Ziplining on Maui: All Options Comparison + Cost

Ziplining is a fun and popular activity for visitors of all ages due to its combination of adventure, adrenaline, and scenic beauty. Maui has five zipline courses spread around the island, each one offering something different in terms of its size, scenery, stature, and extra activities.

This article will explain everything you need to know about ziplining on Maui, including a breakdown of the five companies.

What is the best zipline on Maui?

That depends, of course, on what you are looking for.

All ziplines on Maui work hard to excel at what they do (and it shows!), but they all have their different highlights. Some are especially family-friendly, other lines are more geared to beginners, have a really great location, and so on.

Below we list what we think is the best zipline option for scenery, families, beginners, value, price, and excitement:

Complete list of Zipline Tours on Maui

There are 5 zipline tours on Maui to choose from, and the offerings at each vary. Not only does the number of lines differ for each location, but some include extra activities, like suspension bridges or ATV transfers, to round out the experience.

Above is a basic breakdown of all the zipline tours on Maui. Below is a more in-depth description for each experience.

Jungle Ziplines

Best For: Scenery/Budget

If you’re looking to get immersed in Maui’s rainforest, Jungle Ziplines is an excellent choice. Located in north Maui along the Road to Hāna, this zip line course is built within the jungle, enveloped in a thick canopy with tropical plants and flowers in every direction. You have a choice between two tours, one that rides 5 lines and another that rides 8. Along the way, play on suspension and swinging bridges, and get a taste of rappelling with a small “free fall” between lines.

Jungle Ziplines offers tours every half hour from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., making it an experience that’s easy to pencil in no matter how busy your schedule. It’s a nice option as a stop-off for those who are traveling the Road to Hāna. It’s also one of the most affordable options for ziplining on Maui, with an 5-line course for just $128 per person.

• Location: Haiku (north Maui)
• Price: $128 for 5 lines, $148 for 8 lines
• Tour Length: approximately 2 hours
• Other Activities included in tour: 85-foot long tree to tree suspension bridge, two swinging bridges, 1 “quick jump” free fall ride
• Number of ziplines: 5 to 8
• Minimum Age: 6 years old
• Weight restrictions: between 50 and 250 lbs
• Other Activities on Site: none
• Booking website: Jungle Ziplines.

Check out the following review be Elena from the travel bug bite to get to know the jungle zipline experience.

Kapalua Ziplines

Best For: Families

Kapalua Ziplines offers an encompassing experience that is a perfect fit for families due to its combination of activities as part of the zip-line tour. Not only will you get to experience 4 or 6 lines, but Kapalua is home to a 360-foot suspension bridge, the longest in Hawaiʻi – a crossing that participants of all ages will remember for some time.

Between zip line tracks, guests get to cruise in ATVs (driven by the guide), adding yet another fun element and extra experience to the day. All lines are dual-track, so friends and family can ride side-by-side. Because the length of the lines vary drastically from 500 to 2,300 feet, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy at Kapalua.

• Location: Kapalua
• Price: $180 (4 lines) to $220 (6 lines)
• Tour Length: 2.5 to 3.5 hours
• Other Activities included in tour: 360-foot suspension bridge, the longest in Hawaiʻi; short ATV ride
• Number of ziplines: 4 or 6 lines
• Length of Lines: 500 feet to 2,300 feet
• Minimum age: Participants must be 10 years old and at least 4 feet tall. Kids ages 10-17 will need to be accompanied by an adult.
• Weight restrictions: between 60 lbs to 250 lbs
• Other Activities on Site: none
• Bookings: see all zipline tours by Kapalua Ziplines here.

Kapalua Zipline made a video showcasing some of their ziplines. The views are amazing!

Maui Zipline

Best For: Beginners

If you have young children or first timers, Maui Zipline is a good choice. It’s amongst the cheapest zipline options on Maui, and allows kids as young as 5 to give it a try. All the lines are dual-track, allowing parents to zip alongside their child, and the property is well-groomed, akin to a golf course, with views of the West Maui Mountains, palm trees, farm land, and lakes.

With a max length of just 900 feet, beginners will find Maui Zipline to be approachable, and a good first introduction to what ziplining is all about.

• Location: Wailuku
• Price: $149
• Tour Length: 2-2.5 hours
• Number of ziplines: 5 lines
• Length of lines: between 300 and 900 feet
• Minimum age: 5 years old. Participants under 10 must have an adult go on the tour with them.
• Weight restrictions: between 45 to 230 lbs
• Other Activities on Site: none
• Website: Maui Zipline

You can get an impression of their courses from their promotional video:

North Shore Zipline

Best For: Value

If you’re looking for an all-around high-value experience, North Shore Zipline delivers with 7 lines for a reasonable $139 per person. It has a little bit of everything: a good variety of lines, multiple aerial platforms and towers, suspension bridges, good views of the ocean, and lines that run right through the tree tops.

On the lines, you can expect to reach speeds of 40 miles-per-hour with a max height and length of 70 feet and 900 feet, respectively. The vibe at North Shore Zipline is all about fun, with the guides showing participants how to up their game by going upside down, backwards, or spinning. There’s also a historical component: The zip-lining site was once part of Camp Maui, the headquarters for the United States 4th Marine Division during WWII.

• Location: Haiku
• Price: $139 ($109 for children ages 5-12)
• Tour Length: 2 hours
• Number of ziplines: 7
• Other Activities included in tour: Multiple aerial platforms, giant towers, and tree-to-tree swinging suspension bridges
• Minimum Age: 5 years old
• Weight restrictions: between 40 and 270 lbs
• Other Activities on Site: none
• Booking website: North Shore Zipline

Apparently, zipline yoga is a thing? Credit: the North Shore Zipline website.

Skyline Hawaiʻi

Best For: Adventure seekers

Skyline Hawaiʻi offers a variety of tours, and two of them should be on every adventure seeker’s radar. The Kaʻanapali 8-line adventure tour is one of the most epic courses on Maui, offering high-adrenaline lines soaring up to 150 feet above the ground. The views are wide open and extensive, including both the ocean and the mountains.

The Haleakalā Sunrise & Zipline Tour includes a sunrise viewing at the summit of 10,000-foot Haleakalā combined with a 5-line zipline course in Upcountry Maui. The course for the latter is located within Skyline’s forest restoration project, introducing to you the native forests as you zip over 90-foot drops and canyons.

• Location: Lāhainā (temporarily suspended) and Kula
• Price: $140 (5-line tour) to $290 (sunrise and zipline tour)
• Tour Length: 1.5-3 hours for ziplines; 10 hours for Sunrise and Zip combo
• Number of ziplines:5 or 8 lines
• Minimum Age: Guests must be 8 or older. Guests ages 8-14 must have an adult with them.
• Weight restrictions: between 80 and 260 lbs
• Other Activities on Site: Sunrise tours at Haleakalā
• Website: Skyline Hawaiʻi

What is ziplining?

Zipline is a non-motorized experience in which a participant is hooked onto a cable via a harness and then rides (aka zips) down the length of the cable using gravity. The adrenaline rush comes from the speed of the ride and from a feeling of weightlessness provided by the harness and cable as you “fly” across long distances. Zipline courses differ in their length and intensity, but all are built in scenic places around the island.

What to expect on a zipline tour

Zipline tours generally begin with a short safety instruction and a fitting/introduction to your harness. After, you are transported to the start of the “course,” i.e. the first zipline. Some courses are designed so that the beginning of the next zipline is at the end of the one before it. Other courses require a short walk or hike to reach the next one. Depending on the tour, there may be extra stops and activities, or cultural explanations, as you make your way through the course.

Usually, zip line tours take between 2 and 3 hours. Other good things to know about ziplining:

1. Ziplining is always guided. Each line, staff will assist with your gear and ensure safety.
2. Some companies offer “dual-track” ziplines. Dual-track means that there are two lines (tracks) next to each other, allowing people to ride side-by-side with friends and family.
3. You will wear a safety harness throughout the experience, including the walk or hike between tracks. These harnesses only come in limited sizes, which is why you will see size and/or weight restrictions (and they will differ by company).
4. No prior experience or personal gear is necessary to zipline, but you will be required to wear close-toed shoes. Helmets and gloves are provided.

Zipline Tours on other Hawaiian islands

Because of the tropical nature, waterfalls, and volcanoes, ziplining is a popular activity on all Hawaiian islands. We have written comparisons of all zipline offerings in the state:

• Zipline overview for the Big Island
• Zipline overview for Kauaʻi
• Zipline tours on Oʻahu