World Zipline

[Mike Fowler]

FromKona or Waimea: Take 19 (or 190) to Waimea and go toward Hilo on Highway 19. We are about 10 minutes beyond the Laupahoehoe Train Museum at mile marker 25. You will come to a bridge over the Umauma Gulch after the 17 mile marker. Look for our sign that will be on the hillside on the right side of the road just past the bridge. Slow down as you go up hill past the bridge as the right turn is partly hidden and easy to miss. Turn right at Leopolino Road, the first paved road past the bridge. In one block, turn right at the next paved road (Old Mamalahoa Highway) to reach Zip Isle, which is just one block farther.

Fabulous adventure. Our group had people ages 10 to 76. Everyone had so much fun. It seems very safe. Our guides Leelanau and Dyllan were exceptional. Sorry girls if I spelled your names wrong. We had way more fun than we expected too. 8 zip lines. One of them a half mile long. Beautiful place. I will return again and again when I come here to visit Hawaii.

Lots of fun, with great guides. Learned about native plants too! Last two ziplines were wonderful, with a waterfall as a bonus! You don't have to worry about doing your own braking and can enjoy the ride and the scenery.

My sister and I had a great time! The guides were super nice and always made sure you were safe. The zip lines themselves were awesome, there were some really great views. It was our first time zip lining and we absolutely loved it. I would definitely come again!

We had a great time zip lining at Botanical World Adventures, friendly staff in reception handled or booking over the phone and the zip lining guides were friendly and made everyone feel at ease. Well worth a visit if you are on the Big Island!

Come ride the Canopy Zipline! This dual zipline is the next level to our Buccaneer Zipline. The Canopy Zipline is higher in the air, is tucked into the Treehouse World Woods, and is longer and faster than the original Buccaneer Zipline. The Canopy Zipline is included in our Adventure Pass.

Gather your group, don your helmets, and follow our tour guides into the picturesque Hawaiian rainforest. You will zip across valley gulches and over meandering rivers, even getting the chance to walk along a swinging suspension bridge with your family! As the tour continues, the ziplines get bigger. The longer the zipline, the faster you go! Race your friends side-by-side to see who flies the fastest.

Embark on a tropical adventure through our 8-line zipline Big Island tour. Our guides will take you through the tropical gardens to zipline across valley gulches then walk along our swinging suspension bridge. We are the only zipline on the Big Island that goes through the jungle! Learn about the endemic plants found in the Hawaiian rainforest while enjoying your adventure.

We are the longest operating and safest zip on the island. Zip Isle is regularly inspected, certified and has the top safety record on the Big Island! Fly on one of the most amazing ziplines anywhere, the Kamaeʻe Waterfall Zipline with its jurassic 300 foot gorge, multi faceted 250 foot waterfall and awesome ocean and mountain views. Fly on all 8 Ziplines and walk across the thrilling Suspension Bridge.

Whistler is home to one of the few zip-lines that is open even with snow! To visit these zip-lines in the winter involves taking a snowmobile up to the first station. From there, zip-liners will travel over the snow-covered trees and canyons back to the base. The fact that this is available during the winter, snow covered months, is what makes this zip-line one of the unique ones in the world.

The overall experience is about two hours long, as you go over five different platforms. The quick trip is a great after ski event to do during a long ski vacation to Whistler. Additionally, the view of the mountains from the top is incredible! The price for a zip-line tour with Superfly Ziplines starts at $129 per person and the shop picks visitors up from the Whistler town centre.

Sonoma Canopy Tours offer the unique experience of zip-lining through the gorgeous California Coastal Redwoods of Sonoma County, California, USA. The beauty of the nature setting for this adrenaline rushing activity will take your breath away before you even begin. The majestic redwoods stand tall and offer magnificent views through the hills and valleys as you soar through them at up to 40 mph. Two unique courses offer long and fast zip-lines, a spiral staircase to climb up the trees, sky bridges, and rappelling opportunities. Night zip-lining tours are also available for an extra unique experience. Tours are 2.5 hours long and start at $99 per person.

Located in Mariposa, one hour South of the Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Ziplines is the perfect place to get some adrenaline rushing before exploring the natural beauty that this national park has to offer. With one beginner practise line followed by six thrilling main lines to fly along, the full course will take approximately two hours to complete.

Located on a working ranch, you can enjoy taking in the awesome scenery as you fly through the course with your expert guides. For those who relish an extra challenge, line five not only provides an exhilarating ride through the trees but also the opportunity to toss a beanbag into a target in the way down. Hit your target and score a prize! An added bonus is zooming around in 4X4s between each zip line, giving you a chance to enjoy both sky & ground speeds during your adventure here.

When we visited Asheville, North Carolina and nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the Spring, zip-lining was not the first thing I was thinking about. No, I had castles and wineries and wildlife sightings on my mind.

We knew going in that this was going to be a serious rush and a fantastic memory all rolled into one, and the top-notch staff at The Gorge ensured that it was all of that and more. We were treated like family and would return in a heartbeat for another thrilling ride!

A little over an hour southwest of Atlanta is a World Record-holding zip-line resort that shockingly few people know about. Among their many Guinness World Records, they were designated the longest zip-lining and canopy tour in the world; it would take you more than 12 hours to do all the zip lines at Banning Mills!

Nestled along the Snake Creek gorge surrounded by wilderness, Banning Mills is a full resort with a variety of accommodations onsite (we stayed in a treehouse!). They also have a number of activities & amenities such as horseback riding, kayaking, climbing, hiking, onsite restaurants, and a spa.

Kapalua Ziplines are located on the west side of Maui at the Kapalua Resort. They boast the longest and fastest lines in Maui and the largest dual zip course with the 7 Line zip adventure offering over 9,000 feet (2.8km) of zipping through the air.

Zip ling on The Big Island was high on my bucket list of things to do with my family. Unfortunately, our youngest was 3 at the time and all but one company had a minimum age of 4+. Thank goodness I came across Zip Isle Zipline Adventures at Botanical World Adventures, approximately 20 minutes from Hilo on the Hamakua Coast of The Big Island, Hawaii. We had an awesome experience zipping through lush, tropical canopies over winding streams and waterfalls.

About three-quarters of the way through our ziplines, we tackled the daring suspension bridge through the jungle and high over the river. This wobbling bridge had my heart racing more than the zip lining (where I felt 100% safe and secure).

Toro Verde zip-lines in Puerto Rico is unique. First there is the standard 8 line zip-line circuit for fun. Second there is La Bestia (The Beast) which is 1.5km long and reaches 100kph to get the adrenaline pumping. Lastly, there is The Monster, the longest zip-line in the Americas spanning 2.5km and reaching a whopping 152 kph! Monster riders get themselves added to the Toro Verde website to acknowledge their achievement.

For La Bestia and The Monster the harness has you attached in a superman position for aerodynamics and goggle to protect your eyes from any debris you may encounter along the way. Once the longest zip-line in the world, Toro Verde still holds the title for the longest zip-line although it is now located at their new United Arab Emirates location.

The incredible scenery of Guatemala dominates the Canyon Express zip-line near Antigua. The experience starts with a drive in the back of an open truck winding up steep dirt roads through the Finca Filadelfia coffee plantation. Seeing workers pick the beans off coffee bushes is fascinating. Eventually you arrive at the zip line. There are only two lines, but they are spectacular. They stretch across a deep ravine between San Felipe de Jess and Jocotenango. The zips are each about 520 meters/ 1,700 feet long and are around 150 meters/ 500 feet above the canyon below. In the background as you glide across the ravine? One of the towering perfectly conical volcanoes that dominate the Guatemalan skyline. Stunning! The Canyon Express zip-line costs US$50.

It was one amazing experience, with a little rappel and a Tarzan swing at the end, and included a lovely lunch (we did the mid-day tour). Prices start from $80 per person and you can buy their photos if you want, at the end of the tour.

For a unique zip-lining experience through thick rainforest, go to the Blue River Resort in Costa Rica. The zip line is located on the north side of Rincon de la Vieja, Guanacaste and costs $65 per adult or $135 including transportation from one of the nearby beaches.

What makes this zip line unique is the nature you pass by as you go. Without any warning you find yourself going over a waterfall or over a clearing with horses wandering underneath you. There are 9 zip lines that together go for four kilometres and a Tarzan swing to try as well.

From this unique vantage point, zip-liners will be able to glide over lush jungle mountains, rugged river ravines, and the borders of the Pacific coastline. This tour is comprised of twenty-one different lines, with the highlight being a glide over the Nosara River. This experience is perfect for families, couples, nature lovers, and anyone who thrives on adrenaline and adventure. Prices are $75 dollars for adults thirteen and older, and $50 for children under thirteen.

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