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Hang Gliding Maui

261 Reviews

#1 of 10 Tours in Hana

Sightseeing Tours, Tours

Hana Airport, Hana, Maui, HI

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“Must do”

This is truly a must do in Maui. We made our one day road to Hana trip into a 2 day trip because we... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Jubin E

Fremont, California, United States

“Bird's eye view of Maui”

This was definitely one of the highlights of our Maui trip! After reading about this in our Maui... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Mike S

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Hang gliding Maui offers flights in a powered Hang glider over Hana's spectacular coastline and rainforest. No experience necessary. Your pilot Armin Engert has logged more than 20,000 hours of flying Hang gliders, Powered Hang gliders and General Aviation planes. The Hang gliding wing is tested to 6 positive and 3 negative G-forces. The craft is also equipped with a BRS (ballistic recovery system, emergency parachute) Please check out our web site hangglidingmaui.com

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Hana Airport, Hana, Maui, HI

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Jubin E

Fremont, California, United States

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Reviewed 1 week ago

Must do

This is truly a must do in Maui. We made our one day road to Hana trip into a 2 day trip because we wanted to do Hang gliding on one day and it was so worth it. Armin is super friendly, very experienced and...More

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Mike S

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Bird's eye view of Maui

This was definitely one of the highlights of our Maui trip! After reading about this in our Maui guidebook, my wife and I opted to do this instead of a helicopter tour and we were NOT disappointed! Hang gliding over Maui offers you an unparalleled...More

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Hal H

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Hang gliding Maui

The whole family flew with Arman the instructor. Great guy, fabulous views and the best bargain on Maui.

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Sherri T

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

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Reviewed April 4, 2018

Just do it!

My husband, myself, and our teenagers just got back from an amazing vacation in Maui. I am VERY afraid of heights and wasn't sure I was going to be able to hang glide. I went first so I didn't have time to overthink it. Armin...More

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Jain M

San Francisco, California

Reviewed March 12, 2018

Flying High

Imagine yourself flying 3,000 feet up in the air, gazing down on hidden waterfalls & the turquoise waters of Maui. You can do this! Fly with Armin – he is the coolest german you will ever meet. Book the full hour because it goes fast...More

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Jillian L

Reviewed March 7, 2018

You'd be stupid to skip.

Breath-ceasing. Bliss-ridden. Jaw-dropping. One of my favorite life experiences. Q: Why would you travel to one of the most beautiful places in the world and not get the most ultimate view of it, not to mention once-in-a-lifetime experiences? A: You'd be stupid to skip. Q:...More

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636esther

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Reviewed February 22, 2018

This is a must do!!!

I highly recommend this and would do it again! Armin did a great job and the entire flight was unbelievable!!!! You get to feel like a bird!

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Lucius N

Reviewed February 10, 2018

Awe Inspiring Experience of the island

If you could only do one thing while in Maui, do this! Hang gliding was on my bucket list and I am so glad to have done it here and with such a fun instructor. Armin makes taking to the sky seem natural and comfortable....More

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Jason V

Reviewed February 8, 2018 via mobile

To the Top!!!!

Had a blast! This is definitely one of the best things to do on Maui as the tagline says. You get an hour lesson on how to fly a trike and go up with Armin as your instructor. You get an amazing view, learn a...More

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Bo K

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Reviewed February 2, 2018

The Sky's the Limit

Except that its not when you are flying with Armin. The sky is your BFF and there are no limits to the awe-inspiring views and the feeling that you might just be dreaming, but then you pinch yourself, and its quite clear that this is...More

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Sharron E

might be a stupid question....would people who get motion sick have issues with this?

March 18, 2018|

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I did not. don't do it if you are afraid of heights. Hangliding was the highlight of my trip!!

conleyfun

I'm afraid of heights, not horribly, but somewhat. Is this not for me?

April 12, 2017|

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You feel very secure in your little "pod "or "cocoon" in the air. You are actually somewhat sitting in the lap of your instructor with his arms on either side of you. Very secure feeling!