Reviewed by: Joanne P
Everything about this experience was perfect! The grounds are so beautiful. The food was very good and plentiful, as were the drinks! The show was great and I like that it was presented separately from dinner in their amphitheater. Everyone was very welcoming in the true spirit of Aloha!
Over the years, I have attended several luaus in Hawaii, at different venues on 3 of the islands and the Smith Family Luau on Kauai was by far the best!! I’m so glad that when I was researching which luau to choose that I chose them! My husband, our son, our daughter and her fiancé, and I want to extend a huge mahalo to the Smith Family for a wonderful evening!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/01/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/19 |
Reviewed by: Cary
My wife and I went on the Fern Grotto tour on our honeymoon in 1990. We didn't think they'd still be around, after Iniki ravaged Kauai and COVID shut down hundreds of businesses. The hotel where we stayed was gone so we feared there would be nothing left from our initial trip. But when we returned, there were the Smiths, still in business! We loved the informative cruise and especially the lovely traditional Hawaiian music - not the usual pandering with "Aloha Oe" and "Tiny Bubbles," but the real stuff. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this revisit to a highlight of our honeymoon.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/01/11 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Tom
The boat ride was very nice and theSmith family crew were very pleasant and informative. Seeing the grotto was awesome.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/01/05 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/03 |
Reviewed by: MSC
Pro: sensational show!
Con: rushed diner and so-so food
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/01/05 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Camp McFeely
We had a blast!!! Jacob our tour guide was AMAZING and EXTREMELY informative. Braiden was a BLAST in the water!!! We recommend the tubing adventure for everyone. We were treated extraordinary. We would do it all over again and looking forward to our next adventure!!!
Thank you so much!!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/01/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Whitney family
Easy and fun activity to do with littles. The boat cruise is lovely and the fern grotto is beautiful. Stroller accessible throughout. Guided commentary on the way to the grotto and live entertainment on the way back. The staff is very kind.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/01/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/30 |
Reviewed by: wbeeman
We enjoyed the Wailua River Cruise immensely. Though it was less than two hours, the trip up the Wailua River was beautiful. The narration on the boat was informative and amusing. The Fern Grove at the end of the trip was stunning. Both at the Fern Grove and on the trip back we were entertained with music and hula dancing by charming performers who clearly love sharing these traditions with visitors. I should mention that I have mobility limitations, and the hosts on the boat were most kind and accommodating.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/31 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Lots to do on this one hike alone, the kayak start was awesome, into the gorgeous waterfall
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/25 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The trails are out in the open forests of Kauai, which made it amazing!! Waterfall swim only tops it off. Definitely do this
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Packages: | Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/07 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Great evening, there is lots to do and learn on the plantation before the show even begins!
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Packages: | Standard Hawaiian Package (with Poipu Transportation) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/02 |
Reviewed by: もこもこ
ツアーの時間の内訳としては、シダの洞窟への移動に片道30分程度、そしての洞窟周辺で30分程度の計1時間半のツアーでした。
子供たちが4歳と1歳9ヶ月だったので、親共々そこまで疲れず楽しめて良かったです。
もちろん川を進む船の中、シダの洞窟にて自然を満喫できます。
また近くにKamalani playgroundという子供たちが遊ぶには良い場所があるので、その点も良かったです。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/19 |
Reviewed by: Jason V
The Smith Family are true Hawaiians. Reasonably priced and gave their all. Best family experience of our trip. Mahalo Smith Family for a memorable experience. A must when coming to Kauai
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Packages: | Show Only Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/19 |
Reviewed by: Jason V
Great tour. Had a wonderful time with my elderly mother and young daughter
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/12/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Hannah Welter
Our highlight of our honeymoon was zip lining with this amazing Crew! Miles and Boo Boo were incredible! The views were gorgeous! So happy we looked around before just picking a random one
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Packages: | Zipline & Waterfall Swim Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Hannah Welter
We had two different events with Kauai Backcountry Adventures and they are simply amazing. Very fun and friendly staff. If there are any questions you have, the staff knows and loves their home very much!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/01 |
Reviewed by: Cyndy Harris
This boat ride was truly Amazing! I would do again! It is a Must do!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/12/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/12 |
Reviewed by: sid
Great River Tour , excellent entertainment and a good price, highly recommend!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/12/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/08 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii Ray
Reasonably priced river tour. There are some great views and the crew sings wonderful Hawaiian music. If your visiting for the first time bring your family and take the grotto tour.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/10 |
Reviewed by: Chauna
Staff was friendly from first walking into the warehouse to our tour guide, Bubu, who was very knowledgeable and informative of the histories of Hawai'i as well as great places to visit while on Kaua'i.
Our tube instructors Keoni & Doza? were great at making sure no one strayed from the path and made everyone comfortable within our group. Which is really great because you can't control your tubes.. you WILL be bumping into each other.
The water is also very brisk & most of the ride is underground (in tunnels) so a rashguard is probably a good idea unless you like the cold.
Definitely something fun to do with friends, family, your other half, etc. We want to do their ziplining tour on our next trip!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/12/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/05 |
Reviewed by: Wesley wright
A definite must do this activity was totally awesome extremely pleasant staff very very fun activity the staff really knew how to get the group engaged and become one far more than my expectations a lot of fun for the whole family and any age definitely 5 stars
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/07 |
Reviewed by: Veronica
The guides were fantastic and did a great job in going over safety precautions. Views were fantastic, mud was FUN, and the waterfall was beautiful!
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Packages: | Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/11/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/27 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Beautiful natural scenery! Good little quick filler!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/11/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/14 |
Reviewed by: Kristen
Great way to spent the day! Perfect for couples, everyone uses a double kayak. The included lunch was nice at the waterfall. Easy hike after the kayak route to the waterfall, any type of shoes or no shoes are doable. Our tour guide Izzy was super friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you !!
Aloha Kristen, Thanks for the 5 stars and for taking the time to share. I agree with all that you said, including that Izzy is great, but some sort of footwear is advisable. We have one seasoned guide that negotiates the rocky often slippery trail shoe less, but again we recommend some sort of aqua shoes or beater tennis shoes. Keep chasing waterfalls. Happy Holidays. Micco/Head Guide
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/11/20 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/17 |
Reviewed by: rkfauss@charter.net
What an incredible ride and adventurous experience! Our guides were fantastic as well. We highly recommend this trip! The scenic views were breathtaking, and trekking on the ATV’s was super fun.
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Packages: | Ultimate Kauai ATV Ranch Tour [2 to 4 passengers] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/11/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/17 |
Reviewed by: Janice
This was a great tour. The guide was knowledgeable as well as humorous. I also enjoyed the music and dance. Great tour for the price!!!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/11/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Chuck Patterson
My wife and I had a blast. The scenery was beautiful the tubing was excellent and the tour guides looked like they were having as much fun as we were. I can't recommend this enough. Do yourself a favor and do this tour.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/11/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/23 |
Reviewed by: Kara
An unreal experience. You get to be in the Hawaii fresh air and nature while enjoying an experience so similar to a waterpark.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/11/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/22 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The train ride was so fun, definitely add this on as you get more of the experience of the plantation!
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/11/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Lots of experience filled and learning through the night!
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/11/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/14 |
Reviewed by: BarbW
This boat ride was amazing. The entertainment was very good with Hawaiian hula dancing and singing. When we got to the grotto it was a short easy walk and once again we were entertained at the grotto where Elvis sang in the movie Blue Hawaii. On the trip back down river one of our guides gave us lots of history of the area including places where movies had been filmed.
It was a very pleasant morning and would recommend Smith’s Fern Grotto tours to everyone.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/11/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/10 |
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Melé Kalikimaka Kara, Thanks for the 5 stars. The tour to the falls, as you learned was a nice combo of upper body and lower body exercise; when your arms are about to give out from kayaking…there is the trail to the fall. Happy Holidays. Micco/Head Guide