Maui Jungle Zipline: 5-Line Rainforest Eco Adventure Tour

Summary

Ziplining above Maui’s jungle with laughter, snacks and real rain

You’ll feel your heart race as you fly over Maui’s rainforest on five ziplines with a local guide keeping things light (and safe). Expect real rain, real laughter, gear included—even snacks and bottled water between runs. It’s not just about speed; it’s about sharing nerves with strangers who might end up cheering for you by the end.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t really expect to feel nervous until I saw the first zipline stretching out over the green. It’s funny—I’d pictured myself just whooshing through the Maui rainforest, but my knees definitely had other plans. Our guide, Kaleo, must’ve noticed because he grinned and said, “That’s why we start small.” He handed me a helmet (which was still a bit damp from the morning mist) and checked my harness twice. The air smelled like wet leaves and something sweet I couldn’t name.

The first line was short enough that I barely had time to think—just that quick lift in my stomach and then the trees blurring by underneath. By the third zipline, even the kids in our group were yelling jokes back and forth (“Don’t drop your snack!” someone shouted). There were five lines total, each one a little higher or longer than before. At some point it started raining again—real rain, not just drizzle—and nobody cared because we were already soaked and laughing anyway. My hands felt gritty from gripping the cable gloves too tight at first. I loosened up after Kaleo showed us how to lean back and look around instead of straight down.

Between runs, we’d wait under these big leaves while Kaleo pointed out birds (one of them sounded like it was laughing at us). He told us about how this patch of jungle is being protected as part of an eco project—he seemed genuinely proud of it. We got bottled water and some kind of local snack that tasted salty-sweet; I wish I’d asked what it was called. There were rules—no open-toed shoes, no messing around on the platforms—but honestly it made sense once you saw how slick everything got in the rain.

I still think about that last line—it was longer than I expected, with nothing but treetops below and this weird feeling like you’re floating for a second. If you’re thinking about doing a Maui jungle zipline tour, just know you’ll probably end up wetter than planned and maybe braver than you thought you’d be.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Jungle zipline and eco adventure

• Arrive at Maui zipline location
• Receive safety briefing
• Zipline through the jungle
• Explore Maui rainforest eco tour
• Complete zipline adventure

Top questions

Is there an age limit for the Maui jungle zipline tour?

Yes, children must be at least 6 years old to participate.

What should I wear for the Maui zipline adventure?

Closed-toed athletic or hiking shoes are required; no sandals or high heels allowed.

Are snacks or drinks provided during the zipline tour?

Yes, bottled water and snacks are included in your tour.

Is hotel pickup included in this Maui zipline eco tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; guests need to arrive at the site themselves.

Can pregnant travelers join this Maui rainforest zipline?

No, pregnant travelers are not permitted on this activity.

Is there a weight restriction for participants?

Yes, participants must weigh between 45 lbs (20 kg) and 250 lbs (113 kg).

How many ziplines are included in this tour?

The tour includes five separate ziplines through the jungle.

Will there be a professional guide with us during the activity?

Yes, a professional guide leads every group throughout the experience.

What’s included

Your day includes all safety gear like helmets and harnesses fitted by your guide, plus bottled water and snacks between lines. All taxes and fees are covered so you can just show up ready to get rained on—and maybe laugh at yourself trying to pronounce Hawaiian bird names before heading off to explore more of Maui’s north shore if you want.