Reviewed by: OneHauteMom
This was a lovely activity that was enjoyable for the whole family (kinder, teens, parents, and grandparents). The guides were knowledgeable and entertaining throughout the paddle and dealt marvelously with the various experience levels within the group. We will be going again on our next trip to Kauai!
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Packages: | North Shore Departure Package (Pick-up at Princeville or Hanalei) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/05/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Mama Bear
The manager - Kamika - was the host for the evening and his hospitality was phenomenal. The whole evening was incredibly well thought out and organized. It was very family oriented. I eat a fully plant-based diet and he personally came to our table to inform me of the amazingly unexpected meal accommodations they made JUST for me. The experience was incredible.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/05/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Hannah
Perfect length to keep young kids entertained, fun captain stories and singing.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/29 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Tara Haefner
Mike was a fantastic guide! He made it fun and was very knowledgeable about the area!!
Aloha Tara,
Keeping it fun, safe and leaving with some knowledge to help you understand the natural history is the aim in all our snorkel, waterfalls and Na Pali paddling tours.
Mike exemplifies this philosophy.
Thanks for sharing. Stay well and keep learning.
A hui hou,
Micco
Head Guide
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/28 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/26 |
Reviewed by: OBrien’s
Nice boat ride to the Fern Grotto. Driver & dancers were awesome. The singers were exceptional. They sang the Hawaiian wedding song just like they did for us 50yrs ago on our honeymoon. We weren’t able to go inside as before. But it was still magical all the same. Thank you. Carl & Terri OBrien
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/28 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Tristan
Keegan and Saber (incredibly unsure on both of those spellings) were amazing guides. They were super laid back, funny, knowledgeable, and thorough. These guys were fun to follow around for the day, breaking up sections to explain plant life, facts about Kauai or parts of the Kipu Ranch, and of course some harmless practical jokes on us tourists. Everything was very safe and friendly and they made sure to give clear instructions in regards to matters of safety and equipment. It made for a rather seamless and enjoyable experience for all. I cannot recommend this company/excursion enough!
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Packages: | Kipu Zipline Safari |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/23 |
Reviewed by: Hannah
This was our first luau ever and it was nothing short of amazing. We did get there late (with toddlers) so we missed the pig roast and the vendors. Open bar and food good. Show and music wonderful.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/25 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/22 |
Reviewed by: Hannah
Marcus was out pilot- he was excellent. We had our toddlers with us and they didn't flinch on getting them and us comfortable with the little airvan (our first time). Great experience for all!!
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Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/25 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/23 |
Reviewed by: Tim
The captain and servers were very friendly and informative. We throughly enjoyed our evening on the ocean with gorgeous views of the Na Pali Coast. We even spotted some humpback whales. The sea was a little rough but the servers were able to walk around like they were on dry land.
We are so happy to be a part of memories you'll be looking back on for years to come! Thank you for choosing us here at Holo Holo Charters and for letting us know what a great time you had! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/11 |
Reviewed by: JoseP
We have been to luaus on all four major Hawaiian islands and they are expensive. Traveling with a party of six can be quite expensive. Being able to just purchase tickets for a luau show was very inexpensive and the value was fantastic. Great show we actual stadium style seating. And for the price, this is the best luau show on any of the islands. A short “train” ride from the entrance was also included in the price, which was only $20 per person when we went. Great value!
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Packages: | Show Only Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/23 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/30 |
Reviewed by: D Rowley
The weather, cloudy and quite windy, made this cruise less than hoped for.
It cause it to be shorter (didn't go all the way to end of Na Pali Coast), not able to enter the cave, not able to stay in regular snorkel location, and overall duration was 1 hour shorter than scheduled.
I realize this is beyond the control of the crew, but was disappointing.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/22 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Michael Emerson
If you visit Kauai in April and want to see the Na Pali Coast then make sure you book with Makana. To navigate the choppy waters you will want a good Captain.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/20 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Connie
Our trip with Makana Charters was a great time - our guides Cam and Asia were very helpful, knowledgeable and made the trip fun, as well as showing us amazing sights along the Na Pali Coastline. We entered a couple of awesome sea caves, saw turtles and hundreds of fish and sea life snorkeling, learned about the culture and history of the native Kauaian people, and enjoyed great views of the beautiful mountains, waterfalls and beaches all along the coastline. Safety was always front and foremost - we never felt at risk in any way. Would highly recommend Makana Charters - you can't go wrong!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Billy
My 9 year old daughter and I had a wonderful afternoon with Captain Cam and his partner Tony. They conveyed wonderful information about the areas we were seeing, made sure everyone was well taken care of, and kept the afternoon moving along such that there never seemed to be a dull moment. Highlights were snorkling, humpback whales, getting into some of the beautiful caves and just generally becoming familiar with a uniquely beautiful area of the world. Highly recommended!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Lauzon & Dewhirst
This was so much fun with a great people to lead us on the adventure! Bruce was amazing!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/17 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Sabra
This was such a good luau! My teens are still ranting and raving over how much better this one was than the others we’ve been too. They really loved all different stories alongside all the different dances. Even our friends kids 5 years and below loved it! The wall in was long- but they offer a tram for anyone who needs it so that’s awesome. I love how the pathway was lit with tiki torches to get you in the mood. This is a show, not really an engaging show where they invite you to the stage so that’s nice to not be put on the spot. I wish they offered booze and drinks for the show but we just did the show portion so maybe it was included in the food part. My 2 year old fell asleep for the show, so maybe if they offered an earlier show like 7pm she would’ve been awake and I would’ve preferred that. Thank you for a great show!
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Packages: | Show Only Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/17 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Justin Sousa
Cody and Kanaan Provided so much information about the island in the activities and their every day life not only did we get great zip lining lunch and swimming activities I was more informed about the island as a first timer then I could’ve read off of Wikipedia phenomenal job phenomenal Guys I will totally do it again when I revisit
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Packages: | Zipline & Waterfall Swim Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Justin Sousa
I absolutely had no idea what to expect but it was one of the best entertainment venues I’ve ever experienced. The Smith luau family atmosphere was great my family had a great time food was good drinks were good I would totally do it again!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Familywithkids
The grotto was beautiful, the dancing and singing was great. The overhead boat speakers were really hard to hear- we couldn't make out the stories they were telling well. If you get stuck in the middle, you can't see anything. Overall, it's not something I'd do more than once.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Perfect for a romantic celebration, it made my anniversary with my wife! Nothing beats the Na Pali views.
It was a pleasure to have you aboard, and we are so happy to know how much you enjoyed it! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Brad
Great trip. A must do for outdoors people. Leisurely paddle , rain showers and hiking through mud. Uneven terrain. Wading across rivers and getting a refreshing swim in the waterfall pool. So much fun!!! Bring rain gear, wear good shoes……. we wore keen sandals, and wear a swimsuit for the waterfall swim.
Aloha Brad, We market this tour for the active family. We also tell folks to "embrace the mud" at times. Thanks for your review and letting others know
what gear to bring. Until then...thanks for making it possible. Stay active and safe.
A hui hou,
Micco
Head Guide
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Rosanna
This was a fun day. We saw a lot of nice sights. I wish we could have had more time at each location, though. We ended up going back to a couple sights on our own the next day. Jonna was friendly and answered our questions. The lunch wasn't very good by the time we got to eat it. (We picked it up to eat later) Maybe it depended on what you ordered. All in all a nice day and some fun sights.
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Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/14 |
Reviewed by: J Slayton
I've been on this tour a few times, this time with my sister and it does not disappoint. The coast is absolutely beautiful and we saw both wales and lots of playing dolphins, which was amazing.
The catamaran was very nice and well maintained. The staff was wonderful and our captain was outstanding.
I would definitely recommend this activity and it is a must do when in Kauai!
Thank you so much for joining us again and for letting us know what a great time you had! We are elated to know how much you enjoyed it and will be looking forward to your next visit! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Na Pali Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/03/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/16 |
Reviewed by: J Slayton
Went on this kayak, hiking and swimming adventure with my sister. It did not disappoint at all.
Justice our guide was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, super friendly and made sure everyone was having fun and doing good. His dog precious girl Koi was such a treat to have as our companion, we just loved her.
The Kayaking was refreshing and captivating with beautiful surrounds for a hike. It was not a difficult or long hike so can be done by most and allowed us to just have a great time. I would highly recommend this activity and tour company Kayak Kauai / NaPali Outfitters, Inc.
Aloha J,
Rumors are that Justice's dog is who is really guiding his tours.
Seriously, thanks for taking the time to share your experience and kind words. You make it possible for us to do what we do and to share the beauty of Kaua'i.
Stay paddling and active.
A hui hou,
Micco
Head Guide
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/03/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Beverly Kramer
Once again the Smith family didn’t disappoint us with this river cruise. Telling us a little bit about the Smith family and the 5 generations who have worked there. Told us about the plant life on the island. We were treated to a Hawaiian song at the end of our short hike. My 81 year old father had no problems walking this short walk. On the way back to the dock we were given hula lessons and told what each hand gesture meant. Then we all did the luau while the song was being sung. It was awesome!
When we arrived to the island I thought I booked the cruise on the Wednesday but it was on Tuesday. I was called because we weren’t there and told it was no problem and that they would be rescheduled for the Wednesday.
Wonderful experience! I HIGHLY recommend is cruise!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/22 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Beverly Kramer
Everything about our evening was perfect. From the beautiful gardens, show, and dinner. When we visit Kauai again we will definitely be going back to see Smith’s luau. We had more enough to eat and were encouraged to go back for seconds. The open bar was great! The Smith family are so friendly and welcoming ❤️
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/22 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The splash portion into a private cave cove made this experience. My first time ziplining an definitely an awesome course!
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Packages: | Zip & Splash - Adrenaline Course (4 Lines) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/19 |
Reviewed by: Tif G
We did the outrigger canoe ride. This was a lot of fun! My spouse thought this was just gonna be a typical kayak, just on the ocean, so he was surprised to see the structure. Straight out of Moana! Chretien (sp?) was a great guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the water, surfing activities, and the general area. I think we caught 4 waves and hit speeds we wouldn’t have believed! I think the site said to bring close-toed shoes, but we shed shoes completely for the ride. Definitely bring a hat (for the sun), but maybe something with a strap to keep it on your head. Beware the parking area! Riddled with huge, tire-destroying pot holes!
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Packages: | Outrigger Canoe Ride |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/03/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Waimea Canyon is breathtakingly beautiful. You will not want to miss it while visiting Kauai and this tour was a great guide through the canyon!
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Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/03/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/18 |
Reviewed by: Tiffany
Very nice show. The guy that did the fire portion did an excellent job. Please add more of this to your show!
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Packages: | Show Only Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/16 |
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Aloha One, Does not get any better than paddling and snorkeling on the Bay and River of Hanalei. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the guides as well.
Looking forward to your return and thanks for taking the time to let us know we are doing a good job: it is appreciated
A hui hou,
Micco
Head Guide