Maui ziplining during summer 2026 gives you six different courses to choose from, spread across four corners of the island: the West Maui mountains above Ka’anapali, the Kapalua rainforest, the slopes of Haleakala, and the north shore’s historic Camp Maui.
Each course has its own line count, age minimum, and weight range, and mixing them up is the fastest way to disappoint someone in your group.
At Blue Hawaiian Concierge, we book guests onto all six, so we know exactly which tour fits which traveler.
This guide covers what each Maui zipline tour includes, the requirements to check before you book, and the summer 2026 details worth knowing, including a check-in location change that affects one of the most popular courses.
Key Highlights:
- Maui has six bookable zipline tours, from 4 lines to 8 lines.
- Age minimums range from 5 to 10 depending on the course.
- Every tour requires closed-toe shoes; weight limits are enforced at check-in.
- Blue Hawaiian Concierge books all six Maui ziplining tours for summer 2026.
The Six Maui Zipline Tours You Can Book
The activity sheets our concierge team hands to guests list ziplining among the top island experiences, and Maui backs that up with more course variety than most visitors expect. Here is the full lineup, west side first.
Ka’anapali Zipline Adventure (8 lines)
The Ka’anapali Zipline Adventure is the island’s biggest course by line count: 8 ziplines above Ka’anapali’s coastal landscape, with Pacific Ocean and offshore island views.
Skyline Ka’anapali was voted the #1 zipline experience in Hawaii in 2018 by Hawaii Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards. The tour runs approximately 3 hours and is fully guided; gratuity is not included.
Summer 2026 note: effective March 23, 2026, check-in moved to a new location at 111 Ulupono St. in Lahaina, so double-check your confirmation email rather than driving to the old Fairway Shops address.
6-Zipline Kapalua Adventure
The 6-Zipline Kapalua Adventure is the operator’s most requested tour, and it is our pick at Blue Hawaiian Concierge for the best pure thrill ride of Maui’s zipline courses.
You get 8,500 feet of total zipping on the longest and fastest lines the course offers, plus a 360-foot suspension bridge traverse and an ATV rainforest ride, all in about 3.5 hours. Every line is a dual zipline, so nobody has to jump alone.
4-Zipline Kapalua Adventure
Same Kapalua course, smaller serving. The 4-Zipline Kapalua Adventure packs 5,350 feet of zipping over a lush 200-foot valley into about 2.5 hours, and it still includes the ATV ride and the suspension bridge.
We suggest this one to guests who want the Kapalua scenery but have a packed itinerary or first-timers in the group.
Haleakala Zipline Adventure (6 lines)
On the slopes of the volcano, the Haleakala Zipline Adventure sends you across canyons at speeds up to 45 mph, soaring above 90-foot drops. Skyline Haleakala was recognized by Fodor’s Travel as one of the world’s most amazing zipline courses.
The 2-hour eco-tour sits on Crater Road just before the Haleakala National Park entrance, about a 30-minute drive from Kahului Airport but a solid 1 hour 15 minutes from Ka’anapali. Plan it for an Upcountry day rather than a beach day.
Maui 5-Line Zipline at Maui Tropical Plantation
The Maui 5-Line Zipline is the course Blue Hawaiian Concierge recommends as the best Maui ziplining option for families with young kids, because children as young as 5 can zip.
Five side-by-side lines from 300 to 900 feet run over the gardens of Maui Tropical Plantation in Wailuku, ending at a treehouse after a flight over a tropical lagoon. Non-zipping family members can watch and take photos from the treehouse, and the whole tour takes about 2 hours.
Maui 7-Zipline Course & Historic Camp Maui Tour
On the north shore, NorthShore Zipline Co.’s 7-zipline course runs treetop to treetop through the grounds of Camp Maui, a World War II 4th Marine Division base.
The 2-hour tour includes a tree platform 65 feet up a eucalyptus canopy and a suspension bridge, and it welcomes ages 5 and up. It runs six days a week, with no Sunday tours.
First-timers get a rare safety net here: the operator’s “Scaredy-Cat guarantee” refunds you in full if you decide after the first two lines that ziplining is not for you.
What’s Included on a Maui Zipline Tour
Every Maui zipline tour is professionally guided, and the guides handle all the technical gear on course.
Beyond that, inclusions vary by course, which is worth checking before you book. Both Kapalua tours bundle in the ATV rainforest ride and suspension bridge trek, while the 5-Line at Maui Tropical Plantation includes the guided plantation walk and observation deck.
At Kapalua, guides shoot a custom photo package on every tour that you can view before deciding to purchase, and GoPro rentals are available. Gratuity is generally not included in tour pricing.
Most activity pages do not display rates, so check the activity page for current pricing when you book, or ask a Blue Hawaiian Concierge agent to confirm.
Requirements to Check Before You Book
Weight and age rules are the number one reason zipline guests get turned away, and weigh-ins at check-in are mandatory. If someone in your party does not meet the posted range, their ticket is not refunded, so check these numbers honestly before booking.
Age minimums: 5 at the Maui 5-Line and the Camp Maui course, 8 at Haleakala, and 10 at Ka’anapali and both Kapalua tours. Minors need an adult in their party, and rules on exactly who must zip alongside kids vary by course.
Weight ranges: 45 to 230 pounds at the 5-Line, 40 to 270 at Camp Maui, 60 to 250 at both Kapalua tours (with a 4-foot minimum height), 60 to 260 at Haleakala, and 80 to 260 at Ka’anapali.
Two health rules apply across courses: ziplining is unsafe during pregnancy, and guests with heart conditions or recent surgeries should sit it out. The Haleakala course also requires the fitness to hike 2 miles at elevation over uneven terrain.
One rule surprises scuba divers every summer: no ziplining within 24 hours of a dive. Schedule your Maui snorkel and dive days accordingly.
Summer 2026 Tips From Our Concierge Desk
Summer is peak family travel season in Hawaii, and small-group tours like ziplines fill their morning slots first. Blue Hawaiian Concierge recommends booking your Maui ziplining tour early in your planning, not from the beach the day before.
Wear closed-toe, closed-heel athletic or hiking shoes; every course enforces this, and sandals with open sections, Crocs, and five-finger shoes are all turned away.
Pack a layer for the mountain courses. The Kapalua operator notes that temperatures run several degrees cooler at altitude, even in summer, and Upcountry Haleakala sits at elevation too.
Tours generally zip rain or shine. Kapalua says so outright, and Haleakala operates rain or shine with rescheduling or refunds if hazardous weather forces a cancellation.
Leave the backpack at the hotel for Kapalua, where bags are not allowed on course, and think twice about carrying your phone on any line. This is exactly why the photo packages exist.
Conclusion
Maui ziplining during summer 2026 comes down to matching the right course to your group: 8 big lines above Ka’anapali, thrill-focused or quick-hit options at Kapalua, 45-mph canyon runs on Haleakala, a family-friendly 5-line over a plantation lagoon, and a WWII history lesson at treetop height on the north shore.
Check the age and weight rules first, book morning slots early, and bring real shoes. Do that, and ziplining tends to be the day your group talks about at dinner for the rest of the trip.
Ready to fly? Book your Maui zipline tour with Blue Hawaiian Concierge and our island concierges will match your group to the right course and departure time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old do kids need to be to go ziplining in Maui?
Kids can go ziplining in Maui starting at age 5 on two courses: the Maui 5-Line Zipline at Maui Tropical Plantation and the 7-zipline Camp Maui course on the north shore. The Haleakala course requires ages 8 and up, while Ka’anapali and both Kapalua tours require age 10. Blue Hawaiian Concierge can match your kids’ ages to the right course before you book.
What are the weight limits for Maui ziplining?
Weight limits for Maui ziplining vary by course: 45 to 230 pounds at the Maui 5-Line, 40 to 270 at Camp Maui, 60 to 250 at both Kapalua tours, 60 to 260 at Haleakala, and 80 to 260 at Ka’anapali. Weigh-ins are mandatory at check-in, and tickets are not refunded if a guest falls outside the range, so Blue Hawaiian Concierge advises checking these numbers before booking.
What should you wear for ziplining in Maui?
For ziplining in Maui, wear closed-toe, closed-heel athletic or hiking shoes that fit snugly; open sandals, Crocs, and five-finger shoes are not permitted on any course. Bring a light layer, since mountain courses at Kapalua and Haleakala run several degrees cooler than the coast. Blue Hawaiian Concierge also suggests sunglasses and reef-safe sunscreen for summer tours.
Do Maui zipline tours run in the rain?
Maui zipline tours generally run rain or shine. The Kapalua courses state plainly that they zip rain or shine, and Skyline Haleakala operates in rain as well, offering to reschedule or refund if hazardous weather forces a cancellation. Blue Hawaiian Concierge recommends packing accordingly rather than waiting for a perfect forecast, since summer showers on Maui pass quickly.
Which Maui zipline tour is the best for summer 2026?
The best Maui zipline tour for summer 2026 depends on your group, and Blue Hawaiian Concierge recommends two standouts: the 6-Zipline Kapalua Adventure for thrill seekers, with 8,500 feet of the course’s longest and fastest lines, and the Maui 5-Line Zipline for families, since kids as young as 5 can zip side by side with parents. Both fill early in summer, so book ahead.