Kohala Zip & Dip

Spend an exhilarating and inspiring day in North Kohala and experience a land of stunning beauty and profound cultural significance. Zipline well above the forest floor, picnic on the above the Kohala Coastline & swim under an exclusive waterfall fed by a cool mountain stream.

North Kohala is a land of stunning beauty and profound cultural significance. Towering waterfalls and resplendent forests create the backdrop on which the story of King Kamehameha the Great begins. Join us for an exciting and educational adventure in the lands of Hawaii’s first king. Old Hawaii comes alive on the Kohala Zip & Dip as you zipline high above the forest floor, picnic on the rim of Pololu Valley and swim under a private waterfall.

The tour begins with a wonderful drive of contrast and change from the dry-side resort area to the lush green country of Kohala. Along the way you’ll journey up the North Kona and Kohala coastlines over lava flows from Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea and the Kohala Mountains. Often from the shoreline you are able to see splashing spinner dolphins or in the winter months, breaching humpback whales.

Past the quaint plantation town of Hawi, we arrive at our first stop – the Kohala Zipline Station. After gearing up and a safety orientation by your ACCT Certified Guides you’ll journey to King Kamehameha’s traditional family land holdings. In this area known since ancient times as Halawa, elevated platforms are built directly into majestic trees to form a jungle-like course while a stream meanders below through ancient remnants of taro terraces. Travel high up in the trees on thrilling ziplines and suspension bridges. You will soar amid plants that perfectly mirror the evolution of Hawaii, its rich cultural and environmental history. At the end of the course, rappel from the final tree back onto solid ground.

Leaving Halawa behind, we travel to the “end of the road” at Pololu Valley before venturing through locked gates and heading into the mountains. We’ll enjoy a delicious deli lunch at our stunning cliff side site with unparalleled views of Pololu Valley below. Venturing deeper into the mountains we arrive at our private trail site for a short hike. Along the trail you’ll see tunnels blasted and carved from solid rock, walk over an aqueduct bridge, and learn the century old story of the tremendous effort it took to build the Kohala Ditch irrigation system stretching over 22 miles. You’ll also delve into ancient Hawaiian history, visit several beautiful waterfalls, and take a dip in a mountain stream with cascading falls overhead.

With stunning coastline panoramas, lush green valleys, and abundant water, the Kohala Zip & Dip is a truly memorable way to experience the very best Hawaii has to offer.