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Princeville Ranch Adventures
89 reviews for Princeville Ranch Adventures
89 reviews in English
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Review from Jessica B.
Sacramento, CA
I went on the mid-morning zip express tour and it was fantastic! It included 8 lines that began short and gradually increased in length. It was well worth the $107 price (the best deal I could find online).
The staff (Mark and Rhonda) were friendly, knowledgeable and made me feel very safe. They made the trip fun and funny. The equipment and structures were well maintained.
The actual ziplines were soooo fun and ran over lush streams and foliage.
This is an adventure not to miss. Go earlier in the day if you can it can get hot. Expect about three hours and bring snacks, water and a camera...video too! -
Review from L. R.
New York, NY
1/22/2012
I took this adventure to conquer my fear of heights! It was fabulous. Nine zip lines - we were in a great group of people and had Rhonda and Mark as our guides. I don't think I've had this much fun since I was a teenager. It's fabulous, the experience is exhilarating and the people are so nice. There's a bit of hiking involved, but I can tell you, I would do this again and again. I loved it.
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Review from Cristina C.
Alpharetta, GA
1/14/2012
We did the zip and dip and it was awesome!!! Keke and Aaron were great!
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Review from Sky L.
Ypsilanti Township, MI
12/5/2011
We had a wonderful zip line tour in the morning. Our guides were Sarah and Zach, both very knowledgeable and encouraging. Was a great adventure for us first timers.
Would do it again!! -
Review from Kelly J.
5/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
Princeville Ranch Adventures employs some of the friendliest and entertaining staff! As part of our Kauai trip, we signed up for the zip-n-dip tour. I can't add much more to the other reviews(9 zip lines, King Kong was amazing, the bridge was fun!), but I will say:
Kanoe & Keke were hilarious throughout our tour. When we went they just changed their lunch menu so it was a semi-buffet style lunch of make your own pita bread sandwich. Including chips and cookies. Was pretty yummy!
For me, the prices seemed a bit steep for 9 ziplines (I've done ziplining in South America for way cheaper and with more lines). I found out that they change the lines every year! No wonder costs up! I can't imagine the cost of all that rope. After knowing I was paying for my safety, the price didn't seem so steep anymore.
BRING YOUR WATER. The lunch does not include drinks.
WEAR LONGER SHORTS. The harness WILL catch on your skin if you're not careful enough.
TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES. The views are pretty amazing.
and best of all....enjoy your adventure!Listed in: Kauai
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Review from Leslie G.
Phoenix, AZ
4/6/2011
this was our first time ever doing a zip line and it had to be the best first experience!
We did the Zip Express first thing in the morning, so our group wasn't that big - thinking maybe 12 of us??
the tour guides were great - they were very friendly and tried to get everyone at ease - there were a few nervous people. The guides were very interative with us and each other -which just made it a fun environment! Be careful if you let one of the tour guides take photos with your camera - you may end up with a photo of the inside of his mouth! LOL
Obviously, this is in Kauai so the views are amazing - just need to remind yourself to look around and not focus on the next platform!
Don't be nervous -just enjoy it - can't wait to zipline again! -
Review from Karl F.
West Covina, CA
5/30/2011
Princeville Ranch Adventures ROCKS!!!! The guides are top notch! Me, my wife, and our 20 year old daughter did the "Zip n Dip" zip line and swim package. It was our first time zip lining, we were in a group of about 12 people. The guides were Marcus and Emmanuel [Eman for short] they have a way of making everybody feel secure and taken care of. Some people [my wife included] were a bit nervous, they handled that just fine and were patient and accommodating. They were very knowledgable about history and culture of Kauai, we even stopped along the way to next zip line and tried local Kauai fruit fresh picked from trees on the ranch. They were also funny, friendly, and great to be around. Coinicedently Marcus onced lived in our hometown so we had a relatedness, but even if not he would have been great anyway as both guides were great with everybody.
The rides are amazing!!! We started with a short bunny run, which in retrospect seems easy as pie, but for first time zippers there is a small knot in your stomach zipping across for your first time. Then there are 8 more lines and a suspension bridge and swimming hole. The grand finale is "King Kong" a dual line 1200 ft long run [that's 4 football fields long] It was so invigorating and fun!
It may be helpful to know that I just turned 50, my wife is near my age and we are not athletic nor do we look like we go to the gym. [in short we're out of shape] Do NOT let this detour anybody from zipping. About half our group was in same physical category as us and we all had a blast and were well taken care of.
The "dip" part of Zip n Dip was a picnic lunch [chicken wraps, chips, and a cookie] near a refreshing water hole with a small water fall and about a 15 foot high small cliff to jump from, they provide inner tubes to float on, it was great!
The scenery and landscape are amazing [it's Kauai] zipping over lush green valleys and streams with mountains in background is incredible. Princeville Adventures Zip n Dip was one of the top highlights of our vacation. I highly recommend it -
Review from brooke m.
Oakland, CA
10/11/2011
We did the 4 hour Zip and Dip. It was so fun! Our guides were entertaining and helpful. The swimming was fun and refreshing. The 8 ziplines were so much fun! Unfortunately my pulley blew out on the last line (1200' one) and I got stuck in the middle but the guide came put and pulled me back in after only a minor moment of panic from me. This is very rare I was told, and I never felt unsafe, just a little worried. It made for a good story after. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Kauai.
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Review from Ryan T.
Honolulu, HI
7/3/2011
Fun, safe, and friendly.
We did an afternoon Zip & Dip and had a blast. Bret and Hannah were excellent guides--funny, engaging, and persistently upbeat. The course was set up to allow quick transitions from line to line and the group was small enough so that we had minimal wait time.
Lunch was way better than we expected--it was more than what was advertised. Locals: be sure to ask for the Kama'aina rates (20% discount). -
Review from Nicole L.
2/11/2011
Awwwe-some! Soaring through the trees at 30-40mph with on and off rain the Zip Express gave us the thrill of our Kauai trip!
We participated in a 3 hour 10am zipling express tour ( took us about 45mins from Kapa'a). It's a combo of easy hiking and 9 zips. I admit I was nervous, I thought my fear of heights would prevent me from having fun but NO - total opposite, the guides prep you well and once you ride the bunny zip you'll be addicted. I felt secure in my harness and the guides took really good care of us - Thanks Sheri and Tiffany!
Why it was awesome:
Thrilling, beautiful scenery you feel like you're on a deserted island, enthusiastic staff, safety is a priority, the outdoorsiness, groups are small (ours was 8), the King Kong 1200' where you can race side by side with your partner, so much fun you won't stop laughing.
Also note: they provide you with backpacks for your stuff, and all terrain shoe rentals for $5 if you came unprepared, and they let you take all the pictures and videos you want to capture your adventure.
What I would change:
More zips please.Listed in: What to do in Kauai
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Review from Dina K.
San Clemente, CA
9/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
We did the Zip 'n Dip! Loved our guides Hannah and Justin were just wonderful. Two New Yorkers that found each other on the island of Kauai and the overall experience was a blast. We had a ton of fun. Here's my only suggestion. It was 4 hrs of which most of it was spent waiting around for other people in the group to get from one side to the other. 4 hrs of waiting around is a long time when you have a limited amount of time on vacation. I would have preferred a smaller group and for this whole thing to only take 2 hrs. 4 hrs is just too long. Also it would be nice to have a few of the double line like King Kong. The dip was cute but it was super fast and then it was lunch time. I dunno if the dip is really worth it.
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Review from gail q.
1/6/2011
We did the 4.5 hour Zip 'n' Dip (I don't think you're allowed to call it Zip AND Dip)(it sounds less fun) on Christmas Eve and had a blast! Our very enthusiastic guides were Sheri and Aaron and they kept us safe and entertained the whole time, which seems like it would probably be really hard to do simultaneously, and also seems like a good indicator that these two actually really enjoy their jobs.
Like everyone says, in this package there are 9 ziplines and you go swimming and eat a wrap/chips/cookie before the last, biggest, tandem line. The swimming hole was ccccccccccccold but definitely a fun way to wash off some of the harness sweat (eww) and my vegetarian wrap was far better than expected - as were the cookies, what? It's like it's not enough for Kauai to be just visually stunning, it must also be full of nice people and then substitute decent picnic food for what should, by all accounts, be crappy soggy crap.
Anyway, this was one of the standouts of our vacation, for certain. This isn't the type of thing you get to do everyday where we live (although one of the very cute kids in our group posited that public ziplines would make NYC transit way more interesting). Fun way to spend a half day - whizzing past amazing scenery with fun people! The guides are awesome, and more than willing to give advice on what to do on the island, we got some great hiking and restaurant tips from Sheri. And then we bumped into her at the mini golf place the next day! Small island... I'd do this again in a second. -
Review from Russell B.
Fontana, CA
9/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
We decided on their Ride n Glide package for our group in the interest of those not so keen on being strapped onto a wire and sent hurtling down a wire for hundreds of feet (also known as my idea of fun). It included a nice little 30-45 minute one way horse ride. I unfortuntately was assigned the most stubborn horse they had (Opihi if I remember right) and had to spend most of my time controlling him instead of enjoying the great views across the ranch. Although we only got to do three of their nine ziplines, those three were a lot of fun. After doing the lines we got back on our horses and took a slightly different route back. Our guides were also very friendly, chatty, fun, and helpful learning how to deal with my horse. This one was fun for sure, but next time I think I'll skip the horse and just go 100% zipline or do their Zip n Dip.
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Review from Michelle T.
Fountain Valley, CA
12/29/2010 3 photos
We had an awesome time doing the Zip n' Dip excursion! Our guides Sheri and Kay were hilarious. They kept the whole group laughing and at ease. You can tell they really enjoy what they do which made it all the more enjoyable for us.
There were a total of 9 ziplines, starting at the shortest one and then getting longer and longer until you get to the King Kong which is a side by side zip line so you can race your partner, so fun eventhough my bf beat me!! The scenery is amazing and it's nice because the zip lines aren't too far from eachother so you end up getting a lot of air time in.
We also stopped at a swimming hole although it was freezing and we also had a nice little picnic lunch there. Chicken wraps, chips, and a big ass cookie, not bad at all.
My bf admitted to me afterward that he wasn't too excited about going at first because he never thought ziplining would be that exciting but he told me he's glad we did because he had a blast. It was a great way to spend 4 1/2 hrs on the North Shore of Kauai and the I would definitely do it again. -
Review from Megan J.
Hemet, CA
9/22/2011
My fave activity of our honeymoon! Our guides were Mark and Aaron...they were so funny! We did the zip express which was a little less then 3 hours. I think if there were more "King Kong" type zip lines, it would be way more fun. Some of them are too short. The guides were very helpful with the safety part. I would definitely recommend!
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Review from Trish P.
11/15/2010 15 photos
Zip-lining is one of the coolest most fun things you can do on Kauai.
these guys are so fun, knowledgeable and helpful! on our tour we had Chris and Deb and they were great!!
took the 9 line zip tour with the King-Kong at the end.... it was amazing!
the scenery is killer, the zip-lines are so fun and it was totally worth dodging all the cow turds.......
see them for zip-lining!Listed in: I could die happy now
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Review from Anna W.
11/21/2010 2 photos
Love this place!!! We did a 3 1/2 hour horseback ride to a waterfall picnic. It was amazing. It was my favorite part of my vacation. I even liked it better than the helicopter ride (even through they are completely different).
Our guide was Heather and she was amazing. So much fun and super super nice. My horse was also great. I done horseback riding at many other places, but the horses here were much better here. They were cleaner, didn't smell at all, treated better, kinder and followed directing really well.
The waterfall was really beautiful and we all went swimming in the really clean water. Heather took photos of us, it was great! A memorial you will cherish. My husband's favorite part was the hike to the waterfall. There was even a bit of rock climbing involved. It had a little bit of everything.
I really loved it and would do it again! Next time I think I'll do the Zip and Ride (a combination of zip-ling and horseback riding) -
Review from RL B.
Houston, TX
12/31/2010
We had a wonderful time during our Zip N Dip excursion yesterday, our guides Cory and Drew were great!
This was a very well run operation, very family oriented, with a great support team. The equipment was in great shape and at no time did any of our group question the guides knowledge of the zip tour. The trip last about 4.5 hours, and if you don't want to spend an hour o fit swimming in a "lagoon", I would just go for the Zip package.
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Review from mindy y.
Glendale, CA
8/1/2011
Amazing private tour with Tom from Princeville Ranch Adventures. It was a real nature hike with on a private land only available through Princeville since the owners opened up the pasteurs to horse back riders/zipliners and hikers. We were going to go zip-lining, however we wanted more of an educational/cultural lesson for about the same price as flying through trees. Tom was a great tour guide. just remember to wear long pants and long sleeves. Tons of mosquitos around the tropical forest areas. It was worth the mosquito bites though. Tom- hope you keep on doing this as long as you can. Great hike!
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Review from Diane C.
San Francisco, CA
4/19/2011
No one in our group had ever ziplined, but our guides were helpful and funny. We took the Zip Express tour, which was the same as the Zip and Dip without the dip.
I can't compare the scenery with other zips, but the scenery at the ranch was beautiful, and most importantly, I felt safe with our guides and the equipment. -
Review from Cin T.
7/20/2010 4 photos
The best adrenaline rush EVER!!
We booked the Zip-N-Dip and had the greatest time with our very fun and hilarious zip guides Drew and Aaron. These guys made the entire experience such a blast with their witty, sarcastic humor, one even played a trick on me. I won't go into the details, but let's just say I was suspended in the air for an extra couple minutes and thank god I don't have balls because that would've hurt like hell. But our guys knew what they were doing and I felt very safe in their hands. They knew all 9 of us by name by the time everyone was done going through the first zip line.
Zip-N-Dip includes 9 zip lines and a lunch at their swimming hole. There's this very cool waterfall that you can float & relax under, much needed after a couple hours of baking in the sun. The tour states 4.5 hr, but we were done in less than 3hrs because everyone rocked it (including a very cute elderly couple and a young girl that just made the weight requirement).
My favorite was the "King Kong." At over 1200 feet, this awesome zipline was the highest and most exhilarating. The 26 feet high suspension bridge was a little tricky, it got super wobbly as I passed the half-way mark. Two people jump off at the same time and race each other. Everyone loved it so much that we all voted as a group to forgo the last zipline and do the "King Kong" a second time!
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Make sure you wear shorts that cover down to your thighs: you don't wanna to flash everyone, endure major wedgies or get chaffing from the harness.
Sunscreen and water bottles are a must. It was such a beautiful, scorching day. The hikes from one platform to the next wasn't far, but with all the equipment and heat, it seemed like forever that day. Don't forget your cameras and camcorders, you can tape while you zip!
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Lunch was just a simple chicken snack-wrap, a cookie and bag of chips (if you're a vegetarian, let them know when you book your reservations so that they can pack a veggie wrap). Backpacks can be rented from the company for free, shoes for $5.
Prepare to get dirty and smell like ass for a day. Wear shoes that you don't give a crap about, that you're probably going to toss after the tour. There's a lot of cows roaming freely on the ranch. You're going to be walking in a foul landmine, you will be stepping in a lot dung piles.
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Overall, ziplining was the best part of our trip and really worth the money! I'm going back to Kauai in December and am already planning on doing it again! I can't wait!!Listed in: I Heart Kaua'i!!
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Review from Andrew S.
La Jolla, CA
4/30/2011
My wife horseback road yesterday and she had a bast. She said the scenery was awesome. She would do it again. I have had others tell me the zip lin was great there too. Adventures for all seems to be what I gahered.
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Review from Maple C.
10/29/2010
We came here to go horseback riding and it was awesome! The horses are all well taken care of, and they dont smell! Scoreee!
This was my first time horseback riding, but the horses were so well trained that it wasnt scary at all! I felt comfortable with my horse within minutes! We went on the 3 hour waterfall package, and it was awesome! Totally worth the money (even though I wasn't the one paying for it... hehe). Everyone working here was really nice too; I would recommend this place to anyone. =) -
Review from Taren A.
Phoenix, AZ
3/15/2011
We had a great time doing the Zip n' Dip! Our guides were great and so funny! We were had 6 of my family there and another couple so it was a good number with 8.
There were a total of 9 ziplines and you start on a "bunny slope" one to get you going. After that they get bigger/longer until you reach king kong where you race someone. Try to look around while your going ( I kept looking at my landing spot because I did not want to fall on my butt) because it is so beautiful!! Before king kong you stap at a swimming hole with a little waterfall. You can jump off a high rock into it but beware...the water is SOOOOO COLD!!! They feed you wraps/chips/cookies that were pretty good.
I will say that they do have a express zip that is shorter and cheaper - all it leaves out is the swimming and lunch. If I do it again I would do the express. Overall it was a blast!! -
Review from Sabrina S.
Los Angeles, CA
2/20/2011
We did the three hour ziplining tour and it was an incredible rush. It was raining for most of our tour but we still loved it. Just bring a thin rain jacket or you can buy one in the shop before the tour.
Our guides were great - very friendly. Will definitely do it again. -
Review from Bora K.
5/31/2010
We went zip lining and river kayaking with this outfitter and it was a total blast and our guide was awesome.
There's some fair amount of hiking involved in getting to the zip lines but you hardly notice since you're so busy picking strawberry guavas straight off the trees to munch on as you go. Kayaking down the river is relaxing although I have to warn you of getting bitten by bugs, so make sure you have a lot of bug repellent on hand (I came back with countless number of bites which made the rest of my trip extremely difficult as I couldn't help scratching). After the kayaks and zip lines (which are fun and not the least bit scary) we ate lunch and swimming into a swimming hole fed by a waterfall.
After our day ended our guide was nice enough to take us out to a beach unfrequented by the tourists and we spent the rest of the day swimming and watching the sun go down on the warm sand.
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Review from Ken L.
6/2/2010
You will be at the Princeville Ranch for a total of three hours (if you choose their zip express package). The course is a thrilling combination of nine zip lines and a suspension bridge spanning a waterfall. You'll be flying over trees across to the other side and enjoying the views along the way.
Here are some items you will need: Tennis shoes, a bottle or two of water, some long shorts or pants, t-shirt and sunscreen. Have raingear ready in you car as they go rain or shine! They will provide a backpack so that you can store those items on your trip.
You first check in at their shack and gear up with harnesses and helmets. You then head out in a humvee like vehicle to the private lands to do the ziplining. A little hiking is involved along the way to each zipline but nothing really strenuous.
They help you every step of the way and strap you up so don't worry! Soon you will be flying down to the other side of the platform and it's all good! By the second or third line, you will be cannonballing down like a pro. Lots of fun experimenting with different poses and the tour guides are helpful and funny. Oh, one more thing, don't wear any nice clothes or any type of loose underwear that is prone to ride up your crack because it inevitably will! One of the line is called the wiki wiki but you find that it should be the wedgie wedgie!
Totally recommend as it is safe, fun and enjoyable for you as well as the whole family!!Listed in: Kauai, the best island in…
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Review from Christy L.
San Francisco, CA
7/13/2010 3 Check-ins Here
The. Most. Fun. EVAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We did the Zip Express - 3 hours of zipline MADNESS!
The whole experience was awesome. Our guides were fun, witty, and hard working.
With a total of 9 lines and a crazy suspension bridge to cross, you'll have the adventure of a lifetime. Everything was safe, comfortable and FUN.
By far, my favorite was the King Kong - what a perfect way to close the day than with a side-by-side 1,200 foot paired line! I tried to race my BF and he totally won - this is the one time where your weight will make you faster.
You zip rain or shine, and the first 20 minutes of our day we were bitch slapped with a downpour. BUT, after that 20 minutes of nasty, we were blessed with a day full of sunshine.
Totally worth it!Listed in: Kauai - Aloha Wau Ia'Oe
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Review from Danny A.
Round Rock, TX
7/25/2010
I've never zip-lined before so I didn't really know what to expect, but I can't imagine a zip-line tour being better than this. The guides had a great sense of humor, everyone felt safe/comfortable, and the time totally flew by (we did a noon tour and were done in enough time to easily go have lunch and drive to Waimea Canyon the same day). I'm quite afraid of heights but the course is set up so there's an easy one at the beginning and by the time you get to King Kong you'll want to keep going over and over.
I've done quite a few "touristy" tours and this was one of the best because it really seemed to capture the essence of Kauai: chill/friendly people helping you experience (not just watch) the natural beauty of the island firsthand. -
Review from Scott J.
Atlanta, GA
6/23/2010
Our group did the Zip 'n Dip package about a year ago. I can honestly say it was at the top of our Kauai highlight reel.
The check-in process was smooth and efficient. Their gear is clean and you can tell it is quality stuff - certainly something that comes in high on my list when I'm hanging 150 feet above the earth. Their instructors are helpful, patient, knowledgeable and fun.
Everyone in our group was nervous for the first zipline, but the instructors go over everything in detail and immediately put your fears to rest. Each zip was unique from the previous - providing an experience that doesn't get old.
The lunch area was really cool. The waterfall and swimming hole were a welcomed sight after zipping for 2.5 hours. The picnic lunch was also very good - certainly much better than I expected.
I recommend water/hiking shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, a large bottle of water and a camera (with a strap of course). You'll have a great time at Princeville Ranch. I hope to make it back someday. -
Review from Susan B.
Los Angeles, CA
8/15/2011
What a blast! First off, Katie and Jason were AMAZING guides! Such a duo - very professional, yet fun personalities. My boyfriend and I ended up in a group of family members and by the end of the day felt as if we were one of them! The zip lines are incredible and I feel as if I overcame my fear of heights. Wear a LOT of sunscreen, however. We burned up!
Loved the experience as a whole. We will do the "Zip and Dip" next time cause we were so incredibly hot when we finished. Safe, fun and gorgeous. -
Review from Jon S.
Truckee, CA
7/23/2010
Worth the money.
We had a blast on the Zip 'n Dip tour. At first I thought 4 hours would be a little long and dull, but the time "flew" by (pun intended).
The guides were fun and entertaining, the zip lines were exciting and the scenery was wonderful. We do to stop for lunch and cool off in a cool little grotto. If you have the time during your Kauai vacation, I highly recommend. -
Review from RJ P.
Woodland, CA
7/16/2010 1 Check-in Here
We had a great time doing the Zip N Dip. Drew & Tyler were excellent guides. They made sure we were all "geared up right", before we left the check-in area.
We also had a wonderful group of people taking the tour. Everybody took photos or videos for newly made acquaintances. One particular couple from Texas took video of everyone. We were very happy to meet them. They were a very nice couple. Sorry you hurt your knee climbing the lava, earlier in the week.
Go Hardings!!!
We will definitely do the Zip N Dip 9 again, the next time we visit Kauai. -
Review from Amy I.
Atascadero, CA
6/26/2011
The Zip lining was amazing! Worth every penny!
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Review from Erick F.
Bothell, WA
7/25/2011
First time zip and it was a blast. We had Sheri and Megan and a broad assortment of guests on the "Zip Express." Eight zips and a supension bridge culminating in a 1,200 racing line called "King Kong. Great fun and a good bargain on the north shore! Can't wait to do it again.
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Review from Dennis F.
Glen Burnie, MD
5/30/2010
Our group did the Zip Express here and we had a blast. Two of our group were nervous about ziplining, but the guides (Victory and Travis?) were fantastic, fun and safety-conscious. After the first line -- the equivalent of a bunny hill in skiing -- everyone was having a blast.
The lines are nicely varied in terms of length, speed and sights. Our guides helpfully pointed out where to look and how folks could capture the best photos of their friends.
A great experience that was worth the money. I can't recommend Princeville Ranch enough! -
Review from Nancy C.
Walnut Creek, CA
6/28/2011
I loved this zip line! Eric and iIhad a blast on the zip express. We decided against the zip and dip because we didn't think we needed the quick swim in a cold swimming hole and a lunch added on. The zipping was plenty of fun alone.
The guides are super helpful and nice and make it an all round fun adventure. They will allay in fears you have about flying on a wire. Zipping is a little more expensive in Kauai, but so is everything else. This was are main "paid for" excursion we did this trip since last time we were here we did the helecopter tour, snorkel cruise, tropical gardens, etc. This trip was two unscheduled weeks of snorkeling, beaching it and hiking. So glad we did the zip line though. -
Review from Charlene C.
San Diego, CA
12/2/2008 2 photos
Ziplining at Princeville Ranch is like sex -- hardcore, dirty, sweaty, I-can't-think-during-the-act sex.
First you have to gear up. At PRA base camp you'll strap on some uncomfortable threads that have nothing to do with comfort but are all about keeping you safe. A tip - check your outfit. You're going to be in the sun for hours so wear something that doesn't give gnarly tan lines.
Then, the pillow talk before the deed. At the base camp your guides will walk you through exactly what you're going to be doing at every step so that unlike your first time you won't be scared about what to do, frantically scrambling about where your hands go, or thinking "Am I doing this right?"
Chemistry is key to a good experience. If you're lucky you'll have an adventurous, funny group like we did who are willing to try new things. Even the older couples in our group were freaking hilarious and damn, those cougars they can move! Our ziplining guides were straight comedy too; 4.5 hours can be a killer with strangers but with Ben and Jake to break the ice it was so easy, it was just like hanging out with my boys. These guys are the reason I'm giving PRA 5 stars.
Of course, an experienced partner is even better. With deft, skillful hands - mmm what's not to like about a man with good hands- Ben and Jake were there to assist us every time. They even helped rescue other guides who had gotten stuck (don't worry it doesn't happen often). Jake educated us through the hike on the local flora and fauna, picking guavas and fiddleheads for us to sample, and Ben well lets just say he's had some very interesting games and questions along the way which made for great inside jokes.
Then the main event - the zipline. Your heart's beating fast, your palms get sweaty, and you're scared that you're just not ready. All that hype, fear, and hoopla for what? If you're lucky, 60 seconds of ziplining. The actual ziplining part, YES YES YES its thrilling, its exhilarating, its ORGASMIC. You're flying over the canopy of trees, not thinking of anything but this moment, and there's no net below you, no one to catch you - you're free.
But afterwards, letdown. It's over so soon and you want to go again. And again. And again. Which, eventually with 8 ziplines you know it'll be your turn but who wants sloppy seconds? I want to go again NOW dammit.
If you're going with the Zip n Dip, you'll experience afterglow down at the swimming hole before the last zip. Verdant and secluded in the heart of the ravine, the swimming hole is a refreshing getaway from the midday sun. There's a great shady spot where you eat lunch and down at the swimming hole itself there's an awesome small waterfall and jumping off point. It was so much fun, they had to tear my friend and me away from jumping off of the cliffs. Cliff jumping not your thing? They've got inner tubes to lazily float the day away too.
If you've never done it before, you must try ziplining and even better if you can do it here. Ziplining at Princeville was undeniably the most memorable part of our trip, but a word of warning just like sex it is what you make of it.Listed in: Nothing but love for Kauai
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Review from T J.
Honolulu, HI
7/11/2011
This place is awesome. They deserve 5 stars all the way! We did the zipline express tour and it was amazing. Our guides Mark and Aaron were great, they were very friendly, talkative and made us feel our safety was their number 1 priority. I would come here again and again!
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Review from L A.
Fort Worth, TX
5/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Very fun! The guides were very friendly and funny! I would definitely recommend it!
