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

Smith Garden Luau

Reviewed by: Denise

Wonderful for entire family. Toddlers, Mom & Dad and Grandparents all loved the night. Helped us to have a real appreciation of Kauai, the people and their history.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2016/08/22
Activity Date:	2016/08/19

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

Show

Reviewed by: Oskars

Show was amazin, national dances from lot of another cultures, like New Zealand, China etc..
After check in is a small train tour around Botanic garden with guid. Tour is around 15 min, guid show you all kind of trees what you can see in hawaii island.

Garden

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/08/17
Activity Date:	2016/08/15

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

Luau 09 AUG 2016

Reviewed by: Rob & Steph

We brought 6 people to luau. I had been to Smith's Luau 3 times in the past, the others (my Fiancee, our daughters, and their friends) had not. My daughter had been to a couple of "real" Hawaiian family luaus in the past. I advised our group that this would not be like those, it would be a very structured and commercial setting with a really great Polynesian show at the end.

The Smith's are a wonderful family, very accommodating, welcoming, and freiendly beyond words. The tour, Imu ceremony, and food were as good as they had ever been in the past.

The thing that earned the Smith family only 3 stars on this visit was the quality of the performance at the end. I was looking forward to the male warrior portion of the show, but found that the current cast was lacking in stature and talent. With only 3 young men in the cast, two of whom were in the range of 100 to 130 pounds, the warrior aspect suffered dearly.

Hopefully the Smith family can rebuild this cast, or at least get a gym membership for the current cast members, and return the show to the quality that I had experienced in the past.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2016/08/13
Activity Date:	2016/08/09

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Best way to end our vacation

Reviewed by: Fishers

Mountain tubing was a memorable way to end our vacation. We loved it and enjoyed the relaxing ride. BJ and Liz were such fun guides. They were entertaining and it was a trip that we got to know others. It was such a friendly atmosphere. The trip was such a heat experience.

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/08/08
Activity Date:	2016/08/06

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

Great experience

Reviewed by: Deb

So happy to experience and learn about some of the culture as well as see more of the beautiful parts of the inner island. The food was fantastic and the show was amazing. So glad we took the time to experience this venue.

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Packages:	Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2016/08/07
Activity Date:	2016/08/04

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Super fun!

Reviewed by: Melanie

We really enjoyed this activity! It was relaxing and fun. Our guides were GREAT! They were lots of fun - without them the activity wouldn't have been as fun. The tunnels we went through were cool! I was worried they would be full of spider webs but they were super clean - no worries there at all. Our only complaint was it was too short. Wish it would have lasted longer! The lunch was good - just wish we would have had more time, it felt a little rushed. Here we were in this beautiful spot but had to eat and run. I would do this again. Kids of all ages would enjoy this adventure! We had old and young in our group and everyone had a great time. One thing I wish they would do is have someone taking photos that you could purchase afterwards. Since we were in the water and couldn't really get good shots - even with a waterproof case, it would have been really nice to buy some photos of our group as we came down the river and inside of the caves so that we have some memories of it. Since we have no pictures, we have nothing to show our family and friends. They want to see pictures.

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2016/07/12
Activity Date:	2016/06/15

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

Great Luau

Reviewed by: Tpatton

This luau is a great luau. The food and entertainment were very good. It is a good family event.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/07/12
Activity Date:	2016/07/08

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

Hawaiian Vacation of a Lifetime.

Reviewed by: Carl

My entire trip was wonderful but the Luau experience was extraordinary. The grounds itself are like being in paradise but the food was really good and so much of it. The entertainment however was amazing. I particularly enjoyed how the history of those who inhabit the islands was depicted. Anyone planning to visit the Hawaiian islands should definitely do this. I would certainly do it again.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/07/02
Activity Date:	2016/06/09

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

Amazing Luau

Reviewed by: Edith Armenta

My husband and I had an excellent time there.
We arrived and the staff was very friendly in directing us where to go. As we got into the tram, we were welcomed but a coupe peacocks flapping their feathers. The tour of the garden was very informative and fun. If you get there early you can walk around and take pictures. The food was delicious! There was a live band and taught us how to do the hula. And the show was very entertaining. We definitely recommend this luau. We love the fact that it is family owned.

The food was delicious!!!!!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/06/18
Activity Date:	2016/05/26

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

Liked it so much we brought our kids to see it

Reviewed by: Dhpaul

We have gone to numerous luaus with mixed experiences. Sometimes great dancers but average food. Sometimes just a poor experience altogether. We went the the Smith family luau in 2011 when we took our parents for their 50th anniversary. We loved it. Great food with an outstanding setting.
This year we took our son, daughter in law and grandson to Kauai for a week. We decided to go to Smiths luau the night before leaving. If far exceeded expectations.
Come early to walk the garden grounds as they are spectacular. Our son has gone to luaus on Maui and Oahu as well as at Gaylords. He thought this one had it all. Great food a very well done show.
You too will come back.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2016/05/16
Activity Date:	2016/05/13

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

Smiths Luau

Reviewed by: Philip Hales

After being driven around the Paradise Garden we were left to wander and take pictures until the rising out of the pit of the roasted pig - the Imu. The aroma was mouthwatering, and shortly thereafter we were led to the food area, and invited to take our seats. The food was brilliant and plentisome, I doubt many would have left not feeling truly sated.
After the feast, we walked to the theatre (shame that it rained, but it did not dampen our spirits) we were presented with a show of dancing from a range of Pacific countries. The dancers (in the rain) put on a brave face and gave us a great evening. Certainly recommend this to anyone thinking of visiting a Luau.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/05/09
Activity Date:	2016/05/06

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Absolutely Awesome!

Reviewed by: Diane

Loads of fun! Bumping into other people in their innertubes and spinning with the current as you travel through the beautiful rainforest of Kuaui. Derrick and Shae were great guides! My favorite part of a fantastic vacation!

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2016/05/07
Activity Date:	2016/04/14

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

Great luau

Reviewed by: EKBmom

We loved the luau. The food was great and the show, with all the history was wonderful. I highly recommend the Smith family luau.

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/04/10
Activity Date:	2016/03/16

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

Real Hawaian luau

Reviewed by: Della

Smith family makes you feel like ohana. Best luau on island.

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Packages:	Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/04/02
Activity Date:	2016/03/30

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

Kauai's Best Luau

Reviewed by: Jerry Kraft

We had a wonderful time at the Smith Luau. The site is amazing and utterly beautiful; the connection to Kauai history is impressive and impeccable. We enjoyed visiting and getting to know the other people at our table, even though they were strangers. The food was fantastic, varied and perfectly prepared. We loved the fact that nothing felt rushed or skimpy. The presentation in the theater was exceptionally well performed and really captured the variety of island cultures that have created this Pacific paradise. There was absolutely nothing about this evening that I would have made any different.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/03/31
Activity Date:	2016/03/28

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Great Time

Reviewed by: Davis

We had a great time tubing. It was definitely a different experience. Our tour guides, especially Khai were awesome. Khai had a lot of jokes and kept everything light hearted and fun. Would recommend this to anybody.

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/03/29
Activity Date:	2016/03/20

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

Very professional

Reviewed by: Penny

I've been to 3 others and this is the best and most professional we have been to. They are the most friendly and family like,very personal. Ready to go again. Everyone was awesome.

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Packages:	Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/03/28
Activity Date:	2016/03/25

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

Great evening

Reviewed by: SHARON

Great evening, great people, great food, great show. Thank you! It was worth it!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2016/03/19
Activity Date:	2016/03/16

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

Beautiful gardens and show!

Reviewed by: Sam

Overall me and my wife had a great time at the Luau. The gardens were really nice to walk around in and see all the different types of plants and trees. The show was really nice, they showcased dances from the different cultures that make up Hawaii. The only thing that my wife didn't like was the food. I personally didn't think it was too bad. Definitely a good experience for anyone visiting the island!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/03/14
Activity Date:	2016/03/04

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Unique

Reviewed by: Michelle

Unique and fun experience and the water was refreshing. The guides were a lot of fun and Chelsea gave great advise on local places to eat.

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/03/05
Activity Date:	2016/03/02

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

Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo

Reviewed by: Linda T

Excellent! We enjoyed both river boat grotto tour & luau. Great Experience with good food and lively, talented entertainment. Family oriented! Friendly wonderful people!
Highly recommended.

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Packages:	Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2016/03/02
Activity Date:	2016/02/22

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

Very enjoyable; a must

Reviewed by: David

Very organized, professional and friendly. I am in a wheelchair and appreciated all the help from tram to buffet line - everything. We went on river cruise next day and it was awesome. Mahalo!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/03/02
Activity Date:	2016/02/26

伝統ルアウ＆フラハワイアンショー　ハワイ伝統の神聖儀式イム鑑賞付き＜ワイルア・マリーナ・ステート・パーク内／夕食付き＞

ハワイ伝統饗宴ルアウと神聖な儀式イム！スミス・トロピカル・パラダイス・ルアウ

Reviewed by: hideochi

本催しは、英会話ができないと、参加しても面白さは、半減する。
パンフレット、会場案内ガイド、会場内掲示板すべて、英語です。参加者も、欧米系観光客で、ほぼ95％であり、日本人観光客が、楽しむことは、難しい。
次に、本催しの内容は、ツアーガイド内容通りであるが、イムの儀式は、事前に土の中で、蒸してある豚を取り出すところだけであり、臨場感に欠ける。次に、ルアウですが、料理の内容が、貧弱なことと、食事場所が狭く、詰め込みすぎだと思う。最後に、野外ステージで行われた
フラダンス、ファイヤーショー、その他各国の踊りですが、野外ステージは、大掛かりな作りになっていて、屋内の同種行事より、好感が持てたが、内容的には、感動が少なかった。特に、
中国、日本の踊りは、まったく、中国、日本を知らない人が演出したのではと思える錯誤的内容でした。
全体的に、もっと改善しないと、観光客の評価をあげられないと思う。

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Packages:	基本プラン（2019年12月31日まで）
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/03/01
Activity Date:	2016/02/26

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Fun for all ages

Reviewed by: Jim

Fun and relaxing for all ages and a great staff to guide you.

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/01/27
Activity Date:	2016/01/21

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

Great food!

Reviewed by: Chrystal Rose

The food was delicious, the grounds were beautiful and the show was very enjoyable. We had a great time!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/01/17
Activity Date:	2015/12/21

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

Very Good Luau

Reviewed by: Debz

It was a little daunting at first as this was a very rainy day in the area. Was thrilled to know that almost all of the time we would be covered. The place is in need of renovation, the chairs and other structures are in need of an overhaul, it's definitely 1970's 1980's looking. I have attended two luau's (not this one) in the past but this was the best one. It seems like a very good family and they are very attentive to taking care of everyone at the luau. The gardens are beautiful. I do think that telling everyone to be there at 4:30 and then sit around until 5:45 after a short tram tour thru the gardens is not a good use of time. The food was abundant and most was good. The drinks were not good at all. The Mai Tai was like iced tea and the other drink seemed like a glass of maraschino cherry juice. The show was excellent, very creative and spoke about the various cultural influences that make up Hawaii. It was a little cheesy but that is to be expected as it is a family event. There was definitely some excellent musical talent and singing during the luau and the dinner. I would recommend this luau to anyone. I love being at the beach at a luau but the weather is a factor and this was covered so it worked out great. The area where this luau is held is gorgeous

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/12/21
Activity Date:	2015/12/18

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

Worth every penny spent!

Reviewed by: Lisa

Loved learning about the culture and loved watching the shows. Got a lot for the money we paid. Loved it!

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Packages:	Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/12/20
Activity Date:	2015/12/04

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

Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: Kyla

AWESOME!!! Must do this! The dinner was great, and the show afterwards was even better!

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/12/06
Activity Date:	2015/11/13

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Great

Reviewed by: Shirley

Love it the guides were great enjoy everything nothing like it

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2015/11/21
Activity Date:	2015/11/17

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

Beautiful family business

Reviewed by: Anna

So glad I went beyond the ship to find this gem of a luau:)
Super friendly people, beautiful grounds, great food! Good value so glad I found them!

Yummy dinner

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2015/10/25
Activity Date:	2015/10/22

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Smith Garden Luau

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Luau 09 AUG 2016

Best way to end our vacation

Great experience

Super fun!

Great Luau

Hawaiian Vacation of a Lifetime.

Amazing Luau

Liked it so much we brought our kids to see it

Smiths Luau

Absolutely Awesome!

Great luau

Real Hawaian luau

Kauai's Best Luau

Great Time

Very professional

Great evening

Beautiful gardens and show!

Unique

Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo

Very enjoyable; a must

ハワイ伝統饗宴ルアウと神聖な儀式イム！スミス・トロピカル・パラダイス・ルアウ

Fun for all ages

Great food!

Very Good Luau

Worth every penny spent!

Smith's Luau

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Beautiful family business

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