ZIPLINES · WINE TOURS
Operators on four continents sell some version of this. These 3 are the ones worth the flight, each with its price, its length and the one thing to know before you commit.
Meet near Ilijina glavica garage for transport to Srđ Hill, where guides such as Joe, Filip, Big G, and Z teach you the ropes before four zip-line rides. Afterward, settle in with a small bottle of local wine and sunset views over Dubrovnik. Bring closed-toe shoes and arrive 15 minutes early.
“It was amazing and the view is gorgeous, highly recommended”
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…”
Begin with hotel pickup and a 4x4 ride into a Cape nature reserve, then tackle 11 zip lines across 13 platforms. Finish with wine tasting in the Cape’s cooler wine region. Some departures also include a cheetah encounter. Groups are limited to seven, with guides such as Jonathan and Rachid praised for their humor and local insight.
“AMAZING. Johnathan is a great tour guide! From the time he picked us up till when he dropped us off my friend and I had a great time. He was very knowledgeable about the area and always had a great joke to tell. It turns out we were the only ones on the tour because we went during off season. The staff at the Zip line establishment were excellent and made sure we had a great time on the mountain. The even had hot chocolate ready for us at one of the platforms : The wine tour and the cheetah encounter was also an experience in itself and not too…”
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