Reviewed by: Shirin Khosravinejat
It was fun. Polite, professional staff,
Enjoyable performance; however the stop was somewhat short at fern Grotto.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/08/23 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Jennifer
Had an amazing time on the tour! Our guides, Marlin and Justin were great! Very funny and super nice! My nephew has autism and Justin was wonderful with him!
Loved swimming in the waterfall and the kids loved the rope swing!
Highly recommend this tour!
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Packages: | 5 to 6 Passenger UTV - (Until Dec 31st, 2017) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/08/21 |
Activity Date: | 2014/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Kelley
Smith's Luau was awesome! We have already recommended it to some friends of ours who are going to Kauai!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/08/20 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Bruce
A level of service ever seen before. Met in the terminal with a sign with our names on it and the friendliest hostess and driver one could imagine. And the puka shell lei was icing on the cake.
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Packages: | [Round-trip] Airport to Hotel |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/08/12 |
Activity Date: | 2014/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Jim
River was calm. Performance was nice, but overall not so exciting. Won't do it again.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Rankins
Really enjoyed the tour. Was personal and informative. Good views for everyone. Lots of georgous waterfalls, beaches and interior landscapes. Well worth the money. Only way to see the entire island!
Thanks so much for this nice review! We hope to see you again. Aloha from the Blue Crew!
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Packages: | Eco-Star [50-55 min] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/08/06 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Ron
Great trip and very informative. Paul was very knowledgeable and entertaining and it was great to see the top of Mt. Waialeale as it is not visible very often. The hike was very casual and not at all taxing. This was a nice way to spend half a day.
Thank you Ron, I'm glad you enjoyed Paul and the tour. Mike Hopkins, owner.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/08/05 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/11 |
Reviewed by: JimK
Smith's was wonderful. It exceeded our expectations!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/08/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Isabel d
The dancers were excellent!! Loved the story line. The food and drinks were delicious!! Will definitely go back and would recommend your luau!
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/08/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Jackie
I was disappointed. I had been there about 4 years ago and the Fern Grotto was beautiful with lots of beautiful flowers to look at. It was so over grown you could hardly see the water fall. I also felt rushed, no time to admire the flowers that were there. I would not recommend this.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/08/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Jackie
The Luau was excellent. The food was one of the best meals we had on the island. The show was extremely excellent. The grounds that the Luau was on are beautiful. Best of all the price was great.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/08/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/30 |
Reviewed by: Gladys Perry
I was disappointed that we could no longer go up to the fern area due to damage beyond the River Cruise control.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/08/03 |
Activity Date: | 2014/04/30 |
Reviewed by: Kristin M
Smith's Luau was fantastic. As we entered, we took the tram ride around the grounds, during which we heard an excellent overview of information. We then had enough time to wander back through and read placards or take pictures of the beautiful scenery. Hearing about the imo and the roasted pig was really informative. The food at the luau was DELICIOUS! Especially the kalua pig. Yum! The show was also very good. Overall, a fantastic night. Highly recommended.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/07/27 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/24 |
Reviewed by: Portland, OR Couple
This adventure of 8 lines was so exciting. I am terrified of heights, but was committed to trying this very safe yet thrilling experience. The guides were patient with me and reassured me that my harness was surely affixed. The sights are spectacular -- filled with the thick greenery of tree tops and the clear blue sky of Kaua'i.
Note: there is a bit of uphill walking that is required to reach each of the launch platforms.
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Packages: | 8-Line Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/07/26 |
Activity Date: | 2014/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Portland, OR Couple
What more can we say? Jessie made our kayak tour the most exciting part of our Kaua'i vacation. He's 100% passionate about the island & maintaining it's splendor. Jessie know the island flora & fauna, as well as very interesting tidbits about the history. He is also an excellent kayaker, who remained calm throughout our outing. One of the 3 couples in our party had their kayak turn over and the wife, a non-swimmer panicked. Jessie made sure all were safe with life preservers securely fastened, despite the slight "adventure." This tour is worth doing again, and again. Thanks Jessie!
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Packages: | South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/07/26 |
Activity Date: | 2014/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Tom and Jan
We took this tour as a day trip from Kauai. We are very pleased with the service. The tour associates were very helpful in making sure that we made all our connections, before and during the day. The tour bus driver, Ed, was very informative and made sure that we had the best experience possible.
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Packages: | via Hawaiian Airlines |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/07/22 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Gladys Perry
It is always awesome to see an island by air up close and personal. My niece had never been on a helicopter and was so impressed with Blue Hawaiian. I have been on many other helicopter rides but the new technology is impressive.
Aloha Gladys! Thanks so much for this review! We are so happy you enjoyed your flight! Please come see us again! Mahalo, The Blue Crew
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Packages: | Eco-Star [50-55 min] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/07/22 |
Activity Date: | 2014/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Gladys Perry
I went to this Luau 27 years ago. I enjoyed it then and the updates and changes are incredible.
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/07/22 |
Activity Date: | 2014/04/30 |
Reviewed by: Chris Brian
We'll worth it,very informative pilot,smooth flight,very professional.
Aloha Chris! Thanks so much for your review! We are so happy you enjoyed your flight. Mahalo, The Blue Crew
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Packages: | Eco-Star [50-55 min] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/07/22 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Mark
If you don't have a car or don't want to drive this is a great way to see the sights. Comfortible transportation and the bus driver was very nice and informative. Long day for us, 11 hours, because we were picked up in Princeville, better if picked up from Lihue or Poipu. No lunch is provided however they stop at a golf course in Poipu to eat in their restaurant, so prepare for that additional expense. Was a little disappointed with Fern Grotto, we've seen much nicer areas in the botanical gardens. Boat ride was fun! Might be too long a day for young children and teenagers, for us it would have been better to drive ourselves.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/07/21 |
Activity Date: | 2014/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Mark
This was a very relaxing and fun float trip! Water was great, not cold at all! Tour guides were great too!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/07/21 |
Activity Date: | 2014/06/28 |
Reviewed by: R Flores
Actually seen something different from other luau's we been to in the past.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/07/19 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Kelly Crain
I really enjoyed this. The staff were friendly, but not pushy. Nobody tried to sell me something else or tried to get me to upgrade to something else. The boat ride was pleasant, scenic, and informative. The grotto is pretty, but I think the benefit is the boat ride, music, and hula demonstrations. I would definitely do this again.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/07/19 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Jeannie
Me and my 10 year old duaghter had a wonderful time tubing. I would recommend this adventure to anyone. Spence, our guide, did a wonderful job.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/07/19 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/02 |
Reviewed by: bluestar
We were met when we got off the plane and our luggage was taken to the van. The driver gave insights about the island on the short ride to the hotel.
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Packages: | [Round-trip] Airport to Hotel |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/07/12 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/06 |
Reviewed by: bluestar
The ride was nice along with the driver. The driver was pleasant and made sure we were taken care of,
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/07/12 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Raslco
We have attended luaus on other islands and the show at this luau was not impressive. The grounds were amazing , beautiful picture opportunities ....and the food was delicious!!! We were not impressed with the show. The seating was stadium seating which was extremely uncomfortable. The show was not interactive with audience......I believe the "host" was pre-recorded?
Again.....we've been to other islands and have been to much better.
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/07/12 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Larry F.
The plane was good, but please take motion sickness pills before boarding. Also be prepared to get hot while on the plane tour. The Smith's Luau was the best thing we did while in Kauai. Very well organized by the Smith family and very polite and treat you like a family visitor. The show was awesome! Luau is a MUST and plane ride is 50/50 choice.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Lora Keller
This excursion was originally booked for my daughters 17th birthday celebration, as your description states that you only have to be 16 to drive with a valid drivers license ,however apon check in it was discovered that this policy changed over 2 years ago.
Rules are rules, and she was not allowed to drive.....HOWEVER......everyone bend over backwards to correct the situation and make my daughters day still special. It was hard
to stay upset as everyone did what they could do and did so quickly. While still on the ride, I got a voicemail from VELTRA apologizing for their error and that it was taken care of before we even returned .
The staff and guides were the nicest people and made the whole experience a wonderful one. Thank you to VELTRA for correcting your error so quickly....she can't wait till next time to be old enough to drive, and thank you to the staff for being so awesome!
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Packages: | 5 to 6 Passenger UTV - (Until Dec 31st, 2017) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/07/09 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Lora Keller
Family review is posted separately, my single rider experience was AWESOME!!!!
It was an amazing experience and the guides were very good at giving direction on how to handle sticky situations. The only thing that would have made the experience better would have been MORE MUD!
The lunch was fresh and delicious, and we even got to share it with some wild pig.
The guides were very informative and couldn't have cared more about you if you were their own family.
I ended up being the only single rider on this trip, and I loved every moment of it!
Aloha Lora,
We are pleased to read that you had an awesome time! We would like to thank you for coming out with us & for including us on your vacation to Kaua'i.
Mahalo,
Management
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Packages: | Teryx 4x4 UTV |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/07/09 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/02 |
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We are glad to hear that you folks enjoyed your time out on the Ranch with us. We hope to see you guys out again in the future!
Mahalo,
The Kipu Ranch Team