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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Kauai Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue
Highlight of Hawaii
Reviewed by: Sudbury Mama, 2023/07/16Our helicopter tour was the highlight of the trip so far. What a way to see the whole island of Kauai. Our pilot Robert was great. We saw everything. I was amazed at how safe I felt. Would definitely recommend not skipping this!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/13 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Matt Olsen, 2023/07/13This is our second time going to the Fern Grotto and it was just as beautiful and amazing as the first time we went 9 years ago. We booked online and it was very easy. We got to the check in site and they handed us a ticket with our name already on it and asked us to turn it in when we boarded. Right on time, they asked us to head down to the dock and board our river boat. Everyone that we encountered had a big smile and a kind word for us. They gave us a brief safety talk and we were off! Our guide going out there was very knowledgeable and talked to us about the history of the island. When we reached the Fern Grotto, they sang for us some beautiful songs and then we hiked a little way up to the grotto. We took lots of pictures and then made our way back! We were treated to some songs and beautiful hula dancing on the way back. The young lady on the microphone was so much fun! She was a jokester, and she had a beautiful singing voice. The ladies doing the hula dancing were just so beautiful to watch and you can tell they love what they do. Overall, it was a lot of fun and I highly recommend. I do recommend booking online as it will save you some time when you get there. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/11 |
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Great cultural experience
Reviewed by: Angie, 2023/07/13Beautiful venue, dancing, music, and storytelling. All the performers were very talented. We enjoyed the show - it was a great way to spend our last evening in Kauai.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/11 |
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Air Kauai Doors-Off Helicopter Flight Adventure
Highly recommend
Reviewed by: Kirsten, 2023/07/13My husband and I had a wonderful time on this excursion! The pilot was very friendly and told us all about what we were looking at. The ride was smooth and the views were unreal!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/02 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
River cruise
Reviewed by: Linda, 2023/07/11Highly recommended, we really enjoyed the river cruise the view was beautiful and loved the walk to the cave
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/06 |
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Air Kauai Doors-Off Helicopter Flight Adventure
It was an awesome ride-
Reviewed by: Daniel, 2023/07/10The helicopter flight was great - one of the best so far.
The staff was professional, and the facilities were new and clean. They gave us the phone harness and the wind breaker (which was essential).
The pilot - Steve - was experienced and guided through the entire flight giving us confidence.
The fly around the volcano was the most amazing of all.
The doors-off does present windy conditions on top of already windy (in addition to the lift from blades). So if you are on the edge seats, be ready to enjoy the ride with strong winds hitting your body and the face.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/08 |
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Fantastic tour-GREAT tour guide!
Reviewed by: Wilson Family, 2023/07/09The kayak/hiking/waterfall tour was beautiful. Exactly what we were looking for. Tour guide Harrison was fantastic, very knowledgeable about the local flora/fauna, history. Harrison was cool with letting our 10 year old daughter double kayak with him (she didn’t want to ride with mom and dad!). Lunch sandwiches were very yummy. Tour guide even provided a chilled pineapple after the tour. Harrison made sure we all had transportation after the tour and actually went out of his way to drop us off at the beach across the highway in his own personal vehicle. 100% recommend and would use again!! Also-prepare to get muddy LOL
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/30 |
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Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition
Ryan and Cousin are awesome!
Reviewed by: Bam Bam, 2023/07/08Ryan and his cousin were amazing! They were extremely kind, energetic, and you can tell they love their job and the company they work for! It was our first excursion in Kauai and it definitely was a memorable experience. Will definitely recommend this company for anyone interested in ATV tours.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/05 |
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Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Fun River Day
Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/07/07The river tube tour was awesome almost half of it was in caves. Definitely worth the cost and time to add it to your trip
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| Activity Date: | 2023/05/25 |
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Air Kauai Doors-Off Helicopter Flight Adventure
Loved this day on our vacation
Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/07/07Amazing views and a very friendly staff!! Zip lining over the falls was beautiful. Thank you to the staff
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| Activity Date: | 2023/05/23 |
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Best all around
Reviewed by: Kimberly Tan , 2023/07/07We have been to several luaus on different islands. The total experience here from start to finish was excellent. The grounds are beautiful with a lot of great photo opportunities and the food was surprisingly delicious! The drinks were tasty and they kept them coming. The show was not only entertaining with traditional components but had a flare of different cultures that really added to the experience! Absolutely a must when choosing which luau to attend. I was worried when the price was significantly more affordable but wow was I ever so happy with my choice. Would definitely recommend!!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/05 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Awesome Day
Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/07/01Great Experience getting to see the gorgeous river
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| Activity Date: | 2023/05/10 |
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Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance
Good Evening
Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/07/01Wish they had a greeting better, but the authentic show was really great.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/09 |
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Air Kauai Doors-Off Helicopter Flight Adventure
Beautiful Scenery
Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/07/01Gorgeous waterfalls from above, Kauai is the island to get the views of all the greenery and moisture!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/05/09 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great family activity
Reviewed by: cassandra15, 2023/07/01Our family was a pretty big group with a mix of some older folks and young children so we chose to do this activity based on all the good reviews and it did not disappoint. We really enjoyed the hula dancing and singing along the ride. The time spent on the boat and walking to was not too long so it was perfect for our group.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fun and Beautiful
Reviewed by: Pam Hurst, 2023/07/01We really enjoyed the Fern Grotto your. The boat ride was entertaining then walking into the grotto was breathtaking. It rained before we got there so it was fresh and a little humid all at the same time. Would recommend this tour.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/08 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fun river cruise!
Reviewed by: Warren Mitchell , 2023/06/30This was a really nice time. The cruise was just long enough to relax, enjoy some Hawaiian culture and see the beautiful Fern Grotto. We never felt rushed and enjoyed everything at our own speed.
We didn’t realize how big the Kauai River is. We had always pictured it as being much, much smaller.
It was also very affordable and definitely worth the time and money.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/28 |
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Amazing Kauai Adventure
Reviewed by: Gregg M, 2023/06/29If you are down for a decent workout plus an absolutely exceptional experience go on this excursion.
The kayak trip is breathtaking. You are paddling along more or less the Kauai jungle. Once you complete your paddle up it’s off to a beginner level hike.
The hike consists of a couple of water crossings and then being immersed in open cane like fields and then into dense rain forest. Then you begin to get peaks of the waterfall ahead.
The arrival at the waterfall is phenomenal. For us it was our first time to a Hawaiian waterfall and all the hype and what you expect to experience, well, it’s true! Bask in the beauty of the falls, go enjoy the water and feel it crashing about you, you won’t be disappointed. It was a bit chilly at first but once in it’s comfortable.
This is where you get lunch, the sandwiches were great, the cookies, those were delicious!
Once you get to spend the 45 or so minutes at the falls it’s time for the hike back. Take in the scenery, it’s truly breathtaking.
Once back at the kayaks it’s time for the 2 mile paddle back to the marina. Here’s our advice on the paddle, go easy heading out to save your energy for the paddle back. It seems there is always a head wind for the return trip, we’ve heard this from friends who did it in the Spring and we did it late June. Just expect a harder return paddle then out.
Our guide was Steve, so I can’t speak for the other guides. But he was a top notch guide. Shared great info on what we were seeing, the horticultural significance of the area and some Kauai history, you are traveling through where the Hawaiian Kings/Queens lived.
Couple of tips, if you are a mosquito attraction like my wife, bring some bug spray. Absolutely make sure you have a refillable water container, it’s hot and you are working. And, go do this excursion, hands down the most fun thing we’ve done on the islands.
Wow Gregg…you should become a professional review generator. Let me know if you ever need a job.
Seriously thanks for generating an excellent review that give potential clients a real sense of what is involved.
Having Steve as the guide is just icing on the cake on the journey to the falls and yes he is definitely "top notch".
Thanks taking the time.
Stay well and active.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/27 |
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Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance
Amazing!!!
Reviewed by: Vanessa , 2023/06/28Great show , amazing time, kids had fun getting tattoos , drinks were great , food Can be a bit better other than that . Great time .
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/26 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wonderful trip
Reviewed by: Sue, 2023/06/25After a 44 year absence my husband and I returned to the Wailua River cruise with our oldest granddaughter. Much had changed and much was still the same. The boats are bigger and covered. The music was fun and enjoyable. The cave is less accessible than it was way back then but that was due to natural consequences and the family has worked hard to create a lovely walk and viewing area. We appreciated the wonderful family involved in all aspects of the trip and learned more about the area. It was a wonderful lead into our night at the Smith Family Luau which we also enjoyed and recommend!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/23 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto
Reviewed by: Karen, 2023/06/04We all enjoyed the boat ride and the walk to the grotto. I missed being able to go inside like I did on my first visit years ago.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/01 |
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Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Amazing time!!
Reviewed by: Arthur Longobardo , 2023/06/02The whole Family had a great time! Jacob, Griff and Jess were amazing! So much fun.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/31 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Step back into a 1960’s adventure.
Reviewed by: Wanda , 2023/05/28Unfortunately most of the wonder has been lost. A relaxing ride on a river filled with kayakers.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/05/26 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Pleasant River Ride with Entertainment
Reviewed by: R. Schaffer, 2023/05/27The site is well kept and attractive. The boat is clean and roomy. There is entertainment one way and on the way back, information about the area and the River. At the Fern Grotto you have a short walk into the forest area and a view into The Grotto. I was hoping for more historical information and a closer look at the grotto.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/03 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Such a great experience !
Reviewed by: Kelly, 2023/05/26Such a great experience !
My husband and I went kayaking before we were married. Now we have two little ones and wanted to get to the beautiful Fern Grotto. I am so thankful for this trip that we could share is with our 3 and 1 year old. Thank you for having this opportunity
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/24 |
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Best part of our trip
Reviewed by: JAV, 2023/05/25It was very well run and a calming quick boat ride. We walked to see the fern grotto which was beautiful and our tour guide also helped sing a wedding song to us. It was cute. We had a chance to take pictures. A bathroom was available. We were sung to on the way back as well.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/22 |
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Exciting Show
Reviewed by: Gage, 2023/05/25Staff did a wonderful job. Beautiful lush garden setting. Tram and set up was wonderful. Just paid for the show -- best deal on the island. Seemed like a few dancers at different parts of the show forgot what they were doing. It was actually kind of laughable. Other than that, all-in-all it was a good time.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/22 |
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Highlight of our trip
Reviewed by: JAV, 2023/05/24This was my first luau and I was impressed! We had a very nice cruise to the fern grotto first which seamlessly ended right before the luau entrance time began. The location from the dock to the entrance was also very close by. The whole evening was seamlessly organized. We had a time to get there, get cocktails, watch the unearthing of the pig, then get the buffet. They let people know when to go to the buffet so it wasn’t a swarm. Love the limited open bar as well! People also were handing out drinks on trays so the bar line wasn’t an issue. I am vegetarian and since I specified ahead of time they gave a separate plate as well for me. The plate seems to be suitable for vegans as well. I was so full! I like the high chair for my toddler because it has a good table for him that was also removable. There is also an orchid garden and other gardens to walk or take a tram around to see. The show was also spectacular. Great transitions and dancing! Mahalo for a great night!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/22 |
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Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Tubing adventure
Reviewed by: Linda , 2023/05/24We had the greatest time on this adventure! All the guides were great! We had Nick, Noah, and Braydon, but everyone involved with the tour was friendly, funny, and shared lots of information about the island. They made sure we were safe and having fun. They are a great crew and work hard. Wanted to do it all over again!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/22 |
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Great and affordable show for a family of 5.
Reviewed by: Pilar, 2023/05/21Our family booked the show only option and we had a wonderful time!
The performance was really colorful and the live music was a plus. The place is really pretty and well kept. All the people there were really nice! I highly recommend the experience. (We didn't do the whole Luau since we are vegan and we figured the meal experience wasn't for us)
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| Activity Date: | 2023/05/17 |
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Aloha Wilson O'hana,
Harrison does it again, i.e. provides a classic effort, as he does on all his tours.
We are the only tour company on the Wailua that provides pretty good lunches; my favorite is the veggie.
Will share your kind words with Harrison…slowly; don't want it to go to his head.
Thanks for sharing and warning folks about the mud.
A hui hou,
Micco