Where to Ride a Giant Swing: the 15 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 $92Top rated

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.El Yunque Rainforest – Waterslide, Cliff jump, and Rope swing!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $94

Join Fiesta Tour PR from Carolina for a five-hour El Yunque outing led by guides such as Chris, Enrique, or Tristan. After a one-hour drive and 25-minute hike, you can swim in a natural pool, use the waterslide, try a rope swing, or make an optional cliff jump. Water, snacks, gear, photos, and park entry are included.

“Wonderful three generation day trip. Tristan did a great job of catering to the needs of our group and providing excitement for the young crew and safety and appropriate level for the grandparents. Kids had a blast.”

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6.Giant Swing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 47 reviews · 1 day · from $82

At Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett, you can ride Australia’s only multi-person giant swing, dropping from 45 meters to one meter in 3.5 seconds. Ride solo or share the harness with up to two friends. The experience includes an Epic Shot photo and video package, with optional prebooked hotel transfers at 9am, 11am, or 1pm.

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7.Extreme Swing – Fly from the Glass Bottom Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $100

Head from San José del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas to Wild Canyon Adventures for a glass-bottom gondola ride and giant swing above a desert canyon. After a brief free-fall, you pendulum at up to 87 mph in a secure harness. The four-hour outing includes guides, water stations, and hotel or port pickup in listed areas.

“Well worth the money and the short too out there. Friendly and experienced staff yo help you through the whole process!”

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8.Giant Canyon Swing with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $100

You’ll ride from town to Vanuatu Jungle Summit, cross a Skybridge, then plunge 70 meters into a rainforest canyon at up to 120 km/h. Guides fit your full-body harness, secure your gear, and lower you to the canyon floor, where you walk past jungle, pools, and a waterfall. Tandem riding is available below 140 kg combined.

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9.Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park: Zip Line and Giant Swing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 1 hour · from $30Best value

At Adrenalin Addo, an English-speaking instructor fits your harness before you cross the Sundays River by raft and ride or walk up to a 70-meter zip line tower. You race 500 meters on twin cables at about 60 km/h, then try an 18-meter giant swing. The one-hour session costs $30, with equipment included.

“Zip line was a bit slow Working against wind Giant swing was awesome”

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10.Bungy Jump & Giant Swing Combo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour · from $232

At Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett, you get Australia’s only bungy jump plus the Giant Swing in one one-hour session. Jump from 50 metres above a natural lagoon, then reach up to 120km/h with one or two friends. Photos, video, and a Jumpers Edition T-shirt are included.

“Driver was amazing and dropped me the my next activity and the swing and bungy were both great fun”

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11.Bungy Jump & Giant Swing Combo in Skypark Cairns Australia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $235

At Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett, you get two major thrills in about an hour: a 50-metre bungy jump above a natural lagoon and the Giant Swing, which reaches up to 120 km/h. Choose from 16 bungy styles, ride alone or with two others, and use the viewing platform if you prefer to watch.

“Beautiful staff and magnificent location thankyou. Staff interacted with children so professionally.”

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12.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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13.Nevis Bungy & Swing Combo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $370

Meet at Queenstown Bungy Centre for a 4WD ride into the Nevis Valley. You’ll jump 134m from the Nevis Bungy pod, then take the 300m Nevis Swing from a 70m platform. Choose a solo or tandem swing, with a small group, English-speaking crew, and photos and video included.

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14.Sky Bike, Tarzania, Bungee Swing & Zip Line with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $119

At Selvatica near Puerto Morelos, you’ll pedal a suspended Sky Bike 100 meters above the Mayan jungle, then tackle six zip lines, Tarzania, and a bungee swing. Guides including Deyose, Juanelo, Kike, Manolo, Jonathan, and Juan are known for patient safety help and lively encouragement. The four-hour visit includes a light lunch and water.

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15.Madeira Adrenaline 4×4 Tour: Zipline, Giant Swing and Seixal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours · from $58

Join guide Diogo in a small six-person Jeep tour from Funchal to Ponta do Sol, Madeira’s old mountain roads, an optional 320-meter zipline or 20-meter giant swing, and Seixal’s black sand beach. The base price is $58, but the adrenaline activities cost extra. Expect bumpy off-road sections and strong mountain views.

“Diogo was the best guide, we are very happy with the tour! We recommend :)”

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