Best picks · KAUAI ZIPLINE TOURS
Good kauai zipline tours fill their morning slots weeks ahead and the long ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet Koloa Zipline in Koloa for a three-hour forest adventure across eight tracks near Waita Reservoir. Guides such as Tristan, Malachi, Jaiden, and Karson help first-timers, nervous riders, and families try seated, upside-down, spinning, or hands-free Flyin’ Kauai’an positions.
“The absolute coolest zip lines we have ever been on with stunning views. Grace and Malachi were great guides as well. I’m recommending this to anyone who visits Kauai!”
Spend about three hours at Kipu Ranch flying on three ziplines and the Original WaterZip. Eli, Julia, Tim, Patty, Ryker, and other guides lead you through safety checks, island stories, a Bamboo Pool swim, and Kauai’s long FlyLine, with cookies and water included.
“Safe, very helpful in making sure the experience was great also very informative on the island ranch history and on roosters”
Meet Shaka Zipline at Poipu Shopping Village, then ride an adventure van to a treetop course above three Kauai valleys. Choose five or eight lines, including Hawaii’s only plank-launch zipline. Guides such as Don and Dez offer clear instructions and calm support for first-timers.
“A great activity. Very fun and the guides were really good.”
Fly across a 3,000-acre Kauai cattle ranch on four zip lines with guides such as Tanner, Eli, Sabre, and Sarah. The final 2,400-foot Superman-style run reaches about 300 feet high. Plan on two and a half hours, muddy conditions, and a small group capped at 13 people.
“Tons of fun, great zip lines and great guides. Ryker was especially friendly, funny, and informative.”
Jungle, canyon, cave roof or open water.
