The growth of ziplines received a spurt from the temporary one set up in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic games. What started out as a practical way to transport heavy and bulky goods across mountains is now a highly sought after thrill ride for adrenaline junkies. Experience the rush of speed and height as you soar with a bird’s eye view of beautiful surroundings. There are lots of locations you can go ziplining around the world. Why not build a ride into your next holiday? Give travelling in the hire car a break for a day and instead fly without wings!
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Flightlinez, Las Vegas, America – Experience a different side of Sin City as you zip through four runs extending over 8,000 feet. Reaching speeds of up to 60mph, the whole tour can last around 3 hours.
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Ziptrek, Whistler, Canada – Built as a complete eco-adventure, you’ll benefit from a guided zipline journey learning more about the environment around you. Traverse the rainforest dividing Whistler and the Blackcomb Mountains. Be inspired as you journey across suspension bridges, treetop observation platforms and ziplines. In the winter you’ll travel across snow-covered forest and frozen creeks. In summer you can see flora and fauna at their peak. Lines are up to 2000 feet long and 200 feet above the forest. Travel at speeds up to 50 mph.
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Icy Strait Point, Hoonah Mountain, Alaska – Allowing up to 6 people to descend at once, this can be a great family experience. The 6 ziplines drop 1330 feet across 5330 feet of wire over Alaskan rainforest. Maybe you’ll break the 82mph speed record on the line! There’s much more to experience here than the zipline. Rest at overlooks and look out for mountain wildlife such as deer, eagles and bears. You can take a whale watching tour too.
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Miss Sky, Nosara, Costa Rica – This is currently the world’s longest canopy tour. Experience over 7 miles of wire in 21 runs over jungle forest. Take in vistas of rainforest, mountain ridges, valleys, waterfalls and the Pacific Ocean. You’ll even fly over a turtle-nesting habitat. End your experience on the final line and land in a 5th floor disco bar!
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Sky Adventures, Arenal Park, Costa Rica – Get a double thrill as you’ll not only experience the zipline, but flying over an active volcano too! The longest cable of the seven lines is 2493 feet and there’s highs of 656 feet. Also take the Sky Walk across bridges in the jungle canopy and ride in an open-air gondola.
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Mystic Mountain, Ocho Rios, Jamaica – Combining six platforms and five ziplines, you’ll travel 100 acres 700 feet above sea level. Learn more about the ecosystem of natural springs, tropical foliage and native birds. You’ll enjoy a full day out experiencing the zipline, bobsled, hummingbird garden and infinity-edge pool.
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Zip 2000, Sun City, South Africa – Saving the best until last, this is one of the most extreme ziplines you can experience. The drop is nearly 1000 feet. Fly down lines 6500 feet long with a fin between your legs to achieve greater speeds. The average speed expected is 75mph but speeds over 100mph have been known! A real way to experience flying without wings.
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Where will you go ziplining around the world?
Going ziplining in one of these incredible locations should be on your travel to-do list. Experience the thrill of speed and awe at the views you can only get from above.
Let us know in the comments where you’ve been ziplining or where on the list above you’d love to visit!
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Written by Jessica Juby.
Thank you for sharing! I have always wanted to try ziplining but have always been too afraid to get up there and get on the harness. I know it’s very safe, but somehow, I can’t seem to convince my inner body of this!