Reviewed by: Paul D.
This was an exceptional experience. Easily one of the highlights of our two weeks in Hawaii!
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Packages: | The Big Kahuna Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/11/19 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/27 |
Reviewed by: J & J
Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau was an amazing experience. The grounds are amazing. There are many different types of Bamboo, Trees, flowers, and birds. The food is beyond delicious and the pork from the imu is mouth watering. The Luau is very colorful, long, and full of history. Loved the fire dancers. The entire family enjoyed their time here.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/11/13 |
Reviewed by: Kevin
Had a great time with this activity. The kayaking was fun and leisurely; the hike a comfortable jaunt; the falls isolated and beautiful. Go early to reduce the number of visiting groups at the falls, and ask if you can have Jamie as your guide...he was really great. Not a tasking activity if the weather is moderate...if it's hot or wet, it could pose a different sort of adventure.
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/11/11 |
Activity Date: | 2016/11/08 |
Reviewed by: Frank
We attended the Smiths Luau and Show. The Luau and Show were very professionally organized. The Smiths have a family business and We would recommend their Luau and Show to anyone in the area. The food was very good, really liked the teriyaki beef and luau pork. The fire dancer at the nightly show was very good.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/11/10 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/26 |
Reviewed by: ひめじい
朝の8:30ぐらいにホテルをでて、戻ってくるのが15:00ごろ。カヤックして、ハイキングをして、滝をみて、またその逆をこなして帰ってきます。帰りのカヤックは少々疲れましたが、初心者でもなんとかできると思います。ガイドさんも一番遅いカヤック近くにいてくれるので安心でした。途中、シダの洞窟行きの船が行き交うので船の来るときは避けるのに必死でした。天候も良かったせいか、雨具を使うこともなく熱帯雨林でのハイキングも想像よりは楽でした。水やランチを入れたリュックは重いですが、女子2人でもなんとか大丈夫だと思います。それよりも、カウアイ島の景色を楽しんだり普段できない体験をぜひしてみてください。満喫できました。
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Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/11/03 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/25 |
Reviewed by: Becky Ocampos
The food was fantastic, the grounds are gorgeous, and the show is absolutely mesmerizing! It was so cool to see all of the different influences that have contributed to the culture that is Hawaii. We cannot wait to come back and experience it again!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/11/03 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/31 |
Reviewed by: Megs
Such a wicked day which was enhanced by Lono and his approach to the group and how he chatted with us about all & sundry. He had such a vast knowledge of the land which was an added bonus :)
Would definitely recommend the tour.
The whole experience was wicked!!
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/10/27 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/22 |
Reviewed by: Jennifer
I want to go back and do this again!! Fun for all ages and abilities.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/10/24 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Jennifer
The show is as wonderful and the food was great! It was an excellent Hawaiian experience!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/10/23 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/20 |
Reviewed by: Gary & Elvia
It was nice, although it was short. I rented a kayak for the same river. Hindsight I should of did my homework.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/10/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Gary & Elvia
The pre dinner, dinner and the organization of entertainment surpassed my expectations. The show was awesome as well, if anything I'd say put some padding for the stadium seating.
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/10/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Barbara
Had a fun time at the luau. Good food and good dance show. Recommend that you go !!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/10/06 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/03 |
Reviewed by: Happy camper
My wife and I loved the quite trip down the river the music was great and the scenery was beautiful. Highly recommend to all looking to relax and escape it all!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/27 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/21 |
Reviewed by: Peter
Hurricane Iniki did in the fern grotto which I had not been aware of so was disappointed in that as it was always so beautiful. Other than that the river ride is always nice and Wailua such a beautiful place. The crew and entertainers were delightful and all in all it's a fun ride but as I said the fern grotto which is what most come to see was pretty much done in my mother nature. I had been on this ride more than once and first time as a child as my father was born in Lihue so I knew the grotto as it had been years ago so this most likely is what led me to my disappointment but first time goers will still find it a lovely trip and fun for all. Aloha
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/25 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/04 |
Reviewed by: J & D from NJ
But this luau food , organization and content was better than the Polynesian village luau on Oahu. Food was great and liquor was included with admission.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/25 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/22 |
Reviewed by: james
Excellent. The food was wonderful and the hosts were very friendly. The show was good, but the male performers were average. I certainly recommend it though.
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/21 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/08 |
Reviewed by: PATravelGal
The landscaped grounds were beautiful. The host was perfect and gracious! Loved the show, which was after the dinner and even the show during the dinner. Only disappointment was the dinner. Would have thought for the price that we had something other than instant mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, rice w/seafood, and a chicken wing (other than the pulled pork). Mai Tai's were quite watered down, which was a disappointment. Not that I would want more than 2 - maybe 3 small drinks but it would have been nice to taste it somewhat.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/21 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/31 |
Reviewed by: PATravelGal
This was a good time! We booked the morning and wished we booked the afternoon, as the water was quite cold. Highly recommend bike shorts and a long-sleeve Under Armor top for those who get cold easily, which was me! Going thru the tunnels was awesome and so were the guides.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/21 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/31 |
Reviewed by: TraveLpro
This activity works for the whole family. The river is lovely and passengers get a bit of entertainment and a bit of history.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/09 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Kansas620
The staff and Captain were very nice. The musicians were outstanding! Loved the walk back to the boat, down the path through rain forest. A little disappointed in the viewing distance from the Fern Grotto. It was explained that in 2006, the area received torrential rainfall and suffered a mudslide. Since that time they had to built back the tour area, which means a viewing stage/deck, quite a ways away from the Fern Grotto itself. You can no longer go to the mouth of the cave, and pictures did not turn out well.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/09/08 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/02 |
Reviewed by: Allison
We had a group of 17 people, teens, seniors, and adults are three separate flights. Each of us had a great time. The Blu-Hawii Helicopter's service is excellent in accommodating the complicated weather conditions, and pilots are extraordinary in knowledge and experience. The flight is very smooth and the scenic view is extrodinary. Thank you blue -Hawaii helicopter.
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Packages: | Eco-Star [50-55 min] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/09/04 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Emy
Excellent! There were 12 of us in our group & we all enjoyed it . The food & entertainment were superb.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/09/02 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/30 |
Reviewed by: Richard
Beautiful garden and welcoming atmosphere. The staff was very welcoming and made our experience very pleasurable. The food and drinks were exquisite, enjoyed the beef teriyaki! They put on a great show at the end! Thank you and would love to visit again!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/08/30 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/24 |
Reviewed by: Deb
Such a beautiful part of the island! We had a great time on the tour, our guides were amazing.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/08/27 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Denise
Wonderful for entire family. Toddlers, Mom & Dad and Grandparents all loved the night. Helped us to have a real appreciation of Kauai, the people and their history.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/08/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Jackie Benavidez
We took the morning tour and really enjoyed it. We were entertained by musicians on our way to the Grotto and was even taught a simple hula dance. The Grotto was beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed the history lesson of the area. I would definitely take this tour again.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Oskars
Show was amazin, national dances from lot of another cultures, like New Zealand, China etc..
After check in is a small train tour around Botanic garden with guid. Tour is around 15 min, guid show you all kind of trees what you can see in hawaii island.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/17 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/15 |
Reviewed by: Rob & Steph
We brought 6 people to luau. I had been to Smith's Luau 3 times in the past, the others (my Fiancee, our daughters, and their friends) had not. My daughter had been to a couple of "real" Hawaiian family luaus in the past. I advised our group that this would not be like those, it would be a very structured and commercial setting with a really great Polynesian show at the end.
The Smith's are a wonderful family, very accommodating, welcoming, and freiendly beyond words. The tour, Imu ceremony, and food were as good as they had ever been in the past.
The thing that earned the Smith family only 3 stars on this visit was the quality of the performance at the end. I was looking forward to the male warrior portion of the show, but found that the current cast was lacking in stature and talent. With only 3 young men in the cast, two of whom were in the range of 100 to 130 pounds, the warrior aspect suffered dearly.
Hopefully the Smith family can rebuild this cast, or at least get a gym membership for the current cast members, and return the show to the quality that I had experienced in the past.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Jackie
This was my 3rd trip to Fern Grotto over the years and it never disappoints! The entertainment is awesome! Everyone is so friendly and accommodating! There were 18 of us on this trip and most were first timers, they loved it! Can't come to Kauai and not see the Fern Grotto!!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/18 |
Reviewed by: scott
This is a busy, but very well organised event - We had the full package - coach transfer, train ride, meal and show. The food was of very high quality and as a vegan I was very pleasantly surprised by the variety of veggie food. (There is plenty for the meat eaters too!). The show good too - something for everyone I reckon.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/10 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/01 |
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