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HAWAII ZIPLINE TOURS

Big island ziplining & hiking tours.

Near Akaka Falls State Park

FEATURED TOURS

• Must be 70lbs - 260lbs
• Clock 2.5 hours

Zipline Adventure

Experience 7 amazing ziplines with awe-inspiring landscape and ocean views! Soar above and over the 250ft Kolekole waterfall and learn about Hawaii’s flora, fauna, and culture. Located on Hawaii Island!

• Users All Ages

Waterfall Hiking Tour

Discover hidden gems of Hawaii’s stunning natural landscapes! Join us on a guided hiking tour and explore beautiful locations on an outdoor adventure the whole family will love.

Zipline Adventure with Hilo Cruise Ship Pickup

Are you looking for a tour that includes cruise ship pickup from the Port of Hilo? This tour is for you! This tour is designed for our cruise ship guests!

Experience the #1 zipline tour in Hawaii as voted by Hawaii Magazine’s Best of the Best Awards! Ride seven amazing ziplines with awe-inspiring landscape and ocean views, located on a working agricultural farm.

Waterfall Hiking Tour with Hilo Cruise Ship Pickup

Adventure with aloha.

Hawaii Zipline Tours  offers adrenaline-pumping zipline adventures near Akaka Falls. Experience 7 amazing ziplines with awe-inspiring landscape and ocean views, located on a working Hawaiian agricultural farm. On our property you will see banana farms, ginger, okinawa sweet potato, sugar cane and so much more. Along with providing fun tours and exceptional customer service, we also strive to educate our guests about Hawaii’s native plants and animals. With quality as our number one goal, we offer intimate small group tours with highly qualified trained guides. See native plants, running rivers and waterfalls of the land, while each zipline becomes more thrilling than the last—until finally, you’re zipping over a 250-foot waterfall 400 feet over a stunning Hawaii Island valley. It’s the perfect way to turn your vacation into an unforgettable adventure. Ready for your Hawaii Island Adventure? Book your zipline tour online today!

WHY CHOOSE US?

Quality customer service.

Safety first! Our professional guides will get you geared up and walk you through the process from start to finish, so you don’t have to worry about anything except having fun!

Unparalleled Scenic Views

Get a bird’s-eye view! You’ll take in awe-inspiring landscape and ocean views as you zip above a majestic waterfall crashing right below your feet! An experience you won’t soon forget.

Top-Rated Tours

Voted the #1 zipline tour in Hawaii by Hawaii Magazine’s Best of the Best Awards! With over 1,200+ five-star reviews on Tripadvisor, our tours speak for themselves!

Adventure With Aloha

We love Hawaii as much as you do, and we want to do everything we can to conserve this beautiful land for future generations. Hawaii Zipline Tours has partnered with many local nonprofits and participated in Hawaiian planting projects as well as community cleanup projects. We strive to have ‘Aloha’ in everything we do.

RATED #1 ACTIVITY IN HONOMU!

Everyone was so welcoming and answered all of our questions. This company is very organized and well run. Our guides gave clear instructions and made me feel very safe (I had never done this before and was nervous!). The first run was easy and helped you get the feel for zipping. The last run over the falls was spectacular. Highly recommend them!

Super friendly and welcoming staff! My daughter was a bit nervous about the big zip line, but the tour is designed to start with a smaller line and ends with the big one over the falls, which was perfect for her to adapt and really enjoy the last line. The location is very cool and the tour flowed like magic. A great day for the kids and me. Well done!

An awesome time with awesome people. The guides were excellent! They were hilarious and very knowledgable about the local history. Great guys with great recommendations of other spots to see and eat. The views are so worth it and you feel safe the whole time. I would say try it even if you don’t like heights, get out of your comfort zone and do it!

Perfect for your first time and beautiful no matter how many times you’ve done it. Nothing to do but sit and watch the beautiful scenery fly by! The hilarious crew does all the work! All of it. Great tour with free bananas! Flying over that waterfall was breathtaking! I'd definitely recommend this company to anybody looking for a fun daytime adventure.

Best guides ever! Their humor and good nature made for a great experience. These guys gave me all the tools I needed to feel safe and comfortable, and gave plenty of encouragement. The 7 line course was an excellent build up that gave me peace of mind and a slow build of courage towards the final zip over the waterfall. I couldn't recommend them more!

Voted as "Best Aerial Adventure Park in America" by USA TODAY

Botanical World Adventures

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• Hour Glass Up to 2.5 Hours
• Users 4 and over

Zipline at Botanical World Adventures

Zip through the rainforest canopy. Fly over waterfalls and flowering trees on 8 different amazing ziplines!

About Botanical World Adventures

Botanical World Adventures is an unforgettable time on Hawaii’s Big Island. We offer Big Island zipline tours near the beautiful Hamakua Coast – just 20 minutes north of Hilo.

Want to zip through a rainforest canopy? At Zip Isle, we have eight different ziplines that allow you to see the Hilo Botanical Gardens and the famous Kamaeʻe Falls from a whole new angle!

Check out our walking garden tour and Guided Segway Tour of the Mala Pua Flower Garden.

These adventures are too big for any other island! Book online today or give us a call at (808) 731-1160.

How To Get Here

From Hilo: Take Highway 19 toward Waimea. You will see a pedestrian overpass at the 15 mile marker, then a long bridge over a gulch a short time later. At the top of the hill, just past the 16 mile marker, turn left at the paved Leopolino Road, then right after a block at the next paved road (Old Mamalahoa Highway) to reach the gardens.

From Kona or Waimea: Take 19 (or 190) to Waimea and go toward Hilo on Highway 19. We are about 10 minutes beyond the Laupahoehoe Train Museum at mile marker 25. You will come to a bridge over the Umauma Gulch after the 17 mile marker. Look for our sign that will be on the hillside on the right side of the road just past the bridge. Slow down as you go up hill past the bridge as the right turn is partly hidden and easy to miss. Turn right at Leopolino Road, the first paved road past the bridge. In one block, turn right at the next paved road (Old Mamalahoa Highway) to reach Zip Isle, which is just one block farther.

Why People Love Botanical World Adventures

Fabulous adventure. Our group had people ages 10 to 76. Everyone had so much fun. It seems very safe. Our guides Leelanau and Dyllan were exceptional. Sorry girls if I spelled your names wrong. We had way more fun than we expected too. 8 zip lines. One of them a half mile long. Beautiful place. I will return again and again when I come here to visit Hawaii.

Lots of fun, with great guides. Learned about native plants too! Last two ziplines were wonderful, with a waterfall as a bonus! You don't have to worry about doing your own braking and can enjoy the ride and the scenery.

The guides were a lot of fun and helpful! They showed us all these different fruits along the way and let us taste them. The last zipline.....omg so beautiful!! 😍 You'll love it!

Amazing zipline experience. The last zipline over the waterfall will take your breath away.

My sister and I had a great time! The guides were super nice and always made sure you were safe. The zip lines themselves were awesome, there were some really great views. It was our first time zip lining and we absolutely loved it. I would definitely come again!

We had a great time zip lining at Botanical World Adventures, friendly staff in reception handled or booking over the phone and the zip lining guides were friendly and made everyone feel at ease. Well worth a visit if you are on the Big Island!

Kohala Zipline Canopy Tour and Kohala Zip & Dip

Most unique big island zipline tours.

Join us for a Big Island canopy experience like no other. Perched amongst the trees of Halawa  Gulch, Kohala Zipline’s Kohala Canopy Adventure features elevated suspension bridges,  soaring tree platforms and thrilling ziplines. From the moment you enter the aerial trekking  course, you’ll be enthralled by the magic of Kohala. Whether you are a real zipline enthusiast or  a first time adventure seeker, you’ll find that Kohala Zipline provides a canopy experience that  is unparalleled on the Big Island.

Kohala Canopy Adventure:

Experience the only full canopy tour on the island, featuring 8 lines, 6 sky bridges, and a rappel, during our Kohala Canopy Adventure. Designed and built within a towering forest on a  private nature reserve, this elevated adventure is perfect for all – whether you’re a beginner or seasoned expert. Our certified zipline guides promise both safety and comfort while sharing their knowledge of the area’s natural and cultural history.

Book Public Canopy Zipline!

Kohala Canopy Adventure Highlights:

• Zip, trek & rappel through a sustainably built aerial trekking course.
• Experience the thrill of flying from tree to tree and reaching speeds up to 45 MPH while taking in the beauty of the forest canopy
• Tree to Tree zipping means no walking up and downstairs in between every zip.
• Enjoy majestic views of the Kohala Coast,  Maui, and ancient Hawaiian agriculture systems
• Take a fun off-road drive in one of our 4×4 vehicles to the top of our course.
• We comply with the highest level of safety standards set by the industry’s internationally recognized governing body; Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT).
• Capture the fun with a GoPro camera rental or have your guide take photos for you with our photosystem designed specifically for ziplines.

Don’t see the tour time you want? Please call 808-331-3620 for more availability. We love a party! Call for details on how to book groups larger than 8.

Zipline Tour Facts

• 8-Line Zipline Canopy Tour.
• 2 certified canopy guides on every tour.
• Rated Easy to Moderate.
• Approx. 2.5 – 3 hours, start to finish.
• Rainwear, water, all safety gear included.

Questions? Check our FAQ’s or call us.

Zipline Tour Requirements

• Participants must be at least 8 years old.
• Weigh between 70 and 270 lbs. Participants will be weighed at check-in.
• Must be able to walk over uneven terrain and handle one short walk up about 25 stairs. This tour is not for expectant mothers.
• Guests must wear closed-toe walking shoes and Pants, capris, or knee length shorts. No Tank tops, Short-shorts, or any clothing that may allow direct skin contact with the harness.

Great Kamaaina Discounts Available for a Limited Time: Call 808 331-3620   to save with your Hawaii ID!

Kohala zip & dip.

Spend an exhilarating and inspiring day in North Kohala and experience a land of stunning beauty and profound cultural significance. Zipline well above the forest floor, picnic on the rim of Pololu Valley & swim under an exclusive waterfall fed by a cool mountain stream.

Book Public Zip & Dip!

Kohala Zip & Dip Highlights:

• Take a fun off-road drive through private lands
• Stroll through a private nature reserve and see three secluded waterfalls.
• Swim under a private waterfall.
• Eat lunch at our private picnic spot overlooking Polulu Valley.
• Fly through Kohala Zipline’s full aerial canopy course, including 8 lines, 6 sky bridges, and a rappel.
• Complimentary snacks and drinks are available throughout the tour.

Schedule : Approximately 6 hours round trip, departs from Kohala Zipline Headquarters in Hawi. Included in the Tour : Snack, deli-style lunch with assorted soft drinks and juices. Gear Provided : Walking sticks, warm wear, towels, day packs, and rain ponchos. Group Size : Tours limited to a maximum of 9 guests What to Bring & Wear : Closed-toe shoes required. Bring a bathing suit (can be worn under clothes), hat, sunscreen, and a light jacket.

Don’t see the tour time you want? Please call 808-331-3620  for more availability. We love a party! Call 808-331-3656 for details on how to book groups larger than 9.

Zip & Dip Facts

• Approx, 7 hours round trip from most resorts.
• Snacks, deli-style lunch with assorted soft drinks/juices provided.
• Walking sticks, bug spray, towels, day packs and rain gear provided.
• Our low guide to guest ratio creates an intimate experience
• Closed-toe shoes required. Bathing Suit (can be warn under clothes), hat, sunscreen and a light jacket.
• Participants must be 8 years old.

Big Island Zipline Tour FAQs:

Is zipling difficult?

Kohala Zipline on the Big Island of Hawaii doesn’t require intense physical exertion, although the course includes a short uphill trail hike. Our canopy tour guides will clip you securely into your harness, provide a detailed safety briefing, and give clear hands-on instructions throughout the tour.

What happens if I decide I don’t want to zip anymore? How do I get down?

  Zipline tours are adventures, by definition unusual, exciting, and somewhat daring. Kohala Zipline on the Big Island of Hawaii accommodates participants who want to try a canopy tour only to find out that it’s not for them. You’ll have a chance to explore your comfort zone during your first two short tree-based zips, after which you have an option to exit the course at Platform Three before our zips get bigger and faster. While it is technically possible to exit at any time during the Kohala Canopy Tour, doing so may delay fellow participants in your and even in subsequent groups. Keep in mind, your safety and comfort are top priority for our guides.

How safe are ziplines?

At Kohala Zipline on the Big Island of Hawaii, participant safety comes first. Our elevated platforms are engineered and tested to exceed twice the maximum limit on working loads. They are built into trees with strict structural integrity. The course incorporates  redundant safety systems  in design elements and daily operations. Kohala Zipline complies with or exceeds all standards of the Association for Challenge Course Technologies (ACCT).

For more ziplining Frequently Asked Questions, visit our FAQs .

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Treetops Course on Big Island's Northern Tip

• Kohala Zipline

• Treetop Canopy Zipline Course with 8 Lines
• Hands On tour where you control your own speed
• Suspension bringes, aerial platforms, and rappelling too!
• Minimum age 8, minimum weight 70 pounds and maximum weight 270 pounds

Description

Join the staff of Kohala Zipline for the Big Island's only true aerial trekking canopy zipline experience. This course features elevated suspension bridges, soaring tree platforms and thrilling ziplines. Once you walk across that first bridge and out to the first tree platform, you are off the ground and high in the trees for the entire tour … except for a water break halfway through. And how do you get down to the ground to take this break??? That's easy … you take your own personal elevator … a 30 foot true vertical free hanging rappel! Sounds difficult? It isn't. Your highly trained and safety conscious guides will have you zipping and rappelling and navigating the suspension bridges in no time! Guests are clipped into redundant belay points at all times while off the ground. After your brief ground stop it's on to the second half of the course where more thrilling ziplines and bridges await your exploration. The final zipline is an 1100′ tandem line where you can race one of your companions. This line even crosses over the Kohala Ditch, a historic irrigation canal that runs through tunnels and over viaducts. Kohala Zipline has several unique and state of the art features that are not found on other zipline tours in Hawaii. They feature WhisperLines – all the steel cables have been coated with nylon to make them super quiet as you zip. They also have a one-of-a-kind smooth-stop braking system which allows guests to control their own speed on each zipline! And if you brake too much and come up a few feet short of the next platform … no worries. Their system lets you pull yourself the last few feet almost effortlessly. Whether you are an experienced zipline enthusiast or a first-time zipline adventure seeker, the Kohala Zipline Canopy Tour will be an unforgettable experience!

Kohala Zipline Canopy Tour Rate (KOHZ1)

$225.00 per Adult, $200.00 per Child (ages 8-12)   (plus 4.712% Hawaii sales tax)

GPS Address: 55-515 Hawi Rd, Hawi, HI 96719 Click to view map

COMBO TOUR OPTION: Kohala Zipline also offers a Zip and Dip Tour that includes transportation from Kona or Waikoloa area, the 8 Line Zipline Course, and the Kohala Country Waterfall Hike! The Zip and Dip is offered on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and only has 8 spaces per day!

Kohala Zip and Dip Rate (KOHZ7)

$299.00 per Adult, $299.00 per Child (8-12)   (plus 4.712% Hawaii sales tax)

Schedule: The Kohala Zipline Tour operates Monday through Saturday at 8am, 9am, 10am, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, and 2:30pm

Checkin: Kohala Zipline store in downtown Hawi 30 minutes prior to your tour time. As you enter the town of Hawi on Highway 270, turn right onto Hawi Road and they are in the historic yellow building uphill from the gas station on your left. Drive time from Kona is approximately 90 minutes, Waikoloa is 45 minutes, and Hilo is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Duration: About 3 hours

Tour Includes: 8 ziplines. Snack and water.

What to Wear: Closed-toed shoes that fit securely on your feet (like sneakers or hiking boots), long pants or shorts that are longer (approaching knee length), shirts with sleeves (no tank tops). A sweater or light jacket is also recommended.

Restrictions: Minimum age is 8. Guests MUST weigh a minimum of 70 pounds and not more than 270 pounds. A scale is used at check in and no refunds are given for anyone who misrepresented their weight when making a reservation. No pregnant women, and no one with recent neck / back / bone injuries, or those with an extreme fear of heights may not participate. The zipline course requires a low to medium degree of physical stamina and is suitable for most guests who are in good health. Guests must be able to walk over uneven terrain and handle a short uphill climb.

Reservations: Advanced reservations required and we recommend booking this a month or more before your arrival. This event is "RESERVE NOW PAY LATER"; we need a credit card on file to finalize your reservation but we do not charge you for this reservation until a few days before the beginning of your vacation!

Minimum Notice for Cancellations / Changes: At least 48 hours before the start of the event.

Kohala Zipline is a sister company to Hawaii Forest and Trail, a very well respected tour operator that we've used for years to send our clients on waterfall hikes, Kilauea Volcano tours, and the sunset and stargazing experience on Mauna Kea. That gives this new course instant credibility because Hawaii Forest and Trail and the owner, Rob Pacheco, has a commitment to the highest level of quality in everything they do. I met with Rob for lunch just before doing the tour, and he explained to me all the things that make their course unique. As I walked across the first bridge and onto the platform at the start of line one, it was immediately obvious that this course is indeed unique. Looking out over the platforms that were high in the trees, seeing the LONG suspension bridges running from tree to tree … the scene is reminiscent of the magical Ewok forest of Star Wars fame! This is a cool forest setting unlike any other!

The first zipline was a short trainer line, and on this line you learn how to control your speed … this is the only course on the Big Island where you have the ability to do that. All the other courses you stop by hitting a brake that is deployed by the guide on the receiving end of the line. They do that here too, just in case a guest still comes in too fast. But slowing yourself down is easy … and it makes for a very smooth landing and gives you more hands-on involvement during the tour. These lines do run a lot quieter because of the nylon coating on the cable, which makes the forest feel more pristine. When you land at a platform you are still high up in the trees, so before disconnecting you from the zipline, the guide attaches you to a belay point on cables around the tree.

After a few more ziplines that got longer and longer, we encountered the first set of suspension bridges. They are long, high, and the steps are p r e t t y f a r a p a r t (see the slideshow above) … making for a heart thumping crossing for most folks. While on these bridges you are clipped to a belay line that removes the DANGER of falling … but not your FEAR of falling … haha. These high and long suspension bridges will play with your head at first, but as you learn to trust the equipment you'll reach a point where trekking high in the trees is a truly memorable experience! I felt like a flying squirrel at times!

Halfway through the tour you will take a break from the trees, and the only way down is to do a 30 foot vertical rappel! Sounds intimidating … you've never done that before right??? Neither had I! The guide explained it clearly, demonstrated it for us, and with one guide at the top and one at the bottom it was easy … and it was a blast … and was my favorite part of the tour! You get to do one more of these rappels at the end of the course too!

After our brief break from the trees, the next zipline starts high up on a ridge and zips back out to a platform to return you to the trees for the second half of the tour and your feet won't touch the ground again until the conclusion of your adventure. Some of these lines are long enough and the trees tight enough that you can't see the landing platform from your "take off point" which adds another level of excitement to the experience! The final tandem racing line is almost a quarter of a mile long. All in all, this tour takes ziplining to another level … literally … with the whole experience lifted off the ground.

The Kohala Zipline course is pretty and offers a great feel for the north shore forests; while this course has a seasonal stream it doesn't offer waterfalls. There is one very awesome waterfall zipline course in the Hilo area that we also highly recommend if you are up for a drive that will take an extra hour or so each way. If so, you should also see the Umauma Zipline Experience . While they are a further drive from the Kona and Waikoloa resorts, they do offer a thrilling zipline tour with amazing views of more waterfalls than I could count (while zipping past them at high speed)!

By the way, zipline tours do not require any special levels of upper body strength … guests wear a harness and are clipped into the zip line pulley using redundant lines. When you see photos of zippers holding onto a bar or a strap, it's just for steering purposes to keep facing forward. You don't actually have to hold on to hold yourself up! These courses are professionally installed to the highest level of zipline industry standards. Weight restrictions have nothing to do with the ability of the line to hold someone's weight … the lines are engineered to hold the weight of a pregnant elephant! If a person is too light, they may not make it all the way to the other side. This isn't really a safety issue as the guides can easily deploy a line and pull the partially unzipped zipper to the other side … or in the case of Kohala Zipline you can easily get the rest of the way by pulling yourself over. But this process adds time and delays the tour. A person who is over the weight limit would come in just a little too fast on many lines, and create braking issues that could be jarring. So, weight limits are there for everyone's safety and enjoyment of the tour.

Umauma Falls Zipline Tour

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• Tags Category: Zipline
• Hour Glass Duration: 1.5-3 Hours
• User Ages: Ages 4+

About Umauma Falls Zipline Tour

The Big Island’s Umauma Falls zipline has nine (9) long lines with 2 MILES of spectacular zipping, over 14 waterfalls, and great ocean views. The first four lines are exciting long dual lines. If you love waterfalls like we do, this Big Island zipline is what you’re looking for!

It has been said by many people who have toured other ziplines that “this is the best zipline on all the Hawaiian Islands.” The Umauma Falls zipline is probably why you came to the Big Island of Hawaii, even if you don’t know it yet.

At line #2, you will have time to view the beautiful scenery which includes a view of a 100 foot waterfall as you look toward the top of Mauna Kea. Most people who live on the Big Island of Hawaii have never seen this beautiful waterfall. You also visit a shelter that overlooks the river as another river joins the mighty UMAUMA. Keep an eye out for the native Hawaiian hawk (I‘o) that lives in this area. On line #4 you will zip over 2000 feet of river water and many falls. This is so amazing you will pinch yourself that you are actually here.

Cross a 200′ suspension bridge that takes you 100′ over a water filled lava tube and fern grotto to get to line #5. You will get a close up view of the dual waterfall part of the famous UMAUMA FALLS at the end of line #7. You also get to view the FAMOUS FALLS from a special shelter for zipline guests only.

Finally. line #9 sends you back to where you started at the visitors center.

• 18 Beautiful Waterfalls
• 2-Miles of exhilarating Ziplining Fun!
• 9 Spectacular Ziplines
• 4 dual lines!
• Cross a Suspension Bridge over a river gorge, lava tube, and fern grotto
• Great for the whole family!
• Ages 4 & up!
• 4-Line Zipline Tours are also available, call for booking

Requirements & Restrictions

• Check-in 45 minutes prior to your tour time.
• No experience necessary
• Ages 4 yrs. and up. Weight: 35 lbs. min – 275 lbs. max
• Tours run rain or shine. Rain-wear will be provided in the event of wet weather.
• Closed-toe footwear, such as sneakers of hiking boots should be worn. Be sure to tie back long hair. Glasses should be secured with a strap. Make sure you remove any sharp objects from your pockets.
• Moderate – advanced physical activity – must be able to climb 3 flights of stairs and walk for short distances.
• Pregnant women and those with serious medical conditions as well as persons with prior back and neck injuries are not permitted to participate.

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