Category: 'Activities | Upcountry' by rating
Pi’iholo Ranch Zipline
Last updated 27. Jun, 2011 by Mark.
Piiholo Zipline
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In a nutshell: Spectacular fly-by views of the forest, countryside, ocean and volcano.
Minuses: Not for the budget traveler.
Sound-bite: “It was like floating through the forest in a 40 MPH recliner!”
The Pi’iholo Ranch Zipline is the newest zipline course on Maui. Boasting five lines, including the longest side-by-side line in Hawaii… Continue Reading
| Summary Newest Zipline |
Location Makawao |
Phone 808-572-1717 |
Web http://www.piiholozipline.com/ |
Price $140 – $190 |
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Pi’iholo Ranch Canopy Tours
Last updated 04. Aug, 2011 by Mark.
Kids love this one!
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In a nutshell: Spectacular fly-by views of the forest canopy, countryside, ocean and volcano.
Minuses: Less adrenaline than their other ziplines.
Sound-bite: “treehouse!”
This is the newest addition at Pi’iholo Ranch – their wildly popular (and #1 rated) Pi’iholo Ranch Zipline now has a more younger-family-friendly sister tour.
Common wildlife sightings include axis deer, mountain boar, the endangered Pueo and Nēnē. There is a Safe Harbor nursery and preserve for the Nēnē located on the ranch. More than 300 head of cattle
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Awapuhi Adventures
Last updated 31. Jul, 2010 by Mark.
Jumping into a tidepool
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In a nutshell: Highly personalized touring, hiking and adventures.
Minuses: High quality isn’t ever cheap.
Sound-bite: “We all felt like we had done something truly amazing, adventurous and memorable.”
Awapuhi Adventures is a small one-woman operation, and let me be the first to tell you that one woman is precisely who makes it so spectacular. Alicia (owner and guide) is a well versed naturalist and has such a passion for the island that is is infectious. Alicia also takes the time to understand your abilities, needs and desires before she designs the perfect adventure for you.
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| Summary Personalized private guided hiking tours. |
Location Pickup |
Phone 808-269-6031 |
Web http://awapuhiadventures.com |
Price Depends on party size. |
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Ali’i Kula Lavender
Last updated 07. Jun, 2010 by Mark.
Lavender colored umbrellas are provided for shade or sprinkles.
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Rated #1 Gardens Upcountry
In a nutshell: A relaxing escape from the heat, where you can sip lavender teas alongside fairytale gardens.
Minuses: Testosterone kryptonite.
Sound-bite: “A wedding up here would be so enchanting!”
| Summary Lavender garden tour & shop. |
Location 1100 Waipoli Road, Kula |
Phone 808-878-3004 |
Web http://www.aliikulalavender.com |
Price Admission: Free; Guided Walking Tours: $10-$12 |
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Pony Express Tours
Last updated 14. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
Photo by Ron Dahlquist
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Rated #1 Horseback Upcountry
In a nutshell: Horseback ride in the Martian terrain of Haleakala Crater.
Minuses: Those more interested in the sport of horseback riding beyond sightseeing transportation may be disappointed.
Sound-bite: “I’m so glad I did it. I felt like a kid again at summer camp!”
| Summary Horseback tours in the Haleakala Crater |
Location Crater Road, Crater Road, Kula |
Phone 808-667-2200 |
Web http://www.ponyexpresstours.com |
Price $160 – $180 |
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Hike Maui
Last updated 13. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary The oldest, most experienced hiking company in the state. |
Location Meet at Park N Ride commuter lot., Kahului |
Phone 866-324-6284 |
Web http://www.hikemaui.com/ |
Price $70 – $160 |
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Piiholo Ranch
Last updated 14. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Horseback riding on a working cattle ranch. They also have zip lines. |
Location 325 Waiahiwi Road, Makawao |
Phone 808-357-5544 |
Web http://www.piiholo.com/horseback.html |
Price $75 – $325 |
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Maui Hiking Safaris
Last updated 19. Feb, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Guided hiking tours. Full or half-day. |
Location Throughout Maui |
Phone 808-573-0168 |
Web http://www.mauihikingsafaris.com |
Price $70 – $160 |
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Skyline Eco Adventures
Last updated 12. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Hiking and soaring over gulches and through the trees |
Location Upcountry & Kaanapali |
Phone 808-878-8400 |
Web http://www.zipline.com/ |
Price $85 – $150 |
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Maui Eco Adventures
Last updated 15. Jan, 2010 by Mark.
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| Summary Hiking tours & Kayak |
Location West Maui hotel pickup or Central Maui meeting place |
Phone 877-661-7720 |
Web http://ecomaui.com |
Price $70 – $170 |
