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All Reviews for Akaka Falls State Park in Big Island

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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

An amazing waterfall and a day of fun!

Reviewed by: Alyssa

We had a great time zip lining! This was my second time zip lining (first time in Sonoma) and my husband's first time. Our amazing guides Brian and Nainoa helped make our day memorable and zip lining easy for everyone. One recommendation for anyone prone to mosquito bites: bring mosquito gel or something for your exposed arms/legs! I sprayed two layers of OFF on my legs and came out of the first two lines with about 14 bites on my legs. The company provides OFF spray for you to use before you head up the bumpy road to the first line, but it doesn't quite work. I recommend wearing pants/long sleeve clothes that breathes as well as using bug spray as it is very humid there. If you bring your smart phone, I'd recommend bringing something to wrap around your wrist. If you have a regular camera, you can strap it around your neck or wrist. They have water to drink as you go through the course, so no need to bring a bottle along.

The course has seven lines for you to travel on, with the first two being very beginner friendly through the banana trees. As you progress throughout the zip lines, they get longer and the terrain clears up a bit. The guides find wild fruit that is growing on the course and pick it for you to eat. We had apple bananas, two types of guava (one pink and one small, sweet yellow guava), tomatoes, and a sip of white ginger flower nectar. The last two lines are by far the best. Second to last, you travel over the river before the waterfall and is the last line where you can practice your "steering". The last line you just let gravity take you down as you take a nice long ride, with an amazing view of the waterfall, to the end of the course. When you reach the bottom of the line, they have more fresh fruit and sugar cane all cut up, ready to enjoy! We would definitely go back!

One thing is the equipment can get a little smelly. Not sure how much it gets wiped down (my harness smelled sour and helmet left me sweating brown stuff).

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/22
Activity Date: 2014/12/15

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Ramya

This was our first time zip-lining and we were little nervous. We ended up having a blast! The 2 zip line guides were so much fun. They knew all about the environment around us. We were able to try apple bananas right from the trees. They were delicious!The view from the last 2 lines were amazing. It is the best way to see the falls. We would definitely recommend the zip lining from skyline adventures.

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/12/19
Activity Date: 2014/12/16

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Kurtis Pratt

Absolutely fantastic experience. I would totally recommend this. Tim and Nainoa were great, they made everyone feel at ease and were really personable. The ziplines were wicked and the views were awesome. Both Tim and Nainoa provided a lot of interesting facts and information about Hawaii's history, climate, geography and botany during the tours. With seven lines, each successively bigger, you get to experience the thrill of gliding through the air at incredible speeds. The last one is the best, as you zip along a line for a km and could reach 50 miles an hour (if you weigh a little bit ;)). But as I said, it's awesome. Totally recommend this experience.

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Posted on: 2014/12/16
Activity Date: 2014/12/11

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Skyline Eco Adventure was Awesome

Reviewed by: Eric

We had a great time doing this zip line.... The guides Tim and Nainoa were great... not just for the zip line but for all the extra knowledge they shared with us about the surrounding area. The first couple zips got you warmed up for the rest of them... the last one was awesome and the view of the falls was just amazing... we got lots of great pictures and really enjoyed this zipline... we have been on zip lines in New Zealand and Costa Rica and this one was really nicely set up... and was very beautiful and well maintained with neat flowers and plants to see along the way.... Highly recommend this to all who want to try a zip line and this is a great way to see some amazing sceenery and the fresh fruit after wards was just what we needed... Tks Guys for a great time

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/12/14
Activity Date: 2014/12/11

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Sonia

That was fantastic experience, I really recommend it to everyone no matter what age are you.

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Posted on: 2014/12/09
Activity Date: 2014/11/25

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

awesome experience

Reviewed by: Sarah Pearson

This was our first time zip lining and we were both a little nervous! We ended up having a blast! The 2 zip line guides were so much fun to be with. They made us feel safe and made sure we were having fun. They knew all about the environment around us. We were able to try apple bananas right from the trees. They were delicious! We liked that the course started out low to the ground and gradually became longer and higher. The view from the last 2 lines were amazing! The waterfalls were beautiful. It is the best way to see the falls. We would definitely recommend the zip lining from skyline adventures to our friends.

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/03
Activity Date: 2014/11/30

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Spectacular

Reviewed by: Brandon

The last 2 lines were worth the price. The views were spectacular, the guides were knowledgeable and a great time was had by all. I recommend this excursion for anyone who visits the Big Island.

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/11/30
Activity Date: 2014/11/20

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Skyline Eco-Adventure

Reviewed by: Tassy

I have been zipping a few times before and this experience was one of the best. Although, the trip up to the zip lines was a little rough because the van used was a bit under equipped for the job, but we made it up the hill. The first few zips are a bit mundane, but the last few are awe striking. The staff were the best, friendly and very informative about the island, they even gave us bananas and limes right off the tree. The office staff was also very friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed the trip and I would recommend zipping at this location. The last zip over the waterfall lasted over a minute and the experience was truly breath taking. Mahalo to all of the staff, I hope to return someday.

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/11/30
Activity Date: 2014/11/24

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Hilo zip line adventure

Reviewed by: Aaron H.

Very, very enjoyable experience!

Our tour guides Gabe and Nainoa were not only very personable and welcoming; they were also very knowledgeable about Hawaiian history/facts/culture and accommodating to ALL group members that varied in age (10-50's), and experience. Both were great entertainers and made the experience much more fun!

I would HIGHLY recommend this tour for anyone who has either never zip lined before or has had experience. ESPECIALLY with these two gentlemen if possible. Each line is better than the last and provides awesome scenery and opportunities for great photos.

If you have the chance/time DO THIS TOUR!!!

Thanks Gabe and Nainoa!

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Packages: 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/11/28
Activity Date: 2014/11/25

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Excellent Big Island Tour!

Reviewed by: James

We were out in Honolulu on our first trip to Hawaii. My girlfriend and I purchased the Small Group Circle Island, Waipio Valley & Volcanoes National Park out of quite a few similar guided tours around the Big island. It was a fun experience that helped us learn quite a lot about the Big Island, geographic facts, ancient legends, etc. This drive is about 10 hours or so and is on and off the beaten path. Different from Honolulu and Oahu, this mostly rural island has its own culture, farmers’ markets, tropical rain forests, and black, green, and white sand beaches. Our tour guide was awesome (and I totally forgot his name) and a great story teller. He was punctual in picking us up from the Kona airport. Although the weather didn't really cooperate that particular day, it was rain and cold, our tour guide made it fun with providing us all kinds of great information as well as a really smooth ride. It was obvious he loves what he does and where he lives. The sights and landscapes were incredible - black, green and white sand beaches, lava fields, waterfalls, etc. Our approximately 250 miles tour (long but fascinating) touched at first the Parker Ranch in Waimea the bay-side town of Hilo and an orchid nursery. We stopped at the Waipio Valley Lookout, a must see location. The lookout offers sweeping views of the valley, which is breathtakingly beautiful even though the weather was very cloudy and it probably took away from the experience. We stopped at the Mauna Loa a macadamia farm and packaging place for lunch and snacks. We stopped at the Rainbow Falls very close to Hilo. It is a shorter visit with great photo ops. An absolutely fabulous view and yes, we did see a rainbow. At the Volcano National Park we saw smoke but no lava flows from the viewing area but walked through a lava tube. The black sand beach is one that is different to anything else we saw so far. We counted 12 turtles resting on the beach. My girlfriend and I highly recommend this guided tour.

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/11/26
Activity Date: 2014/11/19

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

EPIC WAY TO SEE THE JUNGLES AND WATERFALLS OF HAWAII!

Reviewed by: Billy Satterfield

My wife and I had ziplined once before on Kauai and found it to be an incredible way to see parts of the island you would never get to see otherwise and at a killer perspective. We thought it would be tough to beat our first experience but decided that ziplining over Kolekole waterfalls would be worth a shot; and boy was it! The tour starts with an informative 15 minute drive before embarking on the first zipline. They start you off easy so that you can get a feel for ziplining since it will be a first time experience for many participants. They lines get better and better each run and then the final two lines are nothing short of stunning and worth the price of admission by themselves. The staff and setting were both fantastic and this adventure became one of our most memorable experiences on Hawaii and our best ziplining yet! A must do!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/11/23

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

EPIC WAY TO SEE THE JUNGLES AND WATERFALLS OF HAWAII!

Reviewed by: Billy Satterfield

My wife and I did a Zipline in Kauai last year and quickly fell in love with the activity. When we went to the Big Island this year we decided to give it another try and see if it was still as thrilling. You take a 15 minute ride through a farm area on your way to the first zipline and the staff gives you information on the plants in the area; both native and non-native to Hawaii. The opening ziplines they take you on are all about helping you feel comfortable for an activity that most participants haven't experienced before. While hanging from a cable may seem scary to some, we quickly felt safe and confident from the start given the equipment and staff's help. Each zipline is longer and better than the previous one and the last two ziplines are nothing short of sensational and worth the price of admission on their own. For a great experience and an opportunity to see a vantage point of Hawaii and its spectacular waterfalls rarely seen, this series of ziplines is a can't miss!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/11/22
Activity Date: 2014/11/20

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

So much fun, not scary at all!

Reviewed by: Christy

My husband and I are both slightly scared of heights, but this was just amazeballs! Wasn't scary at all (maybe the van ride out, a bit...). It's like sitting in a swing. Had a good time with our group, and got to taste some fresh bananas, ginger nectar, and sugar cane on the farmland we were traversing. Great fun, wish we could have done more than 7 lines, though,

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/10/26
Activity Date: 2014/10/11

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Yim

I had Paul as my tour guide and had an amazing experience. Got to see a lot of cool places and Paul was very knowledgeable and very friendly. Will definitely book another tour when I come back to visit the big Island.

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2014/10/22
Activity Date: 2014/10/21

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Amazing experience in paradise!

Reviewed by: Cal

Truly a great experience. The guides were friendly, fun and very knowledgeable. The course itself is amazing with spectacular views. The final zipline is worth the admission price alone!! Bring your camera because your friends won't believe you! It's great.

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2014/07/15
Activity Date: 2014/07/12
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