Reviewed by: Anita
We thoroughly enjoyed the Smith Family Luau! Six adults and a an almost four year old, we all had a great time. The tram ride around the gardens was a nice way to start the evening, we enjoyed hearing the driver talk about the grounds and the tropical plants. We were a bit worried about the number of people in close quarters, but the staff did a good job of metering people as they went up to get their food. Our table, for seven, was actually outside, which was even better. The food was plentiful and everybody found something they liked. The variety of different tropical drinks was fun and easy to get more! The show was exciting, learned a lot about all of the cultures who make up Hawaii. Of course, our little guy LOVED the fire dancing! He said, “the Hawaii party” was the best night ever! If you are in Kauai, as a couple, with friends, or with family, be sure to make a reservation at the Smith Family Luau!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/07/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/22 |
Reviewed by: MJL
The tour was good. The tour guide was excellent! Less time shopping and more time at the sites to hike would make this an excellent tour. We did enjoy it and would recommend it, especially if you don't have transportation.
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Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Pat
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/07/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Fred B
Our family of four had a fantastic time kayaking and hiking with Tyler. He was personable and extremely knowledgeable of all things Kauai. We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone seeking a little adventure and (more) beauty in their trip to Kauai. Mahalo!
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Donovan Clan
This trip was amazing. The sites are unreal and the snorkeling is great. The crew are professional, courteous, informative (with interesting insights about the geography and Hawaiian culture as you proceed up the coast), and best of all, a bunch of fun. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to spend some time out on the water. Thank you to Captain Mike, Elijah, and Leroy for an excellent adventure!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Lina Aquino
The river cruise was fantastic! Last time we did this was 2007. This June 2022, took my children and grandchildren and they had a good time. A little suggestion, maybe next time, take the cruise a little further down where at least we can get a glimpse of the water fall, that will be awesome!!!!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Niveen
Great performance by all! Fun evening and wonderful talent.
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Packages: | Show Only Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Niveen
Fun cruise exploring the river and history as told by the cruise captain. The walk through the “jungle” leading to the fern grotto was very enjoyable. The cruise back was fun - included song and dance. Recommend!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/14 |
Reviewed by: Bethany
We had a great instructor who was not only knowledgeable about the area and local wildlife, but he was great at working with our two kids, (11 and 16) about how to paddle, how to work as a team, and how to listen to his instruction. The looks on their faces when we 'surfed" the waves was priceless....made it worth every minute! This was also one of the more affordable activities in an area known for expensive prices, so that was great too.
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Packages: | Outrigger Canoe Ride |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Kristin Wolf
This was such an enjoyable boat tour! The captain and crew were friendly, funny and talented. The fern grotto was beautiful and the music and hula were so fun! Our kids enjoyed it too!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Boucher fam
The staff was amazing, the trip was memorable for sure! Would def book with this charter co again!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/06/29 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Jamersham
I was pleasantly surprised by this tour. The entertainment was really great! The woman who sang the songs has a great voice and fun banter;) Overall, a very fun affordable experience. Probably my favorite part was when they taught us the hula :)
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Saundra S.
My family had an awesome time on this tour with our guides Ryan and Cousin Giggles! They made sure all drivers felt comfortable behind the wheel of their ATV and made safety a priority. The trails were fun with a great waterfall stop at the end. Only a few people actually got in the water. My husband did and said the rocks were very slick and water very cold but he would jump in again. It rained that morning but the trails were still very dusty in places and there were also large mud puddles. Take clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting bright red dirt on. My teens stated this was one of their favorite activities.
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Packages: | Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/25 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Saundra S.
I have attended luau's on two other islands and they were significantly better than this one. The food was subpar and did not include some traditional items I've seen at other luaus like poi. They do have an open bar with limited selections like Mai Tai and Blue Hawaii and local beers. There was no real imu ceremony and you could not view the pig being cooked in the ground like in others. The show was OK but more of a theatrical play centered around a storyline with little about Hawaiian history. We also did the train ride which was also just OK. You see some orchards and a few animals like pigs, cows, and horses. I would not recommend this luau to a friend. We were very disappointed overall.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Megan
Our family had the best time on this trip. The captain and crew were helpful, informative and very friendly. We saw turtles, dolphins and the snorkeling was great. The sea caves were very memorable We would recommend this tour to our friends and family.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/22 |
Reviewed by: Saundra S.
This tour surpassed all my expectations. We went out with Captain Sean and Jamie. They were fun and kept the energy and excitement levels high while making sure everyone on our boat's needs was met. This tour is not for the faint of heart! The wave swells can be huge! There's a lot of up and down but when the boat stops for pictures that are when you may get seasick. If that's a problem for you take something or wear acupuncture wrist bands. Our family of 4 wore the wrist bands and 3 of us had no problems. My teen son however ended up vomiting over the side of the boat during the last 1.5 hours of our tour right after the lunch stop. The staff were super helpful, washed off the boat, and gave him ginger chews and sprite. Within a few minutes, he was able to continue on and enjoy the end of the tour. The snorkeling was not off the beach as described on the website due to high winds and waves but they were able to find an area near the coral where our group could get in the sea to snorkel. You had to climb down the ladder in the back of the boat and the water was about 20 feet deep. Again, this is not for weak swimmers. They did provide fins, floats, and anything else you needed to feel safe but made it clear that if you were not a good swimmer, you should stay in the boat. I stayed in the boat while the other 3 strong swimmers got in the water. The staff made a point of throwing out food into the water to bring the fish to the boat so even I got to see some of the most colorful fish I've ever seen in real life up close due to the water being crystal clear and saw a sea turtle. The best part of it all was going into the sea caves! I can't even describe how awesome it was and the staff took the time to take pictures of all the parties in the cave. I would highly recommend this tour!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/22 |
Reviewed by: 10/10
Our entire family enjoyed the luau. We really liked the train ride as well as the fire spinning.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/23 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Mary
The tour was so nice and relaxing! Skipper and the rest of the staff was amazing. The waterfall at the end was breathtaking!The walk in to the fall was 10-15mins and along the path are different plants natives to Hawaii. Would definitely do again! Mahalo.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/06/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Becky
Very friendly staff. Relaxing boat ride with great entertainment. I would highly recommend it.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/14 |
Reviewed by: Laura Diaz
This zip line tour was awesome! Our guides Cody and Myles were so cool!!! They were funny, knowledgeable and so informative. They made our experience unforgettable. We will definitely come back and request them as our guides. Thanks guys for an awesome experience!
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Packages: | Zipline & Waterfall Swim Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Tim
We had some much fun doing this adventure. We would go on this again! The guide's information about the tour and surrounding area were funny and informative. A must do if your in Kauai!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Tim
The Fern Grotto cruise was nice and relaxing, plus the description of sites along way was interesting. we had a couple in our group that was actually married in the Grotto back in the day. Kewl!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Nicole & Thomas
The tour was nothing to write home about. The captain had corny jokes; from the boat, you couldn’t see anything but the hau trees that lined the river; once you get to the grotto, it’s a pretty view but you’re 50-100yards from the cave entrance. The family sang but with all the people there, you could barely hear.
The taxi ride from Poipu was $70 each way. Add that to the cost of 2 tickets($60), this tour was not worth $200. Had we been located closer to the harbor, we might have been able to justify the cost.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Luna
It was an amazing experience. We enjoyed every second of it. From seeing dolphins, sea turtles, the breath taking views and snorkeling. Also, the ride back was a lot if fun!!!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Kara
I am so happy I got this activity, its a quick sell out but my favorite experience so far!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Awesome evening full of history and talent!! A lovely show
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Loved this, great experience for myself and my daughter!
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Packages: | Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Cindy
The experience was okay, and easy for most. The river cruise was relaxing and walk to the Grotto was not strenuous. However, the Fern Grotto was disappointing. It did not look like a "grotto" at all. The musical entertainment was okay but nothing to rave about. Something to do for seniors and children; otherwise, the tour is nothing to be excited about.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/06/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/09 |
Reviewed by: Moss couple
Food was absolutely delicious both the main courses and the desert not to mention the endless alcoholic beverages and regular drinks host were more than friendly and helpful they were great best time we have had in forever beautiful park very informative and entertaining from the pig pit to the 30 acres of sanctuary tram ride thank you Smith family for the great time I definitely recommend this activity if you visit Kauai !!!!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Munurse4
From the moment we arrived we were welcomed with open arms! Our 2 guides were amazing, fun and very knowledgeable. We were given detailed instructions before beginning which made our adventure so smooth. Loved our tour so much we definitely have plans of returning with our grown adult kids to enjoy again. please note, when they say wear something that you dont mind messing up with red clay...it is a messy adventure but loads of fun!
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Packages: | Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/02 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/02 |
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Aloha Fred,
Thanks for 5 stars and letting us know, what we really already knew, i.e. that Tyler "rocks".
Tyler gives 100 % + does an excellent job managing our Wailua River programs from rentals to tours. We are very fortunate that he tolerates us.
Stay well and keep enjoying the many facets of beauty that this planet provides.
A hui hou,
Micco
Head Guide