Thoroughly outstanding setting and service. Farm to table food was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. Thanks to everyone

Tiara was an amazing chef and teacher for this great class! We gathered fresh eggs and vegetables, along with flowers for a centerpiece. We learned so much and everything was delicious! Highly recommend!

THIS WAS AMAZING!!!!!! After arriving to the stunning property we were greeted by some of the staff at the inn made it seem like we’ve know each other forever. They and our guides had us sign some wavers. While we were doing that they got our shoe sizes and hooked us up with some rad water shoes to use. Next the guides helped us get into our harnesses getting them fitted to each of us. Last was our helmets. They took us on a short walk from the inn to the start of the course. Clipping into safety lines at the top a walking to our first rappel, there they demonstrated and taught us how to rappel. Once the entire group made it down the first rappel we walked a short distance to another safety line we were clipped into. Once that’s happening the Veiw of this epic green forest and a massive waterfall that as you get closer the view gets better and opens up more to the valley and water below! Smiling from ear to ear the whole time hooting and hollering at the joy of being next to this waterfall getting sprayed as we rappel down in the warm Hawaiian sun!!!! One of our guides took photos of us at the top of the waterfall and also after we all made it he got some really nice pictures of us too. Absolutely thrilling! It’s a must do. Five stars isn’t enough.

Very interesting learning about all the plants and the staff were super awesome.! Got to try all sorts of different veggies, fruit, and plants and the actually food from the cooking class was very good.

I came with my family of 4 adults. We were the only party, just us and our tour guide. Our tour guide took us up to check out the chickens and the farm. It was kind of sparse of harvestable items, perhaps because of time of year. Our guide was very new to the farm and very new to hawaii. So, she didn’t have a lot of knowledge to offer about the property or the farming processes. We went up to the barn where there are more fruit trees to pick from outside and the kitchen is on the top floor. Some ingredients we used were not actually from the Kulaniapia Farm but from a farmers market the day before. We made salsa, chips, tortillas, roasted vegetables, collard greens, and a limeade. Not gourmet by any stretch of the imagination, but a good humble kind of meal. This experience was nice but definitely not worth the price.

I have serious concerns about safety for this experience. The actual repelling next to the waterfall was great, but by the time I got to the bottom and finished the experience, I felt that the company valued profit over personal safety. Pro: We did a short 25 foot warm-up repelling that was low stakes and a great way to get practice in with the gear/guide. The guides doublechecked our linkages, and I initially felt safe. Con: As the hike went on, my perception changed. When we started, the waterfall was borderline on dangerous for coming down. As the hike went on, the waterfall levels intensified. For individuals that had finished and were waiting by the banks, the guides did not allow us to swim in the water because it was too strong/dangerous. Yet, people were still rappelling down next to the too intense waterfall. Jeremy, one of the guides at the top, explained at all times I should have had a double belay system. If, for whatever reason, the line slipped from my hands, I would still be caught by the top or bottom belayer. Unfortunately, when I got near the bottom, the guide at the bottom tried to take pics of me and also be the safety belayer. The line was extra slick near the bottom and the rope line slipped from my hand. I dropped 3 feet, before saving myself/guide grabbed it too. I was less than a foot from seriously injuring/breaking my back on hard rocks. The safety belayer should not have been the photographer. The top belayer could not see me by the time I reached the bottom, and his line had too much slack as well. After the experience was done, and all of the individuals had safely repelled, I talked with Eric , the owner of the company, and shared some of my concerns about the lack and judgment with a belayer being also the photographer. Instead of recognizing his lack of judgment in worsening conditions, he doubled-down and blamed me for the almost near catastrophic accident. I am a novice rock climber and belayer; I should’ve been able to depend on the guides to catch me when my hand accidentally slipped.

Three generation family holiday. We (grand parents) were able to take photos from a great vista of the parents and grand children doing the waterfall rappelling. Videos from top to bottom! Guides did a terrific job gearing the family with all the equipment necessary to assure a safe experience.

Absolutely wonderful morning touring the farm and making a delicious meal with the Kulaniapia Community! Going through the process of taking ingredients strait from the ground and following the entire process makes you appreciate a meal so much more. Aiden and David also do a great job and really help add to the experience

Great customer service. Very well put together. Ayden is an amazing instructor. I definitely recommend it. Will be back again. Thank u so much. We enjoyed ourselves.

We had.a good time over all. However the company/hotel was not very accurate in the information before hand. It was painfully obvious they did not want to take myself and husband out. We are in our early 60s and not in good shape. They made us feel very inadequate and guilty for not being thinner and more fit. It was pouring rain and the conditions were difficult. The information about the rappelling indicates no experience necessary, you just have to be over 10. There is no weight requirement given. Considering what they say the requirements are, virtually none, and the weather conditions they should not have taken us out. The rain had caused a ton of mud and I believe it was quite dangerous. All being said we did have a good experience and felt a sense of accomplishment when we had finished the event.

Wouldn’t recommend spending the nite- perhaps a day trip, but call before you go to make sure the waterfall isn’t raging, otherwise you cannot swim. The place was disorganized, breakfast served on a filthy covered patio, cobwebs and bugs covering light fixtures hanging over the tables…felt like a summer kids camp that no one has cleaned in months, the area down by the waterfall was worse…trash for days. Room was musty, torn screens and we had just two rusty lawn chairs for a unit that slept 4. We originally booked a room that slept 3 and requested the $50 extra twin. They called us 72 hours prior to check in and informed that the website was an Error and we would have to be moved to the ‘Pagoda House’ for $850 for one nite…not realizing that this was the final weekend for the Merrie Monarch, lodging elsewhere was not readily available. It was the one and only ‘bad’ experience we had during our 10 day trip to visit family.

Sitting by the falls, eating locally grown foods prepared by chef Rachel was the highlight of our visit. She has a knack for combining spices to make the most of each course. I especially enjoyed the soup course and the salad which was unlike any beet salad I ever had. And, she has a friend who is a gourmet baker. Save room and if you are lucky, she might be serving flourless chocolate cake when you visit.

Delightful. Do it, and get a room for the night. The staff are knowledgeable, reassuring, and they’ll give you the confidence to experience something unforgettable.

Beautiful scenery, incredible guides, was definitely terrified at first but nothing to worry about! If you’re on vacation you have to add this to your to do list!

The farm tour was very interesting and informative. It was fun getting to select fresh items from the farm to cook in the cooking class. Our guide Ayden was enthusiastic about all of it which made it enjoyable. We were able to participate in the cooking at each step and enjoyed the lunch we prepared. The small size of the group was also appreciated. Would definitely recommend this if you are looking for something different to experience.