Planning a trip to Hawaii and want to go on some unforgettable adventures during your stay? Keep on scrolling to find out where to go ziplining in Hawaii for an epic adventure!
This list of where to go ziplining in Hawaii was written by Marcie Cheung (a Hawaii travel expert) and contains affiliate links which means if you purchase something from one of my affiliate links, I may earn a small commission that goes back into maintaining this blog.
My first zipline ever was Kohala Zipline on the Big Island, and I remember being more nervous about the rope bridge than the actual ziplines.
Years later, I clipped into a harness at Kualoa Ranch on Oahu figuring I’d hate it, since heights aren’t really my thing.
Then the guide pushed me off the platform and Ka’a’awa Valley opened up underneath me, the same valley from Jurassic Park, and I forgot to be scared.
Since then I’ve also done CLIMB Works at Keana Farms on Oahu’s North Shore, gliding over a working banana and papaya farm with the Pacific behind it.
North Shore Zipline at Camp Maui came later, with my own family, and it turned out to be the easiest sell of the whole trip for my more nervous flyer.
Between those rides and years of on-the-ground Hawaii travel experience researching every other course in the state, I have strong opinions about which Hawaii ziplines earn a vacation day and which ones you can skip.
This isn’t a list of every zipline company with a website. It’s an answer to the question most people are asking: given that you probably only have time for one or two adventure activities this trip, which island’s zipline should you book?
Quick Take: Best Hawaii Ziplines by Island
- Best overall: CLIMB Works Keana Farms (Oahu), the longest, most scenic course in the state
- Best for families with young kids: North Shore Zipline at Camp Maui (Maui) or Kohala Zipline (Big Island), both welcome kids as young as 5
- Best photo op: Kualoa Ranch’s Jurassic Valley Zipline (Oahu)
- Best pure thrill ride: Outfitters Kauai’s FlyLine (Kauai), the longest single zipline in the state at 4,000 feet
- Skip it if: you get motion sick easily, or your fear of heights goes beyond nervous excitement
How I’m Ranking These
I’m judging every course here on four things: scenery, value for the price, how it fits into a realistic itinerary, and whether it’s worth the chunk of time it takes out of your trip.
This is really its own version of the Maui vs Oahu vs Kauai vs Big Island debate, just applied to one activity instead of a whole trip.
Once you add drive time, check-in, and the tour itself, ziplining eats up half a day. It needs to earn that spot on your schedule.
As someone who builds realistic Hawaii itineraries through my Hawaii travel consultations, I’d rather point you toward two great zipline experiences than have you cram in five mediocre ones.
Ziplining on the Big Island
Big Island’s zipline courses cluster in two spots: North Kohala at the top of the island, and the Hamakua Coast north of Hilo.
Kohala Zipline, in Hawi, is where I did my very first zipline, and it’s held up well as a benchmark for every course since. It’s the island’s only true tree-to-tree canopy course.
That means you stay up in the trees the whole time, moving platform to platform instead of walking stairs between lines.
The company rebuilt the entire course in 2026, new towers and a revised route, and it now runs 5 lines and 2 sky bridges for $155. Add lunch and a private waterfall swim with the Zip and Dip package if you have the extra time.
Riders need to weigh between 70 and 270 pounds and be at least 8 years old.
I’d send anyone staying in Kona or Waikoloa here without hesitation. It saves you the long drive out to Hilo. Book it on Viator.
On the Hilo side, two longtime operators cover the Hamakua Coast. Umauma Falls Zipline runs 9 lines with four dual lines and a suspension bridge for $249 per adult and $239 for kids ages 4 to 10, plus tax, and it’s the rare course that takes kids that young.
Kolekole Falls Zipline is a 7-line course nearby that builds up to a half-mile line soaring over 250-foot Kolekole Falls, priced roughly $209 to $245.
If you’ve got younger kids, Umauma wins since half its lines are tandem with a guide or parent. If you just want one unforgettable waterfall photo, Kolekole’s finale line is the whole reason people book it. Check current Kolekole rates on Viator.
You’ll want your own wheels to get between resorts, North Kohala, and Hamakua, so grab a rental through Discount Hawaii Car Rental before you land. For the full Big Island picture beyond ziplines, my Big Island travel guide covers where to stay and what to skip.
Ziplining on Kauai
With 20+ Kauai trips of my own, mostly spent on the North Shore, I can tell you the island’s interior is the real draw here.
Kauai’s ziplines are almost all set on former plantation and ranch land, one of the only ways to see that terrain without booking a helicopter.
Outfitters Kauai, based at Kipu Ranch near Lihue, is Hawaii’s original zipline company. Its FlyLine was rebranded and expanded in late 2025 and is now officially recognized as the longest zipline in the state at 4,000 feet, nearly three-quarters of a mile, launching from a tower 50 feet up.
Shorter combo tours mix ziplining with kayaking or a water zip that drops you straight into a pool.
Book this one if pure adrenaline is the goal. It’s not the most scenic course on the island, but nothing else in Hawaii matches that single line. See current tour options.
Koloa Zipline, in Poipu, runs Kauai’s longest full course at 8 lines, using a harness system that frees your hands so you can fly feet-first, head-first, or spin depending on how brave you’re feeling.
Staying on the South Shore already? This one’s a five-minute drive from most Poipu hotels, which matters when you’re trying to avoid burning half a vacation day on the road. View tour details.
Shaka Zipline, also in Poipu, is the same South Shore course that used to run under the Skyline Eco-Adventures name, before a local Kauai owner took it over and rebranded.
It still runs an 8-line tour (around $160, minimum age 10) and a shorter 5-line “Family Fun” version (around $130, minimum age 8), with a portion of every tour fee going toward local conservation work.
Between Koloa and Shaka, I’d lean Koloa for the longer, more varied course, and Shaka if you’ve got a mixed group where some people want the full adventure and others want the shorter version.
If you’re bringing kids, my family-focused Kauai zipline breakdown on Hawaii Travel with Kids gets into age minimums and which tour handles nervous first-timers best. For the rest of your trip, my Kauai travel guide is a good starting point.
Ziplining on Maui
Maui’s courses split cleanly by who’s riding. If you’ve got young kids or someone nervous about heights, book North Shore Zipline at Camp Maui. If you want the longest, fastest lines on the island, that’s Kapalua.
Kapalua Ziplines, in West Maui, is the island’s only all-dual course, so every line lets you fly side by side with a travel partner instead of watching them disappear ahead of you.
It covers 8,500 feet total, crosses the longest suspension bridge in the state, and starts with an ATV ride up to the launch point.
Tours run Monday through Friday only, and cost around $220 to $239 depending on the package. If you’re staying in Kaanapali or Lahaina, browse hotels on Expedia; this course is a short drive from most of them. See current tours.
North Shore Zipline at Camp Maui, in Haiku, is the one I did with my own family, and it’s still the course I recommend most for anyone traveling with kids or a nervous adult.
It’s set on a former WWII Marine training base with a small museum on-site, and the 7-line course welcomes kids as young as 5.
What sold my more hesitant flyer, though, was the policy: bail after the first two lines and you get a full refund, no questions asked. Tours run around $149.
I go deeper on this one in my Camp Maui zipline review, and my Maui travel guide can help you fit it into the rest of your trip.
Ziplining on Oahu
Oahu didn’t have a single zipline course until permitting issues finally cleared a decade or so back. Now there are three, each in a different part of the island.
CLIMB Works Keana Farms, on the North Shore, is the one I keep recommending first, and the one I’ve done myself.
Eight dual lines run above a working farm, including Oahu’s longest single line at roughly half a mile, plus two rappels and an ATV ride up to the ridge.
Along the way, guides hand out fresh apple bananas and cherry tomatoes grown right there on the farm. Tours run about $169 and take around 3 hours door to door.
This is my top pick on the island. It’s long enough to feel like a real adventure, and the working farm setting sets it apart from a standard canopy tour. See tour times.
Kualoa Ranch’s Jurassic Valley Zipline, on the windward side, runs seven lines through Ka’a’awa Valley, the same valley used for Jurassic Park and dozens of other productions, with two suspension bridges and short hikes connecting each line.
2026 pricing runs $184.95 for adults and $134.95 for kids ages 10 to 12, before Hawaii’s roughly 4.7% excise tax gets added at checkout.
The zipline itself isn’t the fastest or longest course in the state, but the setting is unmatched, and I’d book it again purely for that valley view. Pair it with Kualoa’s ATV or Jungle Expedition tours if you want to make a full day of it.
Reserve your spot on Viator, or compare pricing on Kualoa’s own site first, since some travelers report saving money by booking direct instead of through a reseller.
Coral Crater Adventure Park, in Kapolei, doesn’t have the scenery of the other two, but it’s the only one that makes sense if you’re staying in Waikiki without a car.
Choose a quick 3-line option starting around $99, or a fuller 6-line adventure with an aerial tower and ATVs on the same property.
This is the practical choice, not the memorable one, and that’s fine if you’re short on time or want ziplining plus a couple of other activities in one stop.
Ziplining photos are notoriously hard to get right on your own, since your phone usually has to stay locked away. If you want real photos from your Oahu trip beyond the zipline blur, I always point people toward Flytographer, and readers save $20 with that link.
For everything else on the island, my Oahu travel guide has the rest of my recommendations.
What to Know Before You Book
A few things I’ve picked up after years of researching and riding these courses.
Reserve ahead. Kualoa Ranch, Outfitters Kauai, and CLIMB Works all sell out regularly, especially during school breaks and summer. Book at least a week or two out.
Check the weight and age limits for your specific operator. These vary more than people expect, from 40 pounds on the low end at some family courses to a 270 or 280-pound cap on the high end.
Everyone gets weighed at check-in, and there are no refunds for guests who don’t meet the requirement.
Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting sweaty or wet. Skip loose jewelry, dangling accessories, and anything in your pockets that could fall. A secure phone pouch or wrist strap is worth the ten dollars if you want any photos of your own.
Set realistic expectations for the activity itself. Most tours run 2 to 3.5 hours once you count the safety briefing, and that’s before drive time.
This is where planning Hawaii without overwhelm pays off. I’d rather see clients book one great zipline course than squeeze in two mediocre ones back to back.
Respect the land you’re flying over. Several of these courses run through working farms, ranches, and culturally significant valleys, not generic adventure parks.
Stay on the marked path between platforms, listen when guides share the history of the land, and skip picking fruit or plants unless a guide invites you to.
Hawaii Ziplining FAQ
Which Hawaiian island has the best zipline?
For scenery and overall length, CLIMB Works Keana Farms on Oahu’s North Shore is my top pick. For the single longest line in the state, that’s Outfitters Kauai’s FlyLine at 4,000 feet.
What’s the weight limit for ziplining in Hawaii?
It varies by operator, but most courses fall somewhere between 40 and 90 pounds on the low end and 250 to 280 pounds on the high end. Confirm the specific limits for your chosen operator before you book instead of assuming.
What is the longest zipline in Hawaii?
Outfitters Kauai’s FlyLine at Kipu Ranch is officially the longest single zipline in the state at 4,000 feet, just over three-quarters of a mile.
How much does ziplining cost in Hawaii?
Expect anywhere from about $99 for a short beginner course to $280 or more for a full-day adventure that combines ziplining with an ATV ride, hike, or waterfall swim. Most standard 6 to 8-line tours land between $150 and $250 per person.
Do I need to book Hawaii zipline tours in advance?
Yes. Popular courses like Kualoa Ranch and Outfitters Kauai regularly sell out, especially during school breaks and holidays. Book at least a week or two ahead, and earlier than that if you’re traveling in summer.
The Bottom Line
Ziplining isn’t the only way to see Hawaii from an angle most visitors never get, but it’s one of the fastest.
Pick the course that matches what your group wants, whether that’s Oahu’s farm views, Kauai’s plantation valleys, or Maui’s side-by-side lines. You’ll walk away with the kind of memory that doesn’t show up in a typical beach photo.
If you’d rather have help fitting one of these into a full island itinerary instead of guessing where the drive time fits, that’s exactly what I cover in my Hawaii travel consultations, and in more depth on the Hawaii Travel Made Easy podcast.
For more Hawaii adventure ideas, check out my guides to Hawaii’s best botanical gardens, the best Hawaiian island for hiking, and Big Island’s prettiest waterfalls.
 | About the author: Marcie Cheung is a Hawaii travel expert who has visited Hawaii more than 40 times. She is the founder of Hawaii Travel Spot and host of Hawaii Travel Made Easy. She plans Hawaii vacations for couples, honeymooners, families, and other travelers. |
