Reviewed by: Jody
I loved the Luau. My kids including my 8 year old was entranced the entire time. They especially loved the fire dancer. But the entire show was awesome. The food was delicious and there was tons of variety.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/06/11 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Shirley
This was by far a wonderful experience! The scenery was spectacular, the guides were friendly and courteous, and the ride was phenomenal!! We will definitely do it again when we are in Kauai. Highly recommend this adventure!
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Packages: | 2 to 4 Passenger UTV (Until Dec 31st, 2017) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/05/27 |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/18 |
Reviewed by: Alvin lunsford
Relaxing, informative, and entertaining...great value
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/05/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Dhpaul
We have gone to numerous luaus with mixed experiences. Sometimes great dancers but average food. Sometimes just a poor experience altogether. We went the the Smith family luau in 2011 when we took our parents for their 50th anniversary. We loved it. Great food with an outstanding setting.
This year we took our son, daughter in law and grandson to Kauai for a week. We decided to go to Smiths luau the night before leaving. If far exceeded expectations.
Come early to walk the garden grounds as they are spectacular. Our son has gone to luaus on Maui and Oahu as well as at Gaylords. He thought this one had it all. Great food a very well done show.
You too will come back.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/05/16 |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Philip Hales
After being driven around the Paradise Garden we were left to wander and take pictures until the rising out of the pit of the roasted pig - the Imu. The aroma was mouthwatering, and shortly thereafter we were led to the food area, and invited to take our seats. The food was brilliant and plentisome, I doubt many would have left not feeling truly sated.
After the feast, we walked to the theatre (shame that it rained, but it did not dampen our spirits) we were presented with a show of dancing from a range of Pacific countries. The dancers (in the rain) put on a brave face and gave us a great evening. Certainly recommend this to anyone thinking of visiting a Luau.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/05/09 |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/06 |
Reviewed by: Diane
Loads of fun! Bumping into other people in their innertubes and spinning with the current as you travel through the beautiful rainforest of Kuaui. Derrick and Shae were great guides! My favorite part of a fantastic vacation!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/05/07 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/14 |
Reviewed by: 3Dean
While this is rated Easy to Moderate, when it has been raining, it is much more Moderate than Easy! The rain brings mud and many in our group were slipping and sliding quite a bit! It is still a lot of fun and well worth the Moderate journey. The kayaking is smooth and the hike is exciting enough while still being safe if you watch your step. Brian was our guide and he was very helpful and had great stories for us. The meal was OK, but you are not going on this journey for the food. The waterfall is a great site to relax and spend time with the chickens. It's Kauai, so of course there are chickens! Would highly recommend this and I plan to go again when I next visit the island!
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/05/05 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Letha Horlacher
Have ridden 4-wheelers for years, and this was not a new experience but the scenery was great and the guides were very informative and very funny. If you have never ridden an ATV or 4X4, this would be a great adventure to take.
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Packages: | 2 to 4 Passenger UTV (Until Dec 31st, 2017) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/05/01 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Naomi
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 :)
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Packages: | Ultimate Waterfall Rappel |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/04/28 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Nhids
This 1 1/2 hr activity is really good for those who doesn't have upper body strength to do kayak to get to grotto which is a beautiful mystical place. The whole family enjoyed very much the ride and the entertainment whose voice is the future IZ. The staff were all awesome! Thank you all for making our day great!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/04/24 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Kim Wood
We loved our afternoon river cruise! The entertainment was great and the fern grotto was breathtaking! Staff members were warm and very inviting! We will recommend this activity to others!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/04/20 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Dru
I really feel like this river cruise is special, you get to see and hear how this culture has evolved.. The singing is fantastic and the commentary is great as well. Such a nice family!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/04/20 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Penny
Wonderful time very peaceful. All the people were very friendly like family.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/04/16 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/25 |
Reviewed by: EKBmom
We loved the luau. The food was great and the show, with all the history was wonderful. I highly recommend the Smith family luau.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/04/10 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/16 |
Reviewed by: DHK
My wife and I took her mother on this scenic cruise. The were very friendly and attentive to all their guests. The pilot did a great job noting the points of interest. The singing and dancing during the cruise added a nice entertaining local flavor.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/04/04 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Della
Smith family makes you feel like ohana. Best luau on island.
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/04/02 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Della
Was awesome to return to fern grotto after 44 years. Well done!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/04/02 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Jerry Kraft
We had a wonderful time at the Smith Luau. The site is amazing and utterly beautiful; the connection to Kauai history is impressive and impeccable. We enjoyed visiting and getting to know the other people at our table, even though they were strangers. The food was fantastic, varied and perfectly prepared. We loved the fact that nothing felt rushed or skimpy. The presentation in the theater was exceptionally well performed and really captured the variety of island cultures that have created this Pacific paradise. There was absolutely nothing about this evening that I would have made any different.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/31 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Davis
This was one of the highlights of our trips. Being able to Kayak on a river and then being able to be under a waterfall. Definitely a rememberable experience. Would recommend this adventure to everybody. Best way to experience nature!
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/29 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/19 |
Reviewed by: Davis
We had a great time tubing. It was definitely a different experience. Our tour guides, especially Khai were awesome. Khai had a lot of jokes and kept everything light hearted and fun. Would recommend this to anybody.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/29 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Penny
I've been to 3 others and this is the best and most professional we have been to. They are the most friendly and family like,very personal. Ready to go again. Everyone was awesome.
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/28 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Ruth
We enjoyed this trip so much but I caution that the hike is a lot more rugged than I expected. Lots of rocky terrain to navigate, wear good footwear that can get wet.
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/26 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/01 |
Reviewed by: Oahu Ohana
Had a great time with Brian as our guide. He was entertaining and provided a fun tour. I would highly recommend it. He made sure everyone had a wonderful, safe trip.
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/03/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/19 |
Reviewed by: SHARON
Great evening, great people, great food, great show. Thank you! It was worth it!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/03/19 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Maren
When we booked our trip to HI my husband had been 3-4 times already. I hadn't been at all. He convinced me not to book a luau. We really like food and figured we'd save the money for something else. Once we got to HI I was really-really bummed we didn't have a luau on the docket, and it was too late to book anything.
This cruise was amazing and once we did it we weren't so bummed about missing the luau. The cruise is so peaceful. The guide is a smith family member and his family owns the land surrounding the river. He knows so much about the land and has tons of stories he tells while you cruise up and down the river.
You stop at the fern grotto, which is so cool. It's a must see on any trip to Kauai. The musicians on the cruise play songs and play a special song to people who have just gotten married or celebrating anniversaries.
Then on the ride back the musicians play native songs. It's the next best thing to a luau.
Already did it once but will do it again!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/14 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/26 |
Reviewed by: Sam
Overall me and my wife had a great time at the Luau. The gardens were really nice to walk around in and see all the different types of plants and trees. The show was really nice, they showcased dances from the different cultures that make up Hawaii. The only thing that my wife didn't like was the food. I personally didn't think it was too bad. Definitely a good experience for anyone visiting the island!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/14 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Sam
We had a great time on the tour, the guides were funny and very well informed about the islands history. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to have a nice drive through, otherwise inaccessible, parts of Kauai.
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Packages: | 2 to 4 Passenger UTV (Until Dec 31st, 2017) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/14 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Melissa & Pat
A must if in Kauai... Beautiful sights and a wonderful staff!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/10 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Sam
This is a great way to start your stay on Kauai as it takes you to a lot of different locations on the island. Wendy was a great tour guide, she was very informative and funny. She knew a lot of facts about the movies and where they were filmed as well as the island in general. Highly recommended!
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Packages: | Standard Tour: Pick-up from Poipu Hotels |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/09 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/01 |
Reviewed by: Paula
Highky recommend this tour, our pilot was the best, we loved the tour it was beautiful to see Kauai from the air, we were able to see the waterfalls, the scenery is breath taking. All I can tell you is book this trip ASAP. And I highly recommend purchasing the YouTube video of your trip you will love it and you can send it to all your friends and family. They will certainly be jealous. If this is on your bucket list, just do it...it's worth it.
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Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/08 |
Activity Date: | 2016/02/16 |
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Aloha Letha,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about us. We are glad that you enjoyed your experience out on tour with us. We hope the rest of your vacation is amazing. We hope to see you out on the ranch again!
Mahalo,
Kela