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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Would not recommend for families with children

I took this tour with my 8 year old and I wouldn't call this the highlight of our trip. I consider both of us in fairly good shape, and kayaking up Wailua was still quite challenging, especially with the wind. The tour guide seemed to be in a hurry so it added to the stress. The hiking part was quite difficult with rocks, roots, steep climbs and descents. Here again, our tour guide rushed through the forest, not even waiting for some of the slower group members. The "scrumptious" advertised lunch was awful - a stale deli sandwich and a pre-packaged cookie. The waterfall was the only redeeming moment of this tour. All in all, unless you're an adventurous young couple in good shape, I would not recommend this tour.

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2017/06/03
Activity Date:	2017/05/31

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

Wailua Smith Boat Tour

Reviewed by: Janet

This was a very throw back to the past type of experience. Simple fun, nice people, old fashioned hospitality. The river is in full sun, would not recommend kayak option..not enough interesting flora along the way. Hula and Hawaiian music on the boat ride fun. Fern Grotto was devastated in 1992 and a shadow of it's former glory. Guide gave good local information in an entertaining sort of presentation. I'd take grandma and grandpa or very young kids on this tour.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2017/05/24
Activity Date:	2017/05/21

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Kauai 1st Trip

Reviewed by: Brb

Thank you so much! Had a great time! The guide Philip was great!

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/05/21
Activity Date:	2017/05/18

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

Lovely ride

Reviewed by: Chris P

Smooth, interesting and all round pleasant ride to a beautiful place.

Cruisin
Fern Grotto

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/05/20
Activity Date:	2017/05/17

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＞

楽しかったです。

Reviewed by: ＨＡＲＵ

帰りの船の中で、みんなでフラダンスなど、フレンドリーでよかったです。コストパフォーマンス抜群ですね。

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2017/05/16
Activity Date:	2017/04/30

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

Early Bird Gets the Best Tour!

Reviewed by: Annette

Who could pass up a tradition of Hawaiian tourism that has been in operation since 1947?! The Smith family was awesome. They were very friendly and kind. We were fortunate to be on the first boat of the day and in a small group. The morning was cool yet very comfortable. While we waited for our tour to start, the on-board talented trio of musicians were taking requests, joking and visiting with the passengers. Once on the river, the captain gave us an overview of the points of interests along the way as we passed stand-up-paddle boarders and kayakers enjoying the quiet river too. We were treated to a beautiful hula demonstration, native music and an improv hula lesson! After a short walk to the grotto, our "guide" explained some of the history and folk lore about the grotto, afterwards, they sang the Hawaiian Wedding song to us. It would be fun to go back again!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/05/09
Activity Date:	2017/02/25

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＞

フラダンス好きにはたまらない

Reviewed by: Y・千鶴子

シダの洞窟前で、ハワイアンウェディングの歌と、厳かなフラダンスを
見る事が出来ました。そして、帰りの舟の中では　ウクレレや日本人が５名いたので日本の歌のサービス、フラダンスを踊ってくれたのです、最後は全員にフラのレッスン、みんなで狭い舟中で踊りました。習った曲だった私はノリノリ！満足！のツアーでした。

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2017/05/02
Activity Date:	2017/04/18

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Secret Waterfall Kayak, Hike, Swim

Reviewed by: Harriette

My boyfriend and I had a blast. It was so much fun!

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/04/22
Activity Date:	2017/04/19

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

Beautiful and Informative

Reviewed by: Amy

It was lots of fun and informative. The staff was really nice and it was a very kid friendly adventure

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2017/04/21
Activity Date:	2017/04/14

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Great time!

Reviewed by: Trevor

The kayaking part was nice, not too difficult. The hike was a nice hike, not quite a casual walk down a straight path but also not too difficult. I enjoyed having our guide Jesse there to explain things to us as we hiked, he was a good guide. He got stuck talking to just one individual of our group a few times and it was hard to hear what he was saying sometimes. The waterfall was nice, there were a lot of boulders in the water so be careful! Lots of other people from other tours on the same path made it a bit crowded.

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/04/17
Activity Date:	2017/04/13

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

I just don't enjoy large group tours

Reviewed by: Linsey

This is a great tour for those that want an easy, non-strenuous ride up and back on the river. I just did not enjoy being packed in with that many people to see the attraction after hiking and adventuring all week and then going on a garden tour directly before this one. I thought it was the only way to get to the grotto, and didn't like being herded in a huge group to see the ferns and hurry and take a photo. We really wished we knew that renting kayaks from the same company was an option because that looked way more our style. Aside from that, the staff was nice and gave an informative tour and musical entertainment for the ride. Best suited for older or more conservative tourists.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/03/26
Activity Date:	2017/03/23

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

Nice boat tour

Reviewed by: Lois jenken

Enjoyed the river cruise very much
It was nice to see some traditional dancers and music and the grotto was definitely worth seeing

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/03/25
Activity Date:	2017/02/27

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

January Hawaii trip

Reviewed by: Neal Reader

Beautiful boat trip up the Wailua River, scenery and stories of the area spectacular.
Fern Grotto an incredible natural creation. Well worth the money.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2017/02/27
Activity Date:	2017/01/30

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

Nice side trip

Reviewed by: Ron M

Nice river cruise. Did it before going to our Luau next door

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2017/02/18
Activity Date:	2017/01/25

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

River Cruise

Reviewed by: RobertH

The location was very hard to find. Price was fair. The man entertaining was kinda corny. I was expecting more.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2017/02/17
Activity Date:	2017/02/04

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

Must do!

Reviewed by: Leslie B.

Four of us thoroughly enjoyed the river cruise to fern grotto and Smith Family Luau experience afterwards. We had researched luaus on the Hawaiian Islands, and I am convinced we found the ideal one. Loved the gardens and cultural dance show!

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Packages:	River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/02/16
Activity Date:	2017/01/16

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

Beautiful!!

Reviewed by: ohiofirekids

He most beatiful views I have ever seen!!....will definitely return!!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2017/02/11
Activity Date:	2017/01/17

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

Worth Every Penny

Reviewed by: Virginia

Such a great experience- travel up the Wailua River, learn about history (Hawaiian and movie), visit the beautiful fern grotto, and learn the hula on your boat ride back to the dock. Easygoing and enchanting, photographic and peaceful.

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2017/01/13
Activity Date:	2017/01/09

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

Majestic

Reviewed by: Shandzl

Wow, what a wonderful experience! The fern grotto was breathtaking and I loved how they taught us how to hula!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2017/01/09
Activity Date:	2017/01/05

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

Great activity

Reviewed by: Phil

Nice crew, entertainment (Hula and hawaiian music)

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2017/01/07
Activity Date:	2017/01/03

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

Lovely cruise in Nature

Reviewed by: Jenny

On a lovely sunny morning the cruise up the Wailua river to the Fern Grotto was a lovely experience. The entertainment was delightful and all staff friendly and helpful. Explanations about the history and nature were good.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/12/27
Activity Date:	2016/12/23

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

Enjoyed this!

Reviewed by: Jenny

Beautiful, interesting, very enjoyable. Crew were wonderful!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2016/12/26
Activity Date:	2016/12/22

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

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Linda

The Smiths river boat trip to the Fern Grotto was wonderful. We loved the live entertainment, they were great.

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Packages:	River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/12/19
Activity Date:	2016/12/16

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

Best Luau ever

Reviewed by: Linda

We have been to Luau's on all the islands but none of them can compare to the Smiths. The place is gorgeous. We felt like we were walking around in Disneyland. The food, service and show was excellent!

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2016/12/19
Activity Date:	2016/12/16

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

My 50th birthday luau

Reviewed by: Cmai

What a fabulous time! Loved this luaua show. It was best I've seen! Ate way too much but thoroughly enjoyed my evening!

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2016/12/06
Activity Date:	2016/12/02

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

My 50th bday

Reviewed by: Cmai

Enjoyed trip up river much. Very nice crew. I wish they knew more about physical science of area. The history they shared was great. thx!

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Packages:	River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2016/12/06
Activity Date:	2016/12/02

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

A Great Day

Reviewed by: Kevin

Had a great time with this activity. The kayaking was fun and leisurely; the hike a comfortable jaunt; the falls isolated and beautiful. Go early to reduce the number of visiting groups at the falls, and ask if you can have Jamie as your guide...he was really great. Not a tasking activity if the weather is moderate...if it's hot or wet, it could pose a different sort of adventure.

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/11/11
Activity Date:	2016/11/08

カウアイ島　ワイルア川カヤック＆熱帯雨林ハイキング＜英語ガイド／昼食付き＞

自然満喫ならこのツアー

Reviewed by: ひめじい

朝の8:30ぐらいにホテルをでて、戻ってくるのが15:00ごろ。カヤックして、ハイキングをして、滝をみて、またその逆をこなして帰ってきます。帰りのカヤックは少々疲れましたが、初心者でもなんとかできると思います。ガイドさんも一番遅いカヤック近くにいてくれるので安心でした。途中、シダの洞窟行きの船が行き交うので船の来るときは避けるのに必死でした。天候も良かったせいか、雨具を使うこともなく熱帯雨林でのハイキングも想像よりは楽でした。水やランチを入れたリュックは重いですが、女子2人でもなんとか大丈夫だと思います。それよりも、カウアイ島の景色を楽しんだり普段できない体験をぜひしてみてください。満喫できました。

ハイキング道中
目的のシークレットフォールズ

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Packages:	送迎付きプラン
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2016/11/03
Activity Date:	2016/10/25

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Lono was the man!!!

Reviewed by: Megs

Such a wicked day which was enhanced by Lono and his approach to the group and how he chatted with us about all & sundry. He had such a vast knowledge of the land which was an added bonus :)
Would definitely recommend the tour.
The whole experience was wicked!!

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/10/27
Activity Date:	2016/10/22

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

River cruise

Reviewed by: Gary & Elvia

It was nice, although it was short. I rented a kayak for the same river. Hindsight I should of did my homework.

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/10/22
Activity Date:	2016/09/28

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Would not recommend for families with children

Wailua Smith Boat Tour

Kauai 1st Trip

Lovely ride

楽しかったです。

Early Bird Gets the Best Tour!

フラダンス好きにはたまらない

Secret Waterfall Kayak, Hike, Swim

Beautiful and Informative

Great time!

I just don't enjoy large group tours

Nice boat tour

January Hawaii trip

Nice side trip

River Cruise

Must do!

Beautiful!!

Worth Every Penny

Majestic

Great activity

Lovely cruise in Nature

Enjoyed this!

Fern Grotto

Best Luau ever

My 50th birthday luau

My 50th bday

A Great Day

自然満喫ならこのツアー

Lono was the man!!!

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