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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＞
幻想的
Reviewed by: ヒロコ
雨の多い時期だったので心配してましたが幻想的でした。
説明が英語なので理解できないとこがありましたがフラダンスや歌に参加出来ました。楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/22 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Outstanding!
Reviewed by: HG
We loved everything about this united family! They were hospitable, funny, and very entertaining. The hula dancing, singing , and history of the area was very interesting to us. We had fun from start to finish and that’s why we voted OUTSTANDING! We will definitely visit again. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/21 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful views, relaxing.
Reviewed by: Bette lou
The riverboat cruise was a great experience. The riverboat ride was gentle and relaxing. The views were exceptional. Our host gave us a background of the area, which was interesting, and also let us enjoy the peaceful silence as well. Seeing the kayakers on the river was enjoyable. My only advice would be to wear good shoes with traction. The walk up to the grotto can be a little slippery due to moisture and moss. The entertainment that took place at the destination of the grotto, was really entertaining. Enjoy the ride!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/11 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wailua River Cruise package
Reviewed by: MNielson
The Wailua River cruise to the fern grotto was perfect. It was a little wet the day we went, but the boat was covered and we were kept dry. The entertainment was amazing and we learned a lot about the fern grotto. The short hike was easy and we saw lots of ginger blossoms. This was a great family activity!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/07 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
This is a Kauai "Must See"!
Reviewed by: judi
There are several luaus that take place on the island of Kauai and I am not familiar with the others. Having said that, this show blew me away! I was not expecting such a beautiful, dramatic, outdoor setting, so many different types of dances, and a wonderful history of Hawaiian culture! My mother and I opted for the "show only" experience since we are not big carnivores. The check-in and tram ride were super efficient and helped to set the scene for the big show. As soon as the show started, I knew we'd made the right choice to see the Smith's Family Garden Luau. If you want an amazing experience for a very reasonable price, book this luau when you are in Kauai!
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| Packages: | Show Only Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/17 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Paddle & Hike
Reviewed by: Conny
We had a very good time paddling and hiking although the place was very crowdy. Our tourguide had everything under control.
And now I know what people mean when they say the tour is a muddy mess after heavy rain. But this is part of the game and as our tourguide said: „you are going to be wet and muddy anyway“
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/06 |
ナ・パリ・コースト クルーズ 立ち入り禁止の聖域「ニイハウ島」沖でのシュノーケリング付き＜朝食・ビュッフェ昼食付き／英語ガイド＞
2023.10.8(日)早朝からのクルーズ(ナ・パリ・コースト、ニイハウ島沖) に参加して
Reviewed by: 大きな志
10年くらい前にカイアウ島へ行ったことがあり、カララウ展望台からの景色を見たときから、ナ・パリ・コーストをいつか船上から是非見てみたいと思っていました。今回、思い切ってハワイ島、カウアイ島へ行くことにし、日本でこのツアーに参加申し込みをしていました。
実際に行って、大変良かったと思います。ナ・パリ・コーストの美しさを実際に自分の目で見れたことは何にも代えがたいです。できれば、コーストのもう少し先まで見てみたいと思いました。また、ナ・パリ・コーストへ行くまでのバーキングサンズビーチ、ポリハレ州立公園のきれいな長いビーチも良かったと思います。前日にバーキングサンズビーチの少し先あたりの舗装されていないところまで車で行きましたが、ポリハレまで行くのは容易でないと思っていました。
シュノーケリングは不得手で、ニイハウ島沖でのシュノーケリングはしませんでしたが、フィンをつけて少し泳ぐだけでもすればよかったと思っています。当日は33名の参加で、日本人は私だけでした。他の人は皆、シュノーケリングをしていました。ニイハウ島の景色も印象に残りました。
キャプテンもよく説明されていました。英語での説明はほとんどわかりませんでしたが。
ナ・パリ・コーストのスケールの大きさ、自然の偉大さを実感したツアーでした。とても印象に残ります。
行く前は現地での車の運転等、気にしていましたが、無事、行くことができて有難く思っています。事前の計画、準備をしっかりしておくことが大事だとあらためて思いました。キャプテン、2人のクルーに感謝します。
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/08 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Definitely the best Luau in the island
Reviewed by: camila and manny
The food, the show, the decoration, the stuff… everything on point
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/23 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
It was a great production!
Reviewed by: Mary M
The uncovering of the pig was very interesting, and it tasted so very delicious, as well as everything else. The Smith family kept everyone well entertained. I would definitely see it again.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/11 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Try to find good seats
Reviewed by: Csaba
Ordered tickets online, showed up early at the location and waited in the line to get in the boat. I was lucky to get good seats in the boat where the view is better than seating in the middle. If you take this trip you will see what I mean.
Some of the people ended up seating in the middle and they didn’t look happy about that…
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/29 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Smiths River boat cruise.
Reviewed by: Matt
Such a great experience. It’s an adventure that anyone can do. Very relaxing and a lot to see.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/29 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Relaxing and Informative
Reviewed by: Denise
This was a great way to spend some time seeing the beauty of the island and learning some of its history. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable and entertaining. I had a great time.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/18 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
October 2023
Reviewed by: Fran
The "entertainment" on the way up the river was great. The fern grotto is absolutely beautiful; although a little disappointing that you can't go inside the cave these days, its still a worthwhile trip. Commentary on the way back was very informative and gave everyone some insight into Hawaiian culture.
Acoustics could have been better as it was hard to hear some of what was being said.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/17 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fun and Leisurely
Reviewed by: L Davis
The experience was nice and very low key - exactly what we were looking for. The hosts were so awesome. We enjoyed their stories and the music. And the Fern Grotto was as beautiful as described.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/05 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Good time!
Reviewed by: Giggly
The weather was beautiful and our guide on the.boat was fun. The ladies who sang and did the hula were a nice touch. I learned things about the hula that I did not know. They made the excursion memorable. The fern grotto was pretty it it looks like it needs to recover a lot of its growth. Glad we went, though. An interesting adventure.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/09 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fun Quick Part of the Day
Reviewed by: Kara
Beautiful tour! Our family was happy we found time to visit the Grotto!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/22 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Absolutely Top-Notch Experience and Loving Staff
Reviewed by: Cameron Immesoete
I've been fortunate to attend somewhere between 10 and 12 different Lu'aus, mostly in O'ahu, Kaua'i, Maui, and Hawai'i. Our experience at Smith's was superior for the following reasons:
1. Atmosphere and ambience: the Garden is absolutely beautiful, and few lu'aus have an ambience like this. Another good one for this to be fair is the Polynesian Cultural Center Lu'au.
2. Authenticity: the Polynesian & Fire Show, and other traditions (like pulling the pig from the earth) encompassed in the lu'au, were top-notch and very well-executed.
3. The Food & Drinks: a greater variety, quantity, and quality of food & drinks were offered here versus any other lu'au I've attended. There were two times as many food choices, and thanks to the buffet style, you can feast on them all.
4. The Staff: the staff here is so genuinely kind. My fiancee and I biked a few miles over to this lu'au and we had to bike back in the dark. Our hostess ran to her car and gave us some headlamps! It was so kind of her. We're really grateful for the Smith Family team.
Thank you all very much. I highly, highly, highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/01 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Must do in Kauai!!
Reviewed by: Sabra
This luau is informing and very exciting! They talk a lot about the past of Kauai and ancestral history. Price point at only $25 (without dinner) is absolutely great, especially for families with little ones. Handicap seating is available. Main seating area is at a slant so if you want to sit towards the bottom (closer) come early. My 1 year old even loved it and was clapping. Attire is Hawaiian style and it’s wonderful to see all the cool outfits. Bathrooms are close by and water is provided. I felt it ran a bit short this time compared to last year but it was still super amazing and would 100% go again.
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| Packages: | Show Only Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/20 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Way too crowded
Reviewed by: TravelerT
I was expecting to "be at one with nature" but there were so many people. We took a short walk up the path, which was beautiful but no time to stop & appreciate it or take photos. Then, when reaching to grotto, it was so crowded, there are other people in all the photos. You don't actually go into the fern grotto, you see it from a short distance. We were told we could take photos on the way down, but the path is narrow and there's the huge line of people behind you so you can't stop. The river ride was nice, but the entertainment took away from the peacefulness of the ride.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/11 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
A nice family outing.
Reviewed by: TTD
My husband and I did this trip with our 20 and 14 year olds. We all enjoyed it. The boat scenery is beautiful the grotto is an amazing site and the music and entertainment on the way home was nice. We all even participated in the hula lesson.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/15 |
Kayak Kauai Hanalei River & Blue Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel Adventure
Wonderful experience!
Reviewed by: TWT
Our guide was a pro through and through! Excellent adventure for our family of five!
Aloha TNT,
Our Hanalei Blue Lagoon is slowly gaining popularity.
Thanks for sharing.
We do pride ourselves for having a cast of pro-guides, who know how to have fun, keep you safe and informed.
Thanks for sharing and will share your kind words with staff.
Stay active and well.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide.
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| Packages: | South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/07 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto boat tour
Reviewed by: Debbie
Beautiful river excursion; would have loved more time and not so rushed at the Grotto. One song seemed lame. Wanted time to take pictures of foliage on way down. Definitely would not recommend for wheelchair guests. It was steep and pavement unfriendly to wheelchair wheels and very steep and slippery incline uphill.
Entertainment on way back was very fun and good.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/01 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wonderful River Cruise
Reviewed by: Pat
We took this River Cruise on our 20th wedding anniversary. it was to remind us of the beauty of the Fern Grotto that we visit many years ago. The boat ride was fun. We loved the narration, the music and hula dancing. I highly recommend this cruise.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/11 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
A bit of history
Reviewed by: Michelle B
The crew was very interactive with guests. They told the story of the grotto and about Hawaiian history. The fern grotto isn’t what it used to be but still a beautiful spot.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/28 |
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＞
楽しい船旅でした
Reviewed by: りりん
船は15分ほどで行きは周辺の説明、帰りはフラを皆で踊るなどして楽しかったです。シダの洞窟は圧巻でした。
地図上の待ち合わせ場所が少しずれていて、迷いました。
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/28 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful, but boring.
Reviewed by: Traveler
The overall cost was reasonable, the grotto beautiful, but the cruise and experience was pretty dull overall.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/21 |
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＞
カウアイ島に来たならMust go!
Reviewed by: mitchy
リフェの空港から遠くないところに集合場所の港？があります。
特にチェックイン等もなく、バウチャーを見せてそのまま船へ。
出航したら周辺のいろいろな説明を聞きながら川を遡行。
途中、カヤックに乗った人達と手を振りあいながら十数分での船着き場に到着。そこから徒歩で数分のところに目的の洞窟がバーンと登場。
洞窟の中にこそ入れませんが、壮大かつ神秘的とも言える佇まいに何とも言えない落ち着きと満足感が漂います。洞窟前では、フラも披露され、ハワイ感を存分に堪能できます。
帰りの船内でもハワイアンミュージックの披露や、ツアー参加者全員でのプチフラ教室?!も。皆んなノリノリで一体感もまた良かったです！
今回のツアーでは日本人のまとまった参加があったため、「上を向いて歩こう」のフラバージョンの披露も。別のツアーの団体さんか何かのようでしたが、もしそれらの方がおられなければ日本人は私一人だったので、この曲を聴くこともできなかったかと。なかなかラッキーな体験でした。
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/24 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Family friendly fun!
Reviewed by: Jenna H
The whole family had a blast. The river boat ride in total took about 2hrs. I appreciate that this is family owned and ran. Good people and great stories. It is worth going to for the experience.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/16 |
Kayak Kauai Hanalei River & Blue Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel Adventure
Fun experience
Reviewed by: Kara
Really fun day on the water, we got to see some hawaii state fish
Aloha Kara,
So you saw our Humuhumunukunukuapua`a, state fish. Pretty cool. Did you sea turtles?
Lately we also have been seeing once in a while little pods of Spinner dolphins.
We try to have fun and keep everyone safe on our Hanalei River and Bay paddle.
Thanks for sharing.
The Humuhumunukunukuapua`a is waiting your return.
Micco/Head Guide
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| Packages: | South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/26 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Excellent 10 out of 10
Reviewed by: Etcheverry
So good highly recommend great food, amazing show, loved it all!
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/02 |
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Aloha Conny,
Thanks for giving us 4 stars even though there was mud.
That said, more mud, means the waterfall will be flowing stronger and impressive.
Glad you enjoyed.
Stay active and well.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guides