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

Amazing

This was our first vacation to Hawaii. The Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau was our first luau (and let me say the only luau we will ever go to). This place is amazing. The greeting with the shell lei's by the staff in their outfits felt very welcoming. The tram ride around the grounds was short, but very sweet. The food was excellent and authentic. The music during dinner was fun and entertaining, BUT the music and dancing during the luau ceremony was awesome! I went out and bought a book on the Fire Goddess Pele because of it. Would suggest this to anyone!!

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Posted on:	2012/08/06

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Mountain Tubing ROCKS!

Reviewed by: Peggy - World Traveler

This is one of the most amazing things we have ever done.

It is GOREGOUS scenery between the five tunnels.

Why? Where else can you go tubing INSIDE TUNNELS in the dark (you have helmet with lights so don't worry).

It was fantastic and fun. The guides rocked and catered to every person and small children needs as well. They were responsive, helpful and funny.

Would do this again and again.

Have fun fellow Travelers and Travel Safe!
Peggy

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

Lauau

Reviewed by: Fran

The Fern Grotto and the Tropical Paradise Luau was excellent.
No short cutting

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Posted on:	2012/07/24

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Mountain Tubing Kauai

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Pretty basic tubing ride, no rapids or anything like that, just float down a drainage ditch basically, the staff even calls it the ditch. Kinda stunk, like sewer, or cows or something...Probably great for kids, but for over $100 per person, not the best activity for the money...

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Posted on:	2012/07/15

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

Good but not Great

Reviewed by: Richard A. Vals

First it's a beautiful place. They start you off by giving you a tram ride which is a speed contest among the drivers. They tell you about the plants in super speed mode. Your head is going so quickly from left to right by the time the ride is over you can't remember a plant or tree.
They say there is plenty of food but don't sit in the middle because by the time you get in line your picking the bottom of the bowls unless you want Poi which there is a plentiful supply. The show was good but you had better bring a pair of binoculars because for the majority of it you see it across a lake. Occasionally the performers were in front of you but not often enough. Felt weird is the word for it. Were used to having the performers a lot closer then what they give you.
For paying top dollar for the Best on Kauai I preferred the one with the railroad.

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Posted on:	2012/07/06

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Great time

Reviewed by: Clarke and Robin

We took our family on this tour and are glad we did. The kids both ranked it as one of their favorite activities in Kauai. The staff is friendly and playful. We had a ball with them. Kimo and Melissa were our tubing anchors and they did a great job. If you don't want to get wet and your are worried about your make-up and hair... this tour isn't for you. Great family fun. Would have liked a bit more time at the swimming hole at the end of the tour. We recommend!

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Posted on:	2012/06/17

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

Kauai's great luau

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was a good experience for us with all the flora, fana and great entertainment. The Smith family reals goes all out to make you feel welcome. The food was enlighting with all the Hawaiian specialties. I tried them all. Overall the activity was very pleasurable and I would recommend it to everyone who goes to Kauai. Aloha!!!!!!

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Posted on:	2012/06/15

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＞

カウアイ島といえば、やっぱりここかな

Reviewed by: ちゃちゃちゃこ

ルアウショーの前に、トラムに乗って園内を見学するのですが、
色んなテーマ別の庭園になっていて、広いお庭でした。

食事については、普通かな…という感想です。

肝心のショーは、ハワイアン以外にポリネシアや中国・日本を表した踊りもあり、
ちょっと変わった面白さもありましたが、ハワイのリピーターで、
ワイキキあたりで他のルアウショーみたことある方だと、物足りないかもしれません。
私は、ハワイアン・タヒチアンフラを期待していたので、ちょっと物足りなかったです。

でもファイヤーダンスはやっぱり盛り上がりますし、カウアイ島に来たのなら
1度はここのルアウ観ておくとよいかなと思います。
数少ない、カウアイの夜の娯楽ですしね。

終わった後、ダンサーの方と写真を撮ってもらえるショーもありますが、
ここは撮る機会はなかったです。
入園の時、撮ってくれた写真（＄２０）買ってしまいました。

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Posted on:	2012/06/15

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

Smith Family Luau

Reviewed by: spoonerock

Beautiful setting, great food & entertainment. Be sure to big your camera. Service was excellent!!

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Posted on:	2012/01/13

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Jeff and Tammy

This tour is a lot of fun. The crew is friendly and they make you feel comfortable. The experience was so AWESOME. My husband and I did this tour on our honeymoon and had such a great time. The scenery was beautiful and the tunnels were very cool. We highly recommend this adventure! One thing to note: Wear a long sleeve water shirt if you go during the winter months. The water is really COLD. After a few minutes, you will get use to the water, however, the wind can be a little overwhelming. Regardless, this is a must do activity. We will do it again when we return to the island.

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Posted on:	2012/01/04

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

Just okay

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The food was really good but the show seemed to drag on. I have been to other shows and this one only compared moderately.

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Posted on:	2012/01/04

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

Smith's Luai

Reviewed by: sherry

I would highly recommend this to everyone of all ages! The staff was very nice, pleasent,and funny. The dinner was excellent! and the entertainment was just awesome! It was put together very nicely, I especially liked the way they did the one table at a time. avoided a rush to the tables, there was plenty of food to go around so no one had to miss out on everything. I even tried poi for the first time! The pork, OMG it is one of the best tasting pig I have ever had in my life! melted in your mouth! Everything was great. I can guarantee if I'm lucky enough to go back to Kauai I will do that again! I don't have any pictures developed yet or I would show them. :)

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Posted on:	2011/12/26

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Cheryl

We did the tubing adventure on Thanksgiving morning. It was so much fun. The tubing portion was about an hour and I only wish it was longer. It really was fun!! They put out a nice lunch (make your own sandwich) for us after it was over but I would recommend offering a bit more food. What was offered was very good though. The guides were great and lots of fun. I highly recommend this adventure!!!

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Posted on:	2011/11/30

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

Beautiful!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We enjoyed this luau a lot. We've been to several luaus on Oahu, but the ground where this luau sits is just so pretty. They have a tram that goes around the property, and we even fed peacocks that roam around freely. We even saw a local wedding that was taking place.

The foods were really good, and we definitely enjoyed their open bar. We had 3, 4 of their mai tai drinks, and they made it just perfect. Foods were great so were the entertainment during the show.

Although we enjoyed the show, I thought they could improve it a little more. It was cool to see dances from non-Polynesian countries such as Japan, China and Philippines, but they could add more story line to the whole show instead of presenting it like a mix-plate. The fire knife dance was pretty good, and everyone was in awe.

All in all, I highly recommend this luau if you go to Kauai. You will have a good time for sure.

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Posted on:	2011/09/03

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Wet Fun Ride

Reviewed by: Charles Wells

This was a nice experience, just bring a change of clothes and your own sandwich if you don't like Turkey, Ham, or Tuna.

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Posted on:	2011/08/31

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Our guide was so fabulous/FUNNY

Reviewed by: Cindy & Steve Pixley

She kept the entire family and other couple amused and informed the entire trip. Also we asked for some input on key restaurants to visit while we were there and she was right on and we totally appreciated all her help. Our driver was also a pleasure and a very enjoyable addition to the conversation. Plus the turkey lunch was great!!!!! We would definetly recommend this to our friends.!!!

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Posted on:	2011/08/30

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

tubing adventure

Reviewed by: Tim and Christie

We really had fun on this unique activity. The water was nice and the tubes were tough and comfortable. The guides were very informative, fun, and knowedgable. I would do this activity again in a heartbeat!

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Posted on:	2011/08/03

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

smiths luau

Reviewed by: roman

the garden tour was beautiful. the food ws very tasty. the drinks were more than ample. the show was very very interesting. i had goosepimples watching the show. highly recommend. staff was above and beyond.

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Posted on:	2011/07/30

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Another Family Pleaser

Reviewed by: Big Momma

We had a blast on this tubing adventure. Definitely a great way to have fun without to much effort. Just sit back and relax on the tube and off you go. I took my kids (7 & 12), husband and parents and everyone had a great time. And the way Grandma (almost 60) was talking about it afterward, I know she really enjoyed herself. I booked this tubing adventure and the Na Pali Coast Snorkel Tour and my family told me I was 2 for 2.

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Posted on:	2011/07/26

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: John & Carol

Absolutely fantastic! We had the best time!! We would highly recommend this activity to anyone visiting Kauai. Floating through the rainforest and through tunnels - it was a great experience and we felt safe every bit of the way. Don't miss this if you visit Kauai!

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Posted on:	2011/07/22

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

Smith's Luau - Kauai

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Great event, can't miss it!

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Posted on:	2011/07/19

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

smiths luau

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This luau exceeded our expectations. There was a tour of the grounds with tons of wildlife and gardens. The dinner was delicious and the entertainment was great. Don't show up tired like we did its a really exciting place that everyone can enjoy.

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

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

I felt the grounds were lacking a bit. Kauai is much more beautiful than this tropical paradise. Been to another luau few years back and much better than this. The dancers were fabulous but felt some of the show lacked authenticity, sorta felt like everyone else was tired of it all.

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Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

It was fun but a little pricey for.

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Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

tubing

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

It was great time, excellent staff and Will do it again.

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Posted on:	2011/05/23

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

smiths luau was great

Reviewed by: donna

this was second luau i have attended . This by far was more enjoyable than the other one attended. Grounds are unique and family were very pleasant and very organized. The show was beautiful. would recommend without hesitation

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Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Great fun!

Reviewed by: Must do!!!

This is not your normal tubing- it's way cooler! Who can say they've tubed through an old ditch for irrigating sugar fields! Not to mention Kehea and Marty are super awesome guides.

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Posted on:	2011/04/22

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Mountain Tubing is Absolutely Fun

Reviewed by: Monica Lake

I'm from Louisiana where we have plently of places to go tubing. This is a one of a kind excursion!!! I've gone scuba diving, snorkeling with stingrays, etc and nothing compared to this.. The tour guides were very nice and fun to be around.. This is a perfect trip for families as well as children.. I would definately do this again!!

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Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Mountain Tubing FUN!!

Reviewed by: Roxanne Ziola

My Mom, Sister and I went tubing, thinking that this would be a great time to catch some sun...we were very disappointed that the day was rainy. We went to the tubing anyway, and were we ever greatful that we did.
The experience that we had was very memorable...we bought a camera there and took pictures, we had so much fun!!
The staff was funny, experienced and knowledgeable. They made the drive up and back go so quickly, and the tubing, a once in a lifetime memory.
We are all "non-swimmers" so being in the water we were comfortable, being that it was shallow, and that they catered to making sure you got in and were ok all along.
The age span between Mother (57) and Daughter (29), made no difference, we all had just as much fun as the others.
Thank you for providing such a fun experience for our family!!

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Posted on:	2011/02/15

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

The amazing Smith Luau

Reviewed by: Roxanne Ziola

This was really a great Luau, in our group there were some that had seen some and others that haven't seen them at all, and we all agreed that this was the best time, even though it rained!!
Such friendly, happy people, and fun for all age groups (30-63). We brought our group pic home and hung it up on the wall, a truly good time!
Thank you Smith's Tropical Paridise Luau!! We will be back some time soon, we all hope.

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Posted on:	2011/02/15

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カウアイ島といえば、やっぱりここかな

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