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

Not worth it if you have to get transportation there…

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

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

Worth every penny!

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

Kauai Sunset Cruise with Open Bar - Ocean & River Boat Tour from Lihue

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Summer

Such an awesome sunset cruise! My family absolutely loved it and all the history that came with the tour as you float down the river. The drinks were so yummy as well, would definitely recommend!

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Packages:	Sunset Cruise
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/26
Activity Date:	2022/05/24

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Adrenaline Rush!

Reviewed by: Kara

Make sure you book quick, the slots really fill up and its such a fun time!

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/24
Activity Date:	2022/05/23

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

Fun Experience!

Reviewed by: Kara

Fun and informational! Like watching a play! Cannot recommend it enough.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/22
Activity Date:	2022/05/20

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

Great Time!

Reviewed by: Mike Nelson

We had a great time with the kayak to the sacred falls. Our tour guide T was phenomenal. He was very personable ( even learned all 12 of our names during the trip) and taught us many things along the trail. We are novice kayakers and felt that the trip was well suited to our abilities. The hike was very easy as well. Would highly recommend and would like to say a huge thank you to T for making the experience over the top.

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Aloha Mike,

Thanks for your nice review.

That's impressive that Mr T had all your names down! We are very pleased to have Mr T, after he left us for a moment to the Big Island. We know him to always to give 100%.

Thanks for taking the time to share and giving folks an idea of what is tour is like.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/05/18
Activity Date:	2022/05/16

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

Great experience

Reviewed by: Grace

Absolutely beautiful cruise, nice easy walk to grotto. The crew was fantastic, great music and history told throughout the cruise. My elderly mother really enjoyed the cruise.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/05
Activity Date:	2022/05/03

Kauai Sunset Cruise with Open Bar - Ocean & River Boat Tour from Lihue

Beautiful Tranquility

Reviewed by: Frank D.

Harbor / river, narrated boat tour was wonderful. The verdant mangroves along the River and the towering green carpeted mountains were spectacular!

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Packages:	Sunset Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/05/05
Activity Date:	2022/05/03

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

Beautiful grotto with fun entertainment while on the river

Reviewed by: OneHauteMom

This was a fun shorter excursion with a relaxing boat ride to the grotto and live entertainment onboard. A cute experience.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/05/03
Activity Date:	2022/03/30

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

Family oriented and extremely accommodating to dietary needs

Reviewed by: Mama Bear

The manager - Kamika - was the host for the evening and his hospitality was phenomenal. The whole evening was incredibly well thought out and organized. It was very family oriented. I eat a fully plant-based diet and he personally came to our table to inform me of the amazingly unexpected meal accommodations they made JUST for me. The experience was incredible.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/05/01
Activity Date:	2022/04/04

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

Great family activity

Reviewed by: Hannah

Perfect length to keep young kids entertained, fun captain stories and singing.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/29
Activity Date:	2022/04/25

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

Outstanding adventure

Reviewed by: Tara Haefner

Mike was a fantastic guide! He made it fun and was very knowledgeable about the area!!

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Aloha Tara,

Keeping it fun, safe and leaving with some knowledge to help you understand the natural history is the aim in all our snorkel, waterfalls and Na Pali paddling tours.

Mike exemplifies this philosophy.

Thanks for sharing. Stay well and keep learning.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/28
Activity Date:	2022/04/26

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

We were here 50 yrs ago on our honeymoon. Not the same but it was still beautiful. Thank you

Reviewed by: OBrien’s

Nice boat ride to the Fern Grotto. Driver & dancers were awesome. The singers were exceptional. They sang the Hawaiian wedding song just like they did for us 50yrs ago on our honeymoon. We weren’t able to go inside as before. But it was still magical all the same. Thank you. Carl & Terri OBrien

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/28
Activity Date:	2022/04/26

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

Happy family!

Reviewed by: Hannah

This was our first luau ever and it was nothing short of amazing. We did get there late (with toddlers) so we missed the pig roast and the vendors. Open bar and food good. Show and music wonderful.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/25
Activity Date:	2022/04/22

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

Best Luau show deal around!

Reviewed by: JoseP

We have been to luaus on all four major Hawaiian islands and they are expensive. Traveling with a party of six can be quite expensive. Being able to just purchase tickets for a luau show was very inexpensive and the value was fantastic. Great show we actual stadium style seating. And for the price, this is the best luau show on any of the islands. A short “train” ride from the entrance was also included in the price, which was only $20 per person when we went. Great value!

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Packages:	Show Only Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/23
Activity Date:	2022/03/30

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Mountain Tubing in Kauai! Amazing people and fun!

Reviewed by: Lauzon & Dewhirst

This was so much fun with a great people to lead us on the adventure! Bruce was amazing!

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/17
Activity Date:	2022/04/15

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

Better than any other luau we’ve been too!

Reviewed by: Sabra

This was such a good luau! My teens are still ranting and raving over how much better this one was than the others we’ve been too. They really loved all different stories alongside all the different dances. Even our friends kids 5 years and below loved it! The wall in was long- but they offer a tram for anyone who needs it so that’s awesome. I love how the pathway was lit with tiki torches to get you in the mood. This is a show, not really an engaging show where they invite you to the stage so that’s nice to not be put on the spot. I wish they offered booze and drinks for the show but we just did the show portion so maybe it was included in the food part. My 2 year old fell asleep for the show, so maybe if they offered an earlier show like 7pm she would’ve been awake and I would’ve preferred that. Thank you for a great show!

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Packages:	Show Only Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/17
Activity Date:	2022/04/15

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

Awesome First Experience Luau

Reviewed by: Justin Sousa

I absolutely had no idea what to expect but it was one of the best entertainment venues I’ve ever experienced. The Smith luau family atmosphere was great my family had a great time food was good drinks were good I would totally do it again!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/16
Activity Date:	2022/04/14

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

Rush to get an edge seat!

Reviewed by: Familywithkids

The grotto was beautiful, the dancing and singing was great. The overhead boat speakers were really hard to hear- we couldn't make out the stories they were telling well. If you get stuck in the middle, you can't see anything. Overall, it's not something I'd do more than once.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/16
Activity Date:	2022/04/14

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

Must do excursion

Reviewed by: Brad

Great trip. A must do for outdoors people. Leisurely paddle , rain showers and hiking through mud. Uneven terrain. Wading across rivers and getting a refreshing swim in the waterfall pool. So much fun!!! Bring rain gear, wear good shoes……. we wore keen sandals, and wear a swimsuit for the waterfall swim.

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Aloha Brad, We market this tour for the active family. We also tell folks to "embrace the mud" at times. Thanks for your review and letting others know
what gear to bring. Until then...thanks for making it possible. Stay active and safe.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/07
Activity Date:	2022/04/05

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

Wonderful activity, fantastic guide, great time!

Reviewed by: J Slayton

Went on this kayak, hiking and swimming adventure with my sister. It did not disappoint at all.
Justice our guide was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, super friendly and made sure everyone was having fun and doing good. His dog precious girl Koi was such a treat to have as our companion, we just loved her.
The Kayaking was refreshing and captivating with beautiful surrounds for a hike. It was not a difficult or long hike so can be done by most and allowed us to just have a great time. I would highly recommend this activity and tour company Kayak Kauai / NaPali Outfitters, Inc.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha J,

Rumors are that Justice's dog is who is really guiding his tours.

Seriously, thanks for taking the time to share your experience and kind words. You make it possible for us to do what we do and to share the beauty of Kaua'i.

Stay paddling and active.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/03/24
Activity Date:	2022/03/15

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

Smith’s river cruise

Reviewed by: Beverly Kramer

Once again the Smith family didn’t disappoint us with this river cruise. Telling us a little bit about the Smith family and the 5 generations who have worked there. Told us about the plant life on the island. We were treated to a Hawaiian song at the end of our short hike. My 81 year old father had no problems walking this short walk. On the way back to the dock we were given hula lessons and told what each hand gesture meant. Then we all did the luau while the song was being sung. It was awesome!

When we arrived to the island I thought I booked the cruise on the Wednesday but it was on Tuesday. I was called because we weren’t there and told it was no problem and that they would be rescheduled for the Wednesday.

Wonderful experience! I HIGHLY recommend is cruise!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/22
Activity Date:	2022/03/15

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

Luau

Reviewed by: Beverly Kramer

Everything about our evening was perfect. From the beautiful gardens, show, and dinner. When we visit Kauai again we will definitely be going back to see Smith’s luau. We had more enough to eat and were encouraged to go back for seconds. The open bar was great! The Smith family are so friendly and welcoming ❤️