Booking choice: Koloa Zipline's 8-line tour, from $170 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
Koloa Zipline is on the south shore near Poipu. Outfitters Kauai runs its courses at Kipu Ranch, just south of Lihue. Kauai Backcountry Adventures is also near Lihue, on former plantation land inland.
All three include the gear and guides; none of them picks you up from your hotel. The real differences are the number of lines, the longest ride, water, lunch and age limits.
The quick answer
Pick Koloa Zipline for the most lines (eight), the youngest riders (from age 7) and a short drive from Poipu. Pick Outfitters Kauai for the FlyLine, Hawaii's longest single zipline, and a WaterZip into a swimming hole. Pick Kauai Backcountry for a swim and lunch in one tour, if everyone is 12 or older.
How do Kauai's zipline tours compare side by side?
Koloa leads on lines and price, Outfitters Kauai on the longest ride and water, Backcountry on lunch and a swim.
| Koloa Zipline | Outfitters Kauai | Kauai Backcountry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where | Koloa, south shore | Kipu Ranch, Lihue | Near Lihue |
| Lines | 8 | 3 to 6 by tour | 7 |
| Longest line | About half a mile (Waita) | FlyLine, over 4,000 ft | n/a |
| Water landing or swim | No | Yes (WaterZip, swimming hole) | Swim included |
| Lunch | Snacks | Cookies or snacks (lunch on the Safari) | Included |
| Minimum age | 7 | 7 (5 for the Safari's kayak and hike) | 12 |
| From | $170 | $183 | $169 direct |
Leaning towards the eight-line course? Check your date for Koloa Zipline.
Check dates for Koloa Zipline's 8-line tourWhich Kauai zipline has the most lines?
Koloa Zipline, with eight lines in one tour, billed as the longest zipline tour on Kauai.
The course crosses former sugar plantation land and Waita Reservoir, and ends on the Waita line, about half a mile long. Outfitters Kauai's tours have three to six lines, and Kauai Backcountry has seven.
Which has the longest single zipline?
Outfitters Kauai: the FlyLine at Kipu Ranch runs over 4,000 feet in one Superman-style ride, and the operator calls it Hawaii's longest.
It is on the AdrenaLine and Nui tours, and is also sold as a standalone ride direct. Koloa's longest line is shorter, but you get more lines overall. The details are in longest zipline in Hawaii.
Want the longest line and a splash in one morning? AdrenaLine has both.
Explore the AdrenaLine and FlyLine tourWhich zipline has a water landing?
Only Outfitters Kauai: its WaterZip lets you release over a lava-rock swimming hole.
The AdrenaLine tour includes the WaterZip and time to swim, and guests recommend wearing a swimsuit under your clothes. The Kipu Zipline Safari adds a bamboo-fringed pool. Koloa has no water stop, and Kauai Backcountry ends with a swim in a mountain pool.
Which is best for kids?
Koloa Zipline for most families: riders from age 7, tandem riding for lighter kids, and the most lines for the money.
Outfitters Kauai also starts at 7 (with a 4-foot height and 60 lb minimum) and its Safari lets children from 5 join the kayak, hike and swim, though they must be 7 to zipline. Kauai Backcountry is for ages 12 and up. See Koloa Zipline with kids.
Which is easiest to reach from Poipu?
Koloa Zipline: the check-in office is about five minutes from the Poipu resorts.
Kipu Ranch and Kauai Backcountry are both near Lihue, a drive of roughly 20 to 25 minutes from Poipu. From the east shore resorts around Kapaa, the Lihue courses are closer.
Staying in Poipu? The south shore course saves you the drive.
Check dates for Koloa Zipline's 8-line tourWhich suits a full adventure day?
The Kipu Zipline Safari: kayak, hike, swim, zipline and a picnic lunch in about six and a half hours.
It costs more but replaces a whole day of planning. If you would rather mix a short zipline with something else, pair Koloa's morning tour with a Poipu surf lesson or an afternoon on the beach.
Want the whole day sorted? The Safari adds a kayak, a swim and lunch to the ziplines.
Explore the Kipu Zipline SafariWhat is the verdict for each type of rider?
Most lines and families: Koloa. Longest line and a splash: Outfitters Kauai. Swim and lunch, teens and adults: Backcountry.
- First-timers staying on the south shore: Koloa Zipline.
- Thrill seekers after one huge ride: AdrenaLine or Nui with the FlyLine.
- Families with kids aged 7 to 11: Koloa Zipline, with tandem riding.
- A full day out: the Kipu Zipline Safari.
- Everyone 12 or older and hungry: Kauai Backcountry, booked direct.
Made up your mind? Check your date before planning the rest of the trip.
Check dates for Koloa Zipline's 8-line tourFrequently asked questions
How many zipline companies are there on Kauai?
Three in 2026: Koloa Zipline on the south shore, and Outfitters Kauai and Kauai Backcountry Adventures near Lihue.
Which Kauai zipline is the cheapest?
Among full tours, Koloa Zipline ($170 including tax on Viator) and Kauai Backcountry ($169 direct) are the lowest. Outfitters Kauai also sells a ride on the FlyLine alone, direct, for less.
Can you do two ziplines on one day?
You could, but most people find one tour enough. If you want both, pair Koloa's morning tour with the FlyLine at Kipu Ranch on another day.
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Koloa Zipline: 8-Line Small-Group Tour
- Eight ziplines, including the half-mile Waita line
- Ground school, safety briefing, harness, helmet and gear
- Snacks and water on the course
AdrenaLine Zipline: WaterZip & the FlyLine
- Three ziplines plus the WaterZip into a swimming hole
- The FlyLine, over 4,000 feet in one run
- Zipline and safety gear, bottled water and baked cookies
Kipu Zipline Safari: Kayak, Hike & Zip
- Two-person kayak on the Huleia River
- Ziplines, including an 1,800-foot tandem cable
- Swim stop at the Bamboo Pool and water zip
