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

Wonderful Day (Despite the Rain)

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
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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

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

Had fun

Reviewed by: John

the river trip was fun, they had entertainment on our return from the fern grotto. The grotto was very nice to see, with ferns growing upside down. I recommend doing this at least once

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2015/07/22

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

Best Laua Ever!

Reviewed by: Family of Five

The Smith Family Laua will not disappoint! I've seen five Lauas and this was far superior to all others! Food and the show was amazing! The grounds of the facility were very beautiful and the tram ride showed all the land had to offer! Many photo opportunities! The Fern Gratto was beautiful and the musicians were great! Very pretty!

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Packages:	River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2015/07/16
Activity Date:	2015/07/13

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

Must do

Reviewed by: Diane

Driver picked us up so we didn't have to worry about drinking and driving, fun and informative boat ride to Fern Grotto with music, singing and dancing then delivered right on time to the Luau and brought back to our condo afterwards......Al fun, no worry

Fun fun

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2015/07/13
Activity Date:	2014/08/15

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

Conflicted ~ Good/Not So Good

Reviewed by: NorCal

We had 3 athletic families attend this trip with adults and teens. The kayaking was BEAUTIFUL on the way 'in' to the hike (current and wind assisting). The hike itself was a bust and we all like to hike. Our guide left us to our own devices for most of this trip and was of little guidance. Even wading through the water to the hike our guide took us the more difficult route. We know this because on our return to the kayaks a couple of us followed a different guides route across the river which was so much simpler and safer! The hike was muddy and slippery despite having good water/hiking shoes. We had adults/kids fall many times and one significant injury. Others had already slipped in this location yet our guide offered no help or alternative. In early July, unfortunately the waterfall yielded little water. The hike not worth the end result. We did enjoy the 'work out' aspect of the kayak trip back. It was beautiful but challenging going against the current if you aren't a regular kayaker.

At a minimum: I'd rate this a moderate adventure and challenging for individuals who aren't regularly very active.

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2015/07/07
Activity Date:	2015/06/30

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

River Cruise

Reviewed by: Jim

The river cruise was relaxing and informative. We loved the traditional Hawaiian music that was sung.

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2015/05/22
Activity Date:	2015/04/23

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

Cruisin' down the river

Reviewed by: Bud & Babe

Excellent! Good music, good stories, wonderful local flavor!

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2015/05/03
Activity Date:	2015/04/08

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

River Cruise

Reviewed by: kablewhirl

We bought the river cruise as an add on to the Luau. It is a pleasant ride on the river with a tour guide and some hula dancing. Honestly we could hardly understand/hear what the guided was saying on the ride. The dancing was nice. The whole experience was just a little underwhelming. Would not sign up for it as an individual event.

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2015/04/05
Activity Date:	2015/04/02

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

great show and scenic trip

Reviewed by: Jill

The performers we're so friendly and entertaining. you could tell they enjoyed presenting the music and dance show. the river ride was scenic and relaxing. the walk to the grotto and back was beautiful. highly recommend. don't book online with another company for $40 each. its only 20 when you book on this site.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/03/25
Activity Date:	2015/03/20

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

Fun hike

Reviewed by: Mohamed

Felt a bit rushed through the whole trip, our guid stopped once for pic before reaching the water fall, very nice experience and had lots of fun

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/03/04
Activity Date:	2015/02/26

Wailua River Kayak, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Adventure with Lunch

Mystical waterfall!

Reviewed by: Patty and Jerry

Sight to see, worth the effort, spectacular views at the end of the trek! Elvis was an awesome guide, respected the aina and culture. He was a great host, took good care of the entire group!

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Packages:	Wailua Waterfall Kayak
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/02/26
Activity Date:	2015/02/23

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

Great Value

Reviewed by: Kauai Girl

Nice trip for a reasonable cost. Entertainment at the Fern Grotto was a nice touch. Entertainers then return on the boat with you for the trip back, singing and dancing all the way. Easy on and off access.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2015/02/15
Activity Date:	2015/02/12

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

Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Sherri & Tom Boehm

Great tour and guide! Justin, our guide, was fun, informative and very patient as we were first time kayaking. The scenery was beautiful and we would recommend this tour to everyone! Thanks again for this awesome experience!!!

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/01/10
Activity Date:	2014/12/16

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

This activity should be discontinued

Reviewed by: Chris

The fern grotto is a piece of Hawaiian history. Originally the site of a huge waterfall, before the river was diverted for irrigation, and originally the site of hundreds of ferns, before being battered by cyclones, this place is not what it once was.
It would have been a very impressive tourist attraction in the early 1900s but unfortunately ferns need water to grow and as it is with the river not going through here this place will never be as impressive and at the moment the tourist operators are trying to flog a dead horse.
Unless they divert the river back through here and let the ferns regenerate I would not recommend it. Time to put this activity out to pasture!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/12/13
Activity Date:	2014/11/19

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

Awesome entertainment!

Reviewed by: Hulala

I was not particularly excited about this excursion because the fern grotto is all dried up and you can't go in anymore. However the entertainment was great. I dont think they could have made the excursion better with all the story telling, music and dancing. It was alot more than i expected and it was a great start to the luau we saw after!

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/12/09

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All Reviews for Wailua River in Kauai

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Wonderful Day (Despite the Rain)

Worth every penny spent!

Wailua Cruise

A great day kayaking and hiking to Secret Falls!

Fern Grotto River Cruise

fun adventure

Fern Grotto

WOW!!!!!!!!!! Totally worth it :)

Adam was our guide

Wailua River Cruise

シダの洞窟

Average boat tour

Enjoyable but not as impressive as a trip 10 years ago

wonderful

Great kayak experience

Great experience

Had fun

Best Laua Ever!

Must do

Conflicted ~ Good/Not So Good

River Cruise

Cruisin' down the river

River Cruise

great show and scenic trip

Fun hike

Mystical waterfall!

Great Value

Awesome experience

This activity should be discontinued

Awesome entertainment!

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