--- title: Big Island Zipline Tour Near Akaka Falls (250-ft Waterfall!) lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 224 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 1137 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 4 of 6 (Zipline Adventures) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-zipline-tour-near-akaka-falls-250-ft-waterfall/ --- # Big Island Zipline Tour Near Akaka Falls (250-ft Waterfall!) **Guidekin's take:** Seven ziplines with waterfall and jungle views form a private tour for your party near Akaka Falls. Equipment and rain gear are included; guests are weighed at check-in, with no refund for those outside the weight limits. 4.91 from 1137 reviews at €224 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #4 of 6 in Zipline Adventures, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview **Weight Requirements 40lbs-260lbs PLEASE NOTE: Adult=Ages 12 and over 70-260lbs Youth=Ages 12 and under 70-260lbs Child=Ages 12 and under 40-69lbs (rides tandem with a certified guide) Get ready for an exhilarating Hawaii zipline adventure! Soar over cascading waterfalls and lush greenery on seven different ziplines – including one of the longest ziplines in the US – for unparalleled views of the Big Island's stunning ocean, mountain and jungle scenery. Tour was designed for all levels of zipline experience. The ziplines start off small and gradually increase in length, height and speed. Ending with our last line reaching 1/2 a mile above a 250ft private waterfall! -ALL GUESTS MUST BE 40lbs-260lbs -No refunds to guests not meeting this weight requirement at check-in -This activity is located on Hawaii Island(Big Island), NOT Oahu/Honolulu -Guests must wear enclosed shoes -Guests must check-in 30 mins prior to tour time -24 hour cancelation policy ## Before you book - Meeting point: CHECK IN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR TIME… - 7 start times: between 09:00 and 15:30 - Age rule: A legal guardian must sign to allow kids under 18… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €224 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.91/5 from 1137 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.91 from 1137 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1118 of 1137. - 5 stars: 1058 (93%) - 4 stars: 60 (5%) - 3 stars: 12 (1%) - 2 stars: 4 (0%) - 1 star: 3 (0%) ## What's included - NO REFUNDS if guests do not meet our weight restrictions at check-in - Rain Gear-Tours operate RAIN or SHINE - Tour located on Big Island of Hawaii NOT OAHU/HONOLULU/WAIKIKI - All necessary equipment - Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult to participate in the zipline activity - Child 40-69lbs zips tandem with a certified guide on lines 5-7 - **Check-in is 30 Minutes prior to tour time** - Professional instructor - All guests need to be able to walk 1/2 mile over uneven terrain - **All guests need to be at least 40lbs and no more than 260lbs** NO REFUNDS ## Not included - Gratuities - No Hotel pickup and drop-off - All guests MUST be 40lbs-260lbs - Guests must wear enclosed shoes - No photography packages are offered - No smoking on tour - Check-in is 30 minutes prior to tour time - Children 12 years and younger need to be accompanied by an adult (13 years +) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point CHECK IN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR TIME WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS OF 40lbs-260lbs Adult=70-260lbs Youth=70-260lbs Child=40-69lbs zips tandem with a certified guide. Must WEAR enclosed shoes Located at: 28-1692 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Honomu, HI THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII NOT LOCATED ON OAHU/HONOLULU Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - CHECK-IN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR TIME - Minimum weight is 40 lbs & Maximum weight is 260 lbs (118 kg) - Guests will be weighed at check-in. No refunds will be issued for guests not meeting our weight requirements at check-in - Tour operates RAIN or SHINE - GUESTS MUST WEAR CLOSED TOE SNEAKERS OR HIKING SHOES - If canceled due to EXTREME weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. - This Activity is located on Hawaii Island (Big Island) which is a 30-40min Flight from Honolulu - Guests must sign a Liability Waiver in order to participate - A legal guardian must sign to allow kids under 18 to zip. - We highly suggest pre-arranging transportation to and from our location, or renting a car. Uber and Lyft are unreliable in our remote area. - Guests must be able to walk 1/2 mile over uneven terrain - We highly suggest pre-arranging transportation to and from our location, or renting a car. Uber and Lyft are unreliable in our remote area. - Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult to participate in the zipline activity - Child 40-69lbs zips tandem with a certified guide on lines 5-7 - Child (40lbs-69lbs) zipline lines 5-7 tandem with a guide - Not recommended for guests with neck, back, knee or joint injuries or serious heart conditions - Guests need to be at least 40lbs and no more than 260lbs - Guests need to be able to walk 1/2 mile over uneven terrain - Child (40lbs-69lbs) zipline lines 5-7 tandem with a guide ## Compared with other Zipline Adventures | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 6** | €224 | 2h 30m | 4.91 (1137) | private | | [Big Island: 8-Zipline & Suspension Bridge Waterfall Adventure](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-8-zipline-suspension-bridge-waterfall-adventure/?format=md) | €217 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (1019) | shared | | [Big Island Kohala Zipline Adventure](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-kohala-zipline-adventure/?format=md) | €186 | 3h | 4.93 (736) | shared | | [Big Island Kohala Zip and Dip Tour from Kona](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-kohala-zip-and-dip-tour-from-kona/?format=md) | €281 | 9h | 4.93 (132) | shared | Ranked #4 of 6 in Zipline Adventures by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €186 to €316, median €238; typical length 2h 45m. 1 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-zipline-tours/?format=md ## More in Big Island - All Big Island tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-zipline-tour-near-akaka-falls-250-ft-waterfall/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md