Kauai Zipline: Longest Lines & Waita Reservoir Views

Soar above the Waita Reservoir on Kauai's longest zipline course

You check in 15 minutes early, get fitted and briefed, then launch across Kauai's longest zipline course above rainforest and the Waita Reservoir. The course includes multiple lines with photo stops, optional aerial tricks, and tandem zipping for kids. Snacks and all safety gear are provided. Plan for a high-energy half-day that requires good fitness and cardiovascular health.

Step-by-step itinerary

Koloa Zipline Adventure in Kauai

• Check in at tour office
• Attend safety briefing and gear fit-out
• Travel to zipline launch point
• Zipline over rainforest and Waita Reservoir
• Learn aerial moves like Sumo Squat
• Enjoy panoramic island views
• Take photos along the way

The experience

The harness is already fitted and the safety briefing is wrapping up when you step toward the launch platform. Fifteen minutes after you check in at 1 Mahaulepu Road in Koloa, you're standing at the edge, looking out over rainforest canopy and the turquoise water below. The lines stretch longer than you expected. This is Kauai's longest zipline adventure, and the view from up there is the whole point. You push off and the forest floor drops away.

The course takes you across multiple lines, each one giving you a different angle on the island. You glide above native forest, then out toward the Waita Reservoir, where the light hits the water in a way that makes every photo look like someone else took it. Guides teach you moves as you go: the Sumo Squat if you want to slow down and look around, or upside-down if you're the type. Tandem zipping is available for younger kids or lighter-weight guests, which means families can do this together instead of one person watching from the ground. Snacks are included after you're back on solid ground, and by then you're already thinking about which line was your favorite.

The whole experience hinges on fitness and health clearance. This isn't a gentle swing through the trees. You need to be in good cardiovascular shape, free of recent surgery, and under 280 pounds. Pregnant travelers and anyone with spinal injuries should skip it. If you're 18 or older with a valid driver's license, you can go solo. Anyone younger needs an adult 25 or older with them. The physical demands are real, but that's also why the views hit different when you're up there.

What’s included

Your experience includes the zipline course across Kauai's longest lines, safety instruction and all zipline gear, snacks after you finish, and tandem zipping options for children or lighter-weight guests. Drivers must bring a valid ID.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday8 departure times: the first at 07:45, the last at 13:45

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Demanding physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Koloa Zipline

Is this one for you?Right for thrill-seekers and families with kids who want a high-energy half-day on Kauai without a long commitment. You'll need good cardiovascular fitness and the ability to handle heights and physical exertion. That's what makes the views from up there possible.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

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 long does the whole experience take?

Check-in is 15 minutes before your scheduled time. The zipline course itself takes a few hours, including safety briefing, gear fit-out, and the lines themselves.

What's the weight limit?

The weight limit is 280 pounds. Lighter-weight guests may be asked to tandem with a guide or partner depending on weight and weather.

Is this safe for someone with health concerns?

The experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers, those with poor cardiovascular health, spinal injuries, or anyone who has had surgery in the last 6 months. You should be in good physical fitness to participate.

What do I need to bring or wear?

Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. All safety gear and harnesses are provided. Snacks are included.

Do I need a driver's license?

Drivers must be 18 with a valid driver's license. If you're under 18, an adult 25 or older must accompany you.

Where exactly do I check in?

Check in at the tour office at 1 Mahaulepu Road, Koloa, Hawaii, 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

Can I take photos during the zipline?

Yes. The course is designed for photo opportunities, and guides point out the best spots along the way.