Reviewed by: TN traveler
The Cruise Is On A River Not IN THE Ocean FOR Anyone Worried About attire. It is very laid back atmosphere so any clothes are appropriate. The staff where authentic and made you welcome. I combined with smith laaui.
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Packages: | River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/12/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/01 |
Reviewed by: TN traveler
I made this a part of my 2nd nights activities and had a wonderful time. I had shuttle service from hotel free to a gorgeous park. The food was excellent and drinks were very good. I had the Mai Tai and Hawaiian punch. Take a camera because the park is amazing. Smoking is near the bathroom , fyi :) this company has best ratings with trip advisor. I would love to see it again. Oh video camera because no flash photos. You need $20 to purchase the photo taken upon arrival. Have fun!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/12/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/01 |
Reviewed by: JDowdell
I've been to several luaus on different islands and Smiths is my favourite by far. Beautiful property to walk around. Buffet dinner is very organized and extremely filling not to mention the free Mai Tai's. Really nice show of Hawaiin style dance as opposed to the "Vegas" act I've seen at other Luaus. And if you are staying in Kapa'a, transportation is included. Definately a "must do " while you are visiting the beautiful island of Kauai
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2014/11/29 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/05 |
Reviewed by: Stevens Family
We did this in the morning and it was so refreshing. Water was great and guides were amazing! Great for the family!!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/27 |
Reviewed by: Franziska
Great introduction of group to each other - being ohana! The ride with the tubes was awesome! And the water was warmer that expected; very enjoyable. I strongly recommend it.
Further, the guides - Kat, Jessica / I forgot the name of the other two - explained a lot about the area and were very helpful and friendly.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/11/24 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/23 |
Reviewed by: Gordon Edmonton
This was an excellent luau. Very well organized and a great venue for the event. It was great for all ages. We had a 16 year old and two 80 year olds with us. All enjoyed emensly. Thank you
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/11/17 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Gordon Edmonton
This was an interesting trip. A lot of fun and a good "part" of the luau.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/11/17 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Mary
We truly enjoyed the luau at Smith's Tropical Paradise! Beautiful gardens, many picture opportunities, great food, excellent show! I love the family atmosphere at this luau and the hospitality that is extended to everyone. The show teaches about the many different people who settled in the Hawaiian islands. We always recommend this luau when we meet other travelers. It is an enjoyable and well-paced evening of great food and entertainment!
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/11/17 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Mary
Every time we come to Kauai we take this River Cruise. It is so relaxing and the ride on the Wailua is calm and you don't have to paddle! We love the entertainment at Fern grotto as well as the fun on the way back to the dock. Everyone we have taken has enjoyed it! We always take this cruise right before going to the luau. A wonderful value too!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/11/17 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Bernadette & Patrick
We had the best trip you can get to the Napali Coast! The weather did it's best to blow away the clouds, but also made the sea rough so we got lots of fun in the waves and went wet in the front of the boat. After half an hour we were completely soaked and decided to go to the back were it is almost dry. There you also have a god view but it is rather bumpy than on the front of the boat. We had a nice and sunny view along the coastline of Kauai. Compared to our trips by helicopter and car the boat trip is the most relaxing way to see the coast and for us the most impressive. The height of the cliffs of Na Pali Coast is best seen from the bottom. From up in the air you'll get a great overview but you wouldn't see the whole scenery. The buffet on board was well organized and we had some delicious snacks on our tour. The crew took very good care of us all along the trip and offered very often to take pictures of us in the beautiful scenery. Nearby the harbor we made an additional stop to watch out for wales and turtles which are often seen on that place. Unfortunately we didn't find any turtle or wale but a lot of flying fish. The beautiful sunset with a glass of champagne was the right ending of a beautiful day on sea. MAHALO to Capt. Kelly and the crew Aaron, Jake and Max!
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/11/17 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/12 |
Reviewed by: arkhas
If you don't know what to do with your time allotted to satisfying curiosity, take this cruise. It offers usual Hawaiian fare of beautiful scenery not accessible otherwise, enthusiastic entertainment complete with hula dance, and a photo op against inaccessible fern grotto
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/11/15 |
Activity Date: | 2014/10/20 |
Reviewed by: Sandy
Alan was a wonderful teacher! There were three of us in his group; a pre-teen boy, a 30 something Mom & me, the 50 something Mom. After straightforward and practical advice on land, we “hit the waves” and all three of us got up our very first time. The experience was exhilarating. I loved every minute of it. Alan was experienced, friendly, patient and had plenty of positive reinforcement. I would do it again in a heartbeat if I didn’t have to come back to Canada. It’s one of my best memories of Hawaii; thank you Alan!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Marsha
Great food and drinks. Show was really nice. However, I suggest not to go on a rainy day. Can't enjoy the beautiful grounds like I would have liked. Tables a little too close together, couldn't move or relax easy like a luau should be.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/11/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/10/30 |
Reviewed by: Marsha
Boring... Crowded and fern grotto was pretty but....
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Packages: | River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/11/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/10/30 |
Reviewed by: Just me
Short and sweet ... the tour of the grounds was lovely; the food and mai tai's were superior; but the dances needed some umph! That was a sad ending to an event that started great.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2014/10/13 |
Activity Date: | 2014/10/08 |
Reviewed by: carlie
This is a must entertainment was awsome and the cruise up the river was great very relaxing weather couldnt have been better and the Luau is a must execellent food and drinks
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Packages: | River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/10/07 |
Activity Date: | 2014/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Dean
A nice afternoon and evening with the cruise along the river to the waterfall with entertainment followed by a ride / walk thru the gardens, a good meal drinks and good entertainment. I enjoyed the evening Thankyou
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/10/05 |
Activity Date: | 2014/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Dean
It was a nice way to start the afternoon before the Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/10/05 |
Activity Date: | 2014/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Sharon Norris
I have attended this Luau and Show several times and highly recommend it to everyone! Even though it rained during the show this time, it was still very well done and the audience was very receptive of the dancing and entertainment! The food was wonderful, as always!!!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/10/05 |
Activity Date: | 2014/10/01 |
Reviewed by: Sharon Norris
Very lovely experience and I would recommend everyone participate in this adventure.
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Packages: | River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/10/05 |
Activity Date: | 2014/10/01 |
Reviewed by: せつこ
ホテル送迎なしで参加。待ち合わせ場所はアバウト。こちらからそれらしい人に声かければ、大丈夫です。
カヤックを川におろして、30分程度のカヤック。慣れてないため、かなり遅れをとりました。
その後、アップダウンはそれほどないものの泥道だったり藪だったりの一時間超の歩行。
滝を見ながらお弁当食べて、帰ってきます。お弁当は往路は背負ってるのがつらいほどボリュームたっぷり。
カウアイの自然を肌で感じることができるツアーです。
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Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/10/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Cody
Great kayak and hike tour. Our guide, Nick, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Lunch was better than expected. The swim at the end was cold but refreshing. Definitely worth the money and time spent.
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Packages: | Wailua Waterfall Kayak |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/09/29 |
Activity Date: | 2014/08/28 |
Reviewed by: Tony & Bianca
I spent a consideral amount of time researching some of the different options for sight seeing tours of the Napali Coast and found this to have the best reviews and all of them were 100% accurate. My girlfriend and I had been very active on our trip to Kauai up to this point and looked to this as a relaxing evening which it was. The Caiptain (his name escapes me) was very funny throughout the trip making sure to update us when we were near items of interest and was also a very skilled navigator, at one point situating the stern of the boat under a waterfall for people who wanted to go under it.
The two deck hands (I am not sure the proper title) were very attentive to all of the guests aboard throughout the entire trip. I forget the gentelmens name that I spoke with but he stood with me for some time explaining to me much of the history of the Napali Coast as well as what it has been like growing up on the Island which made my experience even better. The crew does whatever it takes to make sure you have the best experience possible and my tip to you is to tip them accordingly, they do a great job and deserve it!
I highly recommend this to anyone interested in having an informative relaxing experience. Also, the food was very good and the crew made sure that you always had a drink in your hand.
Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your great review! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Until 12/31/2019 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/09/27 |
Activity Date: | 2014/09/07 |
Reviewed by: Nick Breckon
The river was fine, but Maka made it a really fun couple hours. Great dude. Have fun in Vegas, buddy!
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Packages: | East & North Kauai Hotels |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/09/27 |
Activity Date: | 2014/09/24 |
Reviewed by: Eoka
We enjoyed the lush surroundings, however, it cannot compare to our previous trip which was many years ago. At that time we were able to actually walk into the Fern Grotto and listen to the singers in the grotto. We did enjoy the entertainment on our return trip back to the dock.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/09/20 |
Activity Date: | 2014/09/17 |
Reviewed by: MarshFamily
This tour is awesome! So much more than expected! The family/crew were all very nice and very entertaining! I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to learn a little bit of island history and relax on the comfortable boat!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/09/20 |
Activity Date: | 2014/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Felicia
Was definitely worth the time! I would have liked to be able to approach the grotto, but our guide was magnificent & the boat team made it a very enjoyable trip. Talented dancer & singers! We will cherish this memory!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/09/13 |
Activity Date: | 2014/08/18 |
Reviewed by: shawrk
Was very exciting! Wish that the weather would have been better. Ended up windy,rainy and pretty cold. Glad we bought our coats, the other people had to have been freezing! Nobody's fault. Would go again but on a warmer less windy day. Very friendly and accommodating!
We are elated to hear it! Thank you so much for joining us out on the water! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Until 12/31/2019 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/09/07 |
Activity Date: | 2014/04/24 |
Reviewed by: sada
集合場所まではレンタカーですんなり行けました。
やはり、日本人は私達夫婦だけでした。ジープで移動中自己紹介的なことがありカタコトで話楽しかったです。水路に行くまで歩いてガイドもありました。大きなチューブに乗りぷかぷかと水路を浮いて下るだけですが、途中トンネルがありヘルメットのライトをつけて浮いていきました。スリル的なことはないですが、ぷかぷかと流れに任せるのも変わっていて、楽しかったです。
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Packages: | 基本プラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/08/28 |
Activity Date: | 2014/05/21 |
Reviewed by: redrobin
My thought was that a Luau was supposed to take place while eating the wonderful buffet food. At this Luau we sat down at long tables and did enjoy a delicious buffet. However, then we had to move to another location where they had bleacher seating, which was extremely uncomfortable. The show itself was just ok as it did not have a lot of spectacular associated with it. There was only one guy who did an act with fire. Most of it was just basic hula dancing and not what I would have expected. VERY uncomfortable seating and MEDIOCRE dancing. I would not recommend this Luau to any of my friends are family who may wish to visit Hawaii.
I was however pleased with Veltra tours and the professionalism and the call I received for verification of activities. Thank You.
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/08/26 |
Activity Date: | 2014/08/11 |
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Aloha,
Thank you for your kind review and for choosing Holoholo Charters!
Mahalo