Best picks · WATERFALL ZIPLINE TOURS
Cable strung across a gulch with the falls under you, and often a swim at the bottom. The 15 below cover Hawaii, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, with prices and a note on which ones get you wet.
Zip 67 meters above the Niagara River Gorge and glide 670 meters past the American Falls toward the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. You’ll wear a helmet and comfort harness, receive a safety briefing, land at an observation deck, then ride an air-conditioned van back uphill.
“Just the whole experience was well organised and worth the short wait and definitely good value for the money”
You’ll speedboat from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatlan, ride a Unimog and mule into the Sierra Madre, then tackle ziplines, waterfall rappels, bridges, rivers, and slides. Guides such as Cesar, Tania, May, Loza, and Fito are known for firm safety instruction and lively encouragement.
“The experience was great but if you afraid of heights don’t do it overall it was very fun, the team treat you well and give you instructions to everything”
At WildPlay Niagara Falls, you’ll gear up, receive a safety briefing, and ride a 2,200-foot zipline beside the falls. The approximately 90-minute visit includes Falls Landing, an observation deck, photo opportunities, and an open-air shuttle back to the top. Minimum age is 7.
“Fun and exciting. Definitely do again and again. The staff was detailed and safety was absolutely adhered”
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.”
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!!!!”
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!”
From Isla Verde, Rocaliza Adventure Tours takes you into Carite State Forest for a demanding river hike, an 80-foot waterfall rappel, and a return by zipline. Guides such as Patricia, Diego, Sammy, Sally, and Francisco lead small groups, with a home-cooked rice, beans, and chicken meal at Grandma’s house afterward.
“We took our family of 5 on this excursion and we loved every minute. The hiking was not for the faint of heart. Make sure to wear shoes with some grip and ones that you are ok with getting muddy and wet. Our guides were Patricia, Diego, and Sammy and they were absolutely amazing! They were very knowledgeable and gave us instruction every step of the way. We always felt safe and secure every step of the way. Even when we were repelling down the 80 foot waterfall! After the hike and the repelling down the waterfall we zip lined our way back to Grandma's house. Once we were back…”
Spend about two hours on Koh Samui’s Tree Bridge Zipline, moving through the rainforest on multiple lines with mountain and sea views. Friendly English-speaking guides handle the safety gear and can take photos or videos with your phone. Finish with a soft drink at the jungle café and a short stop at Tan Rua Waterfall.
“Amazing morning in the tree tops with stunning views! The staff were great and took amazing photos and videos for us, they made the experience!”
At Okere Falls, two local guides gear you up for a 2.5-hour zipline trip above the Kaituna River and three waterfalls. Expect swing bridges, boardwalks, Māori stories, ancient teas, and about 600 metres of easy walking. Groups are limited to 10, and the weight limit is 130kg.
“Great, friendly, fun and professional guides in Alina and Ethan. Don't let a fear of heights stop you from doing this experience... anyone can do this! So glad we did it. Great memories! Thank you”
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!!”
Zip 670 meters above the Niagara River Gorge, passing the American Falls toward the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. This 1.5-hour morning experience includes a helmet, comfort harness, instructor, safety briefing, observation deck access, and a shuttle ride back uphill.
“It was a fun experience zip lining watching the falls - so beautiful and fun !!!”
Spend about six hours at Bavaro Adventure Park riding an off-road buggy, visiting an abandoned mine and Dominican village, tasting local products, crossing six zip lines, landing in water, and relaxing at a waterfall pool. Shared hotel transport, equipment, guides, and lunch are included.
“There was always staff around to provide assistance and guidance. The zip line operators were fantastic with our family, who was all tentative about the experience. The lagoon was gorgeous and definitely a highlight of our visit.”
Spend a long adventure day at Kawasan Falls with a jungle zipline, guided canyon swimming, rock slides, and optional cliff jumps. Local guides such as Marlon, Christobal, and Jim help with safety and take photos or videos on your phone. Lunch comes at Ambak Base Camp with a sea view.
“The zip line and canyoning was great. The only downside was that the we set the departure time from Cebu city at 6 am and the driver didn’t show up. After calling and messaging the tour operator we finally departed at 7:30 and the traffic was horrible. We did 4 hours on the way and 4 hours back to hotel.”
You’ll ride eight jungle ziplines above Koh Samui, walk to Tan Rua Waterfall, and finish with a drink at Tree Bridge Cafe. Professional English and Thai speaking guides handle the safety gear, help with photos and videos, and keep the small group moving.
“The staff who assisted us on the zip line adventure made the experience so fun!”
At Okere Falls, you will zip across the Kaituna River area, cross swing bridges, walk native forest boardwalks, and hear local stories from guides such as Johnny, Ethan, and Lucas. The 2 to 2.5-hour experience includes gear, weather clothing, Māori tea, and a tree planted in your name.
“Ty and Amber were amazing guides! They were very knowledgeable and made all the participants feel included and special. Even as a single traveler it was very enjoyable.”
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