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

Great!

Reviewed by: Rebekah

The garden is beautiful, food tasted great, and great service!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/06/18
Activity Date: 2013/06/07

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

Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: Dave

The evening started with a tram tour around the gardens, time to walk and photograph the gardens, traditional Hawaiian meal (buffet style) followed by a presentation of the various hula styles influenced by the various people that came to the islands. All in all - recommended.

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Packages: Jun - Aug (Mon - Fri)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/06/13
Activity Date: 2013/06/03

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

Fern Grotto Tour

Reviewed by: Dave

The Smith's Fern Grotto tour was a good way to see the fern grotto and understand some of the history. There was a 20 minute boat ride to the fern grotto landing, time to take pictures, presentation of a Hawaiian Wedding song, complete with hula interruption and demonstration of various hula dances on the boat ride back. All in all - recommended tour.

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Packages: Standard
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/06/13
Activity Date: 2013/06/03

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

Beautiful

Reviewed by: Sixto

A relaxing experience with beautiful views and great entertainment.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/06/07
Activity Date: 2013/06/04

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

GREAT!

Reviewed by: Sixto

Great time, great fun, great entertainment and great food.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/06/07
Activity Date: 2013/06/04

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

Great Time

Reviewed by: gomezdouglas

The food was great. One of the few places that offers authentic island food still. The performances were cool...offers a good quick history lesson. The grounds are pretty...peacocks were really cool...you can stand very close to them.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/05/20
Activity Date: 2013/05/15

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

Our Honeymoon

Reviewed by: Jonathan

My wife and I made reservations online through VELTRA. I knew nothing more than the reviews posted on here (VELTRA/hawaiian activities) and a travel guide book. We enjoyed our morning paddle hike and tour so much! A great adventure that would not have been accomplished so smoothly on our own. It was our first time down the trail. It rains in Kauai, a lot, so the trail was mostly muddy. The guide for the trip kept us safe and informed about how to get there best. He also lead us on hawaiian time for the return trip. Allowing us all more time at the falls since our group was composed entirely of families. I appreciated that very much and a thank you to anyone from the company who reads this. Do not expect that though on your trip, we were lucky that no tour group was scheduled in the afternoon. Our stay on the island began the last week of April, until the first week of May.

You don't have to help the guide, but its friendly to do so. I bet you'll get a better trip out of it.

Reply from activity provider

Wow Jonathan, Thanks for taking the time to share your kind words. Nice to get the feedback that we are doing a good job. Constant struggle to keep good guides and have them approach each tour, as if it is the first day they are offering it. Come back and enjoy the same or some of the others....but mostly just wanted to thank you for caring and taking the time to share.
Until our wakes cross.

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/05/14
Activity Date: 2013/04/24

カウアイ島 ワイルア川カヤック&熱帯雨林ハイキング <英語ガイド/昼食付き>

とても良かった

Reviewed by: ゴンタ

ワイルア川のカヤックは楽しいけいけんでした。カヤックを降りてから滝までのトレッキングもなかなか良かった。

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Packages: おすすめプラン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2013/03/29
Activity Date: 2013/03/11

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

Happy went booked this!

Reviewed by: Michael

we had 6 adults and an 11/mo old. Prompt shuttle pick up and drop off from our hotel. the Luau was great...friendly service, all you can eat food and drink (beer, mixed drinks) beautiful grounds and an entertaining post dinner show. I would def recomend this to anyone wanting to experience an Hawaiian luau

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/03/04

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

Great Job

Reviewed by: Salt Lake City

Smith tours did a great Job with the boat ride.
The grotto.
The entertainment was a nice touch and very well done.
Would recomment this trip to all
One of the good values exploring Kauai

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2013/03/04

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

So cool!

Reviewed by: Drew Climer

This was a great experience. The Smith's Paradise offer some great photo opportunities, great food, excellent cocktails, and some great entertainment. Very awesome.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/03/04

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

Fun Time

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had a great time. We would definitely recommend this to others.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

Disappointing

Reviewed by: jcaruthers

My new husband and I went on this River cruise as recommended by our travel agent as the most romantic thing we could do for our honeymoon.

The only romantic thing about it was the Hawaiian wedding song while we stood on a deck with 100 other people. This would not be my idea of romantic. Maybe it used to be a romantic place to go when you could go inside the cave but now it just looks like a rock wall with some ferns in it.

We didn't get the best start to our boat ride but we were both disappointed when we arrived to our location. The entertainment was fun and were really the only reason the trip was worth it. I wouldn't recomend it to anyone as a place to see on their honeymoon. The only thing that redeemed it was that it was probably the cheapest thing we did while we were there.

Since this site won't let me pick wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I chose families.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

Honeymoon luau

Reviewed by: jcaruthers

This was a fantastic first timer luau experience. You get so much for your money with this luau! You get to spend time roaming the grounds which are a lovely tropical garden paradise. We got some lovely pictures and were able to have some alone time while attending the luau.

The one disappointment for us being that it was our honeymoon, was that it was a very large crowd and didn't have a very intimate feel. We would have liked to experience a luau where we were a small group and get to have more of an interactive experience with the hosts than you can have with that large a crowd.

The food wasn't my favorite but it was good. The service was wonderful and the host (commentator) was wonderful at describing what was going to happen and entertaining for our meal. The show was fantastic and very worth the wait.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

Beautiful

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The Grotto is beautiful. A must see for all visitors.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

Awesome Experience

Reviewed by: Donna

Our family had never been to Hawaii before and a friend at work suggested the Luau at the Smith Planatation and we were so excited. We had a really great time and the staff are so friendly. I would definitely go back.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

( THE LUAU )

Reviewed by: Dave Woehrman

Arriving on the island of kauai with so many things planned was so exciting but the garden tour before the luau and touring the grounds was fantastic. Everthing about the whole show was very exciting from the necklace greeting all the way to the spectacular fire dance at the end of the show. My family and I found this adventure to be one of our favrorites while on our stay on Kauai.
The staff along with all the people in the show were just great it was plain to see that the ALOHA spirit was alive and well.
The food was unbeatable the colorfull costumes and the show priceless !! Smith's tropical paradise luau is best discribed as the Big Kahuna. If your planning a trip to Kauai put this at the top of your list of things to do
Mahalo Smith's tropical paradise

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

Smiths Tropical Paradise Luau Kauai

Reviewed by: Peggy - World Traveler

This was amazing !!!
The Smith family really know how to put on a show!

Pros: Great food, awesome gardens, great fun time, plenty of time to have fun and take pictures. Easy fun experience. Great for ANYONE! Lots of peacocks to take photos with. Great staff. The after show was AMAZING cultural world tour far beyond my experiences at othe Luau's. It could easily compete with a Lav Vegas show!! You have to see to believe! Iwon't share more to avoid giving too much away. Smith's is one of the best Luau in Kauai. Even my teenager had a ball ! She was grinning ear to ear. PRICELESS!

Con: Its a really BIG CROWD becauses they seat so many, there's lots of people you eat with etc but not overwhelming. Just alot.

What to take with you. SunGlasses, mosquito spray, camera of course, easy dress (Where something comfy, pretty or fun). Hawaii dress or whatever. Its easy and nice.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

Amazing

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was our first vacation to Hawaii. The Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau was our first luau (and let me say the only luau we will ever go to). This place is amazing. The greeting with the shell lei's by the staff in their outfits felt very welcoming. The tram ride around the grounds was short, but very sweet. The food was excellent and authentic. The music during dinner was fun and entertaining, BUT the music and dancing during the luau ceremony was awesome! I went out and bought a book on the Fire Goddess Pele because of it. Would suggest this to anyone!!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

Great fun

Reviewed by: Carl O

We thoroughly enjoyed this informative and beautiful cruise. The Captain shared much information and was very entertaining. On the way back, the entertainment was excellent. Good time!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

Great adventure

Reviewed by: The Harris Family

We had a great adventure. Mark was great. Our kids really enjoyed this adventure. They said it was the best adventure of our trip!
Thank you Mark!
Sandi Harris

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

Lauau

Reviewed by: Fran

The Fern Grotto and the Tropical Paradise Luau was excellent.
No short cutting

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

Okay not great

Reviewed by: Peggy - Global Traveler

20 years ago this was a really great trip as you were able to go inside the cave and the water fall there was more than a trickle. Since the Iniki Hurricane in the 90's that is no longer possible. The landslide that happened ended the cave tour part and ended the waterfall being as it was.

I would recommend this to any one who has just landed in Kauai, older couples perhaps, who have never seen a fern grotto of any kind. For kids it is boring. Heard that a few times :)

As for a wedding... I would honestly not recommend this particular trip as it is average or just okay. The boat trip up and back in the boat was the best part. For wedding parties I would honestly recommend arranging something with the Smith Family or one of the local Resorts and doing it as part of a Luau. That would be better. Hawaii Activities can help you find many other events that would be better for a wedding. They rock!

This is a nice easy trip and okay to see. But if you have limited

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

great luau

Reviewed by: David and Donna Kirk

Great food, beautiful area and great enternainment

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/01/03

Kayak Kauai Hanalei River & Blue Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel Adventure

Very bad service!

Reviewed by: SAEZELL

This excursion was fun, but staff at office was very rude. Acted like we were a burden to even help. Very short and snobby. Especially blonde lady. No one even smiled at us. I have never been on an excursion so unorganized and unfriendly. Our guide was nice enough, but no instructions for snorkeling. My sister had never snorkeled and he just gave us our masks and left us to snorkel on our own while he went spear fishing. As we were kayaking he got way ahead and never stopped and checked on the group. I was very disappointed. I have been on several excursions and the staff has always been wonderful, but not this one. I would NOT recommend this company to anyone!!!!!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

Kauai's great luau

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was a good experience for us with all the flora, fana and great entertainment. The Smith family reals goes all out to make you feel welcome. The food was enlighting with all the Hawaiian specialties. I tried them all. Overall the activity was very pleasurable and I would recommend it to everyone who goes to Kauai. Aloha!!!!!!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

Fern Grotto - June 2012

Reviewed by: ANDRA

Loved the staff, they were great, fun, and informative. However, was not what I expected. I am not sure what would have made it a better experience. The Fern Grotto itself was beautiful, but there were too many people on the deck to enjoy it. Made it crowded and uncomfortable.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

Fantastic, Educational Adventure

Reviewed by: Rob M.

Kayak Kauai Outbound makes this trip an experience not to be missed. Kelly was an extraordinary guide, enthusiastically sharing his knowledge and passion for the land, the local history and ancient culture. He went out of his way to make the hike interactive and interesting. He has a real gift for this. The operation, overall, is very laid back. You're made to feel comfortable with every aspect of the tour. We highly recommend Kayak Kauai Outbound and will surely be returning on our next visit to the island!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

Good but not Great

Reviewed by: Richard A. Vals

First it's a beautiful place. They start you off by giving you a tram ride which is a speed contest among the drivers. They tell you about the plants in super speed mode. Your head is going so quickly from left to right by the time the ride is over you can't remember a plant or tree.
They say there is plenty of food but don't sit in the middle because by the time you get in line your picking the bottom of the bowls unless you want Poi which there is a plentiful supply. The show was good but you had better bring a pair of binoculars because for the majority of it you see it across a lake. Occasionally the performers were in front of you but not often enough. Felt weird is the word for it. Were used to having the performers a lot closer then what they give you.
For paying top dollar for the Best on Kauai I preferred the one with the railroad.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/01/03

Kauai Movie Sightseeing Tour - Roberts Hawaii

A must-do for movie lovers!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This is a top-notch tour for movie and television lovers alike! The locations picked are ones which are instantly recognizable from the clips played by the tour guides en-route to each place. Many of the locations are absolutely stunning, and provide ample photo opportunities.

The guides on this tour are top-notch and provide detailed information about each stop and the movies/TV shows which were filmed there.

Being able to visit the abandoned Coco Palms was definitely a highlight of this tour. This is an exclusive that only Roberts Hawaii offers and is a big plus for booking with them!

I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this tour and highly recommend it to movie fans of all ages!

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Packages: Test Package
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Posted on: 2013/01/03
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