Zipline Adventure on the Beach
Adventurers visiting Phuket with a thirst for high-thrill action beyond gorgeous beaches discover an adrenaline rush sanctuary at Banana Beach on the northern tip of idyllic Koh Hey island. Here the rainforest zipline tour operated by Phuket Zipline sends explorers soaring at exhilarating speeds across verdant landscapes between towering platforms and sky-high tree houses overlooking vibrant marine park islands.
After checking in at Phuket Zip-line’s welcome lounge, guests are outfitted with harnesses, helmets and gear before boarding an open-air military-style truck bound for the lush island. The short ride across the bridge separating Phuket from Koh Hey initiates anticipation as a magnificent jungle mountain looms covered in thriving green foliage.
Upon arrival, expert guides provide safety briefings explaining proper zip-lining posture and techniques. Newcomers have the option of testing out skills on a smaller training course before embarking on the main line where speeds top 60 kilometers per hour high over the rainforest floor. If rappelling 54 meters from atop towering trees sounds intimidating, fret not. Banana Beach’s failsafe pulley system and attentive staff ensure each zip-liner enjoys a challenge balanced with complete security.
The canopy expedition commences at a lookout platform 32 meters up offering panoramas of verdant jungle. Clipped to the first zip line, butterflies may flutter but dissipate the moment one pushes off and glides smoothly over lush terrain. Between eight sublime zip-line stages ranging from 200 to 800 meters long, groups pause at towering tree houses featuring spiral staircases leading to even loftier levels of the Koh Hey rainforest.
The various platforms allow zipliners time to catch their breath, take photos high over emerald treetops and relish the peace of rich forest sounds all around. Monkeys may scatter and gaze curiously at this temporary human intrusion into their arboreal realm as colorful birds swoop through sun dappled greenery in every direction.
One particularly memorable stage has guests zooming dramatically over a rippling stream below in seated harness position reaching maximum velocity requiring nimble braking skills to slow before arriving at the next wooded landing. Guides happily provide pointers to hone techniques ensuring a smooth ride throughout the heart-pounding airborne adventure.
The jaw-dropping finale features the longest, highest zipline measuring nearly a kilometer in length and culminating at an exclusive cliffside sister property of Phuket Zipline. Here triumphant zipliners celebrate their sky-high achievements toasting with tropical drinks and snacks with spectacular vistas of the Andaman Sea and surrounding jungle-cloaked islands.
For those craving extra thrills, an added Via Ferrata rock climbing option follows ziplining allowing climbers to scale towering seaside cliffs using steel cables, ladders and bridges with stunning panoramas as reward reaching the top.
An afternoon at Banana Beach Zipline provides an unforgettable powerful dose of adrenaline mixed with abundant nature surrounding Phuket. In roughly two hours, this high-flying adventure activity condenses a true wilderness immersion and tests of courage far removed from standard beach trips that leaves hearts pumping and spirits soaring. For travelers eager to push boundaries of excitement exploring Phuket’s lush landscapes, this zipline tour delivers an action-packed flight to remember.
