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Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition
Excellent adventure
Reviewed by: Travel4fun Group
What a blast! We rode in the Teryx 4 seaters and everyone had a fantastic time. The staff was great (James and Marlon). They were very knowledgeable about the ranch and history of the island. It had rained heavy the night before and still a little rainy when we started out which made the adventure even more fun in the mud. We enjoyed it so much we went back the next week and did their 'Teryx and BBQ tour' with James, which was completely different from the waterfall tour. We saw other parts of the ranch plus the food was great. This tour is only on Wednesdays for no more than 6 Teryx and not advertised. On our second tour the roads were dry and DUSTY. It was still fun but you will get dirty. If You only had time for one tour, I recommend the waterfall tour. It's a 4 hour tour (the BBQ tour is only 3 hours) because you will see more parts of the ranch and will get to swim under a waterfall towards the end of your adventure.
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| Packages: | 5 to 6 Passenger UTV - (Until Dec 31st, 2017) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/26 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Mountain Tubing Adventure
Reviewed by: Jodie Harrison
Had an amazing time! Such funand a great guide. Thank you Spencer!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/02 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Good food
Reviewed by: jbradem
We had a great time. Food was great and they fed the entire group quickly. Pork was excellent. Show was good as well. Highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/11 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
exceptional...would do it again
Reviewed by: Tracey
the Smith family luau was so much fun. The food was delicious and entertainment exceptional. Would definitely recommend for all ages.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/01 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Fun with the kids
Reviewed by: The Bowmans
My 10 yr old niece talked about this excursion for days after it was over! She had lots of fun and our guides were lots of fun.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/02 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
best luau
Reviewed by: Bernie
This was such a nice experience, the family is very friendly. Food was excellent!!!!! The show gave a variety of cultures to the audience.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/26 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Great food
Reviewed by: Jeff
Overall I would say this event was a positive experience. The food was very good. The tour of the property was very enjoyable, this is a magnificent setting for a luau. In my opinion, the after dinner show, however, needs to be updated. I'm sure there are those who appreciate the cultural and artistic emphasis on which the show was based, however, from an entertainment perspective, this show fell considerably short of other luaus I have attended. Most of the music was very slow paced, some of it seemed to drag on forever. I expected a more fast paced performance, one which would ellicit more enthusiasm, more excitement within the audience. The slow paced, historic theme just didn't get it done for myself and the people with which I attended this event.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/10 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Big Hit!
Reviewed by: Carey n' Billy
Took Grammy and daughter (11) on this one. Both had a great time!!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/15 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau
Reviewed by: Karen Berg
We thoroughly enjoyed the food, music and the dances. Friendly service. The fire dancer was awesome! I would recommend this Luau.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/30 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
smith tropical paradise
Reviewed by: marlene
It was everything we thought it would be. Just beautiful. Would do it again.
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| Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/05 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
This is a MUST on the island!
Reviewed by: Nina
The cruise was extremely relaxing and scenic. Seeing Fern Grotto was totally magical, it's unlike anything we'd ever seen before. The botanical gardens at Smith's are breathtaking, and the food at the Luau was to die for! We really enjoyed ourselves, and the show was the perfect ending to our Hawaiian Luau experience!
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| Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/21 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Mountain Tubing
Reviewed by: carlie
this trip was excellent I was a little afraid at first but the guides are great they stay with u until u are comfortable. the water at first was chilly but ur body some got accustom to it wonderful trip and a must
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/30 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
awesome
Reviewed by: carlie
we had an awesome time at the Smith's Luau, the food and the miti was great. I would defenitely do it again and highly recommend
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/01 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Brisk but a great time
Reviewed by: Ultrasonics21
The day started off cooler than expected but the staff was extremely motivating and friendly so I'm glad we did it. A long bumpy ride to the entry site and then they put the tubes in the stream and it was a go from there. The water was brisk but once your butt was numb you hardly noticed anymore. Going through the tunnels was awesome and it felt like and adventure through the jungle. Nothing to worry about as the guides are with you the entire time. A nice healthy lunch in the sun to warm back up and then it was back to the shop. All in all, it was a lot of fun!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/09 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Smith luau
Reviewed by: Breebree
Awesome luau! Probably one of he best I've seen on all the islands! Would definitely recommend this luau to anyone!
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/07 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Perfect Adventure
Reviewed by: Julia
This was one of the most fun things we did while on Kuaui. The guides were funny, knowledgable, and helpful. The tubing was such a blast. I would do this again in a heartbeat!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/11 |
Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition
Kipu Ranch ATV
Reviewed by: ZNmez
Mark and Mano were our guides for the 4 hour ATV waterfall tour. It was kinda wet out but that didn't stop any of us from having a great time. It had been raining for three days prior as well so the trails were muddy and lots of fun! We rode in a side by side (tyrex) and slip and slide through the mud we got to see some of the most amazing views of the island! Kipu ranch is gorgeous with two waterfalls on the tour and a giant bamboo forest you have never seen before! Plus a chance to swing into the same river as Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones!! So much fun! The guides are careful considerate and knowledgeable! The lunch was the best deli sandwiches I've ever had with Marks mothers home made bread and cookies! Yum! So good. Recommend this tour! The best on the island! Cool photo opportunity at the end with a large Kipu Ranch frame!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Smith Family Luao!
Reviewed by: ZNmez
So much fun! You enter and receive a shell lei and then take a ride on a tour through the beautiful botanical gardens. We watched as they dug up the traditional kalua pig steamed beneath large banana leaves. The buffet was delicious! don't hold back on the fried rice!! All you can drink mai tai's too! The botanical gardens were even more enchanting as dusk set in and you can walk across bridges to small islands on the grounds. Through dinner we were entertained by the Smith Family singing island music and hula dancing. Also sang happy birthday and the wedding song to all those celebrating honey moons and birthdays! Afterwards we all headed to the outdoor theater to watch many different traditional island dances and songs. It was beautiful, including a fire show! Highly recommend the entire experience. Well worth the cost. WE even paid for the $20 picture that they took for us when we entered with some of the crew members. We have it hanging on our wall!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
A very satisfied customer
Reviewed by: Becky Skvarek
We got married here 5/6/88. It was so beautiful then, and is now also. Everyone there was so nice, smiling, and so helpful. Our son wanted to propose to his girlfriend as a surprise during the Luau. We came ahead early to help prepare for this to happen. Everyone was so helpful in setting this up, and it went so perfectly and beautiful!! Other visitors there said it made them cry also. They made it very special. Thank you to them all for all their help and TLC. Thanks to Dee, Nancy, and the MC during the Luau. I can't remember his name......last name Smith. They were all wonderful. Becky and Dana
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/26 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
A REFRESHING View of Kauai
Reviewed by: Steve & Kathy
This was probably the funnest thing we did while on the island. While the ride to the location was bumpy, to say the least, it was through a beautiful countryside and our hosts were fun and interesting (Brandon and Jerry). We were warned that the water was 'refreshing' and it was! It was also easy to get used to and the tubes were comfortable. Be prepared to be weighed in so that they accommodate you accordingly, to wear a helmet and rubbery gloves, and to get wet. The dark areas are not bad to float through and to imagine that they were man-made is amazing. While I didn't get my question answered (What DID they do with all the rock they cleared out), they were well informed about the vegetation and area we experienced. The turkey/veggie pita lunch afterward was in a nice picnic area and allowed more time to get to know our hosts.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/20 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Better than expected
Reviewed by: Judy M
I was a little nervous on whether I could keep up on this tour as I am in my 50's but not a problem at all. The guides were great in making sure we all were safe secure and laughing all the time. They were curteous friendly and funny. The guides really made the adventure. Highly recommend
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/06 |
Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition
Fun Experience
Reviewed by: kim
This was a fun day. Our tour guides were nice and friendly. We took in some extra scenery we wouldn't have been able to see. One of the waterfalls has a trail leading behind it, so it was nice to be able to go behind it.
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| Packages: | 5 to 6 Passenger UTV - (Until Dec 31st, 2017) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/31 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Luau
Reviewed by: kim
Never having been to a luau before, I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the grounds. It's really pretty and picturesque. The host is always smiling and makes you feel welcomed. With the food being delicious and great entertainment, it was an awesome evening. Worth spending the money.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/01 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Smith's Luau
Reviewed by: Jeremy Cowham
We had so much fun at the Luau and are going again this month when we get back on the island. It is a must to take advantage of the free pick up and drop off if you don't mind waiting a few extra minutes.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/22 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Best Pork Ever!!! <3
Reviewed by: Chere
My husband and I had a blast!!! The food, entertainment, drinks, and animals were all amazing!
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| Packages: | Feb - May (Mon, Wed, Th & Fri) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/08 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
best food
Reviewed by: Calimom
Tour and food were spectacular! Our teen said the teriyaki beef was the best thing ever.
The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the length of the dancing show. The show is after the all you can eat buffet. Full bellies and tranquil music made us so sleepy! We had plans to go shoot pool afterwards, but scrapped those plans to sleep.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/27 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Excellent Luau
Reviewed by: Jen & John Sustachek
This is was an excellent night! Great food and plenty of it, great show too! We really enjoyed the music they played during dinner even allowing us to dance. The grounds are spectacular with all the trees and beautiful flowers!! Best luau we have ever been to
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/10/28 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Mountain Tubing Adventure
Reviewed by: Cameron
Excellent tour with excellent guides. Would recommend for all families. This will be the most "different" activity you will do in Hawaii. Instead of the standard rounds in the pool, golf, the beach, etc., do something different. This is a conversation piece.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/24 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau
Reviewed by: Cameron
Great food and great show. The Smith family really has this show down to a science. Very organized and don't worry, enough food for seconds. The dancers were excellent and as a real man, I appreciated the young women who had some girth.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/26 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Cool time in hot Hawaii
Reviewed by: Jenny
We loved this tour. It was so cool to go tubing through tunnels! The guides were great; John, in particular, was fun, knowledgable and helpful.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/31 |
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