2.25 hours · Ages 7+ · Through mid-Nov
4-Line Hurricane Recovery Tour
The intact half of the course while the rest is rebuilt. Drinks included.
| Flyer | $139 |
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Editorial spotlight · 1 Mahaulepu Road, Koloa, south shore Kauai
2026 Golden Lei Awards nomineeBest Land Adventure
Koloa Zipline
Eight lines strung across the 22,000-acre plantation that grew Hawaii's first sugar, ending on a half-mile run over the Waita Reservoir. Groups of twelve, guides who teach the tricks, and a rule that rain is not a reason to stop. After Hurricane Lowell in September, a four-line version runs while the rest of the course is rebuilt.
- 4-line tour
- $139
- 8-line tour
- $162
- Tripadvisor
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 10,353
Editorial spotlight. Koloa Zipline is a nominee in the 2026 Golden Lei Awards. They did not pay for this page and had no say in it. We earn a commission when you book through the links here; your price is the same.
The company
Built on Grove Farm land in 2012
Koloa Zipline opened in 2012 on Grove Farm land above Koloa, the same ground that held Hawaii's first commercial sugar plantation. It is owned by Olie Rivera, who ran Kauai ATV on the neighboring trails for 25 years and has said the permits were the hardest part of building the course. Between the platforms the company has been replanting native trees, with the stated aim of a small botanical garden at every tower.
The lines run in a chain from the short Melaleuca and Uluhe runs up to Koa at 1,700 feet and Waita at 2,600, which the company calls the longest zipline on Kauai. Riders go seated with handlebars, hands-free, backward, or tandem with a child. On September 8, 2026 Hurricane Lowell tore through the south shore; the company has been running a four-line tour on the intact half and expects the full course back in November.
“Rain or shine we still zipline!”
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Owner
Olie Rivera
Guides named in reviews include Chance, Taylon, Koa, Eden, Maka, Jaylen, Malachi, Janelle, Shane and Sophia.
The one to book
The 4-line recovery tour, until the 8 lines return
Two and a quarter hours on the four lines the storm left intact, which the company says includes its best rides. Ground school first, then handlebar pulleys for the sightseeing lines, tandem rigs for kids from 7, and drinks at the end. Groups are capped at twelve.
The full eight-line tour is listed again from mid-November at $162, three and a half hours with snacks. Maximum weight is 280 pounds; wear closed-toe shoes and long shorts or pants.
| 4-line tour, ages 7+ | $139 |
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| 8-line tour, ages 7+ | $162 |
Checked against FareHarbor on September 30, 2026. 4-line dates run through mid-November; 8-line dates open from November 16.
Check AvailabilityThe course
Eight lines, one plantation
Line lengths as listed by resellers of the tour; the company publishes the Waita line as a half mile.
Waita
- Length
- 2,600 ft
- Note
- The finale, over Waita Reservoir
Koa · Albizia · Mango
- Lengths
- 1,700 · 1,100 · 900 ft
Robusta · Hau Bush · Uluhe · Melaleuca
- Lengths
- 850 · 750 · 400 · 250 ft
Riding styles
- Options
- Seated with handlebars, hands-free, backward, tandem
- Group
- 12 riders max
- Weight
- 280 lb max
Book it
Tours
Per person. Ages 7 and up on the ziplines, 5 and up for fishing. Checked against FareHarbor on September 30, 2026.
3.5 hours · Ages 7+ · From Nov 16
8-Line Zipline Tour
The full course, Melaleuca to Waita, with snacks and drinks.
| Flyer | $162 |
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3 hours · Ages 5+
Kauai Bass Fishing
Freshwater bass on the plantation reservoirs.
| Angler | $135 |
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Before you go
Know before you go
Where to check in
1 Mahaulepu Road, Koloa, 15 minutes before your time. Tours leave on schedule and do not wait for late guests; the cardholder shows the card at check-in.
Wear
Closed-toe shoes that can get wet, and pants or longer shorts. No flip-flops or open toes. Tank tops and short shorts are discouraged.
Bring
Bug spray, sunscreen, water and a camera you can strap on.
Limits
Ages 7 and up, 280 pounds maximum. Riders under 18 need an adult on the tour.
Weather
Rain does not cancel. Hazardous wind does; the company reschedules.
Reviews
What guests say
- 5.0Tripadvisor10,353 reviews as of September 30, 2026
- #1of 60Outdoor activities in Koloa, Tripadvisor
- 2012OpenedTravelers' Choice 2026; Viator top adrenaline experiences 2023
Reviewers name their guides more than anything else, then the half-mile Waita finale, the tricks they were taught on the way, small groups, and how nervous first-timers and kids were handled.
Questions
Good to know
How long are the lines?
Eight lines from 250 feet to 2,600 feet; the Waita line is the half-mile finale.
Is the full course open?
Not yet. Hurricane Lowell damaged part of the course in September 2026. A four-line tour runs now and the eight-line tour is listed from November 16.
Can kids ride?
Yes, from age 7, tandem with a guide or adult on the longer lines.
What does it cost?
The four-line tour is $139 and the eight-line tour $162 per person. Checked September 30, 2026.
What if it rains?
You still zipline. Only dangerous conditions cancel a tour.
Ride the half-mile line
Kauai's longest ziplines, groups of twelve, rain or shine.
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