Completed the The Adventure tower on 10/23/2022 with my family of 4. We had such an awesome time and are definitely coming back again. Kacey and Aileen at the front desk were exceptional. Made sure we were well taken cared of prior to our activity. Our tour guides AJ and Maria were awesome. Very thorough regarding safety and how to properly operate the harness and clips needed for the activity. They even kept a watchful eye as we climbed all around the Adventure Tower. Ensuring we were not only having fun but also making sure we were in no danger. To sum it up, it's like a jungle gym on steroids. An array of climbing obstacles consisting of two levels ranging from super easy to extremely difficult on both levels. No two obstacles were the same. HIGHLY recommended activity for the family. Looking forward to doing it again on our next trip to Lana'i! read more

Adventure Lanai EcoCentre - Adventure Tower - Hotels Near Me

I don't give many 5 star reviews....this place was awesome. It all starts from the check in all the way through the exit. The customer service was excellent. The family had so much fun on the adventure ropes course. I would definitely recommend this to any family or group of friends heading to Lanai to have some fun together. read more

Auwe, for shame! Just because I am a gray haired woman in my 50's doesn't mean I am weak. The ebike adventure center immediately issued bikes to some 30 something dot comers and off they whirled into the forest. Without asking about my physical fitness, the guide immediately had me bike away along a city road and invited me to pedal around an elementary school parking lot. Around and around. Just like fourth grade. I am an ablebodied physician. What an insult read more

From start to finish, our experience renting a Jeep with Mike was an excellent one! The phone call to make the reservation was one of our first conversations with anyone in Hawaii - and Mike exuded the calm and happiness we found characteristic of so many Hawaii residents, putting us at ease immediately. Arriving off the ferry from Maui, our Jeep was ready and waiting and he had sent us pics to show us where and where the keys were. The vehicle was clean, worked well and was PERFECT for the bumpy, windy, rocky roads up to Garden of the Gods and the beautiful Polihua Beach. Mike was in touch with us from arriving in Hawaii the day before, to arriving in Lana'i the morning we picked up the Jeep, giving us advice and tips and being available if we needed anything - even though he was off in Maui doing other work. We SO appreciated him being there for us every step of the way! Things to Note: - Book early! Even during the "off" season, vehicles on Lana'i book up quick! - Make sure where you're going is safe and don't try to "off road" too hard through muddy spots - you CAN get stuck and it's costs $$ to get pulled out. (Mikey warned us about this, so we were a-ok!) - Watch out for animals darting across roads! We were warned and we ended up seeing them 3 times. It was a good thing we were aware. The island is just beautiful, and having a Jeep is a GREAT way to see and do as much as possible! We will continue to refer friends to this business for years to come! read more

I had an excellent experience with Mike from Adventure Lanai. I called him the week I wanted to rent a Jeep, and he was accommodating and flexible. His communication about where to find the Jeep as well as things to do around Lana'i was so helpful. I loved that I could text him and he responded so quickly. The Jeep we received was basically brand new. What I loved most was that he dropped the Jeep off at the ferry, so we were able to avoid shuttle fees into town, unlike the other Jeep rentals around Lana'i. Not to mention- he was extremely affordable! He seems to truly care about his customers enjoyment of the beautiful island rather than taking advantage and charging outrageous prices. I would most definitely recommend Mike to anyone and would use him in the future. Thank you Mike for making our experience a good one! read more

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Business owner John aka MikEE has passed away. All texts or calls to 808-565-7373 will no longer be returned. There are many alternative Jeep rental options on Lanai, an internet search will direct you. Mahalo and Aloha . read more

Adventure Lanai EcoCentre - Aloha and Peace Out - Hotels Near Me

My boyfriend and I went to Maui February of 2008 and wanted to do a day trip to Lanai. Before I left, I was reading the forums on another website and many people said to rent a jeep from Adventure Lanai Ecocentre, since they allow you to beat up their jeeps more than Dollar. I ended up calling and leaving a message, and Heather quickly called me back with pricing ($139 a day for 2 door jeeps). My boyfriend and I are both under 25 and the company does not charge a fee. I ended up booking the jeep, and it was by far the best thing we did on our trip! We ended up going to Lanai on a Sunday. We took the ferry over and arrived at 7:30 am. Heather met us when we were off the ferry, and she gave us a soft-top jeep. The jeep's interior was basically covered with red dirt, so we knew we were going to have fun off-roading. The jeep also had huge mud tires; we later saw some jeeps that Dollar rents out, and their tires were smaller. She gave us a map and told us what roads (paved and dirt) we could drive on. It rained the day before, so one of the roads was off limits (we'll just have to go again so we can go on that road). Once we were done signing paperwork, we were able to explore Lanai. We ended up going to Shipwreck Beach first, then Polihua Beach, and lastly Hulopoe Beach. The drive to Shipwreck Beach was mostly on a paved road, but for the last 10 minutes we were on a dirt road. It was nice because our jeep could handle the path. However, driving to Polihua Beach/Garden of the Gods was on a dirt road the entire time. Driving here was really fun, but you need to have a 4wd on this road. I really enjoyed renting a jeep Adventure Lanai Ecocentre. We are definitely going to rent from them every time we go back to Lanai, since their jeeps allow you to see more of the island than other companies. I know the company also does tours (atv/snorkel/kayak), so we may do that next time. I was very pleased with the service and the quality of the jeeps. They are more beat up, but that only means you are able to have more fun with them! read more

Adventure Lanai EcoCentre - Leaving Polihua Beach and going up to Garden of the Gods - Hotels Near Me

My wife and I rented a 4x4 Jeep for a day trip over from Maui to explore Lanai. We took the ferry over at 930a and met Mike at Manele Harbor's dock. Mike drove us up to Lanai City and explained the island inside and out! He knew tons of info about Lanai and my wife and I found the stories/info to be super interesting. Mike is one of those rare people you meet that is genuine...wanted to make sure we were taken care of and I felt that if we had a problem he would have been the to help us out of it. Much better feeling than renting from Dollar. Anyway we spent the day exploring the island but most of our day was spent down at shipwreck beach enjoying the isolation. No other humans in sight. Just some beers and lunch and awesome views of Maui and Molokai. We met mike at the predetermined time and he returned us to Manele Harbor on time for our ferry. With one last fist punch from Mikey we were on our way back to Maui wishing we could stay in Lanai. Next time I am on Lanai I am hitting up Mike for another jeep or kayak tour! Thanks Mike! read more

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First-Class Awesome! This was my first trip to Lanai. When I initially heard about Adventure Lanai I heard that it was not the same owner of the gas station so I thought as a tourist it may be helpful to spread my tourist dollars across businesses rather than support only one. I read somewhere that the people who own the Alamo car rental also own the gas station and the article went on to describe that as an "evil monopoly situation," but that is not the case. The people I met at the gas station were incredibly friendly. I would have had no problem renting a car from them or leaving my kids with them. Just as a personal philosophy I like to support the little guy where and when I can. After reading some reviews I got the impression that you could take these Jeeps out and bang them up as much as you want and it doesn't matter, but let's be realistic. If you bang up a Jeep on an island you're going to have to deal with the ramifications. Come on! Other people were not put on this planet to clean up your mess. If you get a flat tire or have an issue with any rental car company they will run you ragged and I'm confident that should something happen to a car you rent through Adventure Lanai they will be more than gracious in helping you mop up your "spilled milk" even though you may have to write a big check. Just be careful out there and be smart. Every time I rent a car I feel like they are out to get me, but not with this company. Michelle and the others who run Adventure Lanai were very kind and helpful. My jeep was waiting for me at the airport when I arrived and then I met Michelle to review the directions. She provided me with a map and reviewed several trails I could take. This was the first time I've ever been off-roading so I was a bit nervous, especially when I found myself at the end of a dirt road, alone, where there was a sign to a dirt driveway that read, "Closed. Crime Scene." Adventure! I would recommend bringing your own map if you can find one somewhere before you go to Lanai, because Google Maps may not be any help with no cell service on all the dirt roads and trails. Lanai is an island full of very kind people, they are courteous and helpful and I really just can't say enough great things about my experience with the locals, the land and Adventure Lanai. read more

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We rented a Jeep from Mike a few months ago and I can't say anything bad about it. It cost us about $139 but that's rentals in Lanai there are so few so they are super expensive. Make sure to RSVP ASAP due to the limited availability! Mike left the car for us at the airport right where he said he would and we picked up the car right there and then and we were off. We called Mike a few times throughout our trip to ask questions about Lanai (no questions about the car in particular) and he was very responsive and helpful. The jeep we received was great for getting to Shipwreck beach. Some advice if you are planning on going to Keahikawelo AKA Garden of the God's call Mike before you go to make sure it is safe to venture there. Honestly if it has rained in the past 3 days he will probably advise against going or you might get stuck or damage his car as it is not an easy drive for the driver or the car. So as long as you try respect his car you won't be charged extra, I'm not sure about the negative reviews! I would rent again from him next time! read more

I had the same experience as Andres M. The business came highly recommended, even in the tour book. I corresponded with them both by email and phone. I made the reservation over a month in advance for a 2-day jeep rental and my credit card was charged. Done deal, right? NO. I get a call 2 weeks prior to my trip and 'Mark' said that one of the employees had run off with the cash. He could still hold my reservation but the transaction would have to be in cash now. And, o yeah, no refunds, call your credit card company, sorry. Big deal to the credit card company--card canceled and reissued, affidafit for fraudulent charge, etc. It was inconvenient to say the least. And then, 'Mark' fell of the grid--no phone or email contact for over a week. I cut my losses and made a reservation with Dollar--and it was an awesome experience. Buyer beware! read more

My husband and I rented a 4WD Jeep through Mike for 4 days - the price was great at $114 per day, compared to other places charging over $300 per day. Lanai is a small island with lot of dirt roads, so we knew we would need the 4WD - the Jeep performed great! Mike was so kind - he left the Jeep at the airport so we could pick it up when we arrived. He also loaned us (at no charge) a cooler, sleeping bags, and beach chairs! He offered a tent too, but we brought our own. Mike kept in touch with us the whole time to see if we needed anything and to offer suggestions of where to go and free places to camp. He was also very flexible with our drop-off time. We loved our little hula girl on the dash and the Jeep was in really good condition. Overall, we would not have had such a great trip without Mike! Thanks again! read more

(This review is for the private kayaking.) Sarah at the Hotel Lanai recommended Adventure Lanai for our first kayaking experience, and we're very happy we took her up on her recommendation. Michelle, one of the business owners, was personable and professional. Mike, our guide, was a wealth of knowledge about the island's history, current events, and neat little secrets (which he pointed out along our ride down to the beach he carefully selected; we later returned to the sites after we rented our own Jeep and had a blast). Everything we needed was provided for us--water bottles, life jackets, snorkel gear. Mike took us out to a great snorkel area that my husband enjoyed while kayaking. We were jazzed that this was a private experience: it was just my husband and I in a two-seat kayak while Mike rowed nearby in his own. Support the little guys and give Adventure Lanai a try! Don't get sucked into the mass advertising of Trilogy/Castle & Cooke (they're in a partnership together to drive business to their operations). Trilogy owns the Dollar Jeep rental, the ONLY gas station on the island (what a racket), and Castle & Cooke (owner of the two major resorts on the island) don't even mention Adventure Lanai as an option because they're in cahoots with Trilogy. read more

There are only 2 places on Lanai to rent from, ALE and Dollar. Both are pricey, and there's no reason to get a car when you can shuttle everywhere - get a Jeep and go off-roading!!! We rented a Jeep from ALE for the duration of our trip, and it was a GREAT experience. Dollar has a lot more restrictions on where you can drive. While we were there, Dollar didn't allow renters to go on the Munro Trail or past the Garden of the Gods to Polihua, but ALE did. You don't want to miss these sites! We had never done any off-roading, but it is so much fun. The wheels on ALE's Jeeps are thicker and more stable, which gives you more flexibility about where you can go. If you're worried about going to some of the remoter (but permissible) areas, ALE welcomes you to call when you leave and leave a message where you're going in case something happens, and they'll make sure to track you down if you get stuck. This is real service! Our Jeep was waiting for us whe we arrived in the airport lot. We met the ALE staff member at Hotel Lanai. She gave us a map and a great tip - go to Munro Trail the next morning, before it rains and the trail is closed for several days. We did the Munro twice, it's awesome! ALE is the only way to go to see the best sites. Don't go to Lanai without off-roading! read more

A group of four of us wanted to come explore lanai from honolulu. We called to rent a jeep from mike last minute and they were not jeeps available. He offered to give us a tour in his jeep, not knowing what to expect we agreed and we couldn't have made a better decision! Mike gave us a great tour of the island, taught us so much history, was an awesome companion, and room pictures for us. We definitely had a blast with mike and were very well taken care of. If I came back to lanai I would make sure to give mike a call again. Call in advance, you won't be sorry! 5 stars for Mikey! read more

Adventure Lanai EcoCentre - Tour guide Mike in action! - Hotels Near Me

Having a Jeep on Lana`i is a must! Mikee rents them cheapest, and he's very service-oriented. Garden of the Gods and Shipwreck Beach are absolutely NOT to be missed (weather permitting). We had the perfect day, and ventured all the way to Polihua Beach. No swimming, but panoramic views and delightful quiet (except for the pounding surf). Mikee is a real person, NOT a corporation, and he treats you like a relative, always available by text to answer your questions. We had a 2-door, and opened the roof half-way for the adventure of it. In hindsight, closing it on the dustier roads might have been advisable. There's only one station on island, so, be prepared for your $50 fill-up. We would do this again, in a heartbeat! Mahalo, Mikee. read more

Mike is the most friendly and personable. We arrived on Lana'i airport and the Jeep was waiting for us. He let us know all details of the Jeep we were going to use. He knows his ways around the island and knows what's spots of the path you need to watch out for. We were able to use the Jeep to Shipwreck and it was lots of fun. If you need an affordable, clean, and dependable Jeep, you need to call Mike. read more

I just recently checked Lanai off my Hawaiian bucket list with a weekend escape to Manele Bay. We decided to spend an afternoon off road and seeing the hard to access locations; shipwreck beach, Munro trail, Garden of the Gods, etc. We tried Adventure rentals for the vehicle. After a little phone tag, partly our fault being away from the phone, we met up with Michelle and a nice 4 door jeep wrangler. She came to the hotel and then asked us to drive her back to town as she explained the terms and conditions. It felt rushed and skipped some key points. Our fault for not being more thorough as we found out later. We signed, dropped her off and headed for the trails. We soon found that the photo copied map had some problems after a woodsy u turn or two. We worked thru it. We also found ourselves with a flat tire on the smoothest off road trail to the Garden of the Gods. As I worked through changing the tire I discovered that all 4 tires were practically bald, there were no instruction manuals in the car, no cell service and we were nit given a copy of the rental contract. Doom on us. I figured it out pretty quick and we were back on the road within an hour. We called Michelle to notify her of the issues only to get several terse voicemails. We asked for details on the coverages and potential repair costs only to get no answer and a $500 credit card charge after 2 days. I have extensive experience in off roading and I label this company as flexible but with questionable business practices. This is a great rental place if nothing goes wrong; buyer beware. read more

I don't have enough good things to say about our Jeep rental. First of all, they had a Jeep available on 48 hours notice (called when we landed), compared to Dollar, who was sold out weeks ahead. A very nice lady delivered the Jeep to our hotel - could we ask for more? She went through the map with us and sent us on our way. The car was clean inside and out, and came with a cooler that we could pack our lunch in! We drove the car the entire day - we were told to return it anytime that night, unlike our friends who rented from Dollar who had to return the car by 5 and therefore missed the sunset outing we took. The lady was extremely nice and even recognized us in town the day after we rented the car. Dollar in Lanai is owned by the same people who own the gas station (yes!) and Trinity adventures - so it seems like they have some little Lanai mafia situation. Our hotel wouldn't even supply the number for this joint until our friends pressed them (claimed someone had a bad experience - I call bullshit). Absolutely give this place a call and definitely take the time (a day is plenty) to rent a Jeep and drive around Lanai. You won't be disappointed with this company, and certainly not with the sights. :) read more

Aloha, This company has major problems. Paid for a Jeep, have receipt, however, no Jeep or any vehicle upon our arrival. Efforts to contact the company by phone and email remain unanswered after 2 months. Filed with the Hawaii BBB, the company ignored them as well. We are currently pursuing legal action. Enjoy your VACATION, use established companies that have some way to reconcile potential problems. Honestly, save the frustration and ENJOY your stay. Visit http://tripadvisor.com and search this company, plenty of frustrated people out there already, myself included read more

We rented a jeep for a day from Adventure Lanai so we could explore the island. Mike brought the jeep to our hotel and showed us the lay of the land as we drove back into town to drop him off. Mike made sure we knew where we were going, recommended a cafe where we could get a great lunch to go, and told us about a great spot near shipwreck beach where we picnicked with sea turtles. We had an AWESOME day. read more

I was on Lanai a while back and set up a paddle board lesson with Michelle, Adventure Lanai. The instructions Michelle gave made me feel confident and safe, so I was able to relax and really enjoy my experience. I am making plans to head to Lanai soon and was having trouble reaching Michelle with Adventure Lanai. I started reaching out to some other contacts on Lanai and found that MICHELLE IS NO LONGER WORKING WITH ADVENTURE LANAI but she IS reachable at 808 649 0991 . I gave her a call and she is continuing with paddle board lessons and paddle board rentals on her own. I am really looking forward to paddling with her soon. For all those who have paddled with Michelle before, she is still on Lanai, having fun and ready to paddle with you,. For those heading to Lanai and looking for a great experience, give Michelle a call at808 649 0991, you will really enjoy her lessons and the sport of stand up paddle boarding! She also rents / delivers the boards out to those who have experience. read more

As others have indicated, the guy in charge of this "company" (John Lalanne) is running a scam. He charged my credit card and sent me an email confirmation/receipt, then later told me (from the same email address - info@adventurelanai.com) that I had no reservation and he was not the company I booked from. My phone calls were ignored and there was no jeep to meet me at the Expeditions ferry as promised. I was forced to make other transportation arrangements and needless to say it did not make for a good day on my honeymoon. Don't be fooled- Check TripAdvisor as well. There are a number of one star reviews that speak of similar experiences. Do yourself a favor- Rent from a reputable company or find another activity for your trip to Lanai. read more

bad experience. I did a reservation on 05/20/12 for a jeep. I am flying to Lanai on 07/20/12. I talked to John Michael goes by Kayak John. I gave him my credit # and did the reservation. I called on 07/17/12 to confirm pick up of the jeep at the airport. He told me the vendor he used did not go through and my reservation was cancelled. I told him to return my 220 dollars for the jeep rental he told me he could not because the vendor had the money what??? I know. He said I needed to dispute it with my bank which i did. I filed a dispute report and I even have the receipt to prove the transaction but John will not give my money back. I believe its a scam. He says he has no jeeps left for the days I made the reservation even do i did it 2 months in advance. This is a very shady business. Please be careful doing business with them. read more

A wonderful place to rent your Jeep to explore Lania. Best price, friendly helpful service, and very convenient.

We rented a vehicle for 3 days. They dropped off a miserable looking dirty, smelly vehicle with a makeshift leaky soft top, broken A/C, broken radio, and transmission that was faulty!. The vehicle became inoperable during the first 24 hours so me, my wife, and the Four Seasons hotel tried repeatedly to reach anyone at Adventure Lanai Eco-Systems...apparently they have caller ID and choose only to answer calls from "NEW victims". To add insult to injury, they made up a "cleaning charge" of $300 and tried to slip it through on our credit card without ever telling us! Do yourself a favor, enjoy your vacation and rent from Dollar! read more

Beware! We called to inquire about a jeep rental for our trip, knowing Lana'i's terrain. The person who fielded our call seemed very nice at first, but then the call quickly became bizarre. I asked about rental insurance, considering that since i 4x4 i know that even innocent trail riding can easily cause everything from flat tires to dents etc. He became very aggressive at that point, saying that if i have to ask about insurance, then i must be out to cause trouble. then he said that he did not want to rent to people of my kind, whatever that is supposed to mean. I am sure that you could have a great experience with this outfitter. however, if something goes wrong, i would be very wary of having to deal with the owners to settle disputes, etc. "Maha'oi lolo!" I would not give my credit card information to this company. you can rent from on of the traditional rental companies, have a decent tour, and call it a day, check Lana'i off your islands list, and focus on the other (better) islands. Mahalo nui loa read more

I rented a jeep from Mikee and enjoyed the use of the jeep. The downside was the jeep was not waiting for me as promised as the previous renters extended their stay. When I called Mikee said they were on their way. They picked me up and instead of handing the key over to me, I got in and unbeknownst to me, I was taken to the small boat harbor where they were going to pick up several cars. My trip was only a day trip so every minute was precious to me! Had it not been for these, it would have been a perfect day! I know I still will consider them in the future. read more

this company is a scam. i pre paid for my rental in january for a trip in july. when i got to lanai the vehicle was not at the airport as they told me it would. i called them and got no response or call back. they are by far the worst company i have ever dealt with. do not use this company. they should go out of business. read more

We rented a jeep from Mikee just for one day and it was well worth it. I don't know if you can explore lanai without a car rental, and every company out there is expensive, but Mikes price was the cheapest and it was run by a non corporate company. Communication was easy and mike was always available thru text or call. Picking up was smooth, (he left the jeep at the airport with the key hidden and he'll text you to let you know where it is). The downside to this is if there is something wrong with the jeep or it has major dents or scratches, you could be liable since there was no actual person to inspect it with you there. Our jeep actually didn't have the power steering working so it was such an inconvenience to drive around the windy roads using so much force to turn the wheels. We didn't bring it up to mike since he actually gave us another day to use the jeep free of charge since he wasn't going to be on the island to pick it up. We mentioned to him we were in a budget and were on the island for two days but could only rent the jeep for a day. when he realized no one else made reservations after us, he called me the same day I picked up the jeep and let us know that we could keep it for another day! We only used the jeep to drive to the campground and shipwreck beach, and it wasn't raining on both days we went to the jeep was in great shape when we returned it. Mike was very appreciative of that! One thing; the gas wasn't filled up to the top when we received it-make sure to check yours. Overall we paid $114 after taxes for one day (2 days with the free day). However, without the free day, I would have probably given mike 3 stars with the power steering problem. Oh, and the included cooler and beach chairs were pluses. read more

We recntly rented a Jeep from Adventures Lanai. It was a perfect expereince. Michelle was extremely helpful, especially since I had to reschedule because of an immediate medical emergency that necessitated a change. The Jeep was waiting for us as promised. It was exactly what was needed on the island. Perfect. read more

Renting jeeps can be the most expensive part of your trip to Lanai. So be sure you rent from someone who has experience on Lanai and knows the island well. We rented a 4 wheel drive jeep from Adventure Lanai and have always had a very good experience with Michelle and her company. Her jeeps are in great shape and prepared to go wherever you need them to go. And you do need a jeep to reach the best spots on Lanai: Shipwreck Beach, Garden of the Gods. Michelle's jeeps are a little less expensive than the only other company which rents vehicles on the island. And Michelle is a resident (kama'aina) on Lanai and we felt better giving her our business. She knows the island very well and besides renting good jeeps for less money, she is also a great guide to the island. You can also rent kayaks from her and pick her brain for great attractions to visit on Lanai. I have rented from Michelle many times and will continue to do so. read more

This company still took my money when the ferry boat to the island canceled service to the island. The ferry would not guarantee return service because of high winds. On the day that our jeep was reserved the ferry service was on the verge of canceling all remaining ferry times for the rest of the day and recommended that we do not go to Lanai unless we had to. After speaking with the ferry captain I called Michelle at Adventure Lanai from the dock in Lahaina to tell her we might not have a way back from Lanai and asked to reschedule. The only other day we could go to Lanai there were no jeeps available and Adventure Lanai could not accommodate us. They sent me a voucher good for 1 year instead of reimbursing me. I called to try to get reimbursed and left two phone numbers but did not get a call back. Then I had my sister call since they would not call me. We spoke with Michelle who showed no concern and said they have a no reimbursements policy and would not refund my money. I can not find this policy printed anywhere on their web site or in any of their emails to me. We asked for a call back from the owner that Michelle referred to as "Mikey" and he never called. The voucher won't do anything for me as I will not be back within that time. If you book with these people then know that they will take your money should something cause you to miss your reservation even if it is beyond your control. VERY unhappy with this company! read more