12 Waterfall Zipline Tours in the USA Worth the Harness

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 $237

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.Woods Course Zipline Tour in Seven Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $250

Spend about three hours on five progressively longer ziplines through Seven Falls Canyon, reaching 150 feet above the ground. Guides such as Jehn, Brandon, Jamie, and Karys are praised for calm instruction and humor. Your ticket also includes Seven Falls Park.

“The two guides (Emmy, Kevin) were fantastic! They explained well and made you feel safe the entire time. The experience was exhilarating and the views breathtaking! Highly recommended!!”

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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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6.Grizzly Falls Ziplining Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $259

Meet at 2nd Avenue and Broadway for a four-hour AlaskaX expedition through Skagway and the Tongass National Forest. Ride a customized Unimog, cross suspension bridges, and zip above glacial waterfalls with trained guides such as Bella, Zack, Tessa, and Drew.

“Cassidy and Russell were awesome leaders. The whole crew was great to work with. Amy…our driver was really funny also.”

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7.Umauma Falls 4-Line Zipline Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

At The Umauma Experience, you’ll gear up with professional guides, ride vans to the top of the property, then cross four ziplines above rivers, rainforest, meadows, and Umauma Falls. Guides such as Mai Tai, La’a, and Hunter help first-timers feel at ease.

“Amazing experience and friendly staff. Very safe and the property is maintained well. Highly recommend it for a family adventure.”

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8.Full-Day Kohala Zipline and Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 9 hours · from $361

Spend nine hours with Kohala Zipline on Hawaii Island’s northern coast. You’ll ride eight ziplines, cross six sky bridges, rappel, picnic above the sea, and hike to private waterfalls with certified guides. Dane has earned praise for his island stories and easygoing driving.

“I have never done zipline before. They made it very safe and fun. Tou are ziplineing through the jungle with a surprise at the end. We walked to 4 beautiful waterfalls. We swam in the last one. Be sure to bring shoes fro the waterfall swim as ot is filled with rocks. Amazing day”

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9.Waterfall Canopy Zip Lining in Smoky Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $98

At Foxfire Adventure Park, you will learn the basics, try a 60-foot beginner line, then zip across seven lines over creeks, waterfalls, valleys, and rock cliffs. Two English-speaking guides lead groups of up to 10, with safety gear, automatic braking, and Foxfire Pass access included.

“We had a great time!! The staff at Foxfire Mountain were so friendly. I told one of the staff members it was my boyfriend’s birthday. As my boyfriend walked up the stairs to the prep room, the staff and other participants sang Happy Birthday to him. ☺️The guides were great and funny! The photographer captured great photos of us as well. Thanks for making this experience so special for both of us!!”

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10.Twin Falls: Zip Line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70Best value

You’ll ride an Army HumV to AWOL Adventure Sports’ four-line course, then zip across the Snake River Canyon at up to 25 mph. Guides such as Braxton, Cade, Nate, Avery, Liam, and Lucy are praised for clear instruction and good humor. Bring closed-toe shoes and be ready for stairs.

“Loved the whole outing. All the staff was so friendly and helpful. Our guides Braxton and Cade were amazing and made it memorable 😍”

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11.Hakalau: 9-Line Zipline Adventure with Umauma Falls View

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $260

You will ride nine long ziplines above waterfalls and the Umauma River, reaching speeds up to 65 miles per hour. English-speaking guides fit your safety gear and lead the tour. Afterward, explore the garden, visit Triple-Tier Waterfall, and eat at the riverside café.

“The trip was smooth. felt safe, and filled with fun and stunning views. Thank you for the memeories! Big thanks to Mono for making me laugh a lot!”

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12.7 Line Waterfall Canopy Zipline Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109

At Foxfire Adventure Park in Sevierville, you’ll ride seven ziplines and cross two skybridges above Lost Mine Waterfall and a creek. The course begins with three shorter lines before moving higher. Guides such as Gracie and Thomas help set the pace. Ages 7 and up; weight limit is 45 to 265 pounds.

“Great time with wife and kids 16 and 13 would highly recommend great guides lots of fun felt safe the whole time the views were amazing”

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