Where to Ride a Giant Swing: the 5 Best Worldwide

1.Canyon Swing in Grindelwald

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 366 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $180Our pick

At Grindelwald’s Glacier Canyon, you’ll suit up with an English- or German-speaking guide, receive a careful safety briefing, then step from a 90-meter platform for a freefall reaching about 120 km/h. Expect a 2 to 3-hour visit, canyon views, a drink afterward, and guides such as Heath, Lucas, Martin, or Hudson helping nervous jumpers stay calm.

“great activity! beautiful place, loads of water in the canyon so felt even wilder. guides were a great laugh very informative”

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2.Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · from $92Best value

At Skypark Cairns, choose a 50-metre bungy jump, the multi-person Giant Swing, or both. You get a safety briefing, rainforest and Coral Sea views, and access to shaded viewing areas and the waterside Gravity Bar. Pickup is offered, though the activity begins and ends at the Smithfield park.

“Its was brilliant adrenalin rush, could have stayed all day. It was very safe and well run, the photos came with the package which was great, no added extras.”

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3.Canyon Swing with OUTDOOR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185

At Glacier Canyon Grindelwald, OUTDOOR guides you through a safety briefing before you launch into a thrilling canyon swing above the Lütschine River. Expect a 90-minute small-group experience for up to 12 people, with equipment, transport from the canyon entrance, and a free drink included. Martin, Matt, and Rion are among the guides praised for calm, friendly instruction.

“The canyon swing was absolutely thrilling. Our guide Martin was great. We felt safe and well guided.”

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4.Nevis Canyon Swing – 70m Free-Fall!

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 4 hours · from $194

Meet your English-speaking AJ Hackett guides in central Queenstown, ride a rugged 4WD shuttle into the Nevis Valley, then choose a solo or tandem swing style. You will drop 70 metres and arc 300 metres above the Nevis River. The package includes return transport, photos, and video, with a small group of up to eight.

“Absolutely incredible can’t wait to do it again”

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5.BigAir Experience: Bungee,Swing & Slide from Victoria Fall Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $230

Choose a bungee jump, bridge swing, or bridge slide above the Zambezi at Victoria Falls. You check in at Bridge Cafe, receive a safety briefing, and use the supplied harness and equipment before your turn. Bring your passport for the bridge ticket. The activity lasts about one hour, with optional footage and return transport available.

“Staff were friendly and helpful. They try to keep you occupied just before you jump as most people get nervous. Was very scary but so much fun. And it was very safe”

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