Reviewed by: Tisha
What an awesome experience! Recommend the gold seating. Food was ok but the performance was phenomenal! Bottomless Mai Tai's and Blue Hawaiians. Will go again the next time I visit Kauai!
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Packages: | Gold Package: Premium Seating |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/06/23 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Edith Armenta
My husband and I had an excellent time there.
We arrived and the staff was very friendly in directing us where to go. As we got into the tram, we were welcomed but a coupe peacocks flapping their feathers. The tour of the garden was very informative and fun. If you get there early you can walk around and take pictures. The food was delicious! There was a live band and taught us how to do the hula. And the show was very entertaining. We definitely recommend this luau. We love the fact that it is family owned.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/06/18 |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/26 |
Reviewed by: Rachel
Nice boat ride. Great entertainment and historical info. The Fern Grotto was a Beautiful place and glad they have preserved it so nicely.liked it was not too long.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/06/18 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Jody
I loved the Luau. My kids including my 8 year old was entranced the entire time. They especially loved the fire dancer. But the entire show was awesome. The food was delicious and there was tons of variety.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/06/11 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/03 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Dhpaul
We have gone to numerous luaus with mixed experiences. Sometimes great dancers but average food. Sometimes just a poor experience altogether. We went the the Smith family luau in 2011 when we took our parents for their 50th anniversary. We loved it. Great food with an outstanding setting.
This year we took our son, daughter in law and grandson to Kauai for a week. We decided to go to Smiths luau the night before leaving. If far exceeded expectations.
Come early to walk the garden grounds as they are spectacular. Our son has gone to luaus on Maui and Oahu as well as at Gaylords. He thought this one had it all. Great food a very well done show.
You too will come back.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/05/16 |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/13 |
Reviewed by: カトマチ
参加者は私達以外はすべて白人?船長の英語でジョークの効いた説明(事前に日本語で内容が書かれた説明書を貰う)を受け、出港!波が荒く、揺れもなかなか。早々にカウンターで飲み物やカナッペなどの軽食サービス。でも食べたら気持ち悪くなるかもと思いちょっとだけ食べ、スパークリングワインで、わくわく気分。(主人はドライバーなのでカメラ小僧に徹してました)徐々にその姿を見せるナ・パリコースト。これよこれ!!というほどに圧巻!滝や陰影のあるあの独特の景観、そして洞窟もくぐる!先の先まで(もうこの先はKeビーチ?)堪能し、サンセットが始まる頃に復路へ。すると虹がかかり、クジラがしっぽで水面を叩くは、周りにはイルカの大群が船に伴送し、時々ジャンプ!ニイハウ島に沈む太陽。素晴らしいサンセットに近くの外人の御主人が撮った写真を自慢げに見せてくれました。本当にラッキー!でメキシカン料理を食べ寄港。船長が一人一人と握手してお見送り。満足のお礼にチップを渡し下船。さー暗くなって来たので帰ろうとしたらどしゃぶりの雨!、ナビ使い方分からず!標識も見えない!で、道に迷い、森の中でストレンジャー!どうにか帰ることが出来、最後までアドベンチャーの一日でした。雨の多いカウアイ島で雨に降られたのは、この時だけでした。(笑)
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Packages: | 【期間限定】キャンペーンプラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/05/09 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/21 |
Reviewed by: Philip Hales
After being driven around the Paradise Garden we were left to wander and take pictures until the rising out of the pit of the roasted pig - the Imu. The aroma was mouthwatering, and shortly thereafter we were led to the food area, and invited to take our seats. The food was brilliant and plentisome, I doubt many would have left not feeling truly sated.
After the feast, we walked to the theatre (shame that it rained, but it did not dampen our spirits) we were presented with a show of dancing from a range of Pacific countries. The dancers (in the rain) put on a brave face and gave us a great evening. Certainly recommend this to anyone thinking of visiting a Luau.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/05/09 |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/06 |
Reviewed by: Diane
Loads of fun! Bumping into other people in their innertubes and spinning with the current as you travel through the beautiful rainforest of Kuaui. Derrick and Shae were great guides! My favorite part of a fantastic vacation!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/05/07 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/14 |
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 |
Reviewed by: 三宅 進
出航後、南へ向かったのでおかしいなと思っていたのですが、どんどんナパリコーストとは離れていくばかり。どうやら波が高くて行き先を変更したようです。ものすごく楽しみにしていたので悲しい結果です。おそらく出航前に船長からアナウンスがあったとは思いますが、英語がさっぱりわからず。せめてもの救いは、クジラを遠目に見れたことかな。
We are so glad to have had you aboard and want to thank you for your honest comments on what you feel can be improved upon and how it impacted your overall experience. We hope to see you in the future and exceed all expectations! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | 【期間限定】キャンペーンプラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/04/23 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: EKBmom
We loved the luau. The food was great and the show, with all the history was wonderful. I highly recommend the Smith family luau.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/04/10 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Freeman-Jones party
We had a fantastic time. Ian, Jeremy and Kama did a wonderful job and took great care of us. The scenery was amazing, and they filled us in on some history of the area. We even got to see some whales breach, accompanied by spinner Dolphins!. Great trip and would recommend to anyone. Holo Holo did a first class job!
That is awesome! We love hearing good reviews about our team and company. I am happy you had an excellent time. We look forward to seeing you again!
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Packages: | Until 12/31/2019 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/02 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Della
Smith family makes you feel like ohana. Best luau on island.
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/04/02 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Jerry Kraft
We had a wonderful time at the Smith Luau. The site is amazing and utterly beautiful; the connection to Kauai history is impressive and impeccable. We enjoyed visiting and getting to know the other people at our table, even though they were strangers. The food was fantastic, varied and perfectly prepared. We loved the fact that nothing felt rushed or skimpy. The presentation in the theater was exceptionally well performed and really captured the variety of island cultures that have created this Pacific paradise. There was absolutely nothing about this evening that I would have made any different.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/31 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Davis
We had a great time tubing. It was definitely a different experience. Our tour guides, especially Khai were awesome. Khai had a lot of jokes and kept everything light hearted and fun. Would recommend this to anybody.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/29 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Penny
I've been to 3 others and this is the best and most professional we have been to. They are the most friendly and family like,very personal. Ready to go again. Everyone was awesome.
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/28 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/25 |
Reviewed by: SHARON
Great evening, great people, great food, great show. Thank you! It was worth it!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/03/19 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/16 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Sam
Amazing snorkelling tour, Paul and Miguel were awesome guides! They made sure everyone was comfortable before getting into the water and helped those of us who had never done it before. Paul was very entertaining and funny, and Miguel was cool at towing us around on the board. This is definitely something you should do while on Kauai, you won't regret it!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/14 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/06 |
Reviewed by: Sam
Overall me and my wife had a great time at the Luau. The gardens were really nice to walk around in and see all the different types of plants and trees. The show was really nice, they showcased dances from the different cultures that make up Hawaii. The only thing that my wife didn't like was the food. I personally didn't think it was too bad. Definitely a good experience for anyone visiting the island!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/14 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/04 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Melissa & Pat
This is a must if visiting Kauai.... Absolutely amazing time & staff. We even got to see the whales and dolphins! 10 stars
It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed your time on the water with us! Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about your experience, and for sharing some great details for Veltra readers to consider! We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Until 12/31/2019 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/10 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Paula
Highky recommend this tour, our pilot was the best, we loved the tour it was beautiful to see Kauai from the air, we were able to see the waterfalls, the scenery is breath taking. All I can tell you is book this trip ASAP. And I highly recommend purchasing the YouTube video of your trip you will love it and you can send it to all your friends and family. They will certainly be jealous. If this is on your bucket list, just do it...it's worth it.
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Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/08 |
Activity Date: | 2016/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
Unique and fun experience and the water was refreshing. The guides were a lot of fun and Chelsea gave great advise on local places to eat.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/05 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/02 |
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