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    Rappel Maui

    4.8 (159 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
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    Waterfall Rapelling
    Cienna D.

    My family and I booked this activity to try something new and face our fears (aka me). Although I hated it since Im terrified of falling backwards the tour guides (Elena and Shauna) were amazing. Shauna had a great sense of humor and kept me laughing. Elena made sure I felt comfortable and reassured me multiple times. They both were amazing and telling each of what pieces of equipment do what and what to do in case of an emergency. The photographer was also amazing. He got amazing shots and was also a great support system. It was so amazing to see how fast they can go down the waterfalls themselves! It takes place in the Garden on Eden which is very beautiful. There's about 150 feet worth of repelling. Two 40ft and one 50ft. The first one you start off with is off the side of a hill not a actual waterfall but it's nice to get used to it before your on the rocks. The other two are waterfalls where you jump in when you're 2-5 feet away from the ground if you want. There's a little bit of a pathway down but it's not bad but of course what you go down must come up. The way back up is mainly stairs and they call it the "booty blaster" which I agree lol; the stairs are getting eroded away in some spots but that's normal with nature. Shauna was an awesome guide giving us breaks and quizzing us on the native of invasive plants. Make sure to bring an extra change of clothes!!!! Don't make the mistake I did otherwise you're gonna be wet the whole ride home but that was my fault. Also recommend wearing junkier shoes because you're in a rainforest and rain created mud.

    If you're looking for an absolutely fun, safe, unforgettable "you'll talk about it forever" one-of-a-kind adventure experience, you've gotta try Rappel Maui! We went to Maui to celebrate our son's college grauduation and booked a morning tour with Rappel Maui as part of our day spent exploring the road to Hana. From start to finish, this was a top notch experience: from the incredible guides Shauna and Deacon, who were funny, knowledgeable, professional, supportive (not gonna lie, we wanted to take them with us on the rest of our trip just to keep hanging out); to the fact that they provided everything we needed (shoes, wetsuits, snacks, water, bug spray, backpacks, and of course state of the art safety gear); to the nature of the event itself, which was a well-planned, exhilarating experience that mixes adrenaline, beauty, nature, Hawaiian history, and a barrel of laughs. We had never rappelled before, and this experience exceeded all expectations. We highly recommend - this one left a lasting impression. Shauna and Deacon, we will be back for more!

    Alba and Shauna were great, very friendly and kept everyone comfortable and safe. Would recommend to anyone looking for and outdoor adventure. Dress to swim!

    One of our fearless leaders, Alba. Like the other two, she was skilled, helpful, friendly and patient.
    Michael M.

    This was such a unique experience. Most of our group had never rappelled before but the patient and fun staff taught us all. The routes were challenging but doable. Be prepared to get wet. It was well worth the drive to such a beautiful location. I had wanted to Zipline and will do so another time but was glad to have this fun adventure. Alba, Shauna, and Deacon were the best!

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    Greg H.

    This was one of the coolest things we have ever done and we have done a lot of things. You have three different places you repel down. The first one is more of a training and preparation. The other two are the reasons to do this. The 1st waterfall you repel alongside the falls. At the bottom you are given the option to jump in the water. The jump in is fun but I will tell you the water is a little chilly. The 2nd waterfall you traverse down through the falls The two gals Alba and Abbie were amazing giving instruction and spunk to the activity. They are totally cool people. I was glad they prepped us for the hike back up. Take a deep breath and get ready for some elevation.

    Waterfalls and rappelling

    Very safe, really fun, definitely a bit scary going over but how often can you say you rappelled over a waterfall in Maui??? Our guides Mike & Shauna were amazing

    The safety training you get simplifies what at first seems impossible. @Abbie-McCarthy-1 & @Ropheka-Gershom were EXCELLENT!
    Brad S.

    Ropheka Gershom and Abbie McCarthy were AMAZING! They make the entire experience easy, safe and FUN! This is one of those "Bucket List" things you want to do and it was defiantly something I want to do again! The part when we got to go down INSIDE THE WATERFALL was the best! This is a great "confidence booster" as what seems impossible in life is not if you learn for pros like you'll find here at Rappel Maui. I'll be back for sure!!! MAHALO!

    Catirya S.

    These ladies are amazing, our tour guides Sam and Ropheka are the best. We were visiting from LA for my birthday. Everything from the checking experience to the checking out was absolutely great. Sam and Ropheka are beyond knowledgeable with the ropes. we were first timers and let me tell you they make you feel like you a pro :) . i highly recommend Rappel Maui, this is a must if you go to Maui!! I give them 10 stars :D Thank you Sam and Ropheka for making our experience unforgettable!

    This was an absolute amazing experience!!! Can only recommend to everyone going to Maui to do the rappelling!! SO exhilarating!!!! Our guides Shauna and Elena were the best!! Not only did they make us feel super safe, but they were very knowledgable and so much fun!!! It really was the highlight of our week. Just AMAZING!!!!! Go do it!!!

    GlobeTrotter L.

    In A Nutshell: -Rappel Maui is a fun activity you can do in a small group of family/friends. -The location is about 1/4 of the way on the Road to Hana co-located at the Garden of Eden Arboretum. -Parking was plentiful & easy. -Your two guides will meet you at the parking lot & walk you to get your gear fitted & store any belongings. -Our guides, Naomi & Deacon were very professional, cool & nice. -You will rappel off of a total of three different areas: the first is an easy practice/familiarization cliff, the second and third rappels are both waterfalls that drop down into small ponds. -If you don't have any experience it's okay you will learn very fast. -It's pretty rewarding to be able to rappel down into two different waterfall/ponds on a hot day in Hawaii. Overall, the entire experience lasts about 3 hours.

    A little congratulations kiss under the falls.
    Kelly F.

    This was a unique adventure on Maui. My wife and I got to see and experience spectacular vistas along with the adrenaline rush of repelling down 2 private water falls. The guides, Naomi and Jack, were fun, encouraging and informative. Not only did they make sure we were safe but they also knew tons of interesting facts about the island. It was well worth the money and avoided the usual tourist spots.

    Janet W.

    Super fun way to spend the morning! Our guides Elena and Shauna were knowledgeable, entertaining, and took good care of us all. Bug spray was provided, waters, and a small snack. Highly recommend.

    Katherine L.

    This was one of our favorite activities we did in Maui!! Thank you Sam and Abbie for your expert instruction and guidance - you made it fun and safe for all!! I wasn't so sure about this initially, but my kids really wanted to do it. The expert instruction made us all feel comfortable right away even though most of us didn't have rappelling experience. And, the scenery is fantastic! I highly recommend this adventure to anyone that wants to do something a little bit different.

    Brian rappelling in waterfall. Shaka!

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