Super fun and scenic Highly recommend the zip line tour. Great scenery &a ton of fun! Rachel & Grace were awesome guides!

Super fun course. Stepped outside of my comfort zone but not to much it was bad. Dylan and Rachel (our... read moreSuper fun course. Stepped outside of my comfort zone but not to much it was bad. Dylan and Rachel (our guides) were amazing and super helpful and informative. The jokes weren't the best but that's to be expected. read less

The best Zipline tour we've been on! This was hands down the best run and most fun Zipline tour we've ever done. The lines were fantastic.... read moreThis was hands down the best run and most fun Zipline tour we've ever done. The lines were fantastic. Rachel and Dylan were fun, relaxed and skilled. We were given clear, great instruction and the gear was in great shape and clean. We got to enjoy the ladder ball and Cornhole before and after our tour. It was a perfect tour for our family (even Dylan's dad jokes). read less

A Fun and Safe Treetop Adventure My 8-year-old really wanted to try zip lining, so we signed up for a tour with Arbortrek because they allow... read moreMy 8-year-old really wanted to try zip lining, so we signed up for a tour with Arbortrek because they allow children as young as 8 to participate. Upon arrival, they weighed my daughter. Because she weighed less than the requisite 70 pounds, they offered to allow her to zip line in tandem with a guide, which we really appreciated because she would’ve been really upset if we had had to cancel the tour.

We all had a blast! My husband and I had been zip lining many years ago, but we appreciated the clear and detailed instructions given by our guides, Ducky and Shawn, before we left on the tour. They made sure everyone in our group (ours had 8 participants) understood what was expected of us and how to be safe on the course, and had each participant practice and show what they had learned for good measure.

Out on the course, they shared interesting tidbits of information about Vermont, the Smuggler’s Notch area, the trees around us, and information about the company and its history. They were very professional but easy-going and fun to talk with. They even gave us some recommendations for great restaurants for after our tour and some fun things to do while in the area.

It was a great way to spend 2 1/2 hours and such fun to soar above such a beautiful area. Most zip lines were surrounded below and to the sides by gorgeous trees, but several went over trails and creeks and one had an amazing mountain view.

Ducky and Shawn always explained what we could expect on each line and any changes we might need to be aware of. We even had a chance to repel twice, and the way they handled that was genius. No one in the group was an experienced repeller, but we all did absolutely fine thanks to clear and simple instructions and coaching from the guides. Even my eight year old repelled by herself both times without issue.

This is a professional, safe, family friendly tour company. If you’re in the Smuggler’s Notch area and looking for a fun adventure, Arbortrek is a great choice! read less

Perfect I had no idea I was petrified of heights until I was up in the trees with my group.
Three... read moreI had no idea I was petrified of heights until I was up in the trees with my group.
Three girlfriends (Kiara, Sarah, and Sara) and I, Molly, take a Girls Trip every year and this year we traveled to Stowe, VT. We booked a 3:15 slot at Arbortrek- Smugglers Notch. I started the course crying (literally). I ended the course laughing. Here’s why you MUST go to Arbortrek—
First and foremost, above all else, is Rachel. As we were getting geared up, the staff were assigned their groups. Our Canopy Experts were Rachel and Steve. Please don’t be mistaken— Steve had geographical facts for many locations, was super knowledgeable, and very nice! He certainly is excellent at his job. But, let’s talk about Rachel. She noticed that another staff member had helped Sara get strapped into her gear and she came over to check it. She said, “I’m sure they did it perfectly, I know everybody here is awesome at this job. It’s just that you’re in my group and I want to make sure it’s perfect.” That was not only incredibly reassuring, but it spoke volumes about how seriously she takes her job. I learned I have a huge fear of heights almost immediately. This is not something I’ve ever experienced before, so it was very jarring to come to this realization. The tears were flowing and I was totally panicked. My friends told me I didn’t have to do it if I didn’t want to, but Rachel had other plans. She looked at me and calmly said, “I’ll take you back if you want to, but I promise you that I will not let anything happen to you. I promise you can do this.” When it came time to stand on the stool to get clipped in (bringing you even higher) she would remind me, “Molly, eyes up. Don’t look down. Keep your eyes out, not down. You’re not going down, you don’t need to look there.” When it came time to go down the line, she stood beside me on every single one of the eight platforms and took three deep breaths with me. When it came to repelling, I, of course, was just as terrified. Again, Rachel looked me in the eyes and walked me through every single step, constantly reassuring me, “I got you— look at me, don’t look down.” She was incredibly patient, genuinely kind, very funny, and an all-around awesome Guide for the entire three-hour adventure. She even wrote us quick “awards” on Post-It notes before we left. Whatever you’re paying her, double it!
Secondly, the entire property and course was absolutely stunning. Very well maintained, no bugs, sturdy platforms, super reinforced lines, and some awesome adventure-course type things to do as well. Parking is free. The van that transported us to and from the course was very clean and and ride was smooth.
Thirdly, we purchased the photo package and were very happy with it! Both Rachel and Steve took photos and they both did an awesome job. They took plenty of action shots but also took the time to take staged photos as a group which was great.
All-in-all, the entire staff was awesome. The facility was spotless and the land was gorgeous. The equipment felt very safe and they did frequent safety checks. If you have the chance to go, absolutely do it. If I can do it, you totally can. Have fun! read less

My family and I decided to zip line after speaking with a couple in town about their experience. They recommended... read moreMy family and I decided to zip line after speaking with a couple in town about their experience. They recommended ArborTrek because some of the lines are 1000 feet long. I liked that they had us learn on a really small line before taking us up. They also handled a couple of guests who were struggling really well. They made them feel comfortable with the decision to stop early. But they also encouraged me to keep going even though I was nervous. That was a nice balance. We had Ducky and Sadie as out guides and they were great. There are two places where we had to repel. I have never been able to do this before because I am afraid of heights but they did such a good job explaining it I did not have a problem. read less

Ducky and Shawn did a great job guiding us through the tree tops. The tour has some really fast zips,... read moreDucky and Shawn did a great job guiding us through the tree tops. The tour has some really fast zips, lots of cool fact about the forest but mostly it brought us together as a family in a really fun way! I definitely recommend the tour for those visiting the Stowe area in Vermont. Zip Lines, Climbing Walls and Obstacle courses ArborTrek has it all - Check out the photo package it's so worth it. Coming back next year! read less

My mom and I went zip lining here and it was so much fun! We had GREAT tour guides, Dylan... read moreMy mom and I went zip lining here and it was so much fun! We had GREAT tour guides, Dylan and Steve. They were very nice and funny. Always making sure everyone was all set 🙂 I am usually a scaredy-cat, BUT this zip lining tour never felt too high or scary or maybe it was just the guides who made me feel good. Definitely would do again !!! read less

The obstacle course is a blast! They have very creative obstacles in a variety of difficulties which was good for... read moreThe obstacle course is a blast! They have very creative obstacles in a variety of difficulties which was good for both of us. Ducky was an amazing guide! She made it so much fun even in the rain and gave us great pointers. Thoroughly recommend. Ask for Ducky. read less