Big Island Kohala Zipline Adventure: Full-Day Tour with Swimming under Private Waterfall
4.9
102 Ratings
Hawi
Experience the ultimate adventure on a full-day Kohala Zipline tour. Soar above the forest, picnic at Pololu Valley, and swim under a private waterfall. Book now!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 55-515 Hawi Rd - We guarantee you will be enthralled by the unspoiled beauty of Kohala, the northernmost region of the Big Island. Perched among lofty trees, this canopy park features soaring tree platforms, 6 elevated suspension bridges, and 8 thrilling ziplines. Exclusive features, such as the twin WhisperLines™, ensure you’ll hear the sounds of the forest, not the sound of metal on metals from the ziplines.
After your aerial trekking, your adventure continues to explore a private mountain stream with waterfalls and ancient Hawaiian agricultural sites. Your destination is the Kohala Ditch Trail, built in the early 1900s to irrigate the surrounding former sugar plantation. Hike approximately 1.0 mile (1.6 km), passing blasted-out tunnels, ditches and an old aqueduct while your guide shares the history of the plantation and the construction of its impressive irrigation system. Throughout the moderately challenging hike, see multiple Kohala waterfalls. Stop at the last fall for a chance to jump into the refreshing pool. Take a break and enjoy a picnic lunch at a breathtaking private picnic area overlooking lush green valleys and 1,000 ft. sea cliffs plunging into the ocean.
What's Included
- Expert naturalist guide
- Included access fees
- Provided rain gear
- Complimentary picnic-style lunch
- Day pack provided
- Assorted snacks included
- Complete zipline gear (helmet, glove, harness)
- Walking staff available
- Refreshments included
- All local taxes covered
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience twice the excitement with our 9-hour Kohala Zip and Dip tour. Your day begins with a pickup by your guide in the early morning, leading to an entire day spent in the breathtakingly beautiful and culturally rich region of North Kohala. Enjoy the thrill of ziplining high above the forest canopy, savor a picnic on the edge of the impressive Pololu Valley, and indulge in a swim underneath a secluded waterfall, nourished by a refreshing mountain stream.
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Participants must weigh between 70 and 270 lbs (32 and 122 kg). GUESTS WILL BE WEIGHED AT CHECK-IN and will NOT be refunded if they don’t meet the weight requirement.
- Minor children require a parent or guardian to sign their participation agreements, and children between the ages of 8 and 13 require an adult to zipline with them
- Must be able to walk over uneven terrain and make short climbs
- Not recommended for those with back or neck problems or who may be pregnant
- Guests should wear closed-toe walking shoes, bring or wear a bathing suit, and bring a light layer or sweatshirt
- A maximum number of 9 people per van
- PLEASE ARRIVE TO YOUR MEETING LOCATION 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO SCHEDULED MEETING TIME
Location
55-515 Hawi Rd
Hawi Road
Please look for the yellow building with our name and logo on the front, Kohala Zipline. There is also a large banyan tree out front of the parking area. Guests may park for free on the north side of the building in the gravel "eco-parking" lot.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(102 Ratings)
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Sarah_w
Apr 3, 2024
Awesome - Awesome tour with cool guides and a lot of fun. It was definitely worth it. The adrenaline is kicking when you stroll down the zippline.
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Shelby_a
Mar 16, 2024
Kohala Zip and Dip Tour - Decker and Eli were awesome guides! We always felt safe, and they were both very knowledgeable and friendly. We would be more than happy to recommend them to anyone we know!
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Richi2017
Feb 27, 2024
A peak experience: great time, great guides! - We did the 8-hour "Zip & Dip" tour and loved every minute. A practically otherworldly experience as we crossed exciting Indiana-Jones-style suspension bridges through the stunning forest canopy to move from one long zipline to the next. Gorgeous, thrilling, and informative, and capped by a dip in a postcard waterfall in an idyllic glen.
Our guides Dane and Jake were fantastic: patient, knowledgeable, and funny. They were careful and thorough with safety procedures... in fact, the whole setup, while genuinely exciting, is absolutely uncompromising regarding safety, with triply-redundant harness and suspension systems. Your heart may race but you are absolutely NOT going to fall.
A thoroughly enjoyable experience from beginning to end. A little pricey to be sure, but very highly recommended.
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Onemomthreeboys
Feb 20, 2024
Great family activity - Such a fun day with great guides! We enjoyed sampling local fruits and learning about the plants and wildlife on our hike. Always felt safe on the zip lines and bridges, get the picture package and no camera needed while zipping but bring along to take pics in the waterfalls and hike. Jump in the waterfalls for a swim - it’s cold but you won’t regret it and warm up on the hike. Everyone enjoyed the simple lunch. Dane was excellent!
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Estelita_t
Jan 17, 2024
My sister and I had fun,... - My sister and I had fun, the tour guy was friendly and was amazing. Definitely going back and doing it again next time.
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Sharon_s
Jan 11, 2024
Too much fun - Too much fun! Guides, Dane and Brogan, were terrific. I would do it all over again. Couldn’t have ask for a better time.
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B1543wdjillf
Dec 30, 2023
mother and daughter (9) both loved it! - The entire adventure was great: well-paced, with lots of added info from the guides about Hawaiian history, mythology, plants an animals.
My 9-year-old says: it was really fun; the really long ziplines are fun if you remember you won’t fall! The waterfall pool was a little cold, but easy to get used to if you just get in.
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Nautica77
Nov 16, 2023
Big Island highlight - The zip lines were great! The views were amazing. We loved the picnic spot overlooking the north shore. We loved swimming in the waterfalls. The guides were both amazing and patient with our girls. Dane and Curtis were both entertaining and informative. One of the highlights of our vacation.
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Tserenet
Oct 3, 2023
DO IT - When I tell you this is amazing, it really is! My friend and I had so much fun with the tour guides and the people in our group, it’s definitely something we will always remember. Decker, Tammi and Boo Boo were our tour guides and they are so lovely and hilarious XD The waterfalls and the views are stunning, especially learning history of the island will always be so much fun! DEFINITELY ADD THIS TO YOUR TRIP!! Thank you so much Kohala Zip-line for the experience!!
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Annettevaca
Sep 23, 2023
TFavorite Thing That We Did on the Island - This was a true ALL day adventure. We had been looking forward to it since we booked it. A bit early and a bit pricey but totally worth it! The van (not Jeep as pictured on website) was very comfortable, clean and air conditioned and able to off road just as well as a Jeep. Dane and Kurtis were our guides. They were the BEST! Both were informative, professional, fun and awesome! Interesting stories and facts were shared along the way. We felt very safe throughout the whole adventure. They always checked to see how we were and looked out for us. The zip line experience was amazing. We had lunch at a beautiful ocean overlook. The waterfall was probably my most favorite even though every bit of the adventure was great. The only thing is that the pictures were not the best but that was probably because we were not the best subjects. Maybe to take a few more would have been helpful? It also would have been great to include a group photo. And maybe a short video for each going along the zip line might be a fun thing to include. Another suggestion might be nice to include a water bottle or t shirt or something with zip and dip logo as a momento. I know they did have t shirts available for sale in the gift store. We had a great time and definitely recommend to all! Mahalo!
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