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All Reviews for Wailua Resorts in Kauai

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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Wonderful trip with great entertainment

Reviewed by: Steve

We really enjoyed the trip on the river with the explanation for what we were seeing and the explanation of the grotto. The Captain and Crew were friendly and accommodated our special needs, my aunt with a walker. This is a tour I highly recommend for anyone visiting Kauai.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Others
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/11/18
Activity Date: 2024/10/21

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Our Family Tradition...Smith Family Luau

Reviewed by: Donna

This Luau is the best in the islands. They only offer this Luau on Kauai, however after attending many of the Luau's on the islands, this is our favorite. The price is totally fair. The pre show, the reception at the entrance, the food and the after show are outstanding. We look forward to coming to this event every time we visit Kauai. This is a 10!!!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/11/02
Activity Date: 2024/10/09

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Best luau!

Reviewed by: Kara

We have done a few other luaus on other islands, and this one really felt like Hawaii natives brought you in!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/10/23
Activity Date: 2024/10/04

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Entertaining and relaxing.

Reviewed by: flying mom from ME

Really glad to go on this cruise. it was one of the best wonderful excursions we did in Kauai with reasonable cost. The ride to the Fern Grotto was very relaxing and the music and Hawaiian dance entertained us.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/10/21
Activity Date: 2024/09/25

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Great trip up river

Reviewed by: Brittany

Guides were entertaining, knowledgeable, and funny! They shared lots of information about the land, and culture. The boat ride was smooth and relaxing up river, and fun coming back down river. The Grotto is breathtaking! Quick easy hike to and from the grotto.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/12
Activity Date: 2024/10/07

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Good times

Reviewed by: LB

Fun thanks thanks thank you mahalo mahalo nui thank you

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/12
Activity Date: 2024/09/25

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Very beautiful and relaxing. Amazing staff.

Reviewed by: Rose

Beautiful and relaxing. We had family visiting that couldn’t do a big hike, so this was perfect. The singing was such a nice touch.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/10/12
Activity Date: 2024/10/10

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Must do!

Reviewed by: Jen

Jeff was an incredible tour guide! He was educational and also was great about making sure the group was doing okay! We had so much fun and would do again/recommend to friends!!

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/10
Activity Date: 2024/10/08

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Like the history presentation

Reviewed by: Reena

Like the History of the river
Love the friendly staff
Love the music

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/10/10
Activity Date: 2024/10/07

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>

最高でした!

Reviewed by: たばさ

予約から観光までスムーズに進み、クルーズも体験もできてとても楽しかったです。
次、ハワイに行く際も、是非、利用したいと思います。

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/10/06
Activity Date: 2024/09/12

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Relaxing and fun!

Reviewed by: wings2travel

Not too strenuous a walk to the fern grotto and entertainment was very good! Worth the trip!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/10/05
Activity Date: 2024/09/10

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Fantastic program. The wide range of dances were amazing, beautiful and authentic. The dance from the Phillippines was so cute and eye-catching. The fire shows were incredible, the performers must be super-human.

Reviewed by: Couple from Ohio.

The wide range of dances were amazing, beautiful and authentic. The dance from the Phillippines was so cute and eye-catching. The fire shows were incredible. Their skill is super-human. This was a memorable evening.

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Packages: Show Only Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/04
Activity Date: 2024/10/02

Kayak Kauai Hanalei River & Blue Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel Adventure

Beautiful Hanalei

Reviewed by: Kara

The Hanalei area was our favorite, we were so happy we got out on the river!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Kara

The Hanalei river and Bay has to be some of the most panoramic paddling on our small island.

Glad you enjoyed our Hanalei blue Lagoon paddle and snorkel.

Thanks and for taking the time to share.

Hope to see you back.

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/26
Activity Date: 2024/08/01

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Mellow few hours

Reviewed by: Ruth

Nice boat ride and short walk to a grotto covered with ferns. Pretty walk.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/09/24
Activity Date: 2024/09/20

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

MUST GO!!!

Reviewed by: jhorner69@icloud.com

Izzy was our tour guide she was super friendly and this was one of our highlights on our trip!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha J,

Izzy does it again!

Izzy remains one of the top guides plying the Wailua River on her way to
the falls.

We need Izzy to write a handbook.

Will share your kind words with the champ.

Stay well and active.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/10
Activity Date: 2024/09/04

Wailua River Kayak, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Adventure with Lunch

Pretty!

Reviewed by: Kara

Book early we found the Wailua river tours were booking quick!!

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Packages: Wailua Waterfall Kayak
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/01
Activity Date: 2024/07/12

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Michael Thiem

This was a great/relaxing experience. Nice cruise up and down the river, good historical information, and easy walk to the grotto. Well worth the time. If you have any problems walking then do not try this. The walk is short but why pay just for a boat ride? This was worth MY time and I would do it again.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/08/31
Activity Date: 2024/08/08

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、素晴らしいフラダンス

Reviewed by: 風流文

カウアイ滞在最終日に参加しました。はじめから終わりまで、入船する際のウェルカムミュージック、楽しませてくれるトークから、シダの洞窟への道のり、洞窟の美しさ、洞窟前の歌とフラダンス、帰りの船の中での音楽、歌、フラダンスと盛り沢山で、とくに女性キャプテンによる寄港直前の最後のソロの波、風、花、葉の揺れ...自然の美しさを感じさせるフラダンスは圧巻でした。

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/16
Activity Date: 2024/08/14

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Relaxing and delightfully humorous

Reviewed by: Montefam

This river boat tour was very relaxing and enjoyable. Our guides were talented, insightful, and had a great sense of humor. The fern grotto was a lovely stroll. The live entertainment set the mood for the rest of our trip. If you are weary about going on this river boat, don’t be, it is a sweet smooth ride. We highly recommend doing this tour while visiting Kauai.

  • Sight of the Sleeping Giant from Smith’s Riverboat tour.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/02
Activity Date: 2024/07/29

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Budget friendly getaway from the beach (wheelchair/kid friendly)

Reviewed by: JD

Large boat brings you about 30 mins down river with a tour guide speaking overhead. Our tour guide was very funny and was probably my favorite part of this activity. You’ll disembark at an area with walkways/bathroom through a lush rainforest that eventually ends at an area with a large cliff/cave. APPLY BUG SPRAY! There are lots of mosquitoes in this area.
Here you’ll get a short history of the location as well as some music/hula dancing.
You’ll head back to boat and return with more traditional ukulele music/hula dancing.
Wasn’t a fan of the music myself, but enjoyed the trip overall.
If you aren’t able to do a strenuous hike, wheelchair bound, or have small children this activity is short enough to get a taste of the scenery without the hassle of a rough walking trail.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/07/18
Activity Date: 2024/07/15

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Tiresome but Fun!

Reviewed by: Kara

Lots in one morning, but the views are unbeatable!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Kara,

Hope your paddle and hike to the falls was worth the effort.

Once you have recovered …hope to sea you back on the water or trail.

Thanks for taking the time and the 5 stars.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/07/18
Activity Date: 2024/05/01

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Nice afternoon!

Reviewed by: Kara

We liked this as it filled our day paired with the luau! The staff here is very friendly and the local hawaiian songs were beautiful!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/07/18
Activity Date: 2024/05/23

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Great experience!

Reviewed by: NA

I am satisfied with the guides' knowledge and humor. On the way back, the kayak was moving too fast and we returned earlier than planned. It would have been better if the guide had encouraged the participants to paddle more slowly and enjoy the river cruise at a leisurely pace.
Even an 8 year old girl was able to keep up well enough.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Na,

Sounds like you had a stellar group.

We generally paddle as fast as the slowest person/couple and that usually allows those who are more fleet, to go at a slower pace and take in the scenery.

Thanks for the 5 stars and enjoy that 8 year old; they grow up much too fast.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/07/17
Activity Date: 2024/07/09

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Great experience

Reviewed by: Glen

The river cruise was great with the Tour guides giving us the history of the island and river along with local entertainment. the Fren Grotto was also excellent as it was Our 50th Anniversary and the Grotto topped it off.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/17
Activity Date: 2024/06/20

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Low key fun

Reviewed by: L.

This was a pretty nice and easy way to spend an afternoon. It was quite warm but the breeze on the boat was lovely. We went with young kids and it was a nice time. Would recommend!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/17
Activity Date: 2024/07/12

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Family friendly entertainment.

Reviewed by: Lisa V

Nice relaxing ride down the Wailua River with a short, easy walk to the Grotto. Learning about the history of the boats and the area was very special, as well as having the Hawaiian music and dancing on the boat. The pilot was witty and made a couple of cute jokes. Definitely recommend for families or as an alternative for more strenous activities, or just as a nice cool break from the hot days.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/07/15
Activity Date: 2024/07/11

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>

シダの洞窟に家族で

Reviewed by: ぷーた

家族4人(夫婦と小学生2人)で参加しました。
シダの洞窟までは船で行きます。往復の船の中では、シダの洞窟の説明や歌、ダンスなどがあり楽しめます。ただし、すべて英語なので、わからないところもありました。
1月1日にシダの洞窟に行けて、神聖な気持ちになりました。

  • シダの洞窟

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/01
Activity Date: 2024/01/01

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Great family fun

Reviewed by: Lori B

Food was fantastic
Show was entertaining
Gardens were spectacular

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/06/20
Activity Date: 2024/06/18

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Wonderful Family Friendly Luau

Reviewed by: LaRisa Replogle

We absolutely loved the Smith Family Luau and the show! Upon arrival we were greeted with warm smiles and small shell leis, took a Family photo and hopped on a shuttle for a tour of the grounds. After the shuttle ride was over we were able to walk about the property, feed the birds, and enjoy the gorgeous grounds. The emu Ceremony was wonderful. We especially liked the stories and history told by the host of the Laua and the Polynesian & Fire Dance after the dinner. The dances being performed over the water made it new and exciting for our family. We will definitely be back if we ever get the chance to visit Kauai again. Mahalo.

  • The family photo, minus the two workers on either side.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/06/18
Activity Date: 2024/05/20

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Wonderful day

Reviewed by: Kara

to escape into the woods of kauai was so much fun!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Kara,

As Anonymous once said, "Today I am a little taller for having walked amongst the trees".

Glad you enjoyed the escape and hope you enjoyed the forest bathing.

Thanks for the 5 stars and sharing.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/06/17
Activity Date: 2024/02/26
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