Skyline Eco Adventures-Akaka Falls Zipline Tour

This was my first ever Zipline. My expectations were high considering the area. There were 7 towers and the last 2 were amazing. What i enjoyed as much were our two guides, Good looking Jake and Dustin. They were very knowledgeble out the vegetation in the area. Both very personable and asked us as many questions as we asked them. The zip lasts 2 hrs, i was shocked… i thought we had been out for 30 minutes. I really enjoyed myself. Cant forget the woman in the store, she was friendly and professional.

Great people. Very fun. I’d definitely recommend this company. For the wimps like me, you will start off slow. I got a little scared at the end but I did it and man was it awesome… to put my feet on the ground! Lol. But on the real, you will be happy you did this!

Serge and Gabe were the BEST tour hosts we ever could have hoped for! What a kick ass experience. These guys made the day a hundred times better — super funny, silly guys, but also really really informative. What a wealth of knowledge! We got so much more than we bargained for. We expected a fun day, but also learned tons about Hawaiian culture, food, and the language.
Along the course, we got to try bananas, these little mini-​raspberry-​looking berries (not raspberries), sugarcane, guava, ghost pepper (which we brought back to our hotel and made a spicy oil with!), and they pointed out all kinds of other plants including pineapple and a plant that grows these little hard «beads» that Hawaiians make jewellery with.
All this to come back to my point that we go SO much more than we bargained for!
The ziplining itself was AWESOME. It rained the entire time we were out (they provided us with Columbia rain jackets & a fanny pack for our phones etc) but it didn’t stop us from doing all 8 legs of the course. The rain actually made the zip line faster, so I’m glad it rained!
You start out with an easy one to get you used to it, and they get progressively more and more lengthy, high, and FUN! The final 2 legs are the most awesome, and we were blown AWAY by the final one — over Akaka Falls. Holy moly. SO BEAUTIFUL.
Everyone we dealt with today was unbelievably great, including the driver and the nice girl at the shop. I can’t have imagined a more fun experience than with these guys.
Go right now & book it!!! Do it!

DO IT! You won’t have regrets! The tour starts out slow for scared cats like me and by the end, it’s an experience few places in the world offer. We loved zipping through the banana jungle and by 2 waterfalls. The ad makes you think it’s Akaka Falls that you are zipping over, but it’s Akakas little, but still magnificent sister. Amazing to say the least. Take a camera. GO PRO or what ever and record this experience. Water at several stops, bananas and fruit, and juice at the end. This tour knows how to treat you well. Get the groupon deal to save some cash $$. Dustin and Jake are HILLARIOUS!!! The best tour guides ever! Thank you for making it such a wonderful experience for us!

What a great adventure with a great operation!
The guides were fantastic, we had Dustin & Gabr they were full of knowledge on the zip lines, the local history, the vegetation,& all the local spots to check out on our vacation! Definitely a must do if your coming to the big island!!!

An extremely organized company. We enjoyed zip-​lining specifically with Gabe and Dustin, who made our experience memorable! Thank you guys!

What an incredible experience… from beginning to end. Online booking was super easy and included a 10% discount. Check in… no problems. Gabe and Dustin, our guides for the day, help us get outfitted with harnesses and helmets then we were off in the van. Those two had some good information and were hilarious while we were out on the course. Everything in in great shape with lots of good views. The zipline over the waterfall… absolutely ridiculous. Definitely worth every penny. Mahalo Dustin and Gabe, thanks for the great adventure!

I had an unforgettable time ziplining. I should have brought a go pro or something to secure my phone to take pictures. The aerial views are breath taking. Gabe and Corey were amazing guides!

On a trip to the Big Island last year, the wife and I decided to give ziplining a try. We never did it before, but have wanted to. We chose Skyline Eco Adventures a try because they had a Groupon and great ratings, and they didn’t disappoint! The staff was very friendly, professional, and informative. Everyone there from the person at the front desk to our tour guides seemed to genuinely enjoy what they do.
Now I gotta say, I’m actually kind of afraid of heights… But this? No problem for me. I LOVED every minute of it! Well, to be fair, I thought the first couple of starter lines were pretty boring… Ironic huh? That being said, many of the other lines had great views of the scenery, including two waterfalls. Of course, the biggest draw is the final line over the massive waterfall. Is it Akaka Falls? No, but that’s ok!
And like the name implies, there’s an educational component to the tour. They talk about plants, animals etc. that you can see along the various lines. In fact, they even give you some apple bananas to try and you can often see an I’o (Hawaiian Hawk) flying around the final line.
Would I do it again? Heck yes! It was so much fun! Even if you’re afraid of heights like I am, you’ll have a great time!

Everything about this place is great. Starting from the sweetest staff, to well priced tour packages and an amazing zipline experience. Everyone who works here is pretty humorous and friendly. Looks like they are having a ball working here and the energy is contagious, they are pretty professional at the same time. Thank you for the great tour and experience. Mahalo! :)

My husband had never been ziplining before and he enjoyed the experience. Having been once before in Costa Rica I thought the ziplines were good for the location. The last two ziplines were by far the best, especially the one that was 1 minute and 30 seconds long. I would recommend this as a good place for a first time zipliner or a family. The staff is friendly and easy going.

Amazing experience! The ziplines start off small so you can get used to the harness and steering. The first line was short just to get the jitters out. The length of the lines are double or more of the line before it, ending with the grand finale.
Our guide’s names were Kamu and Kelton and there was another guide who was shadowing (sorry I’m horrible with names so I can’t recall his name) and the driver’s name was Bryan I believe. But they were great. Knowledgeable about the plants and history and they also had a good sense of humor. They also gave apple bananas and had water jugs set up along the tour. All and all made for a very enjoyable experience.
Ziplining has been on my to-​do list for a while now and being from Oahu, no offense but I don’t think our ziplines even compare. I mean, what zipline tour on Oahu goes over a waterfall right? Anyways, there was a deal on Groupon for Skyline Eco Adventures so I figured what the heck and booked it. I’m glad I did.
The ziplines as I mentioned gradually increase in length as well as height. The first few serving as practice lines just to get used to the idea of zipling. I think it was the third one that had a waterfall to look at. And either the fifth or sixth that went over the kolekole stream. The last one goes over a huge waterfall and the line is really long. It’s definitely worth it, it was so gorgeous.
It’s also to note that the van ride there and back consists of off-​roading so if you don’t do well with car sickness or something you might want to consider taking something. The entire tour took about two hours not including the half an hour before for check in. I’d also recommend using the bathroom before coming, since they only have porta-​potties. I mean unless you like that kind of stuff then go nuts. But it was an amazing experience and I would consider coming back and going through it again.

1^st zip lining experience it was awesome! Kelton & Chris made the whole experience manageable as in «I didn’t loose it» they were friendly & kind, talked us through it all. The guys were vey knowledgable. The sites were intense especially the last one over the waterfall! It was absolutely beautiful!

This tour is extremely well organized and lots of fun! The tour guides are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The zip lines are awesome! The scenery stunning; waterfalls, ocean views and some beautiful landscapes. I felt safe and in very good hands. The staff at Skyline put special attention into the details and it shows in the presentation. Highly recommend it.

The wife and I had a blast with the friendly staff. Our first time zip lining and it won’t be our last because our guides made it so fun for us! I highly recommend this company! The waterfall looks amazing. Perfect day! Shout out to Dustin & Gabe!

Wear your helmet during the van ride. You will be tossed into the ceiling.
Our zipline guides were great. They were really friendly and had plenty to teach us about hawaii. Some of the lines were just okay, not much to see, but still fun to be ziplining. The first small waterfall line, the line that goes over the canyon, and the last huge waterfall line were awesome. The last line is probably worth the money alone, it is amazing being that high over a giant waterfall.
The main office is just 5 minutes from the akaka falls park so you can head up there before or after and tour that as well. Another bonus is the course goes through a farm that grows bananas, so we snacked on bananas right off of the trees.

I had such a great time with this company. What attracted me to it was zip lining over a 250ft waterfall. The tour offers a seven line course. My honey made a reservation and I was very excited. Knowingly that I would be somewhere in the woods, I immediately sprayed bens spray all over my body and clothes. No way are those blood sucking mosquitoes going to get me now.
When we arrived we parked and checked in. The employees are very sweet and helpful. She informed us of filling out a waiver on the touch screen pad then we needed to be weighed. I’m like really? Lol I do not want to know or see the numbers on the scale. I understand they have weight restrictions with the equipment that we will be using. Also for safety precautions. Anywho, she whispered it loudly and my hubby heard. Ugh so he teases me about it sometimes.
We had two guides. I remember one was Brian and the other was strawberry shortcake. I’m soo bad with names and I apologize. He said that was his nickname when he started working there. They saddled us up in our group of 6. We then hopped into an old beat up van with no ac to our first line. The ride took a while and the van kept us all intact lol.
The guides were funny, informative, and personable. We saw how bananas were grown in a white bag in the trees. I saw pineapple growing on the ground and beautiful colored hibiscus. I thought oh this farm is organic that’s sweet! Until I saw the farmers with a back pack spraying fertilizer into the ground. lol There was an abundance of purple potatoes in a pile that didn’t make it into the stores for the taking.
The first line was to prepare us and teach us how to ride properly. The best part was that they were responsible in stopping us once we were at the end. The second to 5^th line were fun. As we reached line 6 the height was increasing and I was nervously excited. Line seven was the grand finale which we hiked up the wooden stairs of what looked like a very tall tree house. This is where I would be zip lining over Akaka waterfalls! I then got up on the wooden stand since I was first to go and screamed in delight. It was a beautiful sight to see. I wish the line was longer.
Once we all took our photo ops at the last line, we hopped back into the van to transport us back to our cars. I told one of the employees at the front desk I had a great experience and time. I was also given a coconut leaf rose from an uncle that takes care of the land the zip line resides in. We were also given one free cold aloha drink from the fridge to cool off! This company is awesome! Don’t forget to tip your guides!!! They work hard to Make sure you have a great time and I appreciate that!

Great adventure! The staff is professional and safety conscious.
The experience is only made better by the spectacular views.

Skyline Eco Adventures — Akaka Falls Zipline Tour is hands down the most fun and thrills you can have on the Hamakua Coast on the Big Island. The 2.5 hour tour takes you over 7 different ziplines around the scenic Akaka Falls area of Honomu.
Never ziplined before? Slightly afraid of heights? No worries! The staff will start you off on some short training ziplines. The first two ziplines are just a few feet off the ground and will get you accustomed to the harness and take-​offs and landings. As the tour progresses, youll learn how to turn and youll start to cross picturesque streams, rivers and an occasional waterfall.
The grand finale zipline is around 3,000 feet long and you are 250 feet above a beautiful waterfall. You truly feel like you are flying! No words can adequately describe how beautiful and thrilling the last zipline is!
The staff is very friendly and attentive. I always felt safe under their guidance and they took proper safety precautions before we launched and landed. The only issue we had was on the final zipline, some of our party were a bit light in weight, so we did not quite make it to the other side due to the winds. But no fear, we were quickly retrieved by the staff!
There are water stations along the way during the trip, so no need to carry water. You can also rent Go-​Pro cameras from Skyline or you can bring your own as a few of their helmets have special Go-​Pro mounting capabilities.
Cant wait to go back and do it again someday!

There are 7 ziplines on this course. The last 2 were my favorite as they went over large valleys and a huge waterfall. The scenery for all the falls were pretty though as you are basically in the middle of the rainforest– literally. Dress for rain, that side of the island gets a ton!
I’m rating 3 out of 5 because really only 2 of the 7 lines seemed worth what you pay for it. Additionally, the guides were very nice but not as outgoing as I had hoped they would be. I tried very hard to not compare this course to the one we did in Maui with the same zipline company but it was difficult! The course in Maui was longer, had more walking in between lines so you had a chance to see more of the island, and the guides were so funny and interactive.
I would still recommend this for the scenery of the last 2 lines.