Moonlight Zipline Adventure · Santa Ynez Valley, CA
Fly through the night sky on the most thrilling ziplines in California with the moon lighting the way! Experience views of the Santa Ynez Valley in a whole new light.
The same three dual ziplines, flown after dark. A 4×4 Humvee carries you over 1,000 feet of vertical to the top of the ranch in Buellton, then you fly over a mile and a half of cable back down to Basecamp with the moon over the ridge and the lights of the Santa Ynez Valley below. Up to 8 guests per tour, about 2 hours on course, offered on select nights around the full moon — see the calendar.
Moonlight Zipline Adventure
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Moonlight Zipline Adventure $175 per person. Reservations are required and tours run on select nights around the full moon — choose yours below.
Before you book
Find us after dark
700 East HWY 246 / Buellton, CA 93427
Located in the west hills of Buellton, CA. Take the CA-246 E/E Hwy 246 E in Buellton. Get off on exit 140A for CA-246 toward Lompoc/Solvang. Follow that road for 1 mile until you see a dirt road with our sign. Turn right and follow that road for 1/2 mile and you’ve made it!
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Under the moon
Safety first
World-renowned zipline system developer, Skyline Ziplines Ltd., designed and constructed this custom zipline course for Highline Adventures by combining our unique topography with the safest zipline innovations in the industry. With the highest-rated gear, a redundantly fail-safe brake system, and a solar powered safe launching mechanism - all riders can be assured their safety comes first with every leap.
Before leading a tour, all guides must pass a series of in-house training courses. Training includes course-specific requirements from the manufacturer, demonstration of gear and equipment knowledge, ability to perform rescue procedures and obtain CPR + First Aid certification.
Don't be surprised to see badges with clipboards checking structures and equipment during your tour. Inspections are performed on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis to ensure our zipline course meets the highest standard of safety.
Zipline FAQ
During your experience at Highline Adventures you’ll check in at our basecamp, meet your guides, and have a 15 minute ground school. Once your guides have properly fitted your harness you’ll take a thrilling 4×4 ride in one of our humvees to the top of the course. At the top you’ll get to enjoy the view and take a few photos then fly above the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley on over a mile and a half of cable covering 3 zip lines. You will wear a safety harness connected to the zip line cables, allowing you to travel from platform to platform. Each tour is led by knowledgeable and experienced guides.
That’s okay! Most of our guests have never experienced the thrill of a Zipline tour adventure before. That’s why our guides make sure that they give a complete orientation session during the 15 minute ground school, plus another debriefing before launching from the first zipline platform. The knowledgeable and experienced guides will do everything they can to make sure you feel comfortable about your adventure. Our program is designed for intergenerational participants. That’s what we love about this Zipline tour, just about everyone can do it. Please read our requirements prior to booking your tour.
Our suggested minimum age is 10 years old, and all participants must weigh between 75-275lbs. Guests are discretely weighed at check-in. Those not meeting our requirements may not be able to participate and are ineligible for a refund.
From departure time our course takes 2 hours to complete with a fully booked trip of 8 participants, smaller groups may move through the course more quickly. We ask that you plan for at least 2.5 hours total.
Reservations are required. Plan your Zipline tour now with an online reservation.
We suggest that you dress as if you were going for a hike. You’ll be wearing a full body harness so dress for comfort. The temperatures can be different at the basecamp so we suggest bringing layers and making the final decision once you arrive. During the hot summer months sunscreen is recommended. We have shaded waiting areas but most of the course is exposed to full sun. Please be prepared accordingly.
Our Zipline tours will run in light rain. If heavy rain, high wind or lightning interfere with operational safety we will cancel the tour for safety concerns. The course manager on duty will determine tour cancellations and guests may be notified at any time regarding cancellation. In the event that your tour is canceled by Highline Adventures, you will receive a refund or a rain check voucher depending on the circumstances. We reserve the right to postpone or ‘pause’ a tour for up to one hour to wait out inclement weather and resume normal operations. Rain gear is not provided and you are expected to dress appropriately for the weather. Synthetic clothing is recommended when wet weather is expected.
All sales are final. Cancellations made at least 48 hours in advance are eligible to be rescheduled or receive store credit for a future booking. Bookings can be transferable. For more info please visit our cancellation policy page.
Yes, all participants are required to sign a participant agreement before being allowed on course. If under 18: A parent or legal guardian must also sign the waiver.
Yes, we can accommodate large groups! Please contact us through our group tours page and allow our reservation team to facilitate the booking. Group discounts are offered for private group bookings with more than 8 participants. Group discounts may not be combined with any other discounts.
Spectators are welcome to hangout on our lawn area. You will be able to observe ground school and see the participants take their final zip into the base camp area.
Yes they do, SMILE! The guides will carry a camera throughout the course. Getting comfortable on the lines is first priority, so they will start snapping photos after the first zip. If you have a special request for a photo, the guides will do their best to provide it but please remember that safety comes before the photos. Once back to the outpost, your photos will be loaded into a slideshow for you to view. If you like what you see, let the retail staff know and they can start transferring them onto a Highline USB. Check-in and ‘like us’ on our Facebook page for a photo discount. Note: Our gloves don’t work with cell phone screens. Please leave cell phones and other valuables locked in your vehicle.
For the safety of the mother and the baby, we do not allow women who are pregnant at any stage to participate in the zip-lines. We have a beautiful deck and lawn area that can view the 3rd and final zipline as well as overlook the adventure park.
More answers on the full FAQ page · group bookings via zipline group tours.
Before you arrive
Closed-toe shoes, a warm layer for the night air, and nothing loose in your pockets. Your gear is waiting at Basecamp.
Moonlight Zipline Adventure $175 per person · up to 8 guests per tour · select nights around the full moon. Reservations are required — choose your night in the booking calendar.