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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto Fun
Reviewed by: Diane G
We've been to the Fern Grotto many times and love it every time.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/18 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fun cruise with a short walking tour
Reviewed by: Laura
Lovely cruise provided by great staff with hula, singing, music, story telling, walking tour, and an overall great time. Bring water, sunscreen and possibly bug repellent. Will do this again next time we are on the island.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/26 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
My experience at the luau..
Reviewed by: Silvana Behrens
The host was excellent!… the location pristine…. The dinner was also excellent…the show was very nice and sadly to say I would it like to see more “traditional show”… not so staged…
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/05 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
My experience to the Sacred Water Falls
Reviewed by: Silvana Behrens
I enjoyed the location, but it is impossible to appreciate it during the hike or walk … it was very fast and unable to take pictures…. The description was the hike was by the “flat river bed”, but is was not .. it was walking on top of boulders, branches, wet ground, steep up and down….and Too many groups at the same time (crowded) or overlapping .. our group had 15 minutes at the waterfalls, not enough time to eat or get into the waterfalls…which also was very crowded with other groups….
Our tour guide was excellent…!!
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/30 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Smith’s Wailua River cruise to fern grotto with live entertainment/River cruise package
Reviewed by: Carolyn
Great trip for any one that has problems walking or doing large hikes. Nice boat ride as you see nature along with kayakers . The more adventurous people would probably prefer that method of seeing the area. On the boat they taught a hula dance. Gave some interesting info on the walk. It is an easy trip.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/27 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great Experience
Reviewed by: Grandpa
My family went on this excursion to the Grotto because it looked so good in the brochures. The boat ride up and back was the best part in my opinion. The workers on the boat were very entertaining and told the history of the river and the Grotto.
On the way back they let us place our flowers in the river and tell a little about our mother who had passed away just a few days prior to this part of our trip.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/22 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Best ever tour for the money
Reviewed by: Lorraine and Vikki
My wife and I enjoyed this tour more than all of the others. It was a beautiful, leisurely trip down the river to Fern Grotto. The scenery, and entertainment was wonderful! $30 per person is the best deal on the entire island. Don’t forget to tip.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/18 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Best Experience
Reviewed by: Kara
Our travel agent told us we must do this and thank goodness she did. It is a fun filled experience that will be memorable!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/17 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto was beautiful
Reviewed by: Jaszmine
The cruise was okay. Due to the roof on the boat, it was difficult to see much. You walk a paved path to pretty scenery. Lots of people.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/11 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Fun Night in Kauai!
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 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Very scenic
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 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Amazing Kauai Experience!
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!
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
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/06 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wailua River Cruise
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 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Native dance and history
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 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Very glad we did this!
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 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Just book it!
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 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Pleasantly Surprised
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 |
Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition
An awesome family adventure!
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 |
Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance
Not my favorite luau
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 |
Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance
A great time
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 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Boat ride was so relaxing!
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 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Loved it!
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 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
This was a BLAST!!
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 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Nice Relaxing Adventure
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 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Not worth it if you have to get transportation there…
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 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
A blast!
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 |
Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance
Cultural Experience
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 |
Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition
Rush of Adreneline
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 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
River Cruise to Fern Grotto
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 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Best dinner and show ever!
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 |
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Aloha Silvana, Allot has changed since we first marketed this tour 38 years ago as the "Secret Falls"; as you experienced, it it the best known secret. That said, even with the crowd at times, it is still a nice way to spend the day. Thanks for warning potential patrons that the road to the falls, is unpaved and uneven at times and can be challenging for some. Glad you enjoyed our guide and I guess excellent is good enough. Thanks again for you review. A hui hou, Micco/Head Guide