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All Reviews for Wailua River in Kauai
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wailau river cruise to fern grotto with live entertainment
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 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Awesome River and Waterfall Adventure!
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 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Iz like performer
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 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
So enjoyable!
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 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
I would do this again!
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 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful trip,very peaceful.
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 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wailua River Cruise
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 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Delightful river trip
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 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Totally Awesome
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 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
not an easy trail,kayaking was smooth
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 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Great time!
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 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
AMAZING! If you haven't booked a luau this trip Do THE CRUISE!
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 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wonderful tour
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 |
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＞
なかなかハードなカヤックとお手軽トレッキング
Reviewed by: 初のカウアイ
朝のピックアップは予定どおり。参加者はほかにアラスカからとアメリカからのカップルで、計6名。気づけば、カヤックは男女ペアが圧倒的に多く、私たち（女2人）は他のカヤックより遅れがちで追いつくのに一所懸命で、カヤック中はガイドの説明が聞けず残念だった。
トレッキングシューズを持って行ったが、はじめから脱いで裸足で漕ぐハメに。カヤックのあとトレッキングの登り口まで幅10メートルぐらいの川を太ももまで浸かるのだった。
完全防水のリュックサック状のものを貸してくれるので荷物が濡れる心配はないが、これがトレッキングのとき重い。
トレッキングはさほど勾配もなく、ところどころ立ち止まってガイドの説明を興味深く聞きつつ、40分ほど歩いた。（6人とも同じくらいのペースだったが恐らくやや速め。）
目的地の滝では泳いでいる人もたくさんいたが、いくらハワイとはいえ1月、私たちには考えられなかった。
ランチ休憩は30分もない。ラップサンドを食べてジュースを飲んだら出発。
再び歩いて漕いで、14時にはホテルに着いていた。
密度が濃く、高くなくて良いツアー。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/15 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wonderful Day (Despite the Rain)
Reviewed by: Jef,Terry Saperstein
Enjoyed the Hawaiian show immensely which I was not expecting. Enjoyed the show despite the rain at the grotto. You should highlight the entertainment with such a pleasant show.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/31 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Worth every penny spent!
Reviewed by: Lisa
Great value for your money. Got to experience a lot of the culture, food, boat ride and much more . Learned about the Island we were visiting as well! It was an excellent item to spend on.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/04 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wailua Cruise
Reviewed by: Kyla
We are newlyweds, so the cruise to the Fern Grotto was very cool since weddings used to be held there!
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| Packages: | River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/13 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
A great day kayaking and hiking to Secret Falls!
Reviewed by: lorely81
My husband and I had a great time on this excursion. We were the only ones signed up for our particular day and time so it ended up being a private tour which was a bonus. We had the morning tour (check-in at 7:45 am) which seemed a lot less crowded than the later tours. There were a lot more people hiking in on our way out. The activity was very scenic and not strenuous at all for us moderately in-shape people (my husband more so that me!). Jamie was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable in the flora, fauna, and area, but also personable so we weren't talking shop the whole time. Lunch was also more than adequate: fresh pineapple, deli sandwich on a good roll with cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, a bag of chips, 2 Kauai cookies, a drink, and 2 bottles of water. Since we took a guided tour this time, the next time around we'd probably opt for renting kayaks on our own and making our way to Secret Falls without a guide. We definitely want to do this again with our children when they are a little older (at least 5). However, for first timers we highly recommend Kayak Kauai with Jamie as your guide! P.S. I would not recommend this tour for children younger than 5. It is very rocky, muddy and wet with lots of tree roots on the trail and by the waterfall. We saw another tour group with young children and several of them were crying because they fell on their way down to the waterfall. One small boy fell and hit his head on a rock, poor thing.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/12 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto River Cruise
Reviewed by: Jessica
This was a great adventure, perfect for everyone! The guides were wonderful and the entertainment on the way back was fun. For $20 this is a great deal. I will definitely do it again!
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| Packages: | River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/06 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
fun adventure
Reviewed by: Kirsten
This was a great combination of exercise and adventure. It was listed as easy/moderate which I would think would be appropriate for slightly older, non-athletic people, but it included wading through muddy rivers with slippery rocks and hauling up a couple of steep and narrow muddy paths. I kept thinking I was glad I was with my fit husband instead of my healthy mom...she would never have made it. The description also mentioned something about "air conditioned vans will take you back to your car". This never happened...you hike and kayak all the way back. Again, I LOVED it and wouldn't have wanted it any other way...I just thought the advertisement was way off of what the actual experience entailed.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/17 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto
Reviewed by: Glen Hayden
A great way to spend an afternoon. A slow relaxing ride up the river with a leisurely stroll through the tropical plants to the grotto. Once at the grotto the songs of Kauai serenade you while the beautiful and awe inspiring sites fill your senses.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/28 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
WOW!!!!!!!!!! Totally worth it :)
Reviewed by: Ozzie
This is an adventure that everyone must go on. Our tour guide was informative, patient and hilarious! Being a first time kayaker, he took the time to get me comfortable paddling before heading out. The hike was great and the waterfall was breathtaking! So many things to see along the way, all of which our guide pointed out. I would highly recommend this to everyone who visits the island. Thanks for the great memories. Be back soon!
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/14 |
Wailua River Kayak, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Adventure with Lunch
Adam was our guide
Reviewed by: Very Happy!
I normally do not write reviews, but this was needed. Please read this through to the end for the grand finale. The trip to the falls with Adam from Outfitters was about as good as it gets. He was very knowledgeable and engaging. My wife and I took a relaxed approach when preparing for this trip and wore flip-flops (not recommended due to the muddy trail you need to hike). When we arrived at the trail, Adam actually took the time to identify a local plant, strip the bark, and retrofitted our flip-flops into sandals. Someone in our group actually thought it was a set-up, but it wasn’t. Beyond just that, he kept the group together throughout while keeping the trip new and fresh with information. I would imagine being in his shoes, being a guide day-in and day-out; it would be natural tendency to become a little dull or burned out, but maybe not, and not Adam. To top it all off, on our way back kayaking along the river, he helped to salvage a sinking kayak and rescue two panicked people, who were with another kayak company. These two people were stranded and abandoned by their guide, with their Kayak filling with water and sinking. Adam and another local guide came to the rescue, initiated help from a couple other kayakers nearby (including us), and managed to drain the water filled kayak, pluck the two people from the river, and get them back safely to the dock, including the damaged kayak. At the same time he ran into the guide for those people and being very classy said to him “You got my back next time right?”. (I don’t think I would have been as nice.)
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| Packages: | Wailua Waterfall Kayak |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/07 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wailua River Cruise
Reviewed by: Carri Cheek
Just as I remembered as a kid. Thank you for a great experience.
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| Packages: | River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/10 |
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＞
シダの洞窟
Reviewed by: eriri
あまり期待していなかったけど意外とよかったです。のんびりとした雰囲気の中でくつろげました。送迎対象のホテルではなかったから乗船場までは自力で行かないとですが、その後もレンタカーで移動するならそのほうが都合がよかったです。乗船場まで自分で行くならその場で普通にチケットを買ってもいいのかもしれませんが、事前にチケット購入しておけるのは安心感はあります。
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/20 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Average boat tour
Reviewed by: Lucie
This was 2 hour boat tour to Fern Grotto and back with live music. The tour was average, nothing special.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/24 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Enjoyable but not as impressive as a trip 10 years ago
Reviewed by: Marcia
Everything on Kauai has a beautiful plant variety. It is awesome
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/28 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
wonderful
Reviewed by: Sharon
Great excursion at a very reasonable price. The crew were exceptional and talented. I would definitely do this again.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/16 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Great kayak experience
Reviewed by: Carl S
Wonderful tour guide, knowledgable and hilarious. The workout was respectable, but offered great sights along the way that kept us interested, and an interesting hike through the Hawaiian woods. At the end the jump off a cliff into the river was tons of fun. I would definitely recommend this trip; a good mix of fun, beautiful sights, and physical exertion.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/11 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Great experience
Reviewed by: Mike Elsken
I would have to say this place was the best !!!
They were very helpful and accommodated my wife's gluten free issue.
Cole
our tour guide was the best ,funny, patient and very informative.If we ever come back and do this again we will request him.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/25 |
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