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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
This activity should be discontinued
Reviewed by: Chris , 2014/12/13The fern grotto is a piece of Hawaiian history. Originally the site of a huge waterfall, before the river was diverted for irrigation, and originally the site of hundreds of ferns, before being battered by cyclones, this place is not what it once was.
It would have been a very impressive tourist attraction in the early 1900s but unfortunately ferns need water to grow and as it is with the river not going through here this place will never be as impressive and at the moment the tourist operators are trying to flog a dead horse.
Unless they divert the river back through here and let the ferns regenerate I would not recommend it. Time to put this activity out to pasture!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/19 |
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Great Experience
Reviewed by: Hulala, 2014/12/09The luau was held in a beautiful place and it was really fun to explore. Unfortunately, when the seating began we were asked to move multiple times because of reserved seating and it made the dinner portion of our evening very very annoying. Luckily, the entertainment after dinner was awesome.
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Awesome entertainment!
Reviewed by: Hulala, 2014/12/09I was not particularly excited about this excursion because the fern grotto is all dried up and you can't go in anymore. However the entertainment was great. I dont think they could have made the excursion better with all the story telling, music and dancing. It was alot more than i expected and it was a great start to the luau we saw after!
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
relaxing
Reviewed by: TN traveler, 2014/12/04The Cruise Is On A River Not IN THE Ocean FOR Anyone Worried About attire. It is very laid back atmosphere so any clothes are appropriate. The staff where authentic and made you welcome. I combined with smith laaui.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/01 |
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
must see
Reviewed by: TN traveler, 2014/12/04I made this a part of my 2nd nights activities and had a wonderful time. I had shuttle service from hotel free to a gorgeous park. The food was excellent and drinks were very good. I had the Mai Tai and Hawaiian punch. Take a camera because the park is amazing. Smoking is near the bathroom , fyi :) this company has best ratings with trip advisor. I would love to see it again. Oh video camera because no flash photos. You need $20 to purchase the photo taken upon arrival. Have fun!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/01 |
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Hawaiin Tradition
Reviewed by: JDowdell, 2014/11/29I've been to several luaus on different islands and Smiths is my favourite by far. Beautiful property to walk around. Buffet dinner is very organized and extremely filling not to mention the free Mai Tai's. Really nice show of Hawaiin style dance as opposed to the "Vegas" act I've seen at other Luaus. And if you are staying in Kapa'a, transportation is included. Definately a "must do " while you are visiting the beautiful island of Kauai
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/05 |
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Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Refreshing Awesome
Reviewed by: Stevens Family, 2014/11/28We did this in the morning and it was so refreshing. Water was great and guides were amazing! Great for the family!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/27 |
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Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Awesome!
Reviewed by: Franziska, 2014/11/24Great introduction of group to each other - being ohana! The ride with the tubes was awesome! And the water was warmer that expected; very enjoyable. I strongly recommend it.
Further, the guides - Kat, Jessica / I forgot the name of the other two - explained a lot about the area and were very helpful and friendly.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/23 |
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Great tour!
Reviewed by: Franziska, 2014/11/24it was fun paddeling up the Wailua river and hiking to the waterfall. Very good instructions and guided tour. The guide showed us a lot of things and explained to us. It was awesome to swim in the warerfall pool but also pretty cold! Great tour - I recommend it to everyone!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/21 |
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Excellent luau
Reviewed by: Gordon Edmonton, 2014/11/17This was an excellent luau. Very well organized and a great venue for the event. It was great for all ages. We had a 16 year old and two 80 year olds with us. All enjoyed emensly. Thank you
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/12 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Good trip as part of luau
Reviewed by: Gordon Edmonton, 2014/11/17This was an interesting trip. A lot of fun and a good "part" of the luau.
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| Activity Date: | 2014/11/12 |
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Smith's Garden Luau is wonderful!
Reviewed by: Mary, 2014/11/17We truly enjoyed the luau at Smith's Tropical Paradise! Beautiful gardens, many picture opportunities, great food, excellent show! I love the family atmosphere at this luau and the hospitality that is extended to everyone. The show teaches about the many different people who settled in the Hawaiian islands. We always recommend this luau when we meet other travelers. It is an enjoyable and well-paced evening of great food and entertainment!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/12 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Relaxing Wailua
Reviewed by: Mary, 2014/11/17Every time we come to Kauai we take this River Cruise. It is so relaxing and the ride on the Wailua is calm and you don't have to paddle! We love the entertainment at Fern grotto as well as the fun on the way back to the dock. Everyone we have taken has enjoyed it! We always take this cruise right before going to the luau. A wonderful value too!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/12 |
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Kauai Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue
Best part of our Kauai vacation!
Reviewed by: KCOOPER, 2014/11/16We had 7 vacation days to take in as much of Kauai as we could, and we had booked our helicopter ride a month before we took it, but at the moment we were to get on the helicopter, the ride was cancelled due to poor weather. Can't fault them for that, in fact we appreciated that they cared enough for our safety and enjoyment of the ride by cancelling it when they felt compelled to. Fortunately, we were able to re-book 2 days later, and by then we had explored enough of the island to have a good idea what we were looking at once we were up in the air. This made the helicopter trip that much more valuable to us once we got up there. I had two cameras with me on the ride, taking both stills and videos the entire time, and now, a few weeks after the trip and having reviewed their and my photoraphy work, I've come to realize that the video of our trip that we bought from Blue Hawaiian Helicopters was BETTER quality than most of my videos, and I probably should have spent more time enjoying the ride than worrying about getting the shots. So if you go, be sure to buy the DVD or SD card of your ride, and don't be too concerned about taking pictures or videos. Although the ride was expensive, it was well worth the cost because you would never really see Kauai like you do in a helicopter ride, and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters gives a First Class ride!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/23 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Off the bucket list
Reviewed by: arkhas, 2014/11/15If you don't know what to do with your time allotted to satisfying curiosity, take this cruise. It offers usual Hawaiian fare of beautiful scenery not accessible otherwise, enthusiastic entertainment complete with hula dance, and a photo op against inaccessible fern grotto
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/20 |
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Garden Luau
Reviewed by: Marsha, 2014/11/04Great food and drinks. Show was really nice. However, I suggest not to go on a rainy day. Can't enjoy the beautiful grounds like I would have liked. Tables a little too close together, couldn't move or relax easy like a luau should be.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/30 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern grotto
Reviewed by: Marsha, 2014/11/04Boring... Crowded and fern grotto was pretty but....
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/30 |
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Fun, beautiful kayaking, hiking trip
Reviewed by: Susan Swanberg, 2014/10/31Because we were off season my husband and I were the only ones that signed up for a kayaking tour - so we got a private tour with a guide. Our guide, Christian, was very friendly, familiar with the area and so helpful to have along. Being I had never kayaked before he went over safety features and the easiest way to get in and out of a kayak! The kayaking was easy (gorgeous views along the river), the hike was fun (mud up to my knees) the waterfall at the end was beautiful. It was a very successful trip and would very happily do it all again.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/25 |
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Kauai Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue
Stunning Views
Reviewed by: Joni G, 2014/10/23The views and scenery were stunning. We had a family of 4 in 2 helicopters but they were not fully prepared for us. Better timing would have made this activity exceptional.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/05 |
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Surprised!
Reviewed by: Just me, 2014/10/13Short and sweet ... the tour of the grounds was lovely; the food and mai tai's were superior; but the dances needed some umph! That was a sad ending to an event that started great.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/08 |
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
One of the best activities of our week on Kauai
Reviewed by: Ellen, 2014/10/11My husband, 18-yr-old daughter,and 20-yr-old son completely enjoyed everything about this day adventure. I was unable to participate -- I have a bad knee and wear a brace, and it was recommended that it would be risky for me. Afterwards, my husband said that that was the right decision -- there's a bit of hard work in getting through the mud to the falls. The guide shared interesting local information throughout the day, it was beautiful, fun, active. would do it again. Thank you!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/19 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
River CRUISE/ Tropical Luau
Reviewed by: carlie, 2014/10/07This is a must entertainment was awsome and the cruise up the river was great very relaxing weather couldnt have been better and the Luau is a must execellent food and drinks
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/01 |
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau & River Cruise
Reviewed by: Dean, 2014/10/05A nice afternoon and evening with the cruise along the river to the waterfall with entertainment followed by a ride / walk thru the gardens, a good meal drinks and good entertainment. I enjoyed the evening Thankyou
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/11 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wailua River Cruise
Reviewed by: Dean, 2014/10/05It was a nice way to start the afternoon before the Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/11 |
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Participant
Reviewed by: Sharon Norris, 2014/10/05I have attended this Luau and Show several times and highly recommend it to everyone! Even though it rained during the show this time, it was still very well done and the audience was very receptive of the dancing and entertainment! The food was wonderful, as always!!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/01 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Padricipant
Reviewed by: Sharon Norris, 2014/10/05Very lovely experience and I would recommend everyone participate in this adventure.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/01 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto
Reviewed by: Eoka, 2014/09/20We enjoyed the lush surroundings, however, it cannot compare to our previous trip which was many years ago. At that time we were able to actually walk into the Fern Grotto and listen to the singers in the grotto. We did enjoy the entertainment on our return trip back to the dock.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/17 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
More than expected!
Reviewed by: MarshFamily, 2014/09/20This tour is awesome! So much more than expected! The family/crew were all very nice and very entertaining! I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to learn a little bit of island history and relax on the comfortable boat!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/17 |
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Awesome trip
Reviewed by: Chad, 2014/09/19This was one of the highlights of our trip. Great tour!! Our guide Kelly was awesome. He felt a little embarrassed when he wiped out in the mud, but what a great time. A definite must do in Kauai.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/08 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Delightful!
Reviewed by: Felicia, 2014/09/13Was definitely worth the time! I would have liked to be able to approach the grotto, but our guide was magnificent & the boat team made it a very enjoyable trip. Talented dancer & singers! We will cherish this memory!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/18 |
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