Zip Lining in Kauai
Feb 2, 2009 | 6:49 pm
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We took the Safari trip with Outfitters Kauai which included some ziplining. We really enjoyed it and thought it was a well run operation. We interacted a little with a group doing a zip line only tour and they seemed to be pretty happy also.
Their office and pickup location is about two miles from the Hyatt.
Their office and pickup location is about two miles from the Hyatt.
Feb 3, 2009 | 8:47 am
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Sorry to piggyback on this thread but we're returning to Kauai in December, staying at Hyatt for part of trip and probably in Princeville area. Think it's time to do the zipline activity (4th trip to Kauai). How does this company compare to the offering at Princeville Ranch. Will definitely do one of them next December.
Mahalo,
Carolyn
Mahalo,
Carolyn
Feb 3, 2009 | 1:05 pm
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Even though it's a bit of a trek from the Hyatt, I highly recommend Princeville Ranch. Their zips are the longest (and I think, highest) and varied of the three companies (that I know of) providing ziplining on the island. They don't simply go back and forth over the same valley and/or trees. The OP and others might want to do a search here as Kauai ziplining has been discussed in other threads.
Feb 4, 2009 | 4:49 pm
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Feb 26, 2010 | 12:03 am
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Princeville Ranch has the best and longest 1200' "King Kong" zipline. Open & spectacular at any age! They have shortened the walk between zip runs..about 2 1/2 hrs total time without the swim.
Don't miss this elegant adventure!
Don't miss this elegant adventure!
Mar 11, 2010 | 10:48 pm
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Alternatively, you can do all the same zips, with an earlier start in the day and for less money, in cooler temps, be done by lunchtime and go somewhere good for lunch.
Mar 16, 2010 | 4:49 pm
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Princeville Ranch Adventures is da bomb!
Yep, if you're gonna zipline on Kauai Princeville Ranch is the way to go part of this isn't really the company, it's just that the north shore is by far the most beautiful part of Kauai and they have this jamongous private ranch for the ziplines.
On the other hand the folks at Princeville Ranch adventures are just great -- fun, considerate of us older folks, knowledgeable. Overall just a wonderful experience.
You can check 'em out at:
adventureskauai.com
I think you can even book online now.
On the other hand the folks at Princeville Ranch adventures are just great -- fun, considerate of us older folks, knowledgeable. Overall just a wonderful experience.
You can check 'em out at:
adventureskauai.com
I think you can even book online now.
Mar 19, 2010 | 7:16 pm
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When we were in Kauai in February the Hyatt GC people were very specific in recommending one particular vendor who they said:
1. Took up the slack in the lines better, and
2. Had a two-hour option, in case you didn't want to spend half a day.
Didn't get to it ourselves and realize I'm hardly helping since I can't remember the name, but you could call the GC and ask what it is. They had literature out for them in the club, and didn't seem to think all operators were created equal.
1. Took up the slack in the lines better, and
2. Had a two-hour option, in case you didn't want to spend half a day.
Didn't get to it ourselves and realize I'm hardly helping since I can't remember the name, but you could call the GC and ask what it is. They had literature out for them in the club, and didn't seem to think all operators were created equal.
Last edited by jayer; Mar 19, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Mar 22, 2010 | 11:23 pm
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When we were in Kauai in February the Hyatt GC people were very specific in recommending one particular vendor who they said:
1. Took up the slack in the lines better, and
2. Had a two-hour option, in case you didn't want to spend half a day.
Didn't get to it ourselves and realize I'm hardly helping since I can't remember the name, but you could call the GC and ask what it is. They had literature out for them in the club, and didn't seem to think all operators were created equal.
1. Took up the slack in the lines better, and
2. Had a two-hour option, in case you didn't want to spend half a day.
Didn't get to it ourselves and realize I'm hardly helping since I can't remember the name, but you could call the GC and ask what it is. They had literature out for them in the club, and didn't seem to think all operators were created equal.