui Mountains lies the
"Mountain Outpost", the center of activity for the zipline
tours and other exciting challenges offered by Kapalua Adventures.
The Mountain Outpost features the second-longest zipline course in Hawaii
with nearly two miles of parallel zipping action! The Mountain
Outpost also features other state-of-the-art high-flying adventures
including a 6-element high ropes course, the leap of faith, a
climbing wall, and a giant two-person swing. The Mountain Outpost
also features a 360' suspension bridge, the longest and highest in
Hawaii.
The
zip lines are the big attraction here, and their lines are LONG. The
entire course measures out at 9190 feet of line ... times TWO! Each
line is actually two lines running parallel to each other. These
parallel lines offer partners the chance to zip at exactly the same
time and yield great photo and video opportunities while soaring
through the air! When you add it all up, Kapalua Adventures has over
18,000 feet of zip lines!
The
ziplines are the center of attention, but the fun doesn't stop
there! Did you ever imagine you could walk on a tightrope? The Challenge
Towers will give you the opportunity to try as you are safely
belayed as your cross from one side to the other. The Leap of
Faith is a mind-bending challenge where you climb the rungs
going up the side of a 30 foot telephone pole, then scramble on top,
STAND UP, and after working up the nerve you jump off and try
to grab a trapeze that is set just within your reach. If you fall
... well ... no worries ... that's why you are wearing a safety
line. The Climbing Wall gives you the chance to learn some
new moves as you work your way from hold to hold. And the Giant
Swing is a two-person ride where you are pulled to a height of
40 feet, and the participants release themselves and swing out over
the gulch with views of the blue Pacific far below.
All adventures begin at the Kapalua
Adventure Center, which is next to the golf learning center and
driving range in the heart of Kapalua Resort. Here you will get set
up with your gear and then participants ride a 4 wheel drive vehicle
up to the Mountain Outpost and the start of your tour.
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Lower Mountain Loop - $149 per person
Participants will soar on the 4 lines
of the lower half of the course. The total line length is 4785 feet,
with the longest line being an impressive 1840 feet. The Lower
Mountain Loop is near the suspension bridge and the observation deck
of the Mountain Outpost. This tour is 3 hours long and held at
10am and 3pm.
Challenge Zip - $179 per person
Combine the excitement of the three
longest zip lines of the Lower Mountain Loop with the high ropes
Challenge Course, including the "Leap of Faith." The tour begins with the progressively harder
challenges of the ropes course; participants and securely suspended
two stories off the ground using a continuous belay system. Then
move on to the zipping action and enjoy 4285 feet of line. The
Challenge Zip is 3 hours long and held at 1pm.
Upper Mountain Loop - $179 per person
After crossing the suspension bridge,
participants will ride two "zipper lifters" which lead up
the mountain to the start of the upper half of the zipline course
near the edge of the Pu'u Kukui Preserve. The Upper Mountain Loop is
4 zip lines totaling 4700 feet, including the longest line on the
course at 2300 feet. This tour includes some easy hiking between
lines, and a picnic lunch is served during the tour. The Upper
Mountain Loop is 4 hours long and held at 9am and
1pm.
Upper Mountain Loop and Swing - $199
per person
Combine the excitement of the Upper
Mountain Loop zip lines with the thrilling Giant Swing. Guests are
raised 40 feet in the air, and then upon releasing the swing your
breath will be taken away ... by both the free fall drop as well as
the breathtaking views of Molokai and Lanai as you swing out over
the valley. This tour also includes lunch. It is 4 hours long and
held at 10am.
Ultimate Zip Experience - $299 per
person
This tour is for the zipline junkies
... and there are lots of you out there! Combine the four lines of
the Upper Mountain Loop and the longest three lines of the Lower
Mountain Loop into one monster day of zip line fun! Seven total zip
lines and 9000 feet means nearly TWO MILES of zipping action. This
tour also includes lunch. The Ultimate Zip Experience is 5 hours
long and is held at 10am. (this tour requires a group of 4 or more
to open a time slot)
Minimum age for all tours is 10.
Minimum weight is 60 pounds and maximum weight is 250 pounds. No one
who is pregnant or who has neck or back injuries or cardiac
conditions may participate. Guests who are zip lining must be able
to walk several hundred yards on uneven terrain and carry 15 pounds.
All tours go out rain or shine; a minimum of 48 hours notice is
required for cancellations or changes. All participants must sign a
waiver of liability.
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NCL
cruise ship passengers are able do any of the
Kapalua Adventures tours on the afternoon of their first
day in port or the morning of their second day in port. This is a one hour drive to
Kapalua and requires a
rental car; we
can arrange a rental car with shuttle pick-up at the
harbor for $39 per day. For rental cars with cruise ship
shuttle pick-up see our rental
car page.
Lahaina
cruise ship passengers can do any of these tours
with a 10 minute cab ride from the Lahaina dock if it
fits your arrival and departure schedule. Please note
that Lahaina is a tender port ... allow ample time to
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Activity
Tips
Kapalua
Adventures has set a new standard of excitement and excellence
with their amazing zip line experience set high in the hills
overlooking the Kapalua Resort. Zip lines have undergone a similar
progression over the last five years as roller coasters have done.
They keep getting longer and higher and more technically advanced. This
course was the longest in Hawai until the summer of 2009 when Flyin Hawaiian Zipline began operating tours in Central Maui. For more information on their programs visit our Flyin Hawaiian Zipline Page.
Some
zip line courses use a harness that tends to ... well ... get
uncomfortable in certain places after you've been wearing it for a
while (if you know what I mean). The harness that is used for these
ziplines is adapted from the "seat" used by paragliders,
and they are designed for comfort for the long haul. In other words,
you won't be sore if you do this tour. That's a good thing!
The
pulley that is used on Kapalua Adventures zip lines is a heavy duty
"trolley" that is matched to your weight and guests use
the same trolley at each of the lines that they zip. This does
require you to carry the trolley from line to line and the trolleys
weigh a little over 12 pounds. Your guide will show you a trick to
carrying the trolley on your back, and the weight is then similar to
walking with a daypack filled with a water bottle, etc. on your
back. If you can't handle carrying the trolley, zip line tours might
not be the best activity for you anyway.
Which
tour to pick? Well, the best value and most unique experience is the
CHALLENGE ZIP. It's only $30 more than the Lower Mountain
Loop and adds a lot of unique experiences. The Upper Mountain
Loop is nice too ... it takes you higher up to the very edge of
the Pu'u Kukui Wilderness Preserve and you ride two unique
"uphill ziplines" to get to the top. They call them
"zipper lifters" and it's sort of like a ski lift only you
hang on your harness instead of sitting on a fixed chair. We also
like the upper mountain course because it offers the very best views
and a little bit of hiking. (hey, zipping itself is fun, but it
isn't exactly exercise and a little hiking will make you feel good!)
For those who want to zip with very little walking or other
strenuous activity, the Lower Mountain Loop is best. Both the
Upper Mountain Loop and the Lower Mountain Loop feature a very very
very VERY long line. The longest line on the lower course is 1840
feet and on the upper course, a staggering 2300 feet!
We
are excited to offer Kapalua Adventures to our clients.
Everything about Kapalua is quality ... from the world renowned golf
courses ... to the restaurants ... to the resort accommodations ...
to the pineapples they grow! They've now taken this quality and
moved it up onto the slopes of the West Maui Mountains with the
Mountain Outpost and the opportunities for adventure that await. The
check in location at the Kapalua Adventure Center also features a
very nice retail store selling outdoor wear including name brands
like Patagonia, Columbia, and Life is Good ... and for doing
one of these tour you get a 15% discount on any clothing they
carry.
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