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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
Beautiful
Reviewed by: Sixto
A relaxing experience with beautiful views and great entertainment.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/04 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Our Honeymoon
Reviewed by: Jonathan
My wife and I made reservations online through VELTRA. I knew nothing more than the reviews posted on here (VELTRA/hawaiian activities) and a travel guide book. We enjoyed our morning paddle hike and tour so much! A great adventure that would not have been accomplished so smoothly on our own. It was our first time down the trail. It rains in Kauai, a lot, so the trail was mostly muddy. The guide for the trip kept us safe and informed about how to get there best. He also lead us on hawaiian time for the return trip. Allowing us all more time at the falls since our group was composed entirely of families. I appreciated that very much and a thank you to anyone from the company who reads this. Do not expect that though on your trip, we were lucky that no tour group was scheduled in the afternoon. Our stay on the island began the last week of April, until the first week of May.
You don't have to help the guide, but its friendly to do so. I bet you'll get a better trip out of it.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/24 |
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＞
とても良かった
Reviewed by: ゴンタ
ワイルア川のカヤックは楽しいけいけんでした。カヤックを降りてから滝までのトレッキングもなかなか良かった。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/11 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great Job
Reviewed by: Salt Lake City
Smith tours did a great Job with the boat ride.
The grotto.
The entertainment was a nice touch and very well done.
Would recomment this trip to all
One of the good values exploring Kauai
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/14 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Disappointing
Reviewed by: jcaruthers
My new husband and I went on this River cruise as recommended by our travel agent as the most romantic thing we could do for our honeymoon.
The only romantic thing about it was the Hawaiian wedding song while we stood on a deck with 100 other people. This would not be my idea of romantic. Maybe it used to be a romantic place to go when you could go inside the cave but now it just looks like a rock wall with some ferns in it.
We didn't get the best start to our boat ride but we were both disappointed when we arrived to our location. The entertainment was fun and were really the only reason the trip was worth it. I wouldn't recomend it to anyone as a place to see on their honeymoon. The only thing that redeemed it was that it was probably the cheapest thing we did while we were there.
Since this site won't let me pick wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I chose families.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/11/05 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The Grotto is beautiful. A must see for all visitors.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/10/12 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Okay not great
Reviewed by: Peggy - Global Traveler
20 years ago this was a really great trip as you were able to go inside the cave and the water fall there was more than a trickle. Since the Iniki Hurricane in the 90's that is no longer possible. The landslide that happened ended the cave tour part and ended the waterfall being as it was.
I would recommend this to any one who has just landed in Kauai, older couples perhaps, who have never seen a fern grotto of any kind. For kids it is boring. Heard that a few times :)
As for a wedding... I would honestly not recommend this particular trip as it is average or just okay. The boat trip up and back in the boat was the best part. For wedding parties I would honestly recommend arranging something with the Smith Family or one of the local Resorts and doing it as part of a Luau. That would be better. Hawaii Activities can help you find many other events that would be better for a wedding. They rock!
This is a nice easy trip and okay to see. But if you have limited
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/08/06 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great fun
Reviewed by: Carl O
We thoroughly enjoyed this informative and beautiful cruise. The Captain shared much information and was very entertaining. On the way back, the entertainment was excellent. Good time!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/07/21 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Great adventure
Reviewed by: The Harris Family
We had a great adventure. Mark was great. Our kids really enjoyed this adventure. They said it was the best adventure of our trip!
Thank you Mark!
Sandi Harris
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/07/19 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto - June 2012
Reviewed by: ANDRA
Loved the staff, they were great, fun, and informative. However, was not what I expected. I am not sure what would have made it a better experience. The Fern Grotto itself was beautiful, but there were too many people on the deck to enjoy it. Made it crowded and uncomfortable.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2012/07/01 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Fantastic, Educational Adventure
Reviewed by: Rob M.
Kayak Kauai Outbound makes this trip an experience not to be missed. Kelly was an extraordinary guide, enthusiastically sharing his knowledge and passion for the land, the local history and ancient culture. He went out of his way to make the hike interactive and interesting. He has a real gift for this. The operation, overall, is very laid back. You're made to feel comfortable with every aspect of the tour. We highly recommend Kayak Kauai Outbound and will surely be returning on our next visit to the island!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/06/29 |
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: イキ
日本からハワイへ、さらにカウアイ島へ飛んできたその日の午後に参加しました。時差ぼけの状態なので子どもも連れてのハワイ初日はこのぐらいの穏やかなアクティビティがちょうどよかったです。
同じ敷地内にある、「ハワイ伝統饗宴ルアウと神聖な儀式イム！スミス・トロピカル・パラダイス・ルアウ」と組み合わせてもよかったかもしれません。私たち家族はカウアイ島最終日にルアウを分けて見ましたが、同じ船に乗っている人の中では、この船の後に夕食とルアウのショーを見る予定である人が結構いました。
シダの洞窟はきれいでしたが、家族みんな蚊に刺されました。虫除けを塗っての参加をお奨めします。
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/05/02 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
WE HAD A GREAT TIME !!!
Reviewed by: BETH
Six of us just returned from Oahu and Kauai!! Had a WONDERFUL time!!! And the Fern Grotto boat ride was just really nice!! The staff was WONDERFUL, and they made us all feel so welcomed!!! We just really had a GREAT TIME!!! I would recommend this to anyone!!!! The walk to the fern grotto was EASY, and the photo ops were priceless!!! Just alot of fun with my friends!!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/27 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Kauai Kayaking & Hiking
Reviewed by: spoonerock
The tour was made up of just my family and self. We had a GREAT time. Our guide could not have been more helpful. Lot's of great info on the hike, and the waterfall was spectacular!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/13 |
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＞
楽しかった！！
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
カヤックは初めてでしたが、とても楽しかったです。
2人乗りのボートに前後で座って、1時間弱ぐらい上流へ行きます。そのごジャングルの中を歩きながら進みますが、その途中でガイドさんが色々なことを教えてくれます。滝の前で昼食を食べその後カヤックで出発したところに戻ります。
服装は水着を中にきてシャツと短パンでOKだと思います。
運動靴やビーチサンダルは止めておいたほうが良いと思います。ジャングルの中はかなりの泥道で足がぐちゃぐちゃになります。私たちは、お金を払ってツアー会社からスポーツサンダルを借りました。
もちろんガイドさんは全て英語の為英語がわかるほうが楽しめると思います。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2011/11/18 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Enjoyed the cruise ... Thank you
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/09/20 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Excellent activity
Reviewed by: Tim and Christie
We enjoyed the kayaking and hiking both. The Scared Falls were well worth the hike. I recommend good water shoes for the hike. I did it in flip flops and it was a bit tricky! Jesse was our guide and he was great, very energetic and knowledgable.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/08/03 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
cruise
Reviewed by: Scott
Thanks.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2011/05/21 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
River Tour
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great for kids.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/04/07 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
River Ride
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Good for families with small children.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/04/07 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto
Reviewed by: Karen S
We loved the pace, entertainment and narration. Our entire family had a good time. Thank you!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/15 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
very enjoyable
Reviewed by: connie
We totally enjoyed the river cruise and the fern grotto. We were a little disappointed we could not actually go into the grotto but totally understand. It will be good to come back and see it again after a few years and some more fern growth.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/15 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Slow paced enjoyment
Reviewed by: Mike B
The wailua river cruise is very unique, we saw a lot of Kauai we didnt know was there, and learned a lot from our guide. The pace of the tour is slow and relaxed.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/08 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Even less than I expected
Reviewed by: Barry
The staff was very nice and the boat ride was relaxing but the Fern Grotto itself was less than I expected, and I wasn't expecting much.
You don't go inside the cave. You just look at it from a distance.
You can see ferns growing from the face of a rock cliff where the cave is located. You view it from a platform where weddings are performed these days. You can't go inside to see the area where 100 people can gather.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/01/14 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Perfect for first timers!
Reviewed by: The Anchondo's
Our first time to Kauai and we decided to try the Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto and we absolutely loved it! it was kinda slow but very relaxing, and such beauty surrounding you how could you not like it..
I know its got some bad reviews and I cant understand why, if you appreciate the beauty of Kauai then you will love this short and sweet experience and you can get some really great pictures too.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/08/23 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great time!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our group enjoyed the music as we cruised the river. The scenery was outstanding and the staff provided good service.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/06/04 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
no comment
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
no comment
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2010/02/11 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
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Reviewed by: Marilyn
This was my second trip and I loved it as much the second time as I did the first. I will highly recommend it to anyone who is coming to Kauai.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/24 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto is beautiful!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We thought the Fern Grotto was beautiful and the river cruise scenery was spectacular. Entertainment on board was so so.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/22 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
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Reviewed by: David
A very informative excursion. Truly relaxing and the staff were insightful and fun. Would highly recommend this to anyone.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/07/21 |
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Wow Jonathan, Thanks for taking the time to share your kind words. Nice to get the feedback that we are doing a good job. Constant struggle to keep good guides and have them approach each tour, as if it is the first day they are offering it. Come back and enjoy the same or some of the others....but mostly just wanted to thank you for caring and taking the time to share.
Until our wakes cross.
Micco
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