What an amazing experience! Hands down one of those things I will never forget. Key notes- *It's definitely a hike! 8+ flights of stairs down and up in the forest. Roots. Slippy parts. Need to be sure on your feet. *Almost all of it is shaded. *We all did fine doing the hike in water shoes, but they have some for you to rent if needed. *To get behind the waterfall, you climb up a 10-15 foot rock face using a rope. I'm a sucker for waterfalls. Living in Hawaii, most are crowded so much so that it's not super enjoyable. This is on private land, so all that's down there is what's on yours specific tour. I loved that! We were told they sometimes have close to 30 people on the tour, but including my family of three, there were six of us that day. We hiked down to the 30 foot first. You can go out to it and maybe be in water up to your waist. Then we hiked over to the 60 foot. That one you have to swim out to, but there is a ledge once you get close. The waterfall is massive and amazing. Getting to sit right I see it was amazing. We got to climb up and walk behind it as well, which was really neat! Definitely recommend! Will tell everyone it's a must do! read more

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We spent the day exploring Lihue and then headed up to meet Shizuo & Renan our guides for the waterfall rappelling. They were extremely knowledgeable and patient with all of the guests and made the experience fun and memorable. The views are amazing and the hiking up to each site was a bonus workout. I highly recommend you try this adventure with your family and friends of any age! read more

Da Life Outdoors - A view from the bottom of the 60 foot waterfall - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

My husband is somewhat of an adventure junkie, so we added waterfall rappelling to our honeymoon activities list. We had both rappelled one other time, so it wasn't very new, but we still appreciated the refresher at the beginning of the session. Our guides, Renan and Matt were awesome! During the short hike to the waterfall we got tons of information about the vegetation and folklore of the island from the guides. We felt safe under their direction and had an absolute blast. We also spent some time after our adventure chatting with the guides about the best spots to eat on the island, they had tons of great recommendations. Thanks for making our honeymoon thrilling! read more

This was such a fun experience! My friends and I absolutely loved it. Some of us had to face our fears a bit but after getting down the practice clay wall, the waterfalls were so much fun! The tour guides were also amazing. They were very helpful, friendly and filled with so much information. The property was beautiful and the hike to the falls was just perfect. Not too long or too short in my opinion. I'd definitely go back and do this again! read more

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Great waterfalls. Kate the guide was great. She was knowledgeable about the area and made it fun.

The waterfall excursion was absolutely breathtaking! Kate our guide told us all about the tress, plants, and animals we passed or could see. She didn't rush us and took photos for everyone so patiently. I would 100% recommend this tour! read more

This adventure was a blast. I was dealing with a back injury so I didn't get to do everything, but it was an amazing time watching Alyssa and Junyou kick butt. They cheered them on and I watched them get better and better each time they rappelled. The guides are amazing. They let me walk along with our little group. I was in charge of videos, pictures and GoPro. Thank you! read more

Da Life Outdoors - We and my new family, Alyssa and Junyou. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

What an amazing experience!! I would absolutely do it again! We did the Waterfall Rappelling with Matt and Nan and they did such a wonderful job! My husband and I had never been rappelling before and they made it such an easy and memorable experience. If you are even considering it, just sign up and do it because you won't regret it!! I couldn't have asked for a better experience or better teachers! Thank you Nan and Matt! Fun Facts: - they will provide felt-bottom water shoes for you, so you won't need to grab your own - Make sure you wear something comfortable to hike in, but lightweight to go swimming in - We had beginners all the way to seasoned dry-rappelling climbers, so you don't have to have any previous experience. - It's very easy to miss the turn into the site, so make sure you're going slow when your get close to the turn and keep a sharp eye out for - You really won't be in the sun, so bug spray more so than sunscreen - You will be hiking to the waterfalls, and sometimes the terrain is muddy, slick and wet - They will provide you with a dry-bag to keep all of your personal items dry - They will provide snacks and drinks for you read more

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Best thing I did in Kauai!! Waterfalls are amazing and easy to access without going onto private property by yourself. Our guide was fantastic and hospitable. Made us feel safe and welcome. This is a must every time we come to Kauai!!! Mahalo nui Da Life pomaika'i! read more

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Good: beautiful landscape & waterfall. Bad: EXTREMELY muddy and. slippery. One party member slipped and suffered badly, painful contused ribs. Guide did NOT provide enough caution to elderly participants. The length and slope of the walk were easy; the EXTREME danger of slipping was not stressed. BE FOREWARNED. read more

Absolutely the most adrenaline pumping activity to do on the island. No photos or YouTube videos do it justice. A must to do when visiting Kauai. read more

My husband (41 yrs old) and I (40) did the waterfall rappelling on our recent vacation to Kauai. It was the first activity we did there, and we were both so glad! I was pretty nervous at first, because I'm a bit afraid of water. The dry run we did wasn't scary at all, but that's because I'm someone who isn't scared of heights and readily trusts equipment. It was a little scary doing the first (30-ft) waterfall, but it went smoothly and it wasn't as slippery or cold as I thought it might be. The hike down to the second waterfall was super fun. Our guide knew a lot about plants, so we learned all about them as we passed. The waterfall itself looked much larger (and flatter) than the first one. I was pretty nervous standing at the top of it. I decided to rappel down the center, even though I knew there was an option to go farther to the side and be less scared. I'm glad I chose the harder path because I feel more accomplished, but if I were to do this activity a second time I'd absolutely go to the side. The waterfall really pummels you (including your head) for at least half the distance. So that part wasn't fun for me (a water scaredy-cat). But I lived! My husband and I both ended up with a few bumps. Even though he's a very rugged, athletic person. But it was worth it to both of us. Guides were fantastic, ensuring everything was clear to us during the explanations. A very exhilerating experience! read more

Awesome adventure...our guides Nan and Shiz were great! Very informative and gave instructions that were easy to follow! These guys are the best!! read more

Mitch, our guide was awesome. Fun hike, not very intense. It gets a little steep in spots but you have ropes and steps to make it easier. Waterfalls were great with a nive swimming pool at the bottom of both. Mitch is very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna and makes the hike enjoyable. read more

Da Life Outdoors - The two waterfalls - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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First of all, this is not an activity it's an adventure. No one in our group wanted or can join me so had to do it on my own. We are a small group of 6 and was lucky enough to have a very kind couple(alice & bart) to have recorded me. That being said, Coming from someone who has no experience rappelling and has fear of heights why would I do this? Because I believe this is must do when in Kauai! Da life outdoors staff were beyond exceptional! Naan was so patient in giving instructions/directions without showing frustration to a nervous wrecked me. He was is with at the top of the waterfall and without him for sure I would have chickened out. He just said "don't overthink it or you'll say I should have done it!" And Matt was a the bottom despite the loud sound of the waterfall hearing him scream his cues, guidance and motivation on the way down was reassuring. Both of them of them made me feel safe, and supported me in achieving this waterfall rappel once in a lifetime experience. They were so genuine and really will push you to get through it, I hope they feel rewarded enough knowing that they are a part of people achieving a milestone or bucket list goal. Where else can you have an exceptionally magical place for a couple of hours all to ourselves, totally worth it! Oh lastly... just don't look down! read more

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Great day-great guides! The guides were so friendly, informative, encouraging and appeared to love their job.... Made tour humorous. Learned a lot about plants and vegetation while making the hike. Waterfalls were great and the experience was priceless. I would say only one negative- price for spectators is overpriced. Walked with to video and was charged 1/2 the price... seems like an unnecessary added on cost for that part of experience only. Rest is well worth the trip. read more

Da Life Outdoors - Smaller waterfall - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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What a great experience. Kate and Shiz were fantastic. They explained everything we needed to know sufficiently and made us feel safe. We could not have asked for better instructors. The weather was also great, and we had so much fun. We highly recommend this experience. read more

We recently went on a Waterfall Rapelling adventure with Da Life! Kate and Matt were amazing! It was our first time trying this adventure and also had a 13 year old as well in my family! We came very excited yet scared and went home beaming and with memories of a lifetime! Both of them made us feel so comfortable, their directions were clear, they were patient and cheered us on as we rapelled down a 30 feet and another 60 feet falls. They are THE BEST and this is an adventure you must not miss!! Thanks guys! read more

My friend and I had an awesome experience rappelling for the first time here! With our guides Nan and Kate we felt safe and well supported. They had good demos for understanding what to do. We progressed from easier to more difficult walls smoothly: first a dry wall (where I lost control but learned that it's not a big deal if I do), then a short and shallow waterfall, and finally a longer and steeper waterfall. We took videos of each other rappelling down and they look amazing! The hike to the waterfalls and the general surroundings are beautiful. Just beware that there are bugs (I got a handful of bug bites). Nan and Kate took photos of us during the experience. You can preview the photos and then pay $25 to keep all the photos. Totally worth it in my opinion! read more

Ok, the waterfall rappelling was awesome. We did a lot of activities on Kauai (Float Tube Ride, Zip Lining, Kayaking, Waimea Canyon), but this was the most fun and memorable activity we did. Nothing like it before. Two guides, Matt and Renan (bread guy?!), did an awesome job. There is a safety discussion and practice cliff you do prior to the waterfalls. They both did a good job explaining everything and making sure everyone was comfortable. There is a short hike and at that time, the guides were good at pointing out some interesting plant life. You quickly arrive at the first waterfall - a 30ft. They split the group, so you can ensure to get pictures from the bottom of others in your party. Matt and Nan were very enthusiastic and encouraging for the group. Lots of happy cheers and shouts! Then you get to the 60ft waterfall. Much more intense. There were two options to take. The left side of the waterfall where the water is light. And the middle where it was full force. I was the only fool in the group that took the middle. Glad, I did and would recommend if you are comfortable. The sheer force of the water hitting you when you go down is something I won't forget. If you are comfortable leaning over a cliff knowing you are safely secured, this is the activity for you. Highly, highly recommend!!!! read more

Da Life Outdoors - 60ft Waterfall. Take the middle, I'm tellin' ya!!!! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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This was our favorite activity on Kauai ever, just before the zodiac boat ride that went all the way in &through the caves on the Nepali coastline! That was pretty epic too! Our guides for this made our day! Naan and Matt were a blast & kept everyone safe too! Our group, led by gutsy tweens opted to go down the center of the big waterfall, so of course we all had to follow & we loved it! We had done waterfall rappelling in Switzerland years ago, but doing it in Hawaii (warm water) is just the best!! Thanks so much to Naan & Matt for an amazing anniversary day for us & our kiddos too! read more

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Such a fun couple guides they really made this experience absolutely amazing. We will definitely be back !!! read more

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We did the waterfall hike and swim. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and funny. He took his time to explain to us the area we were hiking to and the whole time made sure we were safe and enjoying the hike. Our favorite part was walking underneath the waterfall, it was an experience to remember. We loved this adventure and would definitely return to do it again. read more

Da Life Outdoors - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Absolutely a blast. The guides did a great job explaining the safety and proper instructions. Also a lot of insight with regards to the nature around and history. The waterfall rappel is an amazing experience I was able to capture with my GoPro attached to their helmet. I signed up solo as no one in my family was brave enough. I joined with another couple and we all helped take our own pictures with our phones below. The water was very warm (July) my only regret was not wearing their wetsuit shirt they offered, not because the water was cold, but because the waterfall almost tore my t-shirt off. MUST DO when visiting Kauai. Yeeeeeew! read more

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The water rappelling adventure today was a blast! We were trained by 2 funny and outgoing guys, Nan and Erric. Both of them made us feel so welcome and created an atmosphere of fun and excitement. We learned a skill that was so cool. Challenging but never felt overwhelmed. The 60 foot waterfall was amazing! If you are worried or skeptical about going...don't be. We really enjoyed ourselves and recommend this event very highly. read more

Amazing adventure! Great staff, that is safety focused, friendly, and engaging. So love that they work so hard to make the trails accessible for all to enjoy! read more

4/27/16 This was the most fun I've had on the island THUS FAR! The staff is amazing!!! Dundee, Paa (spelling?), and Kelsey did a great job giving us a demo of how to rappel. I am TERRIFIED of heights, but I felt fully confident with the expert staff there to help me. Tanya had this motherly feel so I felt really safe knowing she was at the bottom of the waterfall coaching me through. As you're rappelling one of the staff responsible for you is instructing you on what to do, where to put your foot, etc. Mostly you are trying to figure all that out yourself but when it comes to tough parts they help you out. Really great experience and SO MUCH FUN!!!! THANK YOU ALL FOR A WONDERFUL TIME AND FOR MAKING US FEEL LIKE OHANA! Btw, if you can't swim, THIS EXCURSION IS STILL FOR YOU! I cannot swim but the bottom of the waterfall isn't really deep so it was completely fine :) read more

Da Life Outdoors - 60 foot waterfall - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Had a great hike to the waterfalls with Katie. Very informative about the jungle fauna. Easy hike down to the falls. Would definitely recommend. read more

Rappelling with The Hawaiian Dundee was the best thing we did in Kauai! My husband and I are adrenaline junkees so this was right up our alley. The guide and his wife have several years of experience doing this and they're ALL ABOUT safety so there was never a time I didn't feel safe. They give you an intensive training session on dry ground then you get some practice on a 30 ft waterfall before the 60 foot waterfall. In fact, if the guide feels you're not safe enough to go down the 60 foot waterfall, he won't let you. I can't emphasize enough how much safety is his number one priority. My only recommendation is for females to wear a rash guard. Loose shirts aren't allowed for safety reasons and those waterfalls are powerful so it's highly likely that it'll pull your bikini tops down :0/ read more

Da Life Outdoors - Rappelling down the middle of the 60 foot waterfall - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Such a great experience! Our group of 10 tried the repelling waterfall adventure last week. Naan and Kate were wonderful guides/instructors. They made us feel safe while facing our fears! Our grand daughter even repelled both the 30 and 60 foot waterfalls...Naan was so patient and told us she was the youngest to ever do it! We made great memories and highly recommend this adventure! read more

Matt and Nan were awesome! Gregarious, knowledgeable, laid back and very safety conscious. My son and I had a fantastic time rappelling the 60' fall right down the middle of the Washing Machine. Highly recommended, a unique experience not to be missed! read more

Da Life was the best part of our trip to Kauai. The guides were awesome and so into the experience they even had their family come on the tour. Rappelling the waterfalls was pure magic -- can't recommend highly enough for adventurous spirits :) read more

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The Dundee waterfall rappelling trip was the most fun thing my husband and I did on our honeymoon! It was intense but Tanya, Nalu and Dundee kept us feeling safe the whole time. I had never rappelled or even rock climbed before, and they teach you everything you need to know before taking you out on the waterfall. They were great guides, the food was good and we had an overall awesome experience! read more

Da Life Outdoors - First rappel, this was the easy side!! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

We did the Hawaiian Dundee excursion and this company does a great job! First of all, I'm terribly scared of heights and I've never rock climbed or rappelled - not even indoors. I was scared to even do the practice dirt wall, but they gave such great instruction and they were so helpful. Then we did the first waterfall. This waterfall was pretty small, but it gave you a good taste of what it's like to walk down something while your legs are being pounded with water. The second (and last) waterfall seemed HUGE! They showed us how to do it and then sent the girls up first. I was so scared that I was shaking the entire time. The entire time I rappelled down I was soo scared to look anywhere except where my feet were going next. However, they were so extremely helpful. Honestly, I was too scared that I didn't even have fun during the big waterfall... but it was still cool to do it. They give you the option to go down the middle of the waterfall and I skipped it. My husband did it though and he enjoyed it. When the water starts hitting you, you can't hear anything so I was nervous that I wouldn't be able to hear them giving me advice. One of our mistakes was not renting out their felt water shoes. We should have. We took our normal water shoes and we were slipping and sliding around the entire time. Every time we took a step, our foot would slip. Not fun! However, I paid a ridiculous amount for this excursion and I really didn't feel like forking out more money. I mean, come on! Other thing - make sure you wear something tight or a good bathing suit top. They don't let you wear any baggy tops when rappelling. So the dock of the star is because of the price. This excursion was great. But was it worth the money? Nah. They have a monopoly on the business though so they can charge what they want. Oh, and the lunch isn't that great either. The sandwich hardly had anything on it. read more

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Our family rented kayaks for one hour 2 days in a row and we had a blast! Everyone is super friendly, helpful, and they explain all of the safety rules clearly. A few of us also went paddling on an outrigger canoe and that was very fun as well. We had a great rower with us and we caught 4 fun waves! I would definitely recommend these guys for all of your water sport activities! read more

Never in a million years did I think I would be able to rappel down a waterfall, but our guides Matt and Kate made it possible with their expertise and generous spirits. The training and safety briefing was extensive, and the tour was small enough that everyone got personalized instruction. We will remember this day for the rest of our lives. I cannot recommend it enough. read more

Trip of a lifetime! It was perfect for my teenage sons and young adult daughter. It was thrilling and rewarding at the same time. Matt and Kathryn were amazing. Highly recommend this excursion. read more

Da Life Outdoors - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

We booked A LOT of adventures while visiting Kauai and this made the #1 spot! It was our first time doing anything like this and it was an incredible thrill!!! The guides were all amazing and seemed so authentic. Waterfall rappelling off the 60 foot "Dundee Falls" with Dundee himself anchoring you in, somehow built up the confidence to rappel 3 times! Once down each side of the falls and then the last was straight down the middle! Each time being harder than the last. They take small groups out so it never felt like you were just standing around waiting. The scenery was beautiful! I would do this again and again!! read more

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This was a fantastic adventure rappelling down the 30' and 60' waterfalls! I was pretty nervous and a little skeptical in the beginning, but the main instructor was awesome really emphasized safety which made me feel much more comfortable and at ease. When you actually start rappelling all the instructors are very helpful and tell you if you should move to the left, right, down further, etc. I also loved everyone's positive, you-can-do-it, attitudes and high energy! They do yell, but only to let you know how you can have the safest rappel (which I was very grateful) and because the waterfalls are very loud! They're yelling and encouraging shouts were very reassuring and in no way rude. Overall, I cannot say enough good things about this experience, the company, or the people! Definitely take advantage of this opportunity while you're in Kauai! read more

Da Life Outdoors - 60' waterfall rappel! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Such an awesome experience! I was super nervous to do it but Kate and Mitchell made it super fun and I felt very safe. Everyone should do this. read more