My husband and I booked the Umauma Falls ATV experience while visiting the Hilo side, and it ended up being his favorite part of the entire trip. From the start, the experience feels a little more special than your typical ATV tour because you're riding through private farmland rather than a crowded trail system. You follow your guide across wide open pastures where you pass horses, cows, and even pigs, which adds such a fun, local feel to the ride. The terrain changes throughout, moving from grassy stretches to rocky sections and muddy patches, so it never feels repetitive or boring. One thing we really appreciated was that the guide adjusted the pace to match the group. If you want to take it slow and steady, you can. If you're feeling more adventurous, they'll pick up the speed. It made the experience feel personalized rather than rigid. Toward the end, there's a short hike down to a beautiful waterfall area that feels tucked away and peaceful. Unfortunately, we had a lot of rain during our visit, so the falls were running strong and it wasn't safe to swim. While that was a bit of a bummer, it was still impressive to see the power of the water and didn't take away from the overall experience. If you're looking for something active and scenic on the Hilo side, this is absolutely worth adding to your itinerary. It's a great mix of adventure, views, and a little glimpse into local farmland life, and clearly a highlight of our trip. read more

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HONESTLY save your money!! The experience was nice and it all felt very safe, although if you aren't scared of heights or anything it's not worth the money.. at all. the pictures online and brochures left at our airbnb made it look wayyy cooler and the "waterfalls" are like teeny tiny! For about $200 you could do any other excursion. i'm sad i chose this instead of doing something else on one of my last days on the big island. read more

The Umauma Experience - Second to last line. - Ziplining Near Me - Hakalau, Hawaii

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My 14y.o. and I thoroughly enjoyed the Zip and Dip adventure at the Umauma Experience! our guides were friendly, attentive, humorous, and safety oriented. We had a fantastic day and enjoyed a yummy Dole Whip before we left. The views from above were amazing and our swim near the spring-fed waterfall was refreshing after zipping through the tree tops. Key to zip-lining: flip upside down: it's like nothing you've done before! read more

It was a great experience and such fun! Koa was so kind and helpful on the zip line and Jake was the best for the kayak/Dip experience at the waterfall! Will definitely do it again. read more

The attention to safety from the guides was outstanding. This was a wonderful experience.

We weren't prepared for the cooler temperature and rain, but it made the ATV experience even more memorable. It was just the 4 of us with the two guides, who were so friendly and knowledgeable. Due tot the rain we weren't able to swim near the waterfall, but overall this experience was our favorite part of our trip. read more

Canceled on us less than 24 hours before the ATV experience. Understandable but still not great.

Fun experience with laid back guides. Views were great. Recommend this for a little adventure

My husband and I went zip-lining here the other day and had an amazing experience from start to finish! The staff who welcomed us and checked us in were kind and the process was quick. There is parking on site and also restrooms available. They also offer some quick food to purchase like hot dogs and sandwiches which was nice cause there isn't much to eat close by. Unfortunately I don't remember our tour guides names, but they made the experience even better! They were all super nice and made us feel comfortable. I felt safe the entire time being in their hands. If you're looking for something to do in the Hilo area I definitely recommend coming to the Umauma Experience! Will definitely come back and maybe try another activity that they have to offer! read more

Incredible! The 9 line zip line was amazing- fun, beautiful, exciting, and the guides took great care of us, keeping us safe all along the way. We didn't have to worry about anything because they kept everything safe and smooth. read more

This has bed. Our third time back in 3 years and our guides Kiana and Saire were great! Every single time has been different experience with the same outcome, pure excitement! Highly recommend! read more

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Hands down the best experience zip lining I have ever had. Professional, safe, kind and friendly. Now let's talk about the views. Waterfalls, ocean, heaven tree forest, and rolling green hills. I don't know how anyone could come to Hawaii and not have this experience. Thank you to this facility for providing everything you could ask for. Good food, clean facilities and perfectly maintained property and so much more. I didn't want to add too many photos and give away the breathtaking surprise. read more

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We had a great time. This was the best zip lining we've ever done & we have gone all over the world. The scenery is great. The lines are so fun. Going over the waterfalls was pure magic. The staff is professional yet friendly. You feel safe & secure. The suspension bridge was an added bonus. My only request would be to have smaller groups. We were in a group of almost 20. Having guys stationed at every line would make it a lot smoother rather than going in The group of 20 at a time. Otherwise it was beyond what we expected. The property has so much to offer & we were pleasantly surprised to get to explore so much. Thanks for a memorable experience. read more

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If you have been wanting to try Ziplining, but are a bit nervous, this is a good place for you to have your maiden voyage. The view is spectacular, and the guides do everything for you. It is safe and fun. We are grandmas by the way, and if you can climb stairs you can do this! read more

One of best adventures we have done. Remarkable scenery and great views. Saw things not possible any other way.

We did the 9 zip line tour and it was awesome! beautiful scenery, fun zip line course, and the tour guides were great! Highly recommend! read more

The Umauma Experience - Ziplining Near Me - Hakalau, Hawaii

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Great ride!!! Even the rain couldn't stop a good time! Our tour guides were wonderful. read more

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An exhilarating experience that tops off everything else we've done. Together with the adrenaline rush of driving over the rugged terrain and not knowing exactly how we're going to land all tires made me feel like a stuntman as our guide closely stayed by. You can dictate your level of excitement. We wanted high active experience and we received that and more. So awesome even the mud that pasted on my teeth from uncontrolled smiling tasted great! All our guides were top awesome too showing us the land and what it has to offer. You gotta try this! At least...twice. Go Umauma!!! read more

The Umauma Experience - Ready to depart for our adventure! - Ziplining Near Me - Hakalau, Hawaii

We absolutely LOVED the zipline at the Umauma Experience! We would do it again in a heartbeat! It was the perfect mix of double rides and single rides and then even three on a row which was so fun! Our group age ranged all the way to 75 (a very healthy active 75!) and it was absolutely perfect fun for everyone. I would recommend it to anyone! read more

THE BEST ZIPLINE ON THE ISLAND HANDS DOWN! A 10/10 experience for anyone looking for a fun and thrilling adventure. The 9 zips were epic (my favorites were zips 2 & 4). Shoutout to all the guides who made our experience so memorable. We loved the dual zips. We also added the dip which topped the day for us. They provided us food, chairs, paddle boards, and kayaks. Highly recommend Umauma if you wanna have a great time. Will be back soon! read more

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i love it , so much fun and the crew welcomes us with love and care . I recommend this place to everyone going to big islan, read more

The Umauma Experience - Ziplining Near Me - Hakalau, Hawaii

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Amazing experience! This was both mine and my wife's first time zip lining and we had an absolute blast! Staff was super welcoming and knowledgeable, and made our ziplining adventure that much more special! FYI, my wife got tore up from bug bites, would highly recommend some sort of bug repellent while you are out there. read more

We did the zip and dip and it was wonderful! 9 ziplines over beautiful scenery, waterfalls, greenery, ocean view, it was magnificent! The staff were so nice and helpful and really made you feel secure, but they were also a lot of fun and made the experience so great! The dip in the river by the waterfall was excellent. We had the area to ourselves for a little while and it was so beautiful and peaceful. Great place!!! read more

Great experience and breathtaking views. Loved on 2 guides on Wednesday 12/3/25. I highly recommend this tour. read more

The Umauma Experience - Water fall views at the half way point. - Ziplining Near Me - Hakalau, Hawaii

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Awesome times zip lining. I'm someone that gets nervous of heights and of trusting zip line structures. The guides made me feel very safe and there are also very strict zip lining regulations that they abide by. That gave me a lot of confidence and trust. Overall super fun time!! This was our first time zip lining, but we are with a couple who has zip lined on several Hawaiian islands and they said this was by far the best experience. read more

My family and I had a great time Zip Lining all day. Professional safe crew and one of the longest zip lines over some of the biggest valleys in HI. Coming back. read more

what a fun adventure. They take care of everything and make it super convenient. Transportation to all of the zip lines made it super easy. Staff was fun. Gift shop and café is fully stocked so all you really need to bring is your sense of adventure and some sunscreen and some bug spray. We are already planning our return visit next year when we come back. I recommend going early in the morning to avoid the heat. from Waikoloa Village it's about an hour and a half drive and the view along the way is truly breathtaking. All of the locals recommend this spot for zip lining and I can see why. read more

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The hostess was the best , the experience the best , best place to go , had so much fun , have more activities that we would like to try , we will be back soon read more

The Umauma Experience - Ziplining Near Me - Hakalau, Hawaii

Driving up to this location was amazing. You will pass another zip line company as you make your way up to Umauma Experience. You can't miss it because they have a big sign as you turn left into their site. They have their own parking lot and you'll see horses in a field next to it. For those who don't want to hike far to each line, this is the zip line for you. My family and I did the 9 lines and it was fantastic! Our guides were Kip, John, and Hunter. They did all the work to secure us from line to line and made sure that we were all comfortable. The view was amazing because we passed small waterfalls underneath and we were surrounded by all the lush lands. I would definitely recommend this for everyone to check it out. It truly is an experience I will never forget. read more

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What a great experience. This was our first time ziplining today and everyone there were great and make this experience so easy and very smoothly. It was a blast. The views were amazing at each of the stops. We did a total of 9 lines. We liked the zipline #4 the most, the longest with a great view. First we took a guide van to the 1st zip line then we ended at the entrance with the last zipline #9. A wonderful experience and I would definitely recommend and would do it again. read more

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**we did the 9 line zipline tour** Super smooth and fun experience from the beginning. guides were awesome. We moved fast but felt safe the whole time. all of the lines were pretty thrilling and they allow upside down which is a perk :) also gorgeous property!! read more

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This was amazing. They took very good care of 3 old ladies scratching off there bucket list. They were so kind and helpful. Mano, Johnnie, youngie I think anyway all were exceptional. Thank you for a ride of a lifetime. read more

Special experience and I had a really fun time over there!! Highly recommended to do the Zipline! read more

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Please avoid visiting this place! I usually refrain from sharing negative reviews because I don't want to impact someone's livelihood or deter others from a potentially positive experience. However, I feel compelled to warn visitors to the Hilo area against supporting this establishment. Our family travels all over the world, we are respectful of different cultures and people, this was not related to a cultural issue. Following a recommendation from #shakaguide, we decided to visit @theumaumaexperience on our drive to Hilo. Our boys were excited, so we parked, and I went into the store to buy tickets while my husband stayed in the car with them. After waiting for 5-10 minutes behind another group, I reached the counter. The woman at the register apologized for the wait and thanked me for my patience. Suddenly, another woman appeared, waving clipboards with signed waivers and demanding to know where they came from. I told her I didn't know and was just trying to pay. She repeated her question, and I reiterated that the waivers weren't mine. She then came around the counter, waving the clipboards in my face, and accusingly asked, "So, you're telling me these just appeared out of nowhere?!" I was shocked by her aggressive and inconsiderate behavior. First, she wasn't listening to me or the woman at the register, who confirmed the waivers weren't mine. Second, her hostility was unwarranted, I hadn't said a thing to anyone and was just trying to pay for tickets. Third, why would I opt to pay a second time if the waivers were mine (visitors received the waivers after paying)? I calmly explained again that I didn't know where the clipboards came from and just wanted to buy tickets for my family. She then questioned whether I had left my kids alone in the car. I assured her they were fine, but she continued to berate me about my supposed poor parenting and stupidity. I told her, "Ma'am, I'm a good mother. My kids are with their father. They are fine. You've called me stupid, accused me of being a bad mother, and I've done nothing to you. You should probably leave me alone or apologize." Instead, she questioned whether the A/C was on for the kids in the car. In all my travels, I've never encountered such unwarranted meanness. I left shaking, and by the time I processed everything, I was in tears and couldn't fill out the waivers. I realize that working in customer can be extremely difficult, I've done it. I realize how difficult it can be to live in a high tourist area, I've done that also. But nothing excuses the way I was treated at this place. We left, and didn't even stop in Hilo because I wanted no part of it. If you're still reading, I would appreciate it if even one person chose not to support this place. Message for the business: I did not get the name of the woman behind at the register, but she was wonderful. I was there on July 18, 2024, around 2 PM. She was incredibly kind and apologetic and should be commended for handling such ugly behavior with grace. She seemed stressed, likely because the woman who yelled at me had been harassing her all day. read more

The Umauma Experience - An extremely rude employee. - Ziplining Near Me - Hakalau, Hawaii

Super easy to make a reservation the day before online, pay and sign waivers. Did the 9 line zip with my younger brother who has never zipped before, guides were super as well. I would recommend without hesitation! 5 stars read more

the zip and dip was a great experience! friendly staff, beautiful grounds, and well thought out activities

My family and I booked a zip lining experience, and while it started off a bit rocky, it turned into an unforgettable day thanks to the amazing staff. My wife and older son completed the first zip line, but when it was my turn with my younger son, he got too scared and refused to go. The staff was incredibly patient and understanding--they even offered to ride with him, but he was still too nervous. Unfortunately, I couldn't leave him alone, and understandably, the staff wouldn't allow a child to wait by himself without an adult. My wife had already gone ahead and didn't have her phone, so I figured that was it for me--I'd just have to sit out and wait for an hour while the rest of my family had all the fun. But then, the manager stepped in and truly saved the day. Since my younger son and I didn't get to zip line or try the ATV ride, they kindly offered us a refund or the chance to do the ATV experience instead. We chose the latter, and we had an absolute blast together! I can't thank the team enough for their kindness, flexibility, and exceptional customer service. What could have been a disappointing experience turned into a really special memory with my son. Highly recommend! read more

We did the ATV tour to the waterfall and it was fantastic. We are a family of four, with a 12 and 9 y/o, and they made sure to take care of everything. The swim spot was so much fun. The staff were awesome and the equipment was top notch. read more

The property is amazing. the views are amazing. the zipline staff though knowledgeable seemed very focused on finishing early. We were actually told to hurry up while trying to take pictures. we didn't see any smiles until they asked for a tip. I would have left a much larger tip had they been a little friendlier. They didn't offer to help take pictures. There was no information given about the area. these guys need to realize they could make a much better living if they put a little more effort into their job. read more

I'm a little older and was not too sure about being able to do this but staff was really helpful, fun and reassuring. I appreciated their kindness and consideration. They were very fun! The experience was awesome! read more