Big Island Ziplining: 9 Lines Above Waterfalls

Race a friend down four dual lines, then solo the single stretches through the canopy.

A 9-line zipline course on the Big Island's rain forest, guided and fully equipped, with four dual lines for racing and five single lines, ending back at the visitor center where you started. The experience runs 2 to 2.5 hours depending on group size and weather. Entrance fees, all safety gear and professional guides are included. You drive to the visitor center, check in, gear up in vans at the property, and proceed down the course with a final safety briefing at the top.

The experience

You drive to the visitor center and check in, then a staff member orients the group before walking everyone to the gear-up area. There you meet your guide, go through a safety rundown, get into your harness and helmet, and load into vans that take you to the top of the property. A final safety speech happens before you step onto the first line.

The course drops you through rain forest canopy with cascading waterfalls visible below and Pacific Ocean views opening up as you glide. Four of the nine lines are dual (wide enough for two people to zip side by side and race), while the other five are single lines. The final zipline delivers you back at the visitor center where the whole thing started, so no hiking out.

The whole experience takes 2 to 2.5 hours depending on how many people are in your group and what the weather does. You need closed-toe shoes, a moderate level of fitness, and a weight between 35 and 275 pounds. Children must be at least 4 years old and accompanied by an adult. If someone in your group wants to come along but not zip, they can access the garden and waterfalls for free as long as two or more people in your party are paying zippers.

What’s included

• Professional guides leading the entire course.
• all safety equipment (harness, helmet, gloves).
• entrance fees to the property.
• vans transporting your group from gear-up to the top of the course.
• the 9-line guided descent ending back at the visitor center.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by The Umauma Experience

Is this one for you?You drive yourself to the visitor center and the property handles the rest (vans, guides, gear and the route down), so you don't need a rental car or local knowledge to find the place and get started.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many ziplines will I actually ride on the Big Island course?

The 9-line course includes four dual lines where you can race alongside someone and five single lines you zip alone. The final line brings you back to the visitor center.

What happens if I'm not comfortable zipping but want to come with my group?

Non-zipping guests can explore the garden and waterfall areas of the property for free if at least two paying zippers are in your party.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the zipline location on the Big Island?

Yes, you drive yourself to the visitor center and check in there. The property provides vans to take you from the gear-up area to the top of the course.

What's included in the zipline experience price?

Entrance fees, all safety equipment (harness, helmet, gloves), professional guides, and the 2-hour guided course are included. Gratuities are not.

How fit do I need to be to zip on this Big Island course?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The course involves a small amount of walking on uneven surfaces, and you need to be able to support your own weight in the harness.

Are there weight or age limits for the Big Island zipline?

You must weigh between 35 and 275 pounds and be at least 4 years old. Closed-toe shoes are required. The experience is not recommended for pregnant women or people with back or neck problems.