Reviewed by: Kansas620
We were on this tour on the island of Kauai, as two hurricanes were predicted to hit the Hawaiian Islands. The tour staff were so helpful in helping us prepare in the event of a hurricane (which did not hit, thankfully.) They took their time and even stopped by the WalMart for us to buy some items in case of power outage.
Wendy was our tour guide, and Anthony was our driver. We were in awe of the amount of information these two have about the history, culture, movie stars, and environment. Wendy is hilarious! Not only is she a wealth of information, she kept us laughing the whole trip.
The tour is as advertised. We felt this tour was a very good value for the price paid, and highly recommend this tour!!
The lunch was very good, too.
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Packages: | Standard Tour: Pick-up from Poipu Hotels |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/09/08 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Allison
We had a group of 17 people, teens, seniors, and adults are three separate flights. Each of us had a great time. The Blu-Hawii Helicopter's service is excellent in accommodating the complicated weather conditions, and pilots are extraordinary in knowledge and experience. The flight is very smooth and the scenic view is extrodinary. Thank you blue -Hawaii helicopter.
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Packages: | Eco-Star [50-55 min] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/09/04 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Emy
Excellent! There were 12 of us in our group & we all enjoyed it . The food & entertainment were superb.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/09/02 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/30 |
Reviewed by: Richard
Beautiful garden and welcoming atmosphere. The staff was very welcoming and made our experience very pleasurable. The food and drinks were exquisite, enjoyed the beef teriyaki! They put on a great show at the end! Thank you and would love to visit again!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/08/30 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/24 |
Reviewed by: Happy Hana
Awesome to learn how to snuba!!! Not many fish and definitely whack snorkeling--not much to see. :(
If you think you will see lots of cool amazing fish and it's an underground snorkel haven, not! It's just not.
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/08/29 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Deb
Such a beautiful part of the island! We had a great time on the tour, our guides were amazing.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/08/27 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Denise
Wonderful for entire family. Toddlers, Mom & Dad and Grandparents all loved the night. Helped us to have a real appreciation of Kauai, the people and their history.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/08/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Jackie Benavidez
We took the morning tour and really enjoyed it. We were entertained by musicians on our way to the Grotto and was even taught a simple hula dance. The Grotto was beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed the history lesson of the area. I would definitely take this tour again.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Meghan
We chose the strenuous Na Pali coast hike and waterfall swim (to hanakapi'ai beach and falls) and we were definitely not let down--- the views were incredible, we got to swim by the waterfall and also along beach to a nearby cave. Our guide (Sage) was knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly at home on this trail. His presence helped boost our confidence on this gorgeous but definitely not easy hike. We would recommend to any of our friends wanting to explore the Na Pali coast that this guided hike would be the way to go. We left early enough that we had the trail to ourselves for most of the time, and we learned far more than we would have if we'd gone by ourselves.
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Packages: | Hanakapiai Beach & Falls |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/18 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Helen&Bob
We had a wonderful time on the morning snorkel /sail with Holo Holo. They are a great company--we've done this trip 3 times before with different operators, and they were great! I strongly suggest that you take Dramamine before sailing, and also take some with you. Several people got sea sick--the crew is amazing and very kind with those who are queasy. None of our family got sick--4 adults and 3 children, but we all took the motion sickness pills before embarking. The food for breakfast and lunch was plentiful and good--the drinks were flowing freely, and the crew was solicitous to every whim! They were really great with watching for safety in every way. The Na Pali Coast was breathtakingly beautiful (and I've seen it 4 times before--it never gets old!) Our captain took us very close, while crew gave us background history and information that was perfect in keeping us entertained. All in all a perfect day in every way! Thanks to Captain and Crew for making our family trip a big hit!!
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Packages: | Until 12/31/2018 |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/08/18 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Margo
The crew was fun and very knowledgeable as well as being professional and safety conscience.
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Packages: | Kahuna 6-line Zip Trek & Swim |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/17 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Oskars
Show was amazin, national dances from lot of another cultures, like New Zealand, China etc..
After check in is a small train tour around Botanic garden with guid. Tour is around 15 min, guid show you all kind of trees what you can see in hawaii island.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/17 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/15 |
Reviewed by: GAKKY5
酔い止めを飲んでいたら快適に航海できました。しかし激しく揺れてナパリコーストの最高の場所で写真を撮ろうとして転倒し、右手膝に擦り傷を負いました。しかしクルーが適切に処置して包帯で巻いてくれました。しかし英語ができないためクルーは欧米のギャルと始終話しっぱなしで日本人はほとんど無視の状態でした。しかし英語ができるなら素晴らしいツアーになると思います。
We are so glad to have had you aboard and want to thank you for your honest comments on what you feel can be improved upon and how it impacted your overall experience. We hope to see you in the future and exceed all expectations! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | 【期間限定】キャンペーンプラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/08/16 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/12 |
Reviewed by: とんきち
目的地に向かう途中で、イルカの群れに遭遇。
まるで船を先導するように集団で泳いでおり、キャプテンが気を利かせてスローダウン。
交替で船首に立ち、写真もバッチリ!
ナパリコーストの大迫力に、娘も大満足。
帰りは夕日が落ちるまで粘ってくれ、予定時間をオーバーしての大サービス。
スタッフも最高でした!
It is wonderful hearing how much you enjoyed your trip, and we'd like to thank you for joining us out on the water! We are elated to know how well taken care of you felt, and how much you enjoyed our staff. We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | 【期間限定】キャンペーンプラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/08/14 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Rob & Steph
We brought 6 people to luau. I had been to Smith's Luau 3 times in the past, the others (my Fiancee, our daughters, and their friends) had not. My daughter had been to a couple of "real" Hawaiian family luaus in the past. I advised our group that this would not be like those, it would be a very structured and commercial setting with a really great Polynesian show at the end.
The Smith's are a wonderful family, very accommodating, welcoming, and freiendly beyond words. The tour, Imu ceremony, and food were as good as they had ever been in the past.
The thing that earned the Smith family only 3 stars on this visit was the quality of the performance at the end. I was looking forward to the male warrior portion of the show, but found that the current cast was lacking in stature and talent. With only 3 young men in the cast, two of whom were in the range of 100 to 130 pounds, the warrior aspect suffered dearly.
Hopefully the Smith family can rebuild this cast, or at least get a gym membership for the current cast members, and return the show to the quality that I had experienced in the past.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Jackie
This was my 3rd trip to Fern Grotto over the years and it never disappoints! The entertainment is awesome! Everyone is so friendly and accommodating! There were 18 of us on this trip and most were first timers, they loved it! Can't come to Kauai and not see the Fern Grotto!!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/18 |
Reviewed by: DebW
The Fern Grotto was a guided tour, which I did not realize when we signed up. The boat ride up the river was nice. The guide pointed out various places along the river. Your time is very limited at the Grotto. The guides there rush you along to the site, explain the grotto, sing, and then you are rushed out. I wanted to explore the trail a bit and take photos so that was disappointing.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/12 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/31 |
Reviewed by: scott
This is a busy, but very well organised event - We had the full package - coach transfer, train ride, meal and show. The food was of very high quality and as a vegan I was very pleasantly surprised by the variety of veggie food. (There is plenty for the meat eaters too!). The show good too - something for everyone I reckon.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/10 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Vikki M.
Our tour guide was Jonna. She was friendly,,knowledgeable of Hawaiian history and folklore. She drove safely while she shared about the sights we visited. Her sense of humor and kindness was evident as she inquired about how each of us was doing. My husband and I finished our tour having learned about Kaua'i and the sights. We loved our tour and will recommend to friends to make time for this tour!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/09 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Tiff
Kayaking was easy. Hike was nice and the waterfall gorgeous the water was cold. The lunch provided was yummy. The guide was kind informative and patient.
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/08/09 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Tiff
Enjoyed the relaxing boat ride. The ride back was extra fun with music and my crazy mom who got up and intertained everyone aboard. The workers seemed to enjoy it.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/08/09 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Gforce
The guide was patient and made shure I was okay because of my asthma. Once we made it to the waterfall I was able to sit on the rocks relax eat lunch and enjoy the sound of the waterfall.
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/08/09 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Lis
Had a great time with family raced back but we lost. Waterfall was pretty and lunch was filling. The guide was kind and informative.
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/08/09 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/27 |
Reviewed by: AZFAMILY
Thank you for an enjoyable and memorable experience!!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/08/08 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/05 |
Reviewed by: Fishers
Mountain tubing was a memorable way to end our vacation. We loved it and enjoyed the relaxing ride. BJ and Liz were such fun guides. They were entertaining and it was a trip that we got to know others. It was such a friendly atmosphere. The trip was such a heat experience.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/08 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Deb
So happy to experience and learn about some of the culture as well as see more of the beautiful parts of the inner island. The food was fantastic and the show was amazing. So glad we took the time to experience this venue.
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/08/07 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Christian
Wow wow and WOW got to see so much I was amazed. Our 11 year old daughter was the one who wanted to do it and reluctantly we agreed and man was I surprised. One it's a lot more "family interactive" without having to hold hands. It's more comfortable because you don't have a be and tank weighing you down, and you get to get just as deep as you need to to see huge turtles and awesome fish action
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/08/06 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Christian
The singing the dancing the engagement and kindness of the staff is what makes this the best boat ride around
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/08/06 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Deb
Spectacular views! Our guide Noa & Ona were great!
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Packages: | 5-Line Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/08/04 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Susan
They were there at the airport with a nice large sign and put the leis on 4 of us and he very nice!
Aloha Susan! Thank you for taking the time to reply to us! We are ecstatic to have learned that your lei greeting was satisfactory! We take pride in our work, and we are glad you enjoyed a piece of Hawaii to take with you!
Mahalo Nui Loa!
-- Jesse I.
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Packages: | Forever Love (Set of 2 Orchid Leis & 2 Kukui Nut Leis) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/07/29 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/26 |
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You've left us with all the feels! Thank you so much for choosing to join us here at Holo Holo Charters and for your unforgettable review! We couldn't be happier knowing how much you enjoyed it! Mahalo and Aloha