From LA: Catalina Island with Zipline Tour and Hotel Pickup
Description
Spend a day in paradise on this Adventure to Catalina Island. A day you will remember for the rest of your life! With its year round Mediterranean climate, it’s the ideal place to enjoy. Avalon has a long history of catering to visitors. Only about an hour boat ride from the Long Beach Landing and Los Angeles coastline. A full day of excitement, thrills, adventure, beauty and more! You will Zip down 5 different platforms to experience breathtaking excitement, adventure and beauty of the Island! You will learn all about the Eco system of Catalina Island.
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Itinerary
Soak up vistas of the sprawling Southern California coast on your smooth 1-hour ride to the island. Located 22 miles (35 km) off the coast, Catalina Island (formally Santa Catalina Island) is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland, a picture-perfect destination full of charming beaches, palm trees and rolling hills. When you arrive in Avalon, the island’s largest city, take a 15-minute walk to meet your expert guide at the zipline launch spot.
Explore the famous Green Pier and try the restaurants.
After a safety briefing, strap in and get ready for an exciting adventure! Beginning at the Hog's Back gate high in the hills near Avalon, you’ll travel on five consecutive ziplines at heights of 300 feet (91 meters) above the Descanso Canyon floor. Feel your adrenaline rush as you reach speeds of up to 45 mph (72 kph)! Pause at several eco-stations along the way for interesting and informative presentations by your guide on some of the unique and interesting aspects of the island. Learn about the early Native American settlers and about how plants and animals arrived on the island. Did you know that Catalina is home to at least fifty endemic species that occur naturally on the island and nowhere else in the world?
Your 2-hour zipline adventure ends at Descanso Beach where you'll have time to relax. Then, reminisce on your fun, scenic experience on the relaxing ferry ride back to Long Beach, where you’ll be picked up and taken back to your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
8:00am to 8:15am - Hotel pick-up time. Transfer you to Catalina Express, Long Beach Landing Check in at the ticket counter for your boarding passes 9:50am - boat departs for Catalina Island, Avalon 11:00am - Arrive Avalon, Catalina Island. Zipline - between 11:45am and 1:00pm Zipline start time. Total tour duration is inclusive of hotel pickup and drop-off, round-trip ferry ride and Zipline Eco Tour. 3:55pm - boat departs Avalon (6:30pm departure option, summer season only. Request at check out or contact Karmel Shuttle's Extreme tours. Provide the agent with your Viator confirmation number.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Closed-toe shoes are required
- Restrooms are not available while on Zipline tour. Go before you go.
- Please note: passenger and weight restrictions are strictly enforced. Failure to meet these restrictions may result in cancellation without refund
- Get off the boat and make your way to Descanso Beach Club where you will find the check in for Zipline Eco Tour. Ask any local!
- This is a 2-hour experience, not counting the 20 minutes required for checking in before the tour begins.
- Guests must be at least 55 inches tall.
- Guests must weigh between 80 lbs - 240 lbs and will be weighed before zipline activity.
- NO TANDEMS.
- Long shorts or pants are suggested. No skirts, belly shirts or bathing suits.
- Participants must be at least 7 years of age. Children 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the tour.
- Transportation from the beach club to the Cruise ship at the end of the tour is not provided. The walk is approximately 15 minutes. Guests participating in these activities do so at their own risk.
Reviews(13)
Amazing zipping! 5 great towers with views and ocean breezes. Valerie and Matt made the trip rock with tunes and games! The best duo. Thrilling while feeling safe. Must add to your list.
Let me start by saying I'm absolutely terrified of heights, but Jay and Avaree made me feel so safe, even while I was screaming and cursing at everybody. They were so informative and made it fun and definitely both making me laugh the whole time. I can't wait to go back but just to say hi cause it's scary. ;)
We had an amazing time zip lining. Elaina and Nick were really amazing guides. They kept the entire group entertained, informed and safe throughout the tour. Highly recommend!
Awesome adventure! Great people to assist you. Worth doing again and again. I highly recommend this as one of the highlights of Catalina Island along with the Bison Tour and the beautiful helicopter view of the island.
We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience at Catalina Island! We appreciate the great review and look forward to working with you again soon.
So much fun! Jodie and Kelly assisted my co workers and I on our first time ever zip lining . Some of the girls were afraid of heights and Jodie & Kelly made them feel so comfortable, they were so sweet and patient with all of us. I’ll be come back because of them! Thanks girls!
We were on a cruise. One of the ports was Catalina. My daughter and I were nervous to zip line once we got up there but the staff made us feel safe. They made it a fun and memorable experience. They were amazing! My son was able to ride with my husband because he’s younger. We won’t ever forget this excursion.
We spent the weekend on Catalina and this was our big splurge. It was definitely worth it. Jo and Taylor were great guides. Definitely life affirming, scary and fun all at the same time. I would highly recommend for the scenic views of Avalon and Catalina you won't get anywhere else.
The experience is amazing! Abby and Joe (idk if I spell their name correctly) are really nice and funny! I’m really nervous at first since it’s my first time but they showed me it’s really safe and tell me to just enjoy the experience! I will definitely come back next time again! ☺️
The zip line experience was awesome, Travis and Elaina were extremely supportive and attentive to each person in the group. The only thing that could have made it better, was memories in the way of pictures. Because for many people this would be their first time doing zip lines and the memories would be priceless. Again, Travis and Elaina made up for any shortcomings with the experience.
Excellent adventure! Lexi and Summer were awesome! They made us feel very safe while making it super fun and personal. They engaged with everyone in the group. I am deathly scared of heights and they were very patient with me. This was on my teenage girl’s bucket list and I’m glad she checked it off with this experience. Lexus went above and beyond and took our pics w her phone and sent them to me Bec I did not bring my phone with us. Highly recommend!
We are so happy you enjoyed your Zipline adventure and your day on beautiful Catalina Island.
