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Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Best Luau Ever

Reviewed by: KathyS

This luau was beyond our expectations. We went for the gold seating (worth it). We had a table right up front. Upon entering we were able to learn a few hula moves with the poi balls and do some shopping with local vendors. Open bar! All you could drink all through dinner. Hula dancers before and during dinner. Group hula lesson - fun! Buffet food was good - dessert delicious. Show after dinner was spectacular!! We also went to the plantation a couple of hours before the luau started to enjoy a tour of the old plantation house (with shops) and did some run tasting. Definitely worth the money. I would highly recommend this event.

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Packages:	Gold Package: Premium Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/05/21
Activity Date:	2014/05/13

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

Wailua River Cruise

Reviewed by: JSchwarcz

Beautiful trip down the Wailua River with great entertainment! Fern Grotto was spectacular!!! A must see when in Kauai!!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/05/18
Activity Date:	2014/04/26

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Luau Okay Train Ride a Waste of time.

Reviewed by: Vicki

I've been to a lot of luaus. This one was okay. Food was average but nothing special. Buffet was hot and line went quickly.
Show was very good although not what most people would expect for a Luau. The show was a portrayal of how the first people came to Kauai. Very good but would have liked to seen more traditional dances.
The train ride is a waste of $18 and 45 minutes. would not recommend taking it at all unless you like to see pigs and chickens.

Staff was efficient and friendly.

Probably would not go back to this luau again.

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Packages:	Gold Package: Premium Seating
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2014/05/12
Activity Date:	2014/05/09

Na Pali Coast Explorer Ocean Rafting Snorkel Tour (from Kikiaola Harbor)

AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!!! MUST DO FOR KAUAI!!!!

Reviewed by: Vicki

This was the best trip next to our helicopter ride that we took! The crew were wonderful and a lot of fun. We had great weather and a small group which allowed us more time to go further up the coast and see more of the sea caves. Up close and personal with two pods of dolphins and 2 large groups of sea turtles, so close to the boat you could reach out and touch them. The small raft was a perfect way to see this part of Kauai's coast. So much more fun than the big sailing boats. Getting in and out of the raft at the beach landing was a little tough but the crew were right there to assist you.

This was a once in a lifetime trip and well worth the time and money. Had a blast and would do it again when I come back.

Huge group of sea turtles right up to the boat
Dolphin pods swimming with us on the boat
Sea Turtles Galore!!!

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Packages:	Explorer I with Beach Landing (from Hanalei Bay)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2014/05/12
Activity Date:	2014/05/09

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

TOO GOOD TO PASS UP

Reviewed by: HAWAIIBOUND

JUST AN AWESOME SHOW AND THE FOOD WAS SO GOOD NOT A HUNGRY PERSON TO BE SEEN!

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/05/08
Activity Date:	2014/03/11

Na Pali Coast Explorer Ocean Rafting Snorkel Tour (from Kikiaola Harbor)

This is the way to see the Na Pali coast,

Reviewed by: Christian

This tour started at 9 am with a very friendly introduction of the island of kauai as well as how the coast was formed with a local flare. We set out with Captain Dennis shortly after 9:30, he and his crew did a very good job at making sure all of the guest were comfortable and relaxed. We were able to sit on both sides of the boat which made it really fun because of the splashes from the water. We cruised for about 20 minutes before we encountered spinner dolphins, whales, and we also saw a lonely sea turtle floating passed our boat. Throughout the whole trip the deckhands were telling stories, legends and filling us in all the movies that were filmed on the Na Pali coast. We were able to venture passed many waterfalls and sea caves one of which Captain Dennis backed the boat right into the cave so we all could take pictures of the inside. It seemed dangerous but the Captain was fully in control the whole time. On the way back the surf was huge so we snorkeled in a calm area in front of the coast which was crystal clear and we could see all the way to the bottom about 40 feet. One of the deckhands actually went all the way down and pulled up some sand for me bottom. Lunch was good but not great. Bento's were a bit cold from sitting in the cooler but they were still tasty, it needed shoyu and some kind of hot sauce. They ride back was comfortable the whole way with more stories being told about the living in kauai and how the alii influenced the lifestyle. The local long haired deckhand was awesome we even met a pro surfer at the coast. Definitely recommend seeing the Na Pali coast in the water instead of paying three times the amount for 1/4 of the time. Perfect way to spend the morning and afternoon.

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Aloha Christian thank u so much for your review we appreciate all of your comments and welcome u back to Kauai and our Na Pali Ohana anytime! Our goal is to give the very best tour that we can always, and guests like u make it all worthwhile!!
Claire

Na Pali
Unreal feeling!!

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Packages:	Morning Adventure (4.5 Hours) on Explorer II (48ft Raft)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2014/05/06
Activity Date:	2014/05/05

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

So Much Fun!

Reviewed by: Amy

The Kayaking was a good workout!! The hike was so beautiful and felt like we were truly seeing the inner island jungle. The waterfall was beautiful and we had an over all great time!!!

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/05/03
Activity Date:	2014/04/10

Inter-Island Trip Kauai to Oahu - Pearl Harbor Day Tour with Airfare Included

trip to Pearl Harbor from Kauai

Reviewed by: Tom

Overall trip itineray was well organized beginning with plane tickets to and from Kauai. Plane ride was ~20 minutes to Oahu. Tour supposed to begin at 9:30am didn't start ontime due to 2 people being late. That alone did not make us late for 30 minute film presenation at 10:30am at Pearl but did cut into free time to observe rest of memorial. The film presentation was excellent! Trip out to Memorial was all good and quite humbling. All was well organized and went fine. Next went to battleship Missouri and all went fine ( except it rained - no one's fault there )
Next we were out to Memorial Cemetary and that was very interesting as well. Last stop after leaving Cemetary was our free time in Waikiki. Traffic was horrendous and lost alot of freetime to walk around due to travel to downtown.
For my wife and I we felt the cost of trip was reasonable and very glad we took the trip. But the one ingrediant that made the whole day memorable and quite enjoyable was our guide - Mr Garfield. He was engaging, he was extremely knowledgeable not only about Pearl but about ......everything. Not taking away anything from other guides available but having Mr Garfield was a huge positive to making the day an absolute success. I recommend that if you are contemplating taking a trip that you request Mr Garfield. You will not be disappointed.

Mahalo

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Packages:	via Hawaiian Airlines
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/05/01
Activity Date:	2014/04/28

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

Absolutely loved the cruise!

Reviewed by: Deb L

The cruise up the river on the barge was well narrated and very enjoyable. A great deal of history and general information about the area was shared with us, and various landmarks were pointed out.

Once we reached the Fern Grotto, we were entertained by the Smith family as they played the traditional wedding song, and we were given additional information about the Fern Grotto itself - including it's history and how it was made famous.

The return ride on the barge included the entertainers joining us and continuing the music and dancing. Visitors were encouraged to learn to hula and taught various moves.

As someone who tends to get very seasick, I had no issues at all on the cruise. Not even in the slightest.

The Fern Grotto
Kayakers on the river
onboard entertainment

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/05/01
Activity Date:	2014/04/15

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch

Hawaii is awesome!!

Reviewed by: Laurie Richardson

Our tour guide was incredible!! he knew the history of the island, and we so enjoyed his humor!!! Fern Grotto needs to grow more not much to see there?

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/04/22
Activity Date:	2014/03/25

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch

Canyon great, River Cruise so-so

Reviewed by: Ultrasonics21

The tour was great and the guide had a lot of knowledge about Kauai. I was pleased to see how much of the south shore was covered in the tour. I wish they would have gone to the two other lookout points on the canyon before turning back but otherwise the stops were great. The river cruise was a little disappointing and the fern grotto, even though beautiful, wasn't worth the time spent getting there. If I had to do it again, I would just do the tour.

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/04/21
Activity Date:	2014/04/08

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch

The best trip ever

Reviewed by: Hardeep

I enjoyed the guide. She was the best. The boat trip was perfect. What a beautiful romantic trip

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2014/04/20
Activity Date:	2014/04/17

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Brisk but a great time

Reviewed by: Ultrasonics21

The day started off cooler than expected but the staff was extremely motivating and friendly so I'm glad we did it. A long bumpy ride to the entry site and then they put the tubes in the stream and it was a go from there. The water was brisk but once your butt was numb you hardly noticed anymore. Going through the tunnels was awesome and it felt like and adventure through the jungle. Nothing to worry about as the guides are with you the entire time. A nice healthy lunch in the sun to warm back up and then it was back to the shop. All in all, it was a lot of fun!

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/04/17
Activity Date:	2014/04/09

Kipu Safari Adventure - Zipline, Hike, Kayak & Waterfall Swim with Lunch

Unfortunate weather put a damper on the trip

Reviewed by: Paul and Karyn

We were in Hawaii for our 25th anniversary and this was our first trip we had booked. My husband was really looking forward to the kayaking and I was really looking forward to the ziplining. Unfortunately because of the weather (nothing the staff could have done about it - they were really great people!), but we ended up kayaking down a mud river in pouring rain. Hiking through a muddy forest. Lunch was great (sun came out and beautiful spot), but we were super disappointed that there were only 2 ziplines and then the waterfall swim was more like a mud puddle splash. Unbelievably...the weather got worse and we hiked what seemed like 5 miles out of the wettest, muddiest conditions we've ever experienced and took an open boat ride back. Soaking wet, really cold with wind blowing on you from boat ride. Our whole group all tried to keep our spirits up, after all, we're in Hawaii, but you could tell that everyone just wanted it over by the end. An unfortunate shame...probably would have rated it a 4 if it had been a sunny day.

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Packages:	Kipu Zipline Safari
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/03/31
Activity Date:	2014/03/10

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch

Delighted Adventurer

Reviewed by: Diane

Mario was an excellent driver and tour guide. We got to see so much of Kauai on this day-long tour. He gave us many hints beyond the tour if what to see, etc. We too the tour the first day we arrived. The information we gained helped orient us on our first trip to the Garden Island. Wonderful sites and LOTS of stops, well spaced and paced. We enjoyed the 24 passenger van and all the participants too.

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/03/28
Activity Date:	2014/03/25

Lihue Airport Shuttle Transportation (LIH) by Roberts Hawaii [Open Now]

Airport shuttle service

Reviewed by: Caitlin

The cheapest I could find only 10$. Great service and driving. Thanks!

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2014/03/13

Inter-Island Trip Kauai to Oahu - Pearl Harbor Day Tour with Airfare Included

Kauai to Oahu- Pearl Habor Tour

Reviewed by: Rose Baxter

My husband and I had a wonderful time. We will be back,soon!

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2014/03/12

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

Smith luau

Reviewed by: Breebree

Awesome luau! Probably one of he best I've seen on all the islands! Would definitely recommend this luau to anyone!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/03/10
Activity Date:	2014/03/07

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Perfect Adventure

Reviewed by: Julia

This was one of the most fun things we did while on Kuaui. The guides were funny, knowledgable, and helpful. The tubing was such a blast. I would do this again in a heartbeat!

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/03/09
Activity Date:	2014/02/11

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

Beautiful ... and muddy

Reviewed by: Julia

This was a great adventure and our guide was very good!
I do think one should be warned a little more of how muddy the trail to the falls is, but even with that it was beautiful and fun. I would recommend this to anyone younger and in decent shape...if you have bad knees or are excessively heavy you would be much more prone to injury on the hike.
Overall experience was fabulous!

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/03/09
Activity Date:	2014/02/12

Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

Kipu Ranch ATV

Reviewed by: ZNmez

Mark and Mano were our guides for the 4 hour ATV waterfall tour. It was kinda wet out but that didn't stop any of us from having a great time. It had been raining for three days prior as well so the trails were muddy and lots of fun! We rode in a side by side (tyrex) and slip and slide through the mud we got to see some of the most amazing views of the island! Kipu ranch is gorgeous with two waterfalls on the tour and a giant bamboo forest you have never seen before! Plus a chance to swing into the same river as Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones!! So much fun! The guides are careful considerate and knowledgeable! The lunch was the best deli sandwiches I've ever had with Marks mothers home made bread and cookies! Yum! So good. Recommend this tour! The best on the island! Cool photo opportunity at the end with a large Kipu Ranch frame!

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/03/08

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

Smith Family Luao!

Reviewed by: ZNmez

So much fun! You enter and receive a shell lei and then take a ride on a tour through the beautiful botanical gardens. We watched as they dug up the traditional kalua pig steamed beneath large banana leaves. The buffet was delicious! don't hold back on the fried rice!! All you can drink mai tai's too! The botanical gardens were even more enchanting as dusk set in and you can walk across bridges to small islands on the grounds. Through dinner we were entertained by the Smith Family singing island music and hula dancing. Also sang happy birthday and the wedding song to all those celebrating honey moons and birthdays! Afterwards we all headed to the outdoor theater to watch many different traditional island dances and songs. It was beautiful, including a fire show! Highly recommend the entire experience. Well worth the cost. WE even paid for the $20 picture that they took for us when we entered with some of the crew members. We have it hanging on our wall!

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2014/03/08

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

Fern grotto

Reviewed by: ZNmez

The cruise was not too long, about two hours in total. The Wailua River is beautiful! The crew did a great version of the island "wedding song" while at the Fern Grotto. It was amazing to learn to hula from such talented dancers! Such a beautiful art!

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2014/03/08

Deluxe Na Pali Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Na Pali Coast sea sickness

Reviewed by: ZNmez

We went on the 5 hour Napali coast snorkel adventure. Within the first 30 minutes we saw 10 whales and 50 dolphins! It was amazing. Giant turtles as well. We had about 30 minutes of snorkel time and a nice little brunch. While snorkeling there was an opportunity to get pretty close to a giant sea turtle and views of about 20 ft deep clear ocean to beautiful corral reef and tropical colorful fish. That's where the fun stopped for me. The further up the napali coast the more brutal the waters became. The waves were bigger than the boat! I have to admit this was nothing like what I expected . I was scared despite knowing that the staff and captain were experienced and careful, the waves and wind were just nothing like I have ever experienced. I've been on the ocean to Catalina island and didn't get sea sick, but this trip was another story. I puked and cried and puked some more! Two hours or more or puking and I missed the best part of the whale show for us. It was hard to enjoy the amazing views of the napali coastline because I was so sick but it truly was amazing!!! Don't do this tour in the winter and I think it would be breathtaking. The crew was amazing an took great care of all of us who got sea sick. They gave us water and new tissues. One of the guides even gave me his rain jacket to wear as long as I didn't puke on it! No gaurantees there, but the crew were lifesavers! Amazing amazing crew! One of the stores near by said that holo holo was the best and I believe them. They really took care of me and made me feel safe and well taken care of despite the circumstances. They even had ginger candy and saltines on board to help out. Crew also offered handy tips for other amazing views on the island

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Mahalo for choosing Holo Holo Charters and also for your review. We are sorry to hear you that you got sea sick. We do have an amazing crew and it is always good to hear they are taking care of our guests. If you have the opportunity to come back to Kauai we would be more than happy to have you on board with us again. We hope the rest of your vacation was as memorable as our tour, except for the sea sick part. Mahalo Nui Loa and Aloha, until we meet again.

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2014/03/08

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch

Waimea Canyon and Fern Grotto Riverboat

Reviewed by: Bridgett Zelasko

Most beautiful sites on the island of Kauai. Must do tour! I loved all the stops we stopped at I couldn't stop taking pictures! The spouting horn was my favorite!

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2014/03/08
Activity Date:	2014/02/23

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

A very satisfied customer

Reviewed by: Becky Skvarek

We got married here 5/6/88. It was so beautiful then, and is now also. Everyone there was so nice, smiling, and so helpful. Our son wanted to propose to his girlfriend as a surprise during the Luau. We came ahead early to help prepare for this to happen. Everyone was so helpful in setting this up, and it went so perfectly and beautiful!! Other visitors there said it made them cry also. They made it very special. Thank you to them all for all their help and TLC. Thanks to Dee, Nancy, and the MC during the Luau. I can't remember his name......last name Smith. They were all wonderful. Becky and Dana

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/03/01
Activity Date:	2014/02/26

Inter-Island Trip Kauai to Oahu - Pearl Harbor Day Tour with Airfare Included

Pearl Harbor

Reviewed by: Wade

The tour guide was very informative and friendly. The bus was clean. The Arizona was very somber but we were glad we were able to see it. We also went to the Missouri, we would have liked to had more time here and less time driving around Honolulu. Otherwise it was a good day spent.

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Packages:	via Hawaiian Airlines
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/02/25
Activity Date:	2014/02/19

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

A REFRESHING View of Kauai

Reviewed by: Steve & Kathy

This was probably the funnest thing we did while on the island. While the ride to the location was bumpy, to say the least, it was through a beautiful countryside and our hosts were fun and interesting (Brandon and Jerry). We were warned that the water was 'refreshing' and it was! It was also easy to get used to and the tubes were comfortable. Be prepared to be weighed in so that they accommodate you accordingly, to wear a helmet and rubbery gloves, and to get wet. The dark areas are not bad to float through and to imagine that they were man-made is amazing. While I didn't get my question answered (What DID they do with all the rock they cleared out), they were well informed about the vegetation and area we experienced. The turkey/veggie pita lunch afterward was in a nice picnic area and allowed more time to get to know our hosts.

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/02/24
Activity Date:	2014/02/20

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch

Wonderful Tour of Kauai

Reviewed by: Steve & Kathy

We enjoyed a day with Davin our driver through Waimea Canyon, the spouting horn, and the fern grotto. There was so much more than just those stops and our driver not only navigated expertly with the large bus he was driving but also provided an informed narrative of our surroundings. We also enjoyed the lunch at the golf course we stopped and the scenery of such a beautiful area. While our stops were quick, we were able to do some shopping and purchased some wonderful souvenirs. Would suggest Veltra tours to anyone!

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2014/02/24
Activity Date:	2014/02/18

Mount Waialeale Rainforest Hike (Easy to Moderate)

Kauai Rainforest Hike

Reviewed by: Michelle W.

This was a beautiful hike once we arrived! We were bouncing up and down in our seats for at least 30 minutes on our way to begin the hike.The rode was very rocky and full of huge holes.This tour is not for people who get motion sick or car sick.
The tour guide was friendly, smart, and fun.