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

Exciting Show

Reviewed by: Gage

Staff did a wonderful job. Beautiful lush garden setting. Tram and set up was wonderful. Just paid for the show -- best deal on the island. Seemed like a few dancers at different parts of the show forgot what they were doing. It was actually kind of laughable. Other than that, all-in-all it was a good time.

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Packages:	Show Only Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/05/25
Activity Date:	2023/05/22

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

Highlight of our trip

Reviewed by: JAV

This was my first luau and I was impressed! We had a very nice cruise to the fern grotto first which seamlessly ended right before the luau entrance time began. The location from the dock to the entrance was also very close by. The whole evening was seamlessly organized. We had a time to get there, get cocktails, watch the unearthing of the pig, then get the buffet. They let people know when to go to the buffet so it wasn’t a swarm. Love the limited open bar as well! People also were handing out drinks on trays so the bar line wasn’t an issue. I am vegetarian and since I specified ahead of time they gave a separate plate as well for me. The plate seems to be suitable for vegans as well. I was so full! I like the high chair for my toddler because it has a good table for him that was also removable. There is also an orchid garden and other gardens to walk or take a tram around to see. The show was also spectacular. Great transitions and dancing! Mahalo for a great night!

Vegetarian special plate
Stadium seating

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2023/05/24
Activity Date:	2023/05/22

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

Great and affordable show for a family of 5.

Reviewed by: Pilar

Our family booked the show only option and we had a wonderful time!
The performance was really colorful and the live music was a plus. The place is really pretty and well kept. All the people there were really nice! I highly recommend the experience. (We didn't do the whole Luau since we are vegan and we figured the meal experience wasn't for us)

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Packages:	Show Only Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/05/21
Activity Date:	2023/05/17

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

The highlight of my trip!

Reviewed by: Kenisha & Chris

This excursion was amazing. I enjoyed every part of it. The kayaking was a serene adventure, the hiking was fun and the waterfall was a sight to behold. Our tour guide was awesome and engaging. I definitely recommend this tour.

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Aloha Kenisha and/or Chris,

Amazing is good enough for me. How can we do better?

Thanks for the kudos.

Hope to see you back again for more water falls and paddles.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/05/20
Activity Date:	2023/04/27

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

Really enjoyable morning.

Reviewed by: LammyP

We did the 7:30am tour and am glad we got out before it got too busy on the trail. I had never kayaked before but our guide, Garrett or "G" was able to answer any questions I had and I was quickly put at ease.
The kayaking up to the trail was good and the river not too busy. The trail was around a mile or so. We knew from the pictures that there's a crossing over water but we weren't aware there were about 4 each way and that one was about hip height. It was fine, we were just taken aback a bit.
Some of the trail was muddy, some was boarded walkways and some was literally clambering over jagged rocks. Wouldn't be suitable for anyone with mobility issues!
We only had around 40 minutes at the sacred falls, which was a shame. A little longer would've been better.
A highlight was meeting a little shama thrush that G had befriended.
The trail back seemed muddier due to the amount of folk on the trail.
The kayak back was a little harder as we were going against the flow of the river, but overall it was an incredible experience.

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Aloha Lammy,

You should write a guide book. Great review and gives potential clients an idea of what to expect on the river and trail.

We ...you are lucky to have Garrick sharing his particular brand of aloha. Garrett is great water man with a real handle on the natural and cultural history of the area, while keeping it all safe and fun.

We try to spend an hour by the falls, but that is always dependent on group and weather dynamics.

Your only error is paddling back you are actually paddling with the slow current, but it is paddling into the wind that can at time test your mettle.

Stay well and active and thanks for taking the time to share.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/05/20
Activity Date:	2023/05/11

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

Smith’s Luau

Reviewed by: Janine V.

A beautiful property and well organized event. Everyone was friendly, the food was delicious and the show was spectacular! You can’t visit Kauai without attending Smith’s Tropical Paradise.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2023/05/17
Activity Date:	2023/05/15

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

Worth the money!

Reviewed by: Gary & Becky

The cruise to the grotto was good. Interesting history of the Smith family discussed on river boat. Scenery is good and the grotto is in a very lush location. The folks are very nice and accommodating. We chose the river cruise to be at the Luau on time.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/05/08
Activity Date:	2023/04/27

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

Well put together production!

Reviewed by: Gary & Becky

Great location for a Luau. On the beach, cultural events, beautiful sunset, good food, talented performers. Great show!

Great ending to the day.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/05/08
Activity Date:	2023/04/27

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

Good time!

Reviewed by: Krista

We enjoyed the views as well as the stories and entertainment. Great family!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/05/05
Activity Date:	2023/05/03

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

Birthday Time

Reviewed by: Patricia James

It was a great time. Really enjoyed it It was our birthday week and we had the best time. The boat ride, the songs, the hula dance was spot on.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/04/22
Activity Date:	2023/03/30

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

Best Activity on the Kauai!

Reviewed by: Darrin

I was excited to experience the natural beauty of Kauai by kayak and hike. What I wasn't expecting was to learn so much about the history and culture of the Wailua Valley, Wailua River, and Sacred Waterfalls. Our entire group felt like the tour was more a group of friends than a standard follow the leader tour. This was in no small part due to our fantastic tour guide, Izzy. I'd recommend asking for her.

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Aloha Darrin,

We love our clients and I personally married one.

Izzy does a particularly good job of guiding singles and families alike and making them all feel part of an extended family while at the same time keeping you safe without loosing the sense of fun.

Leaving you "thoughtful" with the history and culture of the area is considered as important as any facet of our tours.

Thanks for you kind words and will make sure to share with Izzy.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2023/04/14
Activity Date:	2023/04/07

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

Relaxing ride

Reviewed by: Bill

What a beautiful experience! Comfortable, clean ride up calm river to breathtaking rainforest. Knowledgeable staff was informative and entertaining. Finally a great value!
Would recommend to anyone coming to Kauai. Will do again.

Calm ride on river.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/04/12
Activity Date:	2023/04/10

Kauai Movie Sightseeing Tour - Roberts Hawaii

Movie tour

Reviewed by: Esmeralda Lawson

Our tour guide and driver were phenomenal!! We enjoyed all the movie clips and locations.

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Packages:	Standard Tour: Pick-up from Airport, Lihue & Wailua Hotels
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/04/12
Activity Date:	2023/04/10

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

Great way to see Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Krisio

This was a quick fun little trip. The staff was fun and informative.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/04/03
Activity Date:	2023/03/31

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

Fun

Reviewed by: Ana

Good show, just make sure you take bug spray, mosquitoes out in force.
Wonderful Performers, we all had fun and would go again.

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Packages:	Show Only Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/04/02
Activity Date:	2023/03/31

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

Kauai River Cruise

Reviewed by: Kauai River Cruise

I really enjoyed the tour other than not being able to hear what the narrator was saying along the trail. He should have had a megaphone or microphone so we at back could hear what he was saying. I heard from other people he was describing the plants & trees along the way, which I heard nothing.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/04/01
Activity Date:	2023/03/16

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＞

一人で行けないシダの洞窟に、エンターテインメント込みで楽しめました！

Reviewed by: ジャワティー

島でレンタカーを借りて、熟年夫婦でハワイ旅行しました。
今回は、オアフ島とカウアイ島。
カウアイ島では狙っていたシダの洞窟には観光遊覧船が気になっていて予約しました。乗船してからルアウ（古典的なフラ？）を見せて頂きながら、川を遡上し、洞窟まで行きました。洞窟では英語でゆかいな解説を聞けました。
帰りもみんなで一緒に歌を歌いながら楽しく戻ることができました。
フラのディナーに予定が合わず行けませんでしたが、こちらのツアーで雰囲気を味わえました。おすすめです。

船の中

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/04/01
Activity Date:	2023/03/21

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

Great time!!

Reviewed by: Mcdaniel

Amazing dinner and company thanks for the amazing entertainment

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2023/03/29
Activity Date:	2023/03/27

Kayak Kauai Hanalei River & Blue Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel Adventure

Beautiful day out

Reviewed by: Taylor

Our guides Hatu and Justice were wonderful. They made us feel welcome, safe, and gave us a great experience all around. We loved hearing about Hawaiian culture and experienced from Hatu. A great day overall!

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Aloha Taylor,

Glad you enjoyed the paddling duo of Pohaku and Justice.

They do a great job of coupling the beauty of Hanalei with cultural and natural history.

Hope you saw some turtles snorkeling.

Thanks for sharing and will share with Pohaku and Justice.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages:	North Shore Departure Package (Pick-up at Princeville or Hanalei)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/03/28
Activity Date:	2023/03/21

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

First time. It was wonderful experience.

Reviewed by: Pat Tompkins

Very knowledgeable guides. Good entertainment. Really enjoyed.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/03/26
Activity Date:	2023/03/01

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

Awesome

Reviewed by: Luvs Kauai

There was 2 couples in our party. We all though the tour was beautiful and well worth it.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/03/23
Activity Date:	2023/03/21

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

Beautiful and Informative

Reviewed by: Me Ber

It was a fun time, informative and beautiful. The staff were kind and knowledgeable.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/03/18
Activity Date:	2023/03/16

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

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Jrod

Entertaining and informative. Hula dancing and Hawaiian music. Spectacular view of Fern Grotto.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/03/17
Activity Date:	2023/03/15

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

Once in a lifetime opportunity

Reviewed by: Joe Hartzell

This experience is well worth the time and effort. Sacred falls is beautiful and swimming under the falls is a once in a lifetime opportunity that should not be missed. Bring along some good wet shoes and be prepared for a fun kayak trip down the river, a beautiful hike to the falls and then the big payoff at the end. Steve did a great job, and this comes highly recommended.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Joe,

I am usually on top of our reviews, but yours fell through the cracks.

Anyway, better late than never to thank you for taking the time to share and give us a five star. 39 years later and we strive to keep improving and guides like Steve make the difference.

Thanks again…stay active and well.

Micco/Head Guide

…and yes bring good aqua shoes that you can afford to get muddy.

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/03/16
Activity Date:	2023/03/13

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

So beautiful and the history is a plus

Reviewed by: Sue A S

Such a great experience!! Skipper Whitney the grandson of the original Smith was a delight! I will go over and over again just for the beauty and history!

Me & my bestie
Me & Skipper Whitney

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2023/03/12
Activity Date:	2023/02/16

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

Great tour!

Reviewed by: Guest

The tour guides were wonderful and the stories told were beautiful

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2023/03/10
Activity Date:	2023/03/08

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

Great food, great show!

Reviewed by: kmarquez

The food was probably the best on the island! I 100% recommend this luau! The venue itself is gorgeous and they let you wander around until the event starts so definitely get there a little early, it's worthwhile! The show itself was great as well.

Don't miss out, definitely a must when in Kauai!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/03/07
Activity Date:	2023/03/01

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

True family atmosphere

Reviewed by: A visitors dream

The tour of the property was phenomenal! Such a warm and engaging family. The food was top notch and the show was beautiful. Highly recommend Smiths Family Luau!! My husband and I truly enjoyed the experience!

Even the peacock was proud

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/03/04
Activity Date:	2023/03/02

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

Sacred falls adventure

Reviewed by: Tenille

We had a great tour, and knowledgeable tour guide, Steve. The kayak and hike were beautiful and the water fall was sooo worth it! We did end up going ahead of our group when we were on our way back as we did have some slower paced people. But we found our way back easy. Would definitely go again!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Tenille,

Will let Steve know that you enjoyed the tour.

What is nice about our Wailua Rive tour to the falls is that by the time you might get tired paddling, there is the trail to the falls. Nice combination of paddling and hiking.

With the recent rains.the waterfall has been really gushing. Great picture.

Thank you for taking the time to share.

Until then....keep chasing waterfalls.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/03/01
Activity Date:	2023/02/27

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

Beautiful property, Excellent Food. Show Is Lacking.

Reviewed by: Yuchen

Really fun Luau!

GLOWS:
- Beautiful property. Got to see a peacock open its tail -Lots of great picture spots on the property.
- The food was delicious!! I finally got to try all the traditional Hawaiian food in one place. Things that I didn't get to order in the restaurants, I got here. And it was All You Can Eat which is always amazing. There was no shortage of food for sure. Since they gave you a ton of time (I think an hour?) to eat, you can take your time and go back for 2nd's or 3rd's. (All you can drink drinks but I don't drink alcohol so I enjoyed their juices which were great too!).
- Pig Ceremony!! I got to see them dig out the pig and see the whole thing. It felt special as Mr. Smith explained all that was happening.
- Good singing and hula dancing! Get on the stage and shake your booty!!
- Fire dancer in the show was great!
- This is a family run operation and we were told there were 3 generations on the property!! Keep it up!
- I appreciated the shout outs for all the celebrations that everyone was doing. From Birthdays to Anniversaries and everything in between. One big party!

GROWS:
- Honestly, a Luau is part food and part show and the show was really just lacking. There was no spirit in the performers. I'm not sure if they were bored/tired of doing it night after night or what but I felt almost bad for them(mainly the ladies). The crew was small so they had to do a lot of different dances with the same performers, there was no energy or spirit in any of the dances. Favorite part was definitely the Fire dancer - he was fantastic. The guys also carried a lot more energy than the ladies. I do appreciate the way they tried to incorporate different cultural dances into the show but they all started to look the same after one or two dances. I would've left halfway through the show if it weren't for the fire dancer at the end.