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Maui Downhill Bicycle Adventure | Shore Excursion | NCL

Norwegian Cruise Line
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👁️ 42K views📅 12 years ago⏱️ 1:16

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The video describes a downhill bicycle excursion through Haleakala Crater on the island of Maui. The creator explains that while many visitors enjoy the island from the beaches, this specific activity offers a perspective of almost the entire island from an elevation of 6,500 feet. The experience begins with a safety briefing conducted by qualified staff before participants begin their descent. The route provides views of the North Shore and the West Maui mountains. The terrain includes straightaways followed by twenty-nine consecutive switchback turns. The descent also involves riding through fog, which creates the sensation of entering a different climate zone. The creator notes that the experience is unpredictable and highly engaging for participants, citing an instance where a guest expressed how impossible it would be to feel bored during the ride.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

biking down hakala crater is a once in a-lifetime experience

you get to see the entire Northshore you can see the West Maui mountains take it all in

5 minutes later 29 consecutive switch back turns absolutely a lot of fun

wow how could I get bored of this this is fantastic

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do a safety briefing before starting the bike ride
Expect to see almost the entire island from 6,500 ft elevation

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to bike down Haleakala crater?
QWhat can you see from the bike ride at high elevation?

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