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    Botanical World Adventures

    458 Reviews
    #2 of 3 things to do in Hakalau
    Nature & Wildlife Tours, Eco Tours, Outdoor Activities, Tours, More
    31-240 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Hwy 19 at Mile Marker 16 - 16 Miles North of Hilo, Hakalau, Island of Hawaii, HI 96710
    +1 808-963-5427
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    Botanical World Adventures includes Zip Isle Zip Line, Segway Off-Road Adventure, the World Botanical Gardens, Maze, Waterfalls and more. Drive right to the viewpoints for the impressive Kamae'e Falls best in Hawaii or Hanapueo Falls with its intimate beauty. Take a Guided Tour (reservations, please) or on your own Self-guided Audio Tour with our Audio Wands. Discover the hidden beauty of Hawaii as you explore hundreds of acres by car and on foot. Stroll through the lush Rain Forest Walk. Immerse in our Rainbow Gardens filled with scores of tropical species. wander the adjacent Arboretum and the huge Maze, one of the largest in the world! spectacular vistas include snow-capped Mauna Kea, pastoral grazing and sweeping ocean views. The Gardens is home to the family friendly Zip Isle Zip Line with Eight thrilling lines and suspension bridge. Segway Personal Transporter Tours are a truly exciting experience and another great way to see the botanical gardens with family and friends!

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    Botanical World Adventures includes Zip Isle Zip Line, Segway Off-Road Adventure, the World Botanical Gardens, Maze, Waterfalls and more. Drive right to the viewpoints for the impressive Kamae'e Falls best in Hawaii or Hanapueo Falls with its intimate beauty. Take a Guided Tour (reservations, please) or on your own Self-guided Audio Tour with our Audio Wands. Discover the hidden beauty of Hawaii as you explore hundreds of acres by car and on foot. Stroll through the lush Rain Forest Walk. Immerse in our Rainbow Gardens filled with scores of tropical species. wander the adjacent Arboretum and the huge Maze, one of the largest in the world! spectacular vistas include snow-capped Mauna Kea, pastoral grazing and sweeping ocean views. The Gardens is home to the family friendly Zip Isle Zip Line with Eight thrilling lines and suspension bridge. Segway Personal Transporter Tours are a truly exciting experience and another great way to see the botanical gardens with family and friends!
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    458 reviews
    • Excellent66%
    • Very good20%
    • Average7%
    • Poor4%
    • Terrible3%
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    “segway tour” (77 reviews)
    “botanical gardens” (54 reviews)
    “zip lining” (53 reviews)
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    Hours Today: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours
    LOCATION
    31-240 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Hwy 19 at Mile Marker 16 - 16 Miles North of Hilo, Hakalau, Island of Hawaii, HI 96710
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    "segway tour"
    in 77 reviews
    "botanical gardens"
    in 54 reviews
    "zip lining"
    in 53 reviews
    "garden tour"
    in 8 reviews
    "off road"
    in 11 reviews
    "the big island"
    in 32 reviews
    "plant life"
    in 9 reviews
    "plants and trees"
    in 6 reviews
    "local fruit"
    in 4 reviews
    "a lot of fun"
    in 12 reviews
    "porta potties"
    in 4 reviews
    "fun experience"
    in 7 reviews
    "super fun"
    in 6 reviews
    "great guide"
    in 6 reviews
    "his knowledge"
    in 6 reviews
    "highly recommend this tour"
    in 4 reviews
    "bucket list"
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Zipline adventure

    This is our second time participating in the zipline and we had an amazing time! Our guides, Royce and Michele, I think, were very caring and professionals during the entire experience. We were pleasantly surprised when we saw the last line. Wow! Looong line, parallel...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great Family Adventure

    This was wonderful. We took our kids (6, 8 & 9) on this tour and they loved it also. Our guides were knowledgeable and friendly! The scenery was beautiful! The last zip line was amazing! Would definitely recommend.

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Awesome Zipline

    This was the best zip line that we have experienced on the Big Island. The staff were very mindful of our safety.

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Fun, but be careful!

    We chose this zip lining tour because it looked like a fun time and beautiful scenery all in one, and there it didn’t disappoint. The lines are strategically placed over some of the most gorgeous spots in the Hakalau forest. Our drive guide, Danny, was...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great fun!

    Very professional and friendly staff. They made everyone feel safe and secure. The zip line has awesome views and start off with small runs until the end where you feel like you are flying on a theme park ride!

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Amazing Tour!

    The zip lining starts small which is great if you’re a beginner and there are eight different zip lines! It was my first time zip lining and I was really nervous at first, but as soon as I started getting used to zip lining I...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Zipped on Hamakua Coast!

    My 17-year-old grandson and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Botanical World Adventures. We loved the zip-lining and the natural beauty of the waterfalls, river, trees and all the beautiful plants just enhanced the whole experience. The guides were absolutely wonderful! From the check...More

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great Segway Adventure

    We had a great time on our tour. The Segways were very intuitive to ride and we got the hang of them in a few minutes. Norton did a great job guiding the tour. He was very knowledgeable about the plants and animals on the...More

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Amazing views!!

    This was an amazing experience. The pictures could have been done a little better but it's an overall great experience.

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    LoveLiveTravel1976
    January 12, 2017|
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    Response from Mark R | Property representative |
    Aloha, We apologize for not seeing your question earlier. The guided tour goes at the pace of those in the tour. Tours are often separated in to two groups if there are those that need to go at a different pace. Please call... More
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    February 5, 2015|
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    If you contact guest services at 888-Zip-Isle (888-947-4753) we can give you the best price possible. Say you asked on TripAdvisor for the best pricing.
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