A zip line tour might be the single most thrilling activity at a family hotel. The harness goes on, the briefing happens, kids look genuinely nervous, and then they push off and arrive at the other end with the kind of smile that lights up a whole afternoon.

The hotels in this collection have built proper zip line installations. Think well-engineered cables with regular safety inspections, certified harnesses, professional guides who handle setup and supervision, and often multiple runs of varying length and elevation, so younger and older kids each find their level. Many properties integrate zip lines into broader adventure parks with ropes courses, climbing walls, and other activities.

Alpine and forest-adjacent properties lead the way, where the natural terrain allows for genuinely impressive zip line runs through treetops or across valleys. The kids who try a serious zip line tour for the first time often talk about it for years. That's a great holiday memory to bring home.

Below are the top family hotels with a zip line, sorted by overall score.