487 South Highway 19
New Florence MO, 63363
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a zipline?
A zipline is a steel cable strung from tree to tree and utilizes gravity to propel riders high above the ground on an exciting eco adventure tour. Ziplines are not a new technology and have been around for over a hundred years. Ziplines have been used around the world to access remote areas such as the rainforest or the Australian outback. Zipline tours are becoming one of the fastest growing adventure tourism activities due to the wide range of age groups that can participate and the excitement that zipping through the trees offers. Experience Eco Zipline Tours and you will understand why flying through the forest on a zipline is unlike anything you have ever done before and will not soon be forgotten.
2. How do I get to Eco Zipline Tours?
From St Louis: Take I-70 West to Exit 175. Turn LEFT towards Hermann and go 4.5 miles – We are located on the right hand side in a green and white building. Coming from Columbia: Take I-70 East to Exit 175. Turn RIGHT towards Hermann and go 4.5 miles – We are located on the right hand side in a green and white building. GPS will usually tell you that you are there about 2 miles off I-70 so if that happens, just keep going. We have an Eco Zipline Tours sign fifteen feet high. Do not turn on any side roads. Eco Zipline Tours parking lot is directly off Highway 19.
3. What do I need to bring to Eco Zipline Tours?
Please bring your signed waiver (Download Waiver) and any payment and/or prepaid vouchers.
4. How long do the tours take?
The Easy Rider tour takes approximately half an hour to complete. The High Flyer tour takes approximately an hour and forty five minutes to complete.
5. What are the physical requirements to zipline?
Must follow zipline guides instructions and be able to walk trails from zipline landing to the next launching platform.
6. How much walking is involved?
Both tours end about 100ft from our office and parking lot. The Easy Rider Tour requires no walking. The High Flyer has minimal walking on groomed trails between ziplines.
7. Do you have to climb up a lot of stairs?
We use the natural contours of the land and most of the ziplines start and end on the ground. There are about thirty stairs total on the High Flyer Tour.
8. What do I need to wear to zipline?
Tennis shoes or hiking boots and long shorts or pants.
9. Can pregnant women zipline?
Pregnant women are not allowed to zipline for their own safety.
10. Can I stop after one line if I decide I don’t like it?
If you decide that ziplining is not for you, you can walk down the stairs after our first zipline. One of our guides will walk you back to the office so you can take off your equipment and wait for the rest of your group to finish the tour.
11. Can I bring a camera on tour?
Yes. We recommend one with a wrist strap or one that can be worn around your neck. We also offer picture CDs and video DVDs of your ziplining adventure and we ask that you please enquire about these prior to your tour.
12. Will we encounter wildlife on tour?
We have seen many animals while on tour but cannot guarantee seeing wildlife. Eco Zipline Tours is a sanctuary and many deer inhabit the area.
13. Is it possible to watch and take pictures without going on tour?
Those who do not want to participate can watch and take pictures on the first and last lines of both, The Easy Rider or The High Flyer tours. However, it’s impossible to walk along the entire course with either tours because of the terrain and ravines covered. For your safety we ask that you stay within our designated zones.
14. Some of my group wants to do The Easy Rider and some of my group wants to do The High Flyer. Can we all go together?
Absolutely. The Easy Rider tour is encompassed in The High Flyer tour. Both groups will do the first 3 lines together, and then will split up, with the Easy Rider tour finishing on our 4th line and the High Flyer tour continuing on the mile long tour.
15. Can children under the age of 18 go on the tour by themselves?
For safety reasons, all minors must be accompanied by an adult. For every 4 minors, one adult must be present on the tour.
16. Can we do private tours?
You can do private tours for groups of 10 or more. Please email us at EcoZiplineTours@gmail.com or call 314-456-1444 for more information about private parties.
17. Do you offer discounts for scouts?
On certain days in the month we do offer discounts for all scouts in uniform who come out to zip. Please refer to our calendar or contact us for dates.
18. How can I buy gift certificates for someone special?
Please contact us via email at EcoZiplineTours@gmail.com or call 314-456-1444 and let us know how we can design an unforgettable zipline package. You can send check or call with credit card information to pay for gift certificates, shirts, hats, DVDs and picture CDs.
19. Do you donate zipline tours for fundraising events?
Yes. We are happy to help our community and donate zipline tours but due to the overwhelming number of requests, we ask that all donation requests be sent in writing to Eco Zipline Tours 487 S Hwy 19 New Florence, MO 63363
20. What if I’m going to be late for my zipline tour?
Tours usually consist of about 10 riders. The reason we ask you to check in 15 minutes prior to your tour time is to ensure that the tours go out on time. If you know you’re going to be late please call (do not email) with as much notice as possible. However, we reserve the right to start the tour out without you if you are not on time, with no guarantee of getting you in a later time that day. Being late is the equivalent of a “no show” and will be charged as stated in the terms and conditions.
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