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All Reviews for Lihue City in Kauai
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Smith Family Luao!
Reviewed by: ZNmez
So much fun! You enter and receive a shell lei and then take a ride on a tour through the beautiful botanical gardens. We watched as they dug up the traditional kalua pig steamed beneath large banana leaves. The buffet was delicious! don't hold back on the fried rice!! All you can drink mai tai's too! The botanical gardens were even more enchanting as dusk set in and you can walk across bridges to small islands on the grounds. Through dinner we were entertained by the Smith Family singing island music and hula dancing. Also sang happy birthday and the wedding song to all those celebrating honey moons and birthdays! Afterwards we all headed to the outdoor theater to watch many different traditional island dances and songs. It was beautiful, including a fire show! Highly recommend the entire experience. Well worth the cost. WE even paid for the $20 picture that they took for us when we entered with some of the crew members. We have it hanging on our wall!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern grotto
Reviewed by: ZNmez
The cruise was not too long, about two hours in total. The Wailua River is beautiful! The crew did a great version of the island "wedding song" while at the Fern Grotto. It was amazing to learn to hula from such talented dancers! Such a beautiful art!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
Deluxe Na Pali Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters
Na Pali Coast sea sickness
Reviewed by: ZNmez
We went on the 5 hour Napali coast snorkel adventure. Within the first 30 minutes we saw 10 whales and 50 dolphins! It was amazing. Giant turtles as well. We had about 30 minutes of snorkel time and a nice little brunch. While snorkeling there was an opportunity to get pretty close to a giant sea turtle and views of about 20 ft deep clear ocean to beautiful corral reef and tropical colorful fish. That's where the fun stopped for me. The further up the napali coast the more brutal the waters became. The waves were bigger than the boat! I have to admit this was nothing like what I expected . I was scared despite knowing that the staff and captain were experienced and careful, the waves and wind were just nothing like I have ever experienced. I've been on the ocean to Catalina island and didn't get sea sick, but this trip was another story. I puked and cried and puked some more! Two hours or more or puking and I missed the best part of the whale show for us. It was hard to enjoy the amazing views of the napali coastline because I was so sick but it truly was amazing!!! Don't do this tour in the winter and I think it would be breathtaking. The crew was amazing an took great care of all of us who got sea sick. They gave us water and new tissues. One of the guides even gave me his rain jacket to wear as long as I didn't puke on it! No gaurantees there, but the crew were lifesavers! Amazing amazing crew! One of the stores near by said that holo holo was the best and I believe them. They really took care of me and made me feel safe and well taken care of despite the circumstances. They even had ginger candy and saltines on board to help out. Crew also offered handy tips for other amazing views on the island
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
A very satisfied customer
Reviewed by: Becky Skvarek
We got married here 5/6/88. It was so beautiful then, and is now also. Everyone there was so nice, smiling, and so helpful. Our son wanted to propose to his girlfriend as a surprise during the Luau. We came ahead early to help prepare for this to happen. Everyone was so helpful in setting this up, and it went so perfectly and beautiful!! Other visitors there said it made them cry also. They made it very special. Thank you to them all for all their help and TLC. Thanks to Dee, Nancy, and the MC during the Luau. I can't remember his name......last name Smith. They were all wonderful. Becky and Dana
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/26 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
A REFRESHING View of Kauai
Reviewed by: Steve & Kathy
This was probably the funnest thing we did while on the island. While the ride to the location was bumpy, to say the least, it was through a beautiful countryside and our hosts were fun and interesting (Brandon and Jerry). We were warned that the water was 'refreshing' and it was! It was also easy to get used to and the tubes were comfortable. Be prepared to be weighed in so that they accommodate you accordingly, to wear a helmet and rubbery gloves, and to get wet. The dark areas are not bad to float through and to imagine that they were man-made is amazing. While I didn't get my question answered (What DID they do with all the rock they cleared out), they were well informed about the vegetation and area we experienced. The turkey/veggie pita lunch afterward was in a nice picnic area and allowed more time to get to know our hosts.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/20 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Fantastic!
Reviewed by: Rob K.
Tremendous experience! It was a great mix of kayaking and hiking. Not too hard, not too easy. We had a wonderful time!
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/15 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Better than expected
Reviewed by: Judy M
I was a little nervous on whether I could keep up on this tour as I am in my 50's but not a problem at all. The guides were great in making sure we all were safe secure and laughing all the time. They were curteous friendly and funny. The guides really made the adventure. Highly recommend
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/06 |
Kauai Backcountry Treetop Canopy Zipline & Swimming Adventure with Lunch
Smiles on my wife's face.....priceless!
Reviewed by: Tim
Was completely overwhelmed with the rush it gave us. The staff was terrific and made the whole experience more than enjoyable. The location could not have been better and scenery was breathtaking. We each had a Flip movie camera and recorded each other and our own "zips".
Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Zipline & Waterfall Swim Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/14 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto Tour
Reviewed by: Kauai Val
This is an awesome activity. I love the leisurely cruise up the river, the beautiful tropical foliage, the traditional Hawaiian music and the hula entertainment. This is the best bang for your buck in the islands. Definitely a must do!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/25 |
Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition
Fun Experience
Reviewed by: kim
This was a fun day. Our tour guides were nice and friendly. We took in some extra scenery we wouldn't have been able to see. One of the waterfalls has a trail leading behind it, so it was nice to be able to go behind it.
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| Packages: | 5 to 6 Passenger UTV - (Until Dec 31st, 2017) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/31 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Luau
Reviewed by: kim
Never having been to a luau before, I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the grounds. It's really pretty and picturesque. The host is always smiling and makes you feel welcomed. With the food being delicious and great entertainment, it was an awesome evening. Worth spending the money.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/01 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Good combination of dance, scenery, & river view
Reviewed by: Ann
I think this trip was reasonably priced and you get a variety of things: river, hula performance, and the fern grotto--not a dull moment for this trip.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/11 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Smith's Luau
Reviewed by: Jeremy Cowham
We had so much fun at the Luau and are going again this month when we get back on the island. It is a must to take advantage of the free pick up and drop off if you don't mind waiting a few extra minutes.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/22 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Reids were 'Reid-y' for anything!
Reviewed by: Reid Family
Our day for this adventure was sunny and warm. The ten of us were excited to get underway and see the secret waterfall hidden amongst the trees.
The kayaks we were given were ocean kayaks and were very comfortable and easy to use.
After a very muddy hike, the cool clean water of the pool by the beautiful waterfall was very much appreciated. The hike was much muddier than expected, and at times we were slogging through muddy puddles where we could not see our feet. It was dangerous at times. Perhaps a little more preparation for those participating would be beneficial. The guides are used to the conditions and may forget that us regular folk from snow country may not be as accustomed to mud and such.
Our guide was well-versed in the natural plants, and even made us bracelets from the leaves of a tree. He was patient, and very knowledgeable.
Lunch was good and nutritious, and we were all hungry by the time we got to the waterfall.
We would do this trek again, but might check in first to see what the mud factor is!
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/26 |
Kayak Kauai Hanalei River & Blue Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel Adventure
Great experience
Reviewed by: Obami
Very nice and relax trip. This is our first kayak experience. The river is clam and beautiful. Snorkeling is good too, many fishes.
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| Packages: | Blue Lagoon Standard Tour [3 hrs] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/24 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fun Experience
Reviewed by: Chere
We learned about the island, how to hula, and took some amazing pictures. The Smiths were great
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/08 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Best Pork Ever!!! <3
Reviewed by: Chere
My husband and I had a blast!!! The food, entertainment, drinks, and animals were all amazing!
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| Packages: | Feb - May (Mon, Wed, Th & Fri) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/08 |
Wailua River Kayak, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Adventure with Lunch
Muddy trek
Reviewed by: newbie to scuba
We kayaked and then hiked to the waterfall where we ate lunch.
The only bad part was that it had been raining the past few days and the road was muddy. My shoes were completely muddy and others chose to just walk bare feet in the muddy road. I think I will stay with beach activities since I can hike the Shenandoah back home. FYI- There were roosters and chickens even at the waterfall.
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| Packages: | Wailua Waterfall Kayak |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/03 |
Wailua River Kayak, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Adventure with Lunch
The hike into hell
Reviewed by: JnJtucson
This excursion should never have happened. The first part, the paddle upriver was fine, but that's where the fun stopped. Due to the recent rain activity, the normally treacherous, 2 foot wide path to the falls was turned into a muddy,ankle busting,obstacle course. Even when it is dry, this path is just barely navigable. Several people on our tour fell down and slipped into the mud,which pretty much covered the trail. We had to cross the river a couple of times, which normally would have been a fun experience, but it turned into a survival contest for many of us. Once we got to the falls, there was nowhere to sit comfortably to eat the lunch, which we had to backpack in from the kayaks. There are rocks all around the pool formed by the falls, but you have to pick your way through them, holding on to something all the way. While the falls is cute and right out of a Hollywood TV show, it is, in my estimation, not worth the trouble and cost to see it. I suggest that this trip be left to younger, childless couples in their 20,s or 30,s, if they really need to pick their way through tree roots and rocks for 2 miles. If you have youngsters, think again about this trip. If you're over 50, forgetaboutit!!
The guide was great and tried to help as much as possible, but I think he should have called off the trip due to the rains. Someone should have gone up the trail early enough to warn everyone of the conditions. Had there been another way down from the falls, I would have paid anything not to go back through the muddy hell that we endured on the way up. I guess that some tourist companies will do anything for money, especailly when it is ours. I cannot recommend this activity to anyone until the path is fixed. This activity should be labeled "moderate to hard". Lastly, should you think that this is the raving of a wimp, I am a former Special Forces, Vietnam vet who has slogged through the worst jungles in the world and survived. This one gave me a good test.
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| Packages: | Wailua Waterfall Kayak |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/05 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
best food
Reviewed by: Calimom
Tour and food were spectacular! Our teen said the teriyaki beef was the best thing ever.
The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the length of the dancing show. The show is after the all you can eat buffet. Full bellies and tranquil music made us so sleepy! We had plans to go shoot pool afterwards, but scrapped those plans to sleep.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/27 |
Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance
Plantation Owners Dinner
Reviewed by: Brandon and Kelly
What a great way to experience the Hawaiian culture! We very much enjoyed our dinner as well as the Luau performance after dinner. The dancers were fantastic and we were thoroughly entertained! We would highly recommend the plantation owners dinner for couples as it is a very romantic setting with a staff that made us feel very welcome and appreciated!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/10/30 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Excellent Luau
Reviewed by: Jen & John Sustachek
This is was an excellent night! Great food and plenty of it, great show too! We really enjoyed the music they played during dinner even allowing us to dance. The grounds are spectacular with all the trees and beautiful flowers!! Best luau we have ever been to
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/10/28 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Relaxing Afternoon on the River
Reviewed by: JamesD
Truly enjoyed the smooth ride up river with explanation of the local culture and sites. Musicians and dancers obviously enjoyed their craft and were top notch. Very pleasant way to spend the afternoon.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/09 |
Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance
luau kalamaku
Reviewed by: Lori
Had a wonderful time. Great show. Would go back again.
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| Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/24 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Mountain Tubing Adventure
Reviewed by: Cameron
Excellent tour with excellent guides. Would recommend for all families. This will be the most "different" activity you will do in Hawaii. Instead of the standard rounds in the pool, golf, the beach, etc., do something different. This is a conversation piece.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/24 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau
Reviewed by: Cameron
Great food and great show. The Smith family really has this show down to a science. Very organized and don't worry, enough food for seconds. The dancers were excellent and as a real man, I appreciated the young women who had some girth.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/26 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Sacred Waterfall Swim, Hike and Paddle
Reviewed by: Cameron
This was a great tour because it covered three (3) sports in one (1) tour. Our tour guide Jamie was very good in all respects. I would just say be prepared to get a workout. For those that don't exercise, you might want to consider something else. You don't have to be a marathon runner, but if you are a couch potato this might be a stretch for you.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/28 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Cool time in hot Hawaii
Reviewed by: Jenny
We loved this tour. It was so cool to go tubing through tunnels! The guides were great; John, in particular, was fun, knowledgable and helpful.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/31 |
カウアイ島 マウンテン・チューブ・アドベンチャーツアー 浮き輪に乗って大自然の中を川下り＜英語ガイド／昼食付き／リフエ地区＞
楽しかった！でも英語が分からないと難しいかも。
Reviewed by: サリー
以前、カウアイ島を紹介するＴＶ番組で「サトウキビ畑の旧用水路をチューブで流れる」というシーンを見てから、カウアイ島に行くならばこのツアーに参加したいと思っていました。なお、ツアーはすべて英語ですので、ある程度英語が理解出来ないとキツイと思います（日本人は私たち夫婦のみでした）。以下はツアーの流れです。
１）ツアー開始時間の30分前に集合です。送迎はありません。私たちはレンタカーで移動をしましたが、ホテルのあるポイプ地区からは意外と遠く、10分ほど遅刻をしてしまいました。
２）事務所に集合をすると、まずは誓約書が渡されます。両面、かつすべて英語ですが、表面は「参加に際しては自己責任です」といった内容、裏面は「45分間水に入っていても大丈夫」「15分間暗い所に入っても大丈夫」といった確認項目がいくつか書いてありました。
３）誓約書が書き終わったら体重を量ります。チューブのサイズを決めるようです。
４)その後、ヘルメットと手袋を受け取ります。
ここまでが事務所での手続きです。この後バンに乗ってポイントに移動します。私たちの時は参加者は20名ほどで、2台のバンに分かれて行きました。車内ではカウアイ島やサトウキビ畑の歴史を説明してくれたり、自己紹介を行ったりしました。また、途中、景色の良い所で写真ストップをしますので、バンでの移動時間は30分ほどだったと思います。
ポイントに到着したら、簡単な注意事項を聞き、その後約45分かけてチューブで浮かびながら用水路を流れていきます。インストラクターの方もいますし、水の流れに身を任せるだけです。
ツアーが終了したら再びバンに乗り、今度はランチスポットに移動をします。ランチはピタパンサンド、ポテチ、クッキー、水など。ランチを食べ終わったら、バンで事務所まで戻り、そのまま解散となります。
参加をされる際、水は冷ためですので、上にＴシャツなどを着ていた方がいいと思います。また、当たり前ですが、チューブで浮かんでいる間はトイレがありませんので、移動前に必ず事務所で済ませて下さい（お尻はだいぶ冷えました）。ランチスポットには簡易トイレが設置されています。
自然も満喫出来ますし、カウアイ島に行かれた際はぜひみなさんもチャレンジしてみて下さいね！
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/09 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Mr.
Reviewed by: Yiliang Zou
Good experience at Hawaii. Can not miss it in your life! There is very good environments in the place. Everything is good taste there!
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/20 |
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Mahalo for choosing Holo Holo Charters and also for your review. We are sorry to hear you that you got sea sick. We do have an amazing crew and it is always good to hear they are taking care of our guests. If you have the opportunity to come back to Kauai we would be more than happy to have you on board with us again. We hope the rest of your vacation was as memorable as our tour, except for the sea sick part. Mahalo Nui Loa and Aloha, until we meet again.