The 5 Best Waterfall Zipline Tours in the USA

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.Woods Course Zipline Tour in Seven Falls

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

Zip through Seven Falls Canyon on five lines reaching 150 feet, with instruction, gear, bottled water, and a guide team that may include Jehn, Dalton, or Jamie. The three-hour tour suits first-timers and ends with access to Seven Falls Park. Expect mountain views, a small group, and a strict 90 to 250 pound weight limit.

“I would give them 10 stars. Amazing tour guides from checking in to the end. Kevin and Alana absolutely amazing!! We had the best time!!!”

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4.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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5.Grizzly Falls Ziplining Expedition

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

Spend about four hours flying through Tongass National Forest on Alaska’s largest zipline course, then ride a rugged Unimog up the mountain. You’ll cross suspension bridges, pass glacial waterfalls, and learn local stories from your guides and driver. The tour suits ages six and up, with daily departure times that work well for cruise schedules.

“Anna our guide did an excellent job which made for an awesome experience. She kept the experience safe but also made it funny and challenging. The drivers that take you to the top are highly talented in handling truck and fearless.”

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