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Kauai Airplane Tours - See Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Jurassic Falls & More

Fun Tour!

Reviewed by: Kara

Great sights from above! Lower cost than helicopter but still amazing sights!

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Packages:	Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2023/10/01
Activity Date:	2023/09/20

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Amazing tubing adventure

Reviewed by: Sean Alferink

First and foremost very welcoming, definitely worth the price. My main tour guide Mason was the best ever as well as our safteys Megan and Ben. I was entertaining as can be. And the other people in my group were so nice. Great time would definitely recommend.

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2023/10/01
Activity Date:	2023/09/06

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Great time!

Reviewed by: Coloradogirl

It was fun and interesting! The employees are great and really added to the experience with their information and humor! We will definitely go back and will recommend to family, friends and anybody visiting Kauai!

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/10/01
Activity Date:	2023/09/29

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Absolutely Top-Notch Experience and Loving Staff

Reviewed by: Cameron Immesoete

I've been fortunate to attend somewhere between 10 and 12 different Lu'aus, mostly in O'ahu, Kaua'i, Maui, and Hawai'i. Our experience at Smith's was superior for the following reasons:

1. Atmosphere and ambience: the Garden is absolutely beautiful, and few lu'aus have an ambience like this. Another good one for this to be fair is the Polynesian Cultural Center Lu'au.
2. Authenticity: the Polynesian & Fire Show, and other traditions (like pulling the pig from the earth) encompassed in the lu'au, were top-notch and very well-executed.
3. The Food & Drinks: a greater variety, quantity, and quality of food & drinks were offered here versus any other lu'au I've attended. There were two times as many food choices, and thanks to the buffet style, you can feast on them all.
4. The Staff: the staff here is so genuinely kind. My fiancee and I biked a few miles over to this lu'au and we had to bike back in the dark. Our hostess ran to her car and gave us some headlamps! It was so kind of her. We're really grateful for the Smith Family team.

Thank you all very much. I highly, highly, highly recommend.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/09/23
Activity Date:	2023/09/01

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Must do in Kauai!!

Reviewed by: Sabra

This luau is informing and very exciting! They talk a lot about the past of Kauai and ancestral history. Price point at only $25 (without dinner) is absolutely great, especially for families with little ones. Handicap seating is available. Main seating area is at a slant so if you want to sit towards the bottom (closer) come early. My 1 year old even loved it and was clapping. Attire is Hawaiian style and it’s wonderful to see all the cool outfits. Bathrooms are close by and water is provided. I felt it ran a bit short this time compared to last year but it was still super amazing and would 100% go again.

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Packages:	Show Only Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2023/09/21
Activity Date:	2023/09/20

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Bubu’s Amazing Tour

Reviewed by: Alexis

We booked the Tubing Tour as a part of our honeymoon, and had an amazing time. Our tour guide was Bubu, and she was knowledgeable and helpful about the history of Kaua’i as well as giving us helpful suggestions on where to go while we were here. The tour itself started with a bus ride through the Kaua’i scenery while Bubu entertained us with interesting facts and stories.

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/09/17
Activity Date:	2023/09/16

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

I did a lot of excursions on Kauai, and this is in my top 2

Reviewed by: BKST

I probably experienced this excursion in the one of the worst ways possible: it was overcast and rainy, it had torrential downpoured right when we arrived at the canal, I was just wearing a one-piece bathing suit (no shorts or sleeves), I'm a freeze baby, the tour guide wasn't too friendly (probably because he was called into work last minute), but despite all those things, I TRULY LOVE AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ACTIVITY! I was really nervous I would be cold, but I was comfortable the whole time. Just my butt touched the water unless my husband splashed me lol. The downpour didn't last long either and the majority of the ride was under tunnels. The ride was so much fun. Our tubes sort of acted like bumper cars as the water pushed us this a way and that a way. Not only was it a fun ride, the number 1 reason why I love this activity is because it isn't just a lazy river or crazy river manmade for the purpose of tourism. The canal and tunnels were made in the late 1800s for the sugar cane plantations (now defunct). (Tunnels are checked every year ensuring safe operation!) I think it is a great way to optimize a resource that no longer has its original purpose. Of the paid excursions I did in Kauai (boat tour, helicopter tour, hula show, spiderman/superman ziplining), this mountain tubing excursion is in my TOP 2 MUST DOs.

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/09/17
Activity Date:	2023/08/16

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Luau (not on a beach)

Reviewed by: Colorado

Entertainment was great! Everyone was very nice. Pictures were awesome. It was not all you could eat and drink. The food was cafeteria style and put away before we could get seconds. Desert was basic. Not at all what we expected at a luau.

Where is the pig on a spit?? Fresh fruits and vegetables from the island?

Definitely should’ve done more research before attending a Luau. If you want a Beach Luau, this is not the one for you. If you wanna plantation in Luau, where the people are friendly, and the food is average, this is your place!

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Packages:	Standard Hawaiian Package (with Hanalei & Princeville Transportation)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/09/16
Activity Date:	2023/09/12

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Way too crowded

Reviewed by: TravelerT

I was expecting to "be at one with nature" but there were so many people. We took a short walk up the path, which was beautiful but no time to stop & appreciate it or take photos. Then, when reaching to grotto, it was so crowded, there are other people in all the photos. You don't actually go into the fern grotto, you see it from a short distance. We were told we could take photos on the way down, but the path is narrow and there's the huge line of people behind you so you can't stop. The river ride was nice, but the entertainment took away from the peacefulness of the ride.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/09/13
Activity Date:	2023/09/11

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Tubing Tour

Reviewed by: Deirdra

This is something that is different and fun! Very relaxing. Jules was a great guide.

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/09/09
Activity Date:	2023/09/06

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Mountain Tubing

Reviewed by: Jim

Our guide Mason was fantastic! Great ukulele! Interesting history of the Hawaiian Islands and how they became port or the US. Scenery was great. Tunnels were fun!

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/09/09
Activity Date:	2023/08/21

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

A nice family outing.

Reviewed by: TTD

My husband and I did this trip with our 20 and 14 year olds. We all enjoyed it. The boat scenery is beautiful the grotto is an amazing site and the music and entertainment on the way home was nice. We all even participated in the hula lesson.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/09/09
Activity Date:	2023/08/15

Kayak Kauai Hanalei River & Blue Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel Adventure

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: TWT

Our guide was a pro through and through! Excellent adventure for our family of five!

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Aloha TNT,

Our Hanalei Blue Lagoon is slowly gaining popularity.

Thanks for sharing.

We do pride ourselves for having a cast of pro-guides, who know how to have fun, keep you safe and informed.

Thanks for sharing and will share your kind words with staff.

Stay active and well.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide.

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Packages:	South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2023/09/05
Activity Date:	2023/08/07

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Fern Grotto boat tour

Reviewed by: Debbie

Beautiful river excursion; would have loved more time and not so rushed at the Grotto. One song seemed lame. Wanted time to take pictures of foliage on way down. Definitely would not recommend for wheelchair guests. It was steep and pavement unfriendly to wheelchair wheels and very steep and slippery incline uphill.
Entertainment on way back was very fun and good.

Gorgeous plants

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/09/05
Activity Date:	2023/09/01

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Wonderful River Cruise

Reviewed by: Pat

We took this River Cruise on our 20th wedding anniversary. it was to remind us of the beauty of the Fern Grotto that we visit many years ago. The boat ride was fun. We loved the narration, the music and hula dancing. I highly recommend this cruise.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/09/02
Activity Date:	2023/08/11

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Awesome

Reviewed by: Brock

One of the highlights of our trip. Would highly recommend.

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/09/02
Activity Date:	2023/08/13

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

A bit of history

Reviewed by: Michelle B

The crew was very interactive with guests. They told the story of the grotto and about Hawaiian history. The fern grotto isn’t what it used to be but still a beautiful spot.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/08/30
Activity Date:	2023/08/28

シダの洞窟観光遊覧船　ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く！＜英語ガイド／半日＞

楽しい船旅でした

Reviewed by: りりん

船は15分ほどで行きは周辺の説明、帰りはフラを皆で踊るなどして楽しかったです。シダの洞窟は圧巻でした。
地図上の待ち合わせ場所が少しずれていて、迷いました。

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/08/30
Activity Date:	2023/08/28

Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

Great ATV experience through rainforests

Reviewed by: Marita S

Great hosts we had, very informative about route, scenery, and hazards to watch for. The waterfall was really shorter than I expected and that day showed too much dirt in the bottom of the waterfall lagoon area. Yet Overall,it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend this tour to friends/family.

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Packages:	TERYX ATV Group Package: Driver + Adult Passenger
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/08/28
Activity Date:	2023/08/24

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

SOOOO FUN

Reviewed by: K.A.

Tubing was our favorite adventure. the drive out there was beautiful and our guide shared a lot of history and info about the island. Then the tubing was so fun. I thought i would be afraid of the caves but it was fun. Lots of spinning around and bumping into each other. The pictures turned out great.

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2023/08/25
Activity Date:	2023/08/22

Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

Fun, Fun,Fun!!!!

Reviewed by: K.A.

This was such a great experience. They were all so kind and fun on our tour. I loved the history that was told about the land and all the movies that were filmed there. The ATV was soooo fun too. Very off road. Loved it.

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Packages:	TERYX ATV Group Package: Driver + Child Passenger
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2023/08/25
Activity Date:	2023/08/24

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Wonderful luau

Reviewed by: Sharon Blackwood

Perfect night. Seating was good, the variety of food was plentiful and delicious. The show was great. Very beautifully done. Loved the story of the love a father has for his daughter and interesting history of the island. Marvelous performances, great fire dances, wonderful cast. Recommend to everyone.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/08/24
Activity Date:	2023/08/21

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Beautiful, but boring.

Reviewed by: Traveler

The overall cost was reasonable, the grotto beautiful, but the cruise and experience was pretty dull overall.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/08/23
Activity Date:	2023/08/21

シダの洞窟観光遊覧船　ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く！＜英語ガイド／半日＞

カウアイ島に来たならMust go!

Reviewed by: mitchy

リフェの空港から遠くないところに集合場所の港？があります。
特にチェックイン等もなく、バウチャーを見せてそのまま船へ。
出航したら周辺のいろいろな説明を聞きながら川を遡行。
途中、カヤックに乗った人達と手を振りあいながら十数分での船着き場に到着。そこから徒歩で数分のところに目的の洞窟がバーンと登場。
洞窟の中にこそ入れませんが、壮大かつ神秘的とも言える佇まいに何とも言えない落ち着きと満足感が漂います。洞窟前では、フラも披露され、ハワイ感を存分に堪能できます。
帰りの船内でもハワイアンミュージックの披露や、ツアー参加者全員でのプチフラ教室?!も。皆んなノリノリで一体感もまた良かったです！
今回のツアーでは日本人のまとまった参加があったため、「上を向いて歩こう」のフラバージョンの披露も。別のツアーの団体さんか何かのようでしたが、もしそれらの方がおられなければ日本人は私一人だったので、この曲を聴くこともできなかったかと。なかなかラッキーな体験でした。

船内。意外とたくさん乗れます。
洞窟どーん。
みんなでノリノリフラ！
洞窟までの道中。植物園の中を歩いている感じ。
洞窟前でフラの披露。

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2023/08/22
Activity Date:	2023/07/24

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Amazing Event

Reviewed by: Kara

Grounds the luau takes place on is breathtaking- my favorite luau on all islands.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/08/21
Activity Date:	2023/07/14

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Great time!

Reviewed by: Debra Cooper

This is a great experience. They have improved it a lot. It was better than when we did it in 2013. Our guide Jordan was very personable and knowledgeable.

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/08/18
Activity Date:	2023/08/10

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Family friendly fun!

Reviewed by: Jenna H

The whole family had a blast. The river boat ride in total took about 2hrs. I appreciate that this is family owned and ran. Good people and great stories. It is worth going to for the experience.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2023/08/18
Activity Date:	2023/08/16

Kayak Kauai Hanalei River & Blue Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel Adventure

Fun experience

Reviewed by: Kara

Really fun day on the water, we got to see some hawaii state fish

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Aloha Kara,

So you saw our Humuhumunukunukuapua`a, state fish. Pretty cool. Did you sea turtles?

Lately we also have been seeing once in a while little pods of Spinner dolphins.

We try to have fun and keep everyone safe on our Hanalei River and Bay paddle.

Thanks for sharing.

The Humuhumunukunukuapua`a is waiting your return.

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages:	South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/08/14
Activity Date:	2023/06/26

Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

Oasis in Princeville

Reviewed by: Whitney Family

Family of four- two adult sons, enjoyed this spacious home. The bedrooms and bathrooms were comfy and each with their own amazing views. Kitchen had more than enough to cook meals and enjoy local food. Favorite spot was the patio off the living room. So lush. Private. Beautiful chickens roaming and kittens. Quiet neighborhood. Took beautiful walks. Enjoyed the nearby resort for sunset and dinner. Saturdays go to the Farmers Market. Responsive replies. Plenty of beach stuff as well. Great washer and dryer set up. Books, puzzles, and games galore. Just a lovely experience!