Big Island: 8-Line Zipline & Suspension Bridge Waterfall Tour

Summary

Zip through rainforest canopies and race above waterfalls near Hilo

You’ll feel your heart pound as you zip over eight lines through Hawaii’s Big Island rainforest—racing friends above a 250-foot waterfall and crossing a swaying suspension bridge. Local guides share stories (and snacks), and there’s time to wander lush gardens after your last flight. It’s equal parts thrill and wonder—plus souvenir photos to prove you did it.

What’s the experience like?

There was this weird hush right before my feet left the first platform—like the jungle held its breath. I could hear something chirping (maybe a gecko?) and then our guide, Kaleo, grinned at me and said, “Just trust the harness.” Honestly, I didn’t know if I was more nervous about the height or trying to pronounce some of these plant names he pointed out. The air smelled like wet earth and something sweet—guava maybe?—and then I was flying. Not gracefully, but definitely moving.

The zip lines get longer as you go, which I didn’t realize until line four when my stomach did that rollercoaster drop. Kaleo kept tossing out little facts about the forest—he even cracked open some fruit for us to taste (I still have no idea what it was called). There’s this old mango tree by the suspension bridge; it looked ancient enough to have stories of its own. Crossing that bridge was wobbly—I may have clung harder than necessary—but nobody seemed to mind. Someone behind me started singing softly, which made everyone laugh.

The last two ziplines run side by side so you can race someone if you want. My friend beat me easily (she claims it’s all in the aerodynamics), but honestly I barely noticed because we were soaring right past Kamaee Falls—a real waterfall, not just a trickle. The spray actually hit my face mid-zip. Afterward, we wandered through the gardens on our own; there were flowers with colors I’d never seen before and everything felt quieter somehow. Even now, sometimes when it rains at home, I remember that smell from the rainforest.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Zipline and suspension bridge adventure

• Arrive at Zip Isle Zipline Adventures
• Fly through eight progressively longer ziplines
• Cross the daring suspension bridge
• Race friends on final two side-by-side ziplines
• Zip past 250-foot tall Kamaee Falls

Top questions

How many ziplines are included in this tour?

This tour features eight zipline runs of increasing length.

Does the tour include crossing a suspension bridge?

Yes, there is a suspension bridge crossing as part of the adventure.

Is lunch provided on this zipline tour?

No lunch is included, but water stations are available during the zip tour.

Are souvenir photos really free?

Yes, souvenir photos are included at no extra cost.

What’s the weight limit for participants?

Participants must be under 275 lbs (124 kg); children between 35-70 lbs go tandem with a guide.

Is hotel pickup included?

No, hotel pickup is not mentioned as an inclusion for this tour.

What happens if it rains during my booking?

Tours operate rain or shine on the Big Island zipline course.

Can young children join this zipline adventure?

Children between 35-70 lbs can participate tandem with a certified guide; limited to two per tour.

What’s included

Your day includes all safety gear like full body harnesses and helmets, professional local guides who keep things lively (and safe), free souvenir photos to take home, water stations along the way to keep you hydrated, plus self-guided access to Botanical World Gardens after your flights—all local taxes covered too.