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The Umauma Experience

31-313 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Hakalau, Island of Hawaii, HI 96710
808-930-9477
Ranked #1 of 2 tours in Hakalau
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: The Umauma Experience is home of the only viewing area for Umauma Falls. We have a 9-Line zip line adventure, giant swing, tropical garden, river...... more » Owner description: The Umauma Experience is home of the only viewing area for Umauma Falls. We have a 9-Line zip line adventure, giant swing, tropical garden, river walk, swim and kayak experience, and the experience of a lifetime. We have over a dozen waterfalls on our zip line adventure and beautiful ocean, mountain and river views. « less
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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Awesome zip experience! Unlike some of the other zip companies, these guys do it all for you including having braking blocks so you don't have to brake yourself. You just step off and enjoy the rush and remember to pick up you feet for the landing. They even encourage you to zip upside down and spinning. Very much worth it! More

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Centennial, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

My husband had no interest in ziplining and that was when I just told him it was "expensive." After doing the first few lines he was hooked. The major draw for him was being able to zip upside down while looking down at the beautiful waterfalls. I had read one negative review about the safety which I was glad I... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

So, the husband says, let's go zip lining and I say, really? Did you forget I am afraid of heights? No problem, he says, this will be fun. And he was right. We had a really great time at Umauma and thought the entire experience was fabulous. Only on few of the towers did I feel nervous because of how... More

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Portland, OR E GUN
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

We were the first adventures of the day and they took very good care of us. My friend used one of there helmets with the attachment for his HERO camera for....FREE. After getting our final safety instructions and our gear on we were off for a van ride up to the top of the run. The four of us started... More

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

My husband and I had a great time. The views were breathtaking, the lines were varied (fast, high, platform to platform...). The guides and staff in the sign in area were friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great experience and would highly recommend. More

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Moab, Utah
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

I was apprehensive about ziplining as I'm not exactly a thrill-seeker but really wanted to challenge myself to try it. I knew I'd regret it if I didn't. Our group of nine included older folks so the experience seemed to attract all ages. There are 3 guides for each group which surprised me but made the experience very safe and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

We loved this excursion. The staff was wonderful. The course was beautiful and challenging. The whole time was exhilarating. Don't miss this opportunity. More

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012

We had 11 people in our party, from ages 42-78. Everyone had a wonderful time. It would have been nice if they had provided a little more training before the first zip line. And the second zip line, being so long and steep, was a little intimidating to the first-timers - it would have been better if that one had... More

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Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

We had a large group, some who weren't sure they wanted to do this. In the end most joined in and had a great time. It's a zip line for beginners and long runs offer the opportunity to try hanging upside down, etc. The views are beautiful and the guides were very friendly and patient. For the non zippers they... More

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Colorado
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012
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That was a total rush! As I am 59, afraid of heights, and usually a big sissy girly girl, and my husband really had doubts that I would go through with this, I surprised us both and did all 9 lines and had a blast! the guides were all so very fun and professional and have a lot of fun... More

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