Reviewed by: Deb D
Relatively inexpensive way to see some of the river greenery. Appreciated the history/culture narration. Lead entertainer on the way back was funny! Hula ladies don’t really seem into it, you feel like they are just doing a job and don’t necessarily enjoy it, and they seemed tired. Fern grotto a beautiful site.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/05/02 |
Activity Date: | 2019/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Tena
We very much enjoyed the kayak and hike to Sacred Falls! Our guide Dustin was outstanding! He shared his knowledge of the area and kept us entertained with his jokes throughout the tour. The hike is muddy so wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet and dirty.
We would definitely do this activity again!
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/04/19 |
Activity Date: | 2019/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Tourists from Oregon
We enjoyed the adventure a lot! Tour members were excellent (personable, enthusiastic, informative and accommodating toward everyone of all ages having a fun time). Floating the tunnels is exciting and hearing history of canals is interesting glimpse of past island sugar cane industry elements.Nice lunch to re-energize afterwards.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/04/12 |
Activity Date: | 2019/04/08 |
Reviewed by: MsTravelGal
Wedding ceremonies have been held at the fern grotto for decades. It's a historic and beautiful spot to get married or renew your vows. We didn't know this before arriving but it was a special surprise since my fiance proposed the day before. The cruise to the fern grotto was the perfect way to end our vacation in Kauai. Even if you're not going for a wedding, you'll get to hear and watch Hawaiian singers and musicians perform a traditional Hawaiian wedding song. So whether you're celebrating an engagement, a honeymoon, or 50 years of marriage, this beautiful destination will fill your heart with love. I'm so glad we did this tour!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/04/10 |
Reviewed by: Laura & Emma
My 5 year old and I did this adventure and had sooooo much fun!!! The tour guides were so nice especially to my daughter. They let her go up front and one made her a fishing pole out of a leaf during lunch. I would definitely do this again with my family. If you’re bringing a camera or GoPro make sure it has a tie on it to your wrist or clothing and a water proof case. We had the best time together!!! Highly recommend.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2019/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2019/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Nevin
The Smiths family luau was very well organized. They took care of all the guest and made you feel very welcomed. The food was very delicious and the show was very well done with incredible dancing and special effects. You not only go there to have a good time, but you learn the history of the island and all it has to offer. I would rate this as a Superior experience.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2019/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2019/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Bonnie M.
I had a grand time! The weather was perfect (partly cloudy) and it had rained the day before, so the trail wasn't dusty.
They did a good job teaching us how to drive the ATVs and making sure we were comfortable with the machines.
The guides had great personalities and they wanted to make sure we were having a good time.
Highly recommended. I took the 3-hour tour, which includes the view of Kipu Kai.
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Packages: | Early Bird Special Deal! (7:00 AM Tour) - ATV for 2 to 4 people |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/04/05 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Family Reunion
Would definitely do again!! I would recommend to anyone!! Good for all ages... we had ages 6-68 years old in our group...all had fun!! This is a must do while in Kauai! The guides tell you the history of the plantation and give you great recommendations for the rest of island!!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/04/02 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Ron Z
This was an amazing time. I would recommend to everyone. Very easy ride down a lazy river. A lot of the ride was through tunnels and with the provided head lamp it was great. Is a good time rain or shine.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/03/31 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Mimi
Our greeter was very pleasant and extremely helpful. It was nice to see her smiling face when we arrived.
Aloha Mimi!
Thank you for taking the time to review your lei greeting! We are ecstatic to have met your expectations, and we hope that you had a wonderful time on the islands!
Mahalo Nui!
-- Jesse I.
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Packages: | Classic Fragrant Tuberose & Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/03/18 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Catherine
Beautiful scenery! Guides were funny and knowledgeable. It was a relaxing float that was perfect for the tone of our trip. I would definitely do it again!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/03/15 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Holly P
A warm rain fell, off and on during our float up the river, but since we were going to get wet anyhow, it didn't matter. Our guides, Web and Dan, were very attentive and funny. And knowledgeable about what we were seeing along the way.
One thing that was different from our expectation, but didn't matter too much, was that since the road past Hanalei is closed indefinitely due to a storm, the guides had to park and load things in different spots than normal, which added to the walk to the beach.
I would recommend this trip to anyone who likes fun flatwater kayaking, and great snorkeling on the north coast of Kaua'i.
Aloha Holly,
Thanks for your nice review. You were the beneficiary of our "dream team" , i.e. Web and Dan who also guide our all day sea kayak tour along Na Pali coast during the summer.
Thanks for warning others that, due to last years flood, has forced us to take a 1/4 mile walk along beautiful Hanale Bay.
Sometime in the next few months we are told that the road to the river mouth, where we generally launch, will be open once again.d
Thanks again for taking the time to share with others.
The Hanalei River and Bay has to be one of the more beautiful places on the planet.
A hui hou,
Micco
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Packages: | South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/03/12 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/06 |
Reviewed by: Wayne&Brenda Thomas
We were so impressed with the staff, facilities, equipment and respect for the land at Kipu Ranch Adventures. Our guide Josh and his "tailgunner" Chase did and outstanding job. Josh, though not a native Hawaiian has been on the Island for 18 years and is quite a historian on this region. It was such a pleasure watching his enthusiasm for preserving the history and ambiance of this beautiful land.
The Rice Family who owns this property is blessed to have Kipu Ranch Adventures here to protect this land and inspire each of us to promote the protection of this historical property. Thank you to Kipu Ranch and the Rice Family, we had a wonderful visit and will be back soon.
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Packages: | Standard ATV (2 to 4 passengers) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/03/05 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/01 |
Reviewed by: Noble
Our whole party of six was pleasantly surprised by the Smith's Family Garden Luau. We have been to other luaus and this rates as the best so far. The grounds are beautiful! The food and service was excellent! The staff were very friendly. The dinner entertainment was nice and the after dinner show was very good and informative of Hawaiian cultural history.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/03/04 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/01 |
Reviewed by: Trish F
Wonderful experience! Our guide Dustin was amazing and shared interesting history of Hawaii. Well worth it! We'd do it again!
Aloha Trish,
Dustin is a legend in his own mind...but then maybe, given your review, he is a legend. Thanks for sharing and confirming what we all knew at Kayak Kaua'i, i.e. that Dusting rocks.
Until our wakes or trail meet.
Micco
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/02/28 |
Activity Date: | 2019/01/08 |
Reviewed by: Pilar Abalos
We got to kayak down the Wailua River. Jay our guide was amazing. He told us about historical information about the beautiful island of Kauai and it’s history. Our hike to the waterfall was deep in the interior and he pointed out plants and trees and gave us history and background about them. He was patient and very friendly. Our swim in the falls was something on my bucket list and was definitely what I was expecting and more! Thank you to Jay and everyone at Kayak Kauai!
Aloha Pilar,
Glad to hear that not only that Jay did a great job guiding but that he help lighten "your bucket".
Keep filling up that bucket and thanks for letting others know what a good job Jay is doing; we are very
fortunate to have him on board.
A hui hou,
Micco
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/02/28 |
Activity Date: | 2019/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Martin
Excellent organization of the trip, nice music and dance, very impressive walk to fern grotto. All-in-one: Beautiful trip worth the money
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/02/28 |
Activity Date: | 2019/02/25 |
Reviewed by: Leslie
The eight year old who still lives in this 60-year-old heart of mine adored the whole adventure. Not because it was simple, but because we got to have an experience floating down an irrigation flume through tunnels and exotic beauty. It felt a little bit like we were getting away with something. Also, our guides - Cody and Justin - were funny and friendly and kept us perfectly safe the whole time. My advice is to go in the morning so you get in on the picnic at the end of the adventure. A beautiful setting in which to rest and refresh.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/02/24 |
Activity Date: | 2019/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Karri
This was my first trip to Hawaii and my first Luau. The Smith family did an amazing job. The food was delicious and the show was outstanding. Highly recommend!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/02/23 |
Activity Date: | 2019/02/22 |
Reviewed by: SRomero
We had a great time! The water was a little murky, but Kevin was great! Thank you!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/02/17 |
Activity Date: | 2019/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Forsythe
It was really fun!!! The tour guides were awesome as well! It was just a bit shorter than I thought originally but still very worth it!!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/02/12 |
Activity Date: | 2019/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Brenda Johnson
We saw some beautiful scenery! Breathtaking views for sure! We had a great time for sure!
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Packages: | Ride with a Guide (ATV) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/02/03 |
Activity Date: | 2019/01/26 |
Reviewed by: Brenda Johnson
This is a must do tour when in Kauai! Cinzia and Rich were the best tour guides also. We laughed, qe saw wonderful scenery, enjoyed the caves and had a blast in the tubes!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/02/03 |
Activity Date: | 2019/01/24 |
Reviewed by: KyLundy30
Niko and (I'm sorry I cant remember the other guides nane) were awesome! They towed our group around on their board the whole time and managed to still teach us all they could about the Kauai marine life! They even let us feed the fish! So cool! Now, I'm just waiting for my copy of the pics they took, as well. Thanks guys!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/02/01 |
Activity Date: | 2019/01/25 |
Reviewed by: John
Tubing is the greatest experience on Kaua'i! Would recommend it to anyone.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/01/26 |
Activity Date: | 2019/01/21 |
Reviewed by: T. G.
The grounds of the Smith Family Luau are beautiful, kept up well. The unearthing of the pig was a great experience. The food, well, it was okay, nothing special. The mai tai's were a funny brown color, not sure what juice was in it. The best part was the show. The music and dancers were amazing! So happy we were able to see it.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/01/22 |
Activity Date: | 2019/01/16 |
Reviewed by: Hawaiian
The guides were very knowledgeable and kept things fun! The views were beautiful and the history behind the tunnels is interesting! Wasn't sure about the tunnels at first since I am claustrophobic but they were spacious and I didn't have any issues. Would definately do again! Recommend for all families and couples.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/01/13 |
Activity Date: | 2019/01/10 |
Reviewed by: T. & D. Jones
Our driver on the tour was very knowledgeable about the island. The canyon is amazing and the luau was one of the most entertaining shows I've ever seen! This is definitely on our "let's do this again" list!
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Packages: | Waimea Canyon Tour & Standard Luau |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/01/06 |
Activity Date: | 2018/05/25 |
Reviewed by: Gladys Espino
The boat felt a little outdated but the staff and the scenery made up for it. Our girls had fun riding the boat, watching the hula dancers, and learning about some history.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2019/01/03 |
Activity Date: | 2018/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Satz
Amazing and beautiful, It was like entering into a different world
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2018/12/30 |
Activity Date: | 2018/12/27 |
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Aloha Tena,
Dustin is on a roll. One out of every 3 honorable mentions this month, has Dustin's name affixed.
That said all our guides I can humbly say, "Do an outstanding job!".
Thanks for warning others about the property shoes to wear.
Stay paddling and hiking.
Thanks again for sharing.
Micco
Head Guide