The 5 Best Big Island of Hawaii Zipline Tours

1.Big Island Zipline Tour Near Akaka Falls (250-ft Waterfall!)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,077 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $246Our pick

Near Honomu, this 2.5-hour Big Island tour builds from gentle practice lines to a long final run above Kolekole Falls. Guides such as Rose, Bobby, Julia, and Riley offer safety coaching, Hawaiian agriculture stories, and tropical fruit samples. No experience is needed.

“The guides were very friendly, Calista was great. The beginning of the course is boring but the last 2 are very pretty and worth it.”

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2.9-Line Waterfall Zipline Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,057 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $253

At The Umauma Experience, you’ll gear up with professional guides, ride a van to the top, and descend nine ziplines above treetops, rivers, and Umauma Falls. Four dual lines let you race a friend, while Pacific views appear from every platform. Allow 2 to 2.5 hours.

“Fun family experience, staff were super funny and friendly. The views were amazing. Definitely worth doing while on the big island!!!!”

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3.8-Zipline & Suspension Bridge Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 914 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $237Best value

Fly across eight rainforest ziplines at Botanical World Adventures, building from gentle runs to a half-mile race above Kamaee Falls. Guides such as John, Tryson, Justin, and Lish keep the tour safe and lively while sharing Hawaiian plant and cultural facts. Your ticket also includes the gardens, trails, waterfall, and maze.

“An absolutely gorgeous trip through some of the most spectacular scenery you'll ever experience.. and in a most exhilarating way. Highly recommend! Myra, Tori & Gavin took excellent care of us, making this one of the best experiences of my 58 years!”

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4.Big Island Kohala Canopy Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 720 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $256

Near Hawi, you’ll spend about three hours on a private forest course with roughly eight ziplines, suspension bridges, and sweeping Kohala views. Guides such as Jake, Davyn, Kody, and Decker focus on safety while sharing local nature and cultural stories. Closed-toe shoes and a 70 to 270-pound weight limit apply.

“This activity is thrilling yet quite safe due to the very professional guides that accompany you throughout the entire course.”

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5.Big Island 9-Line Zipline Experience Plus Private Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $347

Spend about four hours at The Umauma Experience on a nine-line zip course above tropical valleys and waterfalls, followed by a private swim, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and picnic lunch. Guides such as John, Rusty, Skip, Hogg, Avery, and Koda have helped make the course friendly for first-timers and families.

“Our guides were the best! Kip, Hunter and that other "K" fellow were a lot of fun and checked on everyone often two ensure we were all having a good time. The lines were AWESOME!!!! The views fantastic, length and height of the lines just right! We had a great time and were sufficiently worn out at the end. The swim portion was most welcome, as it was a sunny and warm day. Our 2 young men at the waterfall pool were excellent at making sure we had all we needed. Dang that water was cold!! It was very relaxing after the zip tour! It was the highlight for our…”

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