Experience Maui Rappelling with Just Your Group
Experience a private Maui rappelling tour with just your group and two dedicated guides. Rappel Maui takes you into a secluded rainforest canyon, where you'll descend jungle cliffs and waterfalls surrounded by one of Maui's most dramatic natural settings.
Your private Maui adventure takes place along the Road to Hana at the Garden of Eden Arboretum.
You'll learn to rappel using ropes and specialized equipment while experienced guides provide instruction and support throughout your adventure.
No previous rappelling or climbing experience is necessary.
Step into Maui’s rainforest for a private rappelling tour experience designed just for your group.
With dedicated guides (2 per group), you’ll descend jungle cliffs and waterfalls in complete privacy — an unforgettable way to immerse yourself in nature’s most dramatic setting.
Private rappelling tours are offered at three daily start times, pending availability.
Prices start at $2,226.70
(includes tax & gratuity) for 1–8 guests
Private tours can accommodate up to 10 guests for an additional $240 per person.
Why Choose a Private Maui Rappelling Tour?
A private Maui rappelling tour gives your group the Rappel Maui experience with dedicated guides and no guests outside your party.
That means your adventure can move at the pace of your group.
For first-time rappellers, the private setting provides time to listen to instructions, ask questions and become comfortable with the equipment before each descent.
For guests who have rappelled before, it offers a more personal way to enjoy the canyon with family, friends or a group of your choosing.
You'll still experience everything that makes Maui rappelling so memorable: tropical rainforest, jungle cliffs and waterfall descents. The difference is that you'll share the experience only with the people you bring.
Your Private Maui Waterfall Rappelling Adventure
Your private Maui rappelling tour takes place in the Puohokamoa Valley at the Garden of Eden Arboretum along Maui's famous Road to Hana.
After meeting your guides, you'll be fitted with the equipment needed for your adventure and receive instruction before beginning your descents.
The experience includes three rappels: a dry practice rappel followed by two waterfall descents when conditions permit.
The first rappel gives you an opportunity to become comfortable with the equipment and technique before moving on to the waterfalls.
Then the adventure gets wetter.
You'll descend beside or through Maui waterfalls while surrounded by tropical rainforest and the natural features of the canyon.
Water conditions can change with Maui's weather. When heavy rain raises stream levels, guides use alternate rappel stations located safely away from the watercourse.
Never Rappelled Before? No Problem.
You don't need to be an experienced climber or rappeller to enjoy a Maui rappelling adventure.
Many Rappel Maui guests have never rappelled before.
Your guides explain how the equipment works, teach you the techniques you'll use and provide instruction throughout the experience.
A private tour can be especially appealing if someone in your group is excited about trying waterfall rappelling but would feel more comfortable learning in a private setting.
You won't be mixed with another party, so your group can experience the adventure together.
What's Included in Your Private Maui Rappelling Tour?
Your private tour includes:
Two dedicated Rappel Maui guides
Premium rappelling gear
Specialized footwear
Bottled water
Pre-packaged snacks to help you recharge after your adventure
Private tours also have the option to add a catered lunch.
Contact Rappel Maui for current details and availability.
Who Is a Private Maui Rappelling Tour Good For?
A private Maui rappelling tour can be a great choice when you want to experience one of Maui's most unusual outdoor adventures with your own group.
Families and
Friends
Turn your Maui vacation into an adventure you'll be talking about long after you return home. A private tour lets your family or group of friends experience the canyon together without being combined with another party.
Couples and
Small Groups
You don't need a large group to book privately. Couples and smaller parties who value privacy and a more personal experience can reserve the private tour for themselves.
Corporate Teams and
Groups
Trade the meeting room for the rainforest. Maui waterfall rappelling gives groups an opportunity to take on a challenge, encourage one another and share an experience that's very different from a typical Maui group activity.
Schools, Youth Groups and
Summer Camps
For eligible groups, a private rappelling experience can provide a unique outdoor activity centered around challenge, teamwork and shared accomplishment.
Contact Rappel Maui before booking a school, youth or camp group to discuss current participation requirements.
Independent Travelers Who Prefer
a Private Setting
Some travelers simply prefer a smaller, more personal experience. A private tour lets you enjoy the Rappel Maui adventure without joining a regular group tour.
Where Does Your Maui Rappelling Tour Take Place?
Your private Maui rappelling tour takes place at the Garden of Eden Arboretum along the Hana Highway, between mile markers 10 and 11 on the Road to Hana.
But this isn't a typical visit to the Garden.
Rappel Maui guests enter a private section of the Puohokamoa Valley that isn't accessible through the Garden's regular walking trails.
The stream has carved cliffs, pools and waterfalls through the rainforest, creating the natural setting for your rappelling adventure.
The location also makes it possible to combine your Maui rappelling tour with other places along the Road to Hana, depending on your tour time and plans for the day.
What Should You Expect on a Private Rappelling Tour?
Your private Maui rappelling tour is active, but you don't need advanced climbing or rappelling skills.
Rappel Maui guides provide the specialized equipment and instruction needed for the experience.
During the tour, you'll complete three rappels, including a practice descent and, when conditions permit, two waterfall rappels.
After completing the descents, you'll hike approximately 300 vertical feet back to the starting elevation through the forest. Think of the uphill part as similar to climbing several flights of stairs.
Participants need to be able to walk and hike without assistance.
Before booking, review the current age, weight, physical and health requirements on our FAQ page to make sure everyone in your group is eligible to participate.
Private or Group Maui Rappelling Tour?
Both experiences give you the opportunity to explore Rappel Maui's rainforest canyon and experience Maui waterfall rappelling.
The biggest difference is who shares the experience with you.
Classic Rappelling Group Tour
The Classic Rappelling Group Tour includes other guests and is a good choice for travelers who don't mind sharing their adventure with other participants.
Private Maui Rappelling Tour
The Private Maui Rappelling Tour is reserved for your party, with two guides dedicated to your group.
If privacy, a more personal setting or sharing the experience only with family and friends is important to you, the private option may be a better fit.
Add a Private Maui Rappelling Tour to Your Road to Hana Day
Your private rappelling tour can also become one of the main experiences of a Road to Hana day.
Because Rappel Maui is located at the Garden of Eden Arboretum along the Hana Highway, you don't have to make a separate trip away from the Road to Hana to experience waterfall rappelling.
Depending on your scheduled tour time, you may be able to explore other Road to Hana stops before or after your adventure.
Don't try to fit everything into one day. Choose the places that matter most to you and allow extra time for the Hana Highway, weather and unexpected stops
Private Maui Rappelling Tour FAQs
Do I Need Rappelling Experience?
No. Many Rappel Maui guests are first-time rappellers. Your guides provide instruction and explain how to use the equipment before you begin.
Will Anyone Else Be on Our Private Tour?
Your private rappelling experience is reserved for your group and includes two dedicated guides.
How Many People Can Take a Private Tour?
Private tour pricing begins with groups of 1–8 guests, with the option to accommodate up to 10 guests for an added per-person charge.
How Long Is the Private Maui Rappelling Tour?
Rappelling tours last up to approximately three hours, depending on the size and pace of the group.
How Many Rappels Will We Do?
The experience includes three rappels: a dry practice rappel followed by two waterfall descents when conditions permit.
Where Does the Private Tour Take Place?
The rappelling experience takes place in the Puohokamoa Valley at the Garden of Eden Arboretum along the Road to Hana.
What Happens if It Rains?
Rappel Maui operates rain or shine in normal conditions. When heavy rain causes water levels to rise beyond safe limits, guides use alternate rappel stations located away from the watercourse.
Can We Add Lunch to Our Private Tour?
Private tours have the option to add a catered lunch. Contact Rappel Maui for current options, pricing and availability.
What About Photos?
We provide helmets with a GoPro mount upon request. This allows you to capture your adventure hands-free using your own device, at your discretion. Please note that we don’t provide the devices themselves, just the mounted helmets.
Are There Age, Weight or Physical Requirements?
Yes. Participation requirements apply to Rappel Maui tours. Review the current FAQ and contact Rappel Maui with questions before booking.
Book Your Private Maui Rappelling Tour Today
Contact Us for Special Requests
If you have special requests for your private experience, contact Rappel Maui.
Call/Text: (808) 270-1500
Hours of Operation
Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hawaii Time
Closed Sundays