Big Island Kohala Zipline Adventure: Full-Day Tour with Swimming under Private Waterfall
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106 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 learn more
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 WhisperLinesâ„¢, 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
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Kenck961we
Jun 5, 2024
Superb day in nature with great guides - Dane, our driver/guide picked the newlyweds and me up timely in Kailua-Kona, starting his informative and entertaining patter as we headed north. One stop to collect a family of six, and we continued the comfortable ride to Kohala. At the upland office we were expertly fitted out with helmets and harnesses, gloves and had a rest stop break. Off into the hills, the rough dirt road had ruts and mud, but this all enhanced the experience. As we alighted to start our arboreal travels, we met Jacob who would "catch" us as we zipped longer and longer runs between the trees. Several rope bridges (which triggered my fear of heights) proved that they can be mastered, and also gave the teenagers a chance to test their parents. With a short rappelling at the terminus, we left our safety gear and boarded the vehicle. Back to the road, we wove through small towns until a turn makai (towards the ocean) for a picnic lunch with a splendid view of the northern cliffs lining the coast. A bit further along the coast, we turned into the private preserve of Hawaiian royalty to bounce our way to the path taking us to the overlook and, subsequently, the base of the upper (of two) waterfalls. The younger folks friskily played in and walked under the falls. Boarding the vehicle again, Dane returned to the upland office where we viewed the pictures Zane and Jacob had captured, before we headed back to our respective rendezvous points. A full exciting adventure with a most informative guide, I'd recommend this outfit without hesitation. Great people, highly professional, friendly and knowledgeable.
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Alsacien75
May 27, 2024
amazing experience leke has 80 abs!!! - magnificent experience on big island, with 2 fantastic guides, teachers, calm and smiling, go there without problems
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Billrn8884zs
May 15, 2024
Great ziplines. - Curtis was amazing. He took very good care of us since we never ziplined before. The experience was awesome and we used our gopro for lots of viedos. We would highly recommend this tour to everyone who comes to the big island. The waterfalls were great and to be able to swim under them was breathe taking. Great job to our guides Curtis and Ryan.
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Chad_f
Apr 24, 2024
The Best Zip & Dip - Swimming in the waterfalls. Also, our guide Dane was incredible! It's great having a native to guide us who really knows and understands the culture.
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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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