Zipline by Hawk Adventure The Biggest & Longest in Koh Samui

Koh Samui’s biggest zipline course gives you a fast, high view of the island’s rainforest, with long cables, steep drops, hanging bridges, and glimpses toward the sea. I like the Gold Package’s 20 ziplines and three abseils, and I like that instructors such as Nu and Ben are known for mixing clear safety guidance with good humor. The course needs no previous experience.

The main drawback is the pace. On busy days, large groups can mean long waits at some platforms, while other groups have felt rushed from tree to tree. Shared hotel transfers can also take longer than expected, especially when the van collects people from several parts of the island.

Key Points

• Gold goes much farther: 33 platforms, 20 ziplines, three abseils, and a total stated cable length of 5,000 meters.
• Silver is shorter: 22 platforms, 14 ziplines, two abseils, and about 3,000 meters of cable.
• The best lines come late: The longest cable and largest vertical drop are part of the Gold course.
• Safety is taken seriously: You receive a full-body harness, helmet, water bag, fresh water, and a briefing before starting.
• The setting is the attraction: Expect tropical forest, sea views, tall trees, stairways, sky walks, and a hidden waterfall area.
• Allow more than three hours door to door: The activity lasts about three hours, but pickup and shared transport can add time.

Flying Above Koh Samui’s Rainforest

This is not a small, single-cable ride. The course links large trees across Koh Samui’s interior, giving you a series of quick flights rather than one isolated thrill. You move through forest canopy, over open stretches, and across platforms connected by bridges, stairways, and elevated walkways.

The setting gives the experience more character than a simple amusement-park zipline. You are surrounded by tropical forest, with occasional sea views and a waterfall area along the route. The views change as you climb and move from one section to the next.

You do not need prior zipline experience. The instructors demonstrate how to use the equipment and guide you through each station. That makes the course suitable for a first attempt, provided you are comfortable with heights and have the physical strength needed to move between platforms.

The advertised age range is 6 to 60. That does not mean every child or older adult will find it easy. You need good general fitness, the ability to handle stairs and platforms, and enough confidence to follow instructions at height.

What Happens Before the First Cable

Pickup is offered from your hotel, followed by arrival at the camp near Nathon Town in Ang Thong. The camp provides coffee, tea, fresh fruit, cookies, butter crackers, Thai snacks, and bottled water. This is useful after the drive and gives you time to settle in before getting suited up.

You receive a full-body harness, helmet, and a small bag for your water bottle. The equipment is supplied by Petzl, a well-known outdoor safety brand. An English- and Chinese-speaking instructor explains how to use the system and how to move safely between platforms.

Pay close attention during this briefing. You will need to understand how to attach and transfer the safety equipment, not just how to ride the cable. One participant reported having to check a safety connection during the activity, so I would always ask an instructor to confirm your harness and attachment points before leaving each platform.

That single caution should not overshadow the wider safety record described by the experience. Most of the feedback praises the clear instructions, careful staff, and secure feel of the course. Still, ziplining rewards attention. Keep your hands where instructed, wait for the signal, and speak up immediately if anything feels wrong.

Silver or Gold: Which Course Makes Sense?

The Silver Package takes about one hour on the course. It includes 22 platforms, 14 ziplines, two abseils at stated heights of 20 and 30 meters, stairway corridors, and sky walkways. The combined zipline length is listed as about 3,000 meters.

Silver is the sensible choice if you want a taste of the activity without committing to a longer session. It may also suit families with younger children, provided each child meets the age and health requirements and the instructor considers them ready.

The Gold Package takes about two hours and includes 33 platforms. You get 20 ziplines, three abseils at 20, 30, and 40 meters, sky bridges, stairway corridors, and sky walkways. The combined cable length is listed as 5,000 meters.

I would choose Gold for most adults who are booking this as a major Koh Samui activity. The longer lines and largest vertical drop come toward the later part of the course, so Silver can feel like an abbreviated version rather than a full substitute. Several participants specifically felt the best action was saved for Gold.

There is one detail to clarify before booking. The promotional description refers to a 600-meter zipline, while a participant noted that the actual longer lines were listed as two 300-meter cables, one 350-meter cable, and one 400-meter cable. The stated total lengths are also approximate. If exact cable lengths matter to you, ask the operator which current course layout is running on your date.

How the Two Hours Unfold

The first platforms introduce the basic movements. You attach to the cable, ride across, and arrive at the next tree platform, where the instructor helps manage the transition. The early lines are a useful test of your balance, grip, and comfort with height.

As you continue, the course adds more than straight ziplining. Sky bridges and stair corridors make you walk, climb, and cross between trees. These sections slow the pace physically, but they also let you look around instead of racing from one cable to the next.

The abseils provide a different kind of challenge. Instead of flying horizontally, you descend vertically from the platforms. The Gold route reaches a stated 40-meter drop, which is likely to feel more intense than the shorter lines, especially if you are uneasy with heights.

Later sections bring the longer cables and broader views. This is where Gold earns its higher price, with more time in the forest and a greater sense of progression. You might catch a sea view through the trees, but the scenery is not constant. The strongest appeal is the combination of forest, height, speed, and changing stations.

The course is described as including a hidden waterfall area. The supplied details do not promise a stop for swimming, so treat it as a scenic feature rather than a separate waterfall visit. You are there for the aerial route, not a full nature walk.

The Guides Make a Big Difference

The instructors are central to the experience. Nu and Ben are singled out for friendly jokes and steady help, while other feedback praises the wider team for making nervous participants feel at ease. That matters here because the course can look more intimidating from the platform than it does from the ground.

Good guidance also keeps the group moving. You will be shown how to position your body, how to brake or arrive safely according to the course system, and how to transfer at each station. Listen even if you have used a zipline before, since equipment and procedures can differ.

The tone is generally playful rather than formal. That works well for families and first-timers, though you should not confuse jokes with a relaxed approach to safety. The best guides do both: keep the mood light and remain precise when managing harnesses and platform changes.

Solo participants can join. One solo participant reported being included in group photos and allowed to take part without feeling left out, though another person felt the photography focused more on families. Photography is not listed as an included service, so bring no expectation that every moment will be captured.

Group Size, Waiting, and the Pace

The activity can accept up to 50 people, though groups on the course may be divided into smaller units. One response from the operator indicated that groups are often managed at around 8 to 10 people, but the experience can still feel crowded during high season.

This is the biggest practical weakness. At busy times, you may wait for the person ahead to clear a cable or platform. The wait can be tiring in the heat, especially when you are wearing a harness and standing on a small platform. At other points, staff may hurry the group along to keep several departures on schedule.

If you want time to admire the view, tell the instructor. The course is built around movement, not long scenic pauses, and the schedule may not allow much lingering. Early starts or quieter travel periods could feel calmer, but the supplied information does not guarantee a low-season group size.

The overall activity lasts about three hours, but the actual time on the cables is about one hour for Silver or two hours for Gold. The balance of the time covers transport, registration, equipment, briefing, and transitions.

Hotel Pickup Can Save Trouble, But Allow Extra Time

Round-trip hotel transfer is included for many locations. That is valuable on Koh Samui, where the course is inland and a taxi arrangement can add cost and negotiation. Returning to your hotel after a physical activity is also more convenient than arranging transport while tired.

Shared transport is not always direct. One person described being picked up early, driven toward another part of the island, then brought back past the original hotel after additional pickups. If your day includes a dinner reservation, ferry, flight, or another tour, leave a generous buffer.

Pickup from the Butterfly Garden, Bang Kao, Taling Ngam, and Phang Ka areas costs an additional 200 Thai baht per person. Hotels on the mountain may not qualify for standard pickup. Confirm your exact hotel before assuming the transfer is included.

The meeting point is in Nathon Town, Ang Thong, Ko Samui District. The activity ends back at the meeting point, with hotel drop-off included where applicable.

Price and What You Get for $61.65

The listed price is $61.65 per person. That is a fair price if you choose Gold and use the included transport, equipment, instruction, snacks, and water. You are paying for a long forest course with multiple activities, not simply a short ride on one cable.

Gold offers the strongest value for adults who want a substantial adventure. It gives you 20 ziplines, three vertical descents, and 33 platforms, with the longest lines and biggest drop included. If you are already making the trip to the camp, the additional time and challenge may justify paying more than Silver.

Silver can still be good value if your main goal is to try ziplining, especially with children or anyone uncertain about heights. The problem is that the shorter package leaves out some of the most dramatic sections. If you already know you want speed and big drops, upgrading at the start may be wiser than wishing you had done so later.

The price does not include luggage storage. Bring only what you need for the activity, and confirm where valuables can be kept before departure. Comfortable clothing and secure footwear are sensible, although the supplied details do not set out a formal dress code.

Who Should Book This Course?

I would recommend Gold to fit adults, couples, families with older children, and first-time zipliners who want a full half-day activity rather than a quick diversion from the beach. The instructors can support beginners, and the mix of cables, abseils, bridges, and stairs keeps the session varied.

It is particularly good for someone who wants a different side of Koh Samui. You spend time above the forest instead of beside the sea, and the activity gives you a physical challenge with views attached.

I would think twice if you dislike heights, struggle with stairs, or need a quiet, private outing. Large groups and shared transport can reduce the personal feel. It is also not recommended for anyone over 100 kilograms, or for people with recent surgery, high blood pressure, asthma, infectious illness, diabetes, epilepsy, or a mental health condition that could affect safe equipment use.

The stated rules exclude children under 6 and adults over 60. The operator also requires good physical health. If illness or food poisoning affects your plans close to the departure date, changes may require a doctor’s certificate and hospital photograph, so do not count on a last-minute adjustment without documentation.

Booking Advice and Weather

The activity depends on good weather. If poor conditions cause cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. You can also cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time, while changes or cancellations inside 24 hours are not accepted under the stated policy.

I would check the package, hotel pickup area, weight and age rules, and current cable layout before paying. Wear clothes that let you move freely, carry water if permitted by the operator, and leave valuables and luggage behind.

The experience has an overall rating of 4.6 from 30 ratings, with especially strong praise for the instructors, sense of safety, forest setting, and Gold Package. The recurring weaknesses are crowded periods, waiting, rushed transitions, and uneven transfer times. Those are useful warnings, not reasons to dismiss the course.

Should You Book It?

Yes, if you want Koh Samui’s more ambitious zipline option and are willing to accept a shared, sometimes busy operation. I would pay extra for Gold, especially because the longest cables and largest drop come late in the route.

Choose Silver if you are testing your comfort with heights or want a shorter family activity. Skip the course if you need direct transport, a private pace, or have any listed health restriction. For everyone else, this is a strong rainforest adventure, provided you arrive ready for heat, stairs, harnesses, and a little waiting.

FAQ

How long does the zipline experience take?

The full outing takes about three hours, including transport and preparation. The Silver course lasts about one hour on the activity, while Gold takes about two hours.

What is included in the Gold Package?

Gold includes 33 platforms, 20 ziplines with a stated total length of 5,000 meters, three abseils at 20, 30, and 40 meters, sky bridges, staircases, and sky walkways.

What is included in the Silver Package?

Silver includes 22 platforms, 14 ziplines with a stated total length of 3,000 meters, two abseils at 20 and 30 meters, a staircase corridor, and sky walkways.

Is hotel pickup included?

Round-trip hotel transfer is included for many locations. Pickup from the Butterfly Garden, Bang Kao, Taling Ngam, and Phang Ka areas costs an extra 200 Thai baht per person. Mountain hotels may not be included.

Is previous zipline experience required?

No. The activity welcomes first-time participants, and instructors provide equipment guidance and a safety briefing before the course begins.

What equipment is provided?

You receive a full-body harness, helmet, and a bag with fresh bottled water. The course uses Petzl safety equipment.

What are the age and health limits?

The stated age range is 6 to 60. The activity requires good physical fitness and is not recommended for people over 100 kilograms, people with several listed medical conditions, or anyone with surgery within the past six months.

Can I bring luggage?

No luggage is allowed on the activity. Bring only what you need and check with the operator about storage for valuables.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If poor weather causes cancellation, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time.