Beach and Island Zipline Trips: 13 Worth Flying For

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 Hilo and Akaka Falls, this 2.5-hour tour builds from gentle practice lines to one of Hawaii’s longest zipline crossings, high above Kolekole Falls. Guides such as Rose, Bobby, Julia, and Riley mix careful safety checks with Hawaiian agriculture stories and tropical fruit samples. You need closed-toe shoes, a 40 to 260-pound weight range, and transport to Honomu.

“Absolutely beautiful experience. The final Zipline with the waterfall was beautiful. The guides were really fun and we learned a lot during our experience”

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2.Big Island: 9-Line Waterfall Zipline Experience

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

At The Umauma Experience near Hakalau, you’ll ride nine guided ziplines over treetops, rivers, and waterfalls, with Pacific Ocean views from each platform. Four lines run side by side, so you can race a friend. Wes and Skippy are among the guides praised for their calm, funny approach. Allow about 2.5 hours.

“Absolutely an amazing experience from being to end! The CREW was outstanding and made it the best but the zip lines were also fantastic! I'll be doing this everytime i'm on the island! It's that fun!!”

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3.Big Island Kohala Canopy Zipline Adventure

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

At Kohala Zipline near Hawi, you’ll cross suspension bridges and ride a series of forest ziplines with certified guides such as Jake, Davyn, Kody, and Decker. The course mixes shaded rainforest, local stories, adjustable flight positions, and a fast final run with ocean views. Expect about three hours, a maximum of eight people, and a 70 to 270 pound weight limit.

“Never Zipline before and had a great time. Tammi was a great leader and the guy was fun and encouraging. Definitely recommend.”

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4.Waiheke Island: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 695 reviews · 3 hours · from $89

Spend three hours on Waiheke Island with EcoZip Adventures, riding three side-by-side 200-meter ziplines above native bush and a working vineyard. Guides such as Fraser, Macy, Cat, and Ben lead the safety briefing and forest walk. Expect Gulf views, an island minibus tour, and a 25-minute return walk.

“It was all a great experience. Well worth the month”

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5.Krk Island: Ziplining Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 522 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Meet near the Glagolitic Alley monument, gear up, and ride by jeep to Krk’s zipline course. Instructors Silvio and Antonio, or another multilingual team, teach you monkey-style technique on a short practice line before eight flights, including a 700-meter run. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“We had a very nice zip line tour with two funny and competent guides. We always felt save and had a lot of fun. The tour delivers excellent views and there was enough time to take photos. In total we needed 1,5 hours.”

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6.Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 483 reviews · from $92

From Waiheke’s Matiatia ferry terminal, your small group rides to EcoZip Adventures for three guided 200-meter zipline flights. Guides such as Ben, Jessie, Poppy, and Helena combine safety coaching with facts about native forest conservation. A gentle but sometimes uphill bush walk returns you to the visitor center.

“Wonderful experience - our family enjoyed it very much. The Ziplines are fun and exhilirating. The team was professional and personable and with humour thrown in! The forest walk was informative and lovely.”

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7.Maui 8 line Zipline Adventure: Soar above valleys & Island views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 458 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $214

Head from Ka'anapali up the West Maui Mountains for eight ziplines over eroded valleys and tropical forest. Guides such as Manny, Caleb, Jared, Hoku, and Zack provide safety instruction, island stories, and plenty of humor. Expect a three-hour outing, a rough mountain ride, dusty shoes, and wide views from Kahoolawe to Molokai.

“Jared & Caleb made our tour unforgettable even so early in the morning! We had power outage the entire West coast of Maui when we had our tour, so it was a little start for all of us. However, they did their best to ease us up & made sure we had good time safely. The ride up the mountain can be rough, so if you have motion sickness definitely take meclizine before the tour. Other than that, the view was amazing, weather was great & their tips on the food trucks & snorkeling spots are on point!”

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8.From Santa Maria: Sal island Zipline Experience (Official)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 227 reviews · from $65Best value

Ride a 1,000-meter zipline from Serra Negra above Sal’s desert and turquoise coast. You’ll hike to the launch point, receive a safety briefing, and fly alone or with a partner. Afterward, enjoy Cape Verdean music, dancing, snacks, and fresh drinks. Pickup is available throughout Santa Maria.

“It was an amazing experience! The hike was short and fun to do. The views were stunning around us. The zipline was an awesome excursion to do! The staff were so kind, helpful and patient. I felt very safe! I would absolutely recommend! I went as a solo traveller and other people who were also there were very social!”

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9.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 near Hakalau, flying across nine ziplines before lunch and time at a private waterfall pond. Guides such as John, Rusty, Skippy, Kip, Hunter, Hogg, Avery, and Koda have led lively, safety-focused tours. Bring closed-toe shoes, mosquito repellent, and a towel.

“Beautiful location and an activity to check off our bucket list. Highly recommend for a family of all ages.”

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10.Rainforest Zipline, Luquillo Beach, and Natural Springs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · from $199

Spend about eight hours with Pepeko Tours exploring Puerto Rico’s northeast coast. You’ll zipline above El Yunque, swim and slide at natural springs, and relax at Luquillo Beach. Guides such as Ruben, Reynaldo, Ian, and Steve provide transport, local insight, safety help, and food tips. Pickup, equipment, and bottled water are included.

“Luisnell was a very amazing tour guide and made everything go with ease. He was quick at getting us in the water slides and the zip lines. He also helped a lot with recommendations on food and beverages. Overall we had a great experience for the price.”

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11.Waiheke Island Day Tour: Ziplining, Wine Tasting & Vineyard Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $266

Start with three EcoZip flights over Waiheke’s forest and vineyards, then join a wine tour with lunch at Batch Winery, tastings at Cable Bay and Mudbrick, and an olive oil stop. The day begins with a 9:15 am ferry connection and suits adults who want both outdoor action and relaxed island food and wine.

“This was an amazing experience! The crew that assisted with the ziplining seemed to really care about the overall experience of the zippers. There concern for safety was paramount and they gave detailed instructions prior to and during the experience. They checked and re-checked the harness each person wore. The crew had a great sense of humor, and it was apparent they were all good friends. They worked very well as a team. My only somewhat negative comment regarded an olive oil tasting that was included in the package. The tasting should not have been included in this package and I feel it was wasted time. Take out the olive…”

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12.Roatan Canopy Zip Line and Beach Escape

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $65

You’ll zip through Roatan’s jungle on a course advertised with 16 lines, 24 platforms, and three suspension bridges, then visit a monkey and sloth sanctuary before swimming at West Bay Tabyana Beach. A bilingual driver and guide handle transport, with guides such as Ron, Tracy, and Leonard praised for friendly help. Expect a busy port pickup.

“This was a great experience! The zip line guys took awesome care of all of us and we had a blast. They were so fun and encouraged us to trust our equipment and have fun too, even though we were slightly nervous. The snorkel trip guide took us to a beautiful reef to see lots of fish. Wonderful all the way around.”

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13.Canopy Tour In Tamarindo Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

From Tamarindo, ride an air-conditioned minivan to Playa Flamingo for a guided canopy tour over tropical dry forest. You’ll use a helmet and harness, cross about 9 zip lines, and may spot howler monkeys and iguanas. Guides such as Carlos, Horacio, Marcos, Giovanni, and Stuart help first-timers feel at ease. Hotel transport is included for selected areas.

“Came to celebrate both me and my dad's birthday and I've never zip lined before but wanted to do something unique and adventurous! Even though I was very nervous, the guides Giovanni and Stuart were amazing, making sure to carefully explain how to zipline, safety features and thorough with the instructions! They helped put me at ease and although the first cable was a little frightening at first, by the third one, I felt like I could've done it all day! We had another group join and everyone was so friendly and fun that it made the experience even more memorable! It was relaxing, exhilarating and beautiful all at the…”

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