Kohala Zipline

Hawi, United States

5

20 reviews

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+1 877-738-2279
Website:
www.kohalazipline.com
Address:
55-515 Hawi Rd, Hawi, HI, 96719
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Today 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Join us for a canopy experience like no other. Perched amongst the trees of Halawa, Kohala Zipline’s Kohala Canopy Adventure features elevated suspension bridges, soaring tree platforms and thrilling ziplines. From the moment you enter the aerial trekking course, you’ll be enthralled by the magic of Kohala. Exclusive features, such as twin WhisperLines and smooth stop braking, ensure your safety and comfort and deliver an experience like no other. Whether you are a real zipline enthusiast or a first time adventure seeker, the Kohala Canopy Adventure will be an unforgettable experience.

History

Established in 2010.

Kohala Zipline is a Limited Liability Corporation whose sole member is Hawaii Forest & Trail, Ltd. a corporation owned by Rob and Cindy Pacheco. With support from landowners Surety Kohala Corporation and Kohala Preservation Conservation Trust, Kohala Zipline operates a tree-​based canopy tour in the ahupuaa of Halawa, North Kohala.

Meet the Business Owner

Rob P.

Business Owner

Rob Pacheco, co-​Founder and President of Hawaii Forest & Trail, Ltd. and Kohala Zipline, LLC, became interested in the natural world as a child playing in the ponds and fields around his home in Northern California.

After moving to Kona, Hawaii (home to his great-​grandparents) in 1990 he immediately became enraptured with Hawaii’s unique and diverse nature. In 1993, with his wife Cindy, he founded Hawaii Forest & Trail, Ltd., (www​.hawaii​-for​est​.com) an award-​winning eco-​tour company on Hawaii Island. An avid student of Hawaiiana and natural history, Rob has gained a reputation as a well-​rounded naturalist, conservationist, and successful entrepreneur. He and his company have been featured in numerous national print and television media.

Rob’s training and education includes completing the Naturalist Training Program in Boulder, Colorado and studies at the California State University at Chico and the University of Colorado at Boulder. His interests of study encompass a broad rang

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20 reviews of Kohala Zipline

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Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
My sister and I went on the zip line tour today. It was waaaaayyyy outside my comfort zone, but the guides really helped me through it. Chris and Rog showed real professionalism and did their best to show me support.
The equipment, the vehicle, and the whole team were top notch. I’d recommend this to any adventure seeker!
Place rating: 5
Chandler, AZ
Best experience ever!!! 1st time zipling and it did not disappoint! We have memories for a lifetime. Our guides were amazing. We felt very safe and enjoyed the whole experience. This is the activity to do on the big island! Total of 13 ziplines going up to 50 mph and 3 suspension bridges. The rainforest canopy offers such an serene view of the world.
Place rating: 5
Dublin, CA
Very cool experience! A bit scary at first-​especially if heights are an issue but a test of your nerves that once finished, leaves you feeling exhilarated! It was mine and my 9 year old daughters first zip line in Hawaii and no doubt, we’ll be back. Great local staff, excellent safety protocols, a fun group, and perma-​smiles on everyone’s faces!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
What a day of adventure! First we started with the dip part of our Zip and Dip tour. We walked through beautiful forests and our guide, Matteo, was the most knowledgeable guide ever! We learned so much about the island’s past and present. He made the day so enjoyable. His excitement and skill was impressive. We had an amazing day of swimming in a waterfall and hiking through beauty.
The next thing on the agenda was the zip. Leisel and Natalie were our guides for this thrilling day. We, especially my husband, we’re VERY nervous about ziplining and the suspension bridges, but these great gals helped us to relax and gave us extreme confidence as we watched them work. We felt very safe as we soared through the gorgeous green forest. Our guides also worked wonderfully with the kids who were in our group. The experience was a blast and something well worth the money!
Place rating: 5
Santa Monica, CA
This was by far the highlight of our time on the big island. Our group of five was paired with another group of three, for 8 patrons total along with 2 guides. Our guides were Tim and Tim, and both were fantastic! They were very friendly and made our two groups feel more like one big one. We all bonded in a way. There is an extremely bumpy ride to the course, but in a way it’s part of the fun. Everything felt very safe and secure. The setting is beautiful, with trees, creeks, and wildlife around you. There is a short repel at the end. On the way back the guides pointed out some good places to eat, which was good to know at the end of our zipping! The 9 ziplines do take a few hours, depending on your group. The most challenging part was actually crossing the bridges made out of wood and rope. They are wobbly, but we clearly had the support of our guides. This definitely qualifies as an adventure while on the big island!
Place rating: 5
Boston, MA
What a cool experience. I had never ziplined before, nor had my wife. I had some trepidation but the experience was safe and fun throughout. Tammy and Kolani were our guides and both were good teachers and kind.
9 ziplines ranging from 110 to 1100 ft. A few bridges (these were harder for me but the other guests seemed to have a lot of fun with them). And one rope-​drop at the end.
I’d highly recommend bringing a go-​pro or renting one. Our pictures and videos were simply priceless. Tammy and Kolani also took some very good pictures which were available for purchase — I think for around $ 20. We bought them and were glad we did.
Total time was around 2.5 hours start to finish. A very neat experience!
Place rating: 4
Los Lunas, NM
On our vacation in Kona my wife and I wanted to do everything we could to explore and have an adventure so that led us to Kohala Zipline. We did the 9 zip tour that has a few rope bridges and lasted nearly 3 hours. Our guides were incredible and really fun. Ezra made the trip great! We had 11 people in total on our tour and that is the only reason I’m not 100% happy with the tour. There was a lot of waiting around for the other zippers to get unhooked and to get themselves across the Zips. Overall it was a great time, and we would probably do it again. Just know that if there is a full group you will wait around a lot.
Place rating: 5
Potomac, MD
I had never zip lined before but quickly got over my trepidation. We did the 3-​hour trip. The guides are extremely competent and instill great confidence so that I could relax and have fun. It was a real rush to be in the rainforest up high. A really great experience I highly recommend.
Place rating: 5
Fairbanks, AK
Crazy fun loved it
The staff was great made it even better if that can happen
Would do again in a heart beat
Place rating: 5
Cerritos, CA
Awesome experience with Liesl and John. They were our guides for a group of 8. They were funny, safe and expedient. We had an experience that we felt was special and not rushed. The guides would share funny and interesting stories while pointing out unique details along our run. Took my 8 year old daughter– she was scared but she quickly acclimated and had a great time. I would recommend for all ages– my husband have been twice looking to make this a staple of future Hawaii visits.
Place rating: 5
Simi Valley, CA
Best zip lining experience! We were led by team Tim! Tim R. was so sweet and helpful. I was really freaked out and he really comforted me and walked me through my fears. Tim H. is a little more on the serious side but he’s so passionate about what he does! All in all it was so great, our group was great and at the end it felt like we were all good friends! Definitely recommend them if you’re looking for somewhere to go!
Place rating: 5
Hilo, HI
I’m not afraid to admit that I was super afraid of zip lining before the Kohala Ziplining adventure. After the first zip I was comfortable and excited for the rest of the tour. Thanks to Noe and Chris I felt super comfortable and safe. They made the adventure enjoyable and fun. It was an amazing experience and I thank them for being great guides. Keep up the good work. Kohala zip lines is The Shit!!! Mucho Mahalos! Awesome experience.
~Lindsay
Place rating: 5
Simi Valley, CA
Two thumbs up Tim & Shelby! First time zip lining and we had a blast. I had a hard time at first figuring out the breaks but Shelby is a great teacher.
Zip Away!
Place rating: 5
La Quinta, CA
First time my family has ever Zip-​lined. With the cost, we had very high expectations going in. We chose their Zip & Dip Tour.
We arrived at their Kona office bright and early. The people in the office/​store were friendly and welcoming. From there we boarded a bus and Danny was our guide. He shared so much knowledge of the route and island. Whether it was science or history, he was giving it all to us. Once we got to the private property for our waterfall tour and dip, we had some fun off-​roading. Then we went on a great jungle hike to many waterfalls. The highlight being the time we got to swim in one of the waterfalls. All the time Danny was telling stories or giving us information. After that we went to a fabulous picnic area and had a great lunch. The view of the coast was so picturesque.
Next we went to the Zip Line office. From here we joined up with some great guides, the duo of Nui and Booboo. They suited us up and stressed the safety side of everything. Everything was done in a fun exciting way. Once we got to the Zip-​line, they reiterated the safety and made us all demonstrate that we could do it. The zip-​lines and bridges were amazing. We started our journey in the sun, but also got some rain. It was incredible, what a beautiful piece of property. The guides were so much fun and handled everyone great, regardless of their confidence level. While they were fun, there was never a doubt that safety was their top priority. We stopped in the middle and had a snack and heard some great stories. After some more zipping we repelled down to wrap it up.
This entire trip was GREAT! The guides (Danny, Nui, and Booboo) were the BEST! Everything you needed was provided (two snacks, lunch, towels, backpacks, water bottles, walking sticks, and of course all the zip-​lining safety gear).
Definitely a trip to remember, plus they honored the Unilocal discount:)
Place rating: 5
Escondido, CA
Awesome! So much fun and experience of a lifetime. Leisel and Aaron were our guides. They were both so much fun and very knowledgeable. They did a great job!
Will never forget this experience. Thank you!
Place rating: 5
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA
I took my 11 year old and it was awesome! We did the shorter Canopy Adventure, not the Zip & Dip. Brett and Boo Boo were fun and informative, yet safety is priority one. We never felt in danger and it was a very quick 4 hours. We will definitely go out with these guys again when we come back to the Big Island.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
This was my first time and it was so fun! We signed up for the earlier tour and got 10% off. We had two women — Ashley and Tammy (I think). They were so amazing! They taught us quickly how to zipline and I quickly learned to go fast, let go of the handlebars and try to break at the last possible minute to get my speed up. BF loved it. The suspension bridges were fun too. I would definitely recommend this to everyone. You get to ride in a military-​like vehicle on a terrain, rappel down after the ziplines, see some birds after a short one minute hike to eat snacks (they serve Hamakua mac nuts here!), and RACE your partner at the last 1000+ foot zipline. I had so much fun with these ladies. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
We went to Pololu Valley afterwards and it was great! Bring water for the longer hike!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME.
Did I mention that it was AWESOME?! One of the most fun experiences ever! Thanks to Chris and Neil (super quirky and funny duo), our group of 11 was able to handle the course with ease. Zipping through the canopies and walking along the sky bridges, I never felt like my life was in danger even though we were so high off the ground. Our tour guides pretty much let us do whatever we wanted to. Chris even went upside down!!! The last run of the day was a 1,150 ft long zip that you were on for approximately 27 seconds… and the best part was that you got to race a friend side by side! So fun. I loved every second of our 3 hour tour! I wish I had the time to go on their 8 hour one.
TIP: If you want to go faster, pick up your knees and SCREAM!!! It’s proven to work. The Doppler Effect. ;)
Place rating: 5
Chino Hills, CA
What an awesome experience. Yet another activity off my bucket list, CHECK. Would I do it again? Maybe. But I’m glad I did it.
The staff is super friendly and very funny. They did a great job of making us feel safe up on platforms, ladders and zip lines. We were tethered at all times.
If my scaredy cat wife can complete the course you can too. I’m not going say I wasn’t a bit nervous at times. But a little adrenaline rush is good for you.
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
ZIP AND DIP.
This was our favorite exccursion of the trip. Our guides (Peter and Mike) were great to spend the morning with as we zipped our way through and then above the tree canopy. My girlfriend has a bit of a bridge and height phobia and these guys were able to make her fee comfortable as she made her way through the course. (there are three rope bridges to cross) We were with Mike all day, he picked us up just outside of Kona and drove us out, had great information about the island and got us engaged with the others in our group that we had not met.
The equipment was very comfortable, doesn’t pinch your grits like climbing harnesses and they offer a GoPro if you want some sweet video action. The same people who own Kohala Zipline also own Big Island Eco Adventures, so this was really a two part adventure.
After the zipline course we headed out for a picnic style lunch, hiking, and swimming. To me the hike was as great the ziplines. Our lunch was at the top of a hillside that looked out over the ocean, guava plants surrounded us, it was beautiful. We then headed out on our hike, passing waterfalls, fresh fruit trees, and ultimately to a smaller waterfall that was perfect for swimming.