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All Reviews for Best of Hawaii for First-Timers in Kauai

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636 reviews

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

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Natalia

Beautiful property, wonderful food, and a very entertaining show.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/08/04
Activity Date: 2019/08/01

Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

So much fun!!!

Reviewed by: Lisa M

Great tour, beautiful scenery. Our guide was amazing. Tree swing was a highlight with the group...a must do on the island

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Packages: Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV]
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/08/04
Activity Date: 2018/10/07

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

A great time!

Reviewed by: Rebecca J

Our family of four had a great time! Everyone was friendly and helpful. The event lasted 4 hours from start to finish, and is the best luau that we have been to so far. We would definitely go back!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/07/28
Activity Date: 2019/07/25

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

Best Luau ever!

Reviewed by: Karen

The grounds are amazing at the Smith Family luau! The food are delicious and the after dinner show is awesome, the best luau ever!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/07/21
Activity Date: 2019/07/02

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Fun Family Activity - great guides

Reviewed by: kAT

We had a great time on this tour! For our group of 18ish people we had three guides that were constantly working hard to make sure we were having a good time, and being safe. This is not white water rafting- this is a float tube trip. So if you are expecting rapids and fast action, this is not it. We read several negative reviews regarding cancellations due to rain. Yep. I get it. It sucks. But there are points where you are traveling in tunnels, and if it rained too much - you won’t fit in the tunnel. Rain = higher water. We read other reviews about being separated from your party- yep- it happens, but if you ask any of the guides, they will help you join your friends. Our family had a really nice time.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/07/20
Activity Date: 2019/07/12

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

Amazing show

Reviewed by: Ted/Ginger Williams

Love the food and show. Was disappointed with the garden areas..

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/07/19
Activity Date: 2019/07/16

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

Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: Tom & Sharron

This was a return trip and we were not disappointed. The Smith family does a great job on their property, the food is AWESOME, and the entertainment is first class. I would highly recommend you try them out!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/07/13
Activity Date: 2019/07/08

Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

Tons of fun

Reviewed by: Sherry

Very safe, fun day for the family. You will get dirty and muddy tho so wear dark clothes or ones that you don’t care about. Lunch was yummy and the guides were top notch. I would definitely do this again.

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Packages: Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV]
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/07/08
Activity Date: 2018/09/28

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Another great day

Reviewed by: Sherry

What a fun day. Everyone was so informative and made us feel welcome. Great for families. Great way to spend a day in Hawaii.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/07/08
Activity Date: 2018/10/01

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

Overall very good experience

Reviewed by: Keawalani

Nicely organized and fun filled event. Just performance isn’t that high level. Dancers were ok but not really professional level of dancers. Food was good. And overall experience was very good.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/07/06
Activity Date: 2019/07/03

Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

Awesome ride & breathtaking waterfall!

Reviewed by: Missy W

My husband and I had an awesome time with our guides Joshua and Lumbo. They took us on a fun, wild-ride ATV adventure and told us some cool history about the Kipu Ranch, including details about Hollywood movies filmed there. One stop along the route included an opportunity to swing from a rope swing from the same tree (same tree, new rope) Harrison Ford used as Indiana Jones in the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark!

Another stop included a delicious lunch of sandwiches, fruit, chips, cookies, and water. I was impressed with the tablecloths and individually wrapped moist towels (actual towels) handed out to clean off all the dirt on our hands and face from our ride. It was also really interesting to chat with the guides about their lives on the island and pick their brains about Kipu Ranch trivia. Joshua just had his third child last week, and Lumbo has 6 kids!

Our final stop was at a picturesque waterfall where we were all able to swim to the waterfall!

Tips: Wear closed toed shoes you don’t mind swimming in because you must wear shoes in the water. Wear a swimsuit under your clothes if you want to swim at the waterfall or swing on the rope swing into the water. Bring a towel unless you don’t mind air drying. Also, your clothes will definitely get dirty! Keep a change of clothes in the car unless you don’t mind the dirt in your car. In case you’re wondering, the water is definitely cold.

A nice bonus is that the company gives you complementary bandannas to wear over your nose and mouth to keep the dirt out. The bandanna serves as a cool souvenir afterwards! Also, one of our guides, Joshua, was especially gifted at taking cell phone pictures. If you luck out with him as your guide, let him take your pictures!

  • Waterfall you get to swim in!

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Packages: Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/05/31
Activity Date: 2019/05/28

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

An awesome relaxing time...

Reviewed by: rongoetz

It was a very relaxing time....the guides we had were very knowledgeable with the history of the water canel and fun to float with...the after float lunch with had hit the spot...

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/05/28
Activity Date: 2019/05/25

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Amazing Time

Reviewed by: Krystal

Our tour guides did an amazing job. Great sense of humor and made our adventure so much fun. Great with our youngest 2 and did a great job dealing with our 2 teen girls. Thank you

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/05/22
Activity Date: 2019/05/19

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

Smith Family Garden Luau with a Toddler

Reviewed by: Patty

This was a good experience all the way around! Ordering tickets was easy through Veltra. Check in was seamless.
The 10 min tram ride around the beautiful grounds was just long enough to give an overview of the area but not so long that a 3 year old would get bored. They allowed time before dinner to walk around and get the wiggles out. The food was good and they even marked the gluten free dishes. There was another break before the show to run around and use the restrooms (even had a golf cart to transport there & back). The acts were exciting enough, and short enough to keep the toddler entertained and the fire dancer was great! Only drawbacks: cell service almost non-existent (hard to connect with late arrivers), lots of waiting to get in because of the photo line-maybe do it after tram ride).

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/05/09
Activity Date: 2019/05/06

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Betty

This adventure was all that we read on-line....and more!! We came into Lihue on a cruise and chose to do the tubing adventure. Our guides, BJ and Poncho, made this experience even better....comical, informative, safe and most of all, fun!! Service while checking in was fast and friendly. During the ride up to the start of the tubing on the irrigation ditch, BJ provided insite into the history of the sugar plantation and creation of the ditch, pointed out areas of interest. We stopped for photo opp and then into the water on our tubes. This was a great experience, fun traveling through the tunnels and never felt unsafe. Our group loved this!!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/05/07
Activity Date: 2019/04/29

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Fun experience!

Reviewed by: Tourists from Oregon

We enjoyed the adventure a lot! Tour members were excellent (personable, enthusiastic, informative and accommodating toward everyone of all ages having a fun time). Floating the tunnels is exciting and hearing history of canals is interesting glimpse of past island sugar cane industry elements.Nice lunch to re-energize afterwards.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/04/12
Activity Date: 2019/04/08

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Loved it!

Reviewed by: Laura & Emma

My 5 year old and I did this adventure and had sooooo much fun!!! The tour guides were so nice especially to my daughter. They let her go up front and one made her a fishing pole out of a leaf during lunch. I would definitely do this again with my family. If you’re bringing a camera or GoPro make sure it has a tie on it to your wrist or clothing and a water proof case. We had the best time together!!! Highly recommend.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/04/09
Activity Date: 2019/04/06

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

Great Family Fun

Reviewed by: Nevin

The Smiths family luau was very well organized. They took care of all the guest and made you feel very welcomed. The food was very delicious and the show was very well done with incredible dancing and special effects. You not only go there to have a good time, but you learn the history of the island and all it has to offer. I would rate this as a Superior experience.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/04/07
Activity Date: 2019/04/04

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Sooo Fun!!!

Reviewed by: Family Reunion

Would definitely do again!! I would recommend to anyone!! Good for all ages... we had ages 6-68 years old in our group...all had fun!! This is a must do while in Kauai! The guides tell you the history of the plantation and give you great recommendations for the rest of island!!

  • So fun!!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/04/02
Activity Date: 2019/03/29

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Fun time

Reviewed by: Ron Z

This was an amazing time. I would recommend to everyone. Very easy ride down a lazy river. A lot of the ride was through tunnels and with the provided head lamp it was great. Is a good time rain or shine.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/03/31
Activity Date: 2019/03/26

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Relaxing

Reviewed by: Catherine

Beautiful scenery! Guides were funny and knowledgeable. It was a relaxing float that was perfect for the tone of our trip. I would definitely do it again!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/03/15
Activity Date: 2019/03/10

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

Best Luau Experience

Reviewed by: Noble

Our whole party of six was pleasantly surprised by the Smith's Family Garden Luau. We have been to other luaus and this rates as the best so far. The grounds are beautiful! The food and service was excellent! The staff were very friendly. The dinner entertainment was nice and the after dinner show was very good and informative of Hawaiian cultural history.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/03/04
Activity Date: 2019/03/01

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Flume Float Fun

Reviewed by: Leslie

The eight year old who still lives in this 60-year-old heart of mine adored the whole adventure. Not because it was simple, but because we got to have an experience floating down an irrigation flume through tunnels and exotic beauty. It felt a little bit like we were getting away with something. Also, our guides - Cody and Justin - were funny and friendly and kept us perfectly safe the whole time. My advice is to go in the morning so you get in on the picnic at the end of the adventure. A beautiful setting in which to rest and refresh.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/02/24
Activity Date: 2019/02/21

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

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Karri

This was my first trip to Hawaii and my first Luau. The Smith family did an amazing job. The food was delicious and the show was outstanding. Highly recommend!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/02/23
Activity Date: 2019/02/22

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

It was really fun!

Reviewed by: Forsythe

It was really fun!!! The tour guides were awesome as well! It was just a bit shorter than I thought originally but still very worth it!!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/02/12
Activity Date: 2019/02/08

Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

great ATV tour

Reviewed by: Brenda Johnson

We saw some beautiful scenery! Breathtaking views for sure! We had a great time for sure!

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Packages: Ride with a Guide (ATV)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/02/03
Activity Date: 2019/01/26

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Beyond Awesome!

Reviewed by: Brenda Johnson

This is a must do tour when in Kauai! Cinzia and Rich were the best tour guides also. We laughed, qe saw wonderful scenery, enjoyed the caves and had a blast in the tubes!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/02/03
Activity Date: 2019/01/24

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

Great Adventure

Reviewed by: John

Tubing is the greatest experience on Kaua'i! Would recommend it to anyone.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/01/26
Activity Date: 2019/01/21

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

Show was wonderful!

Reviewed by: T. G.

The grounds of the Smith Family Luau are beautiful, kept up well. The unearthing of the pig was a great experience. The food, well, it was okay, nothing special. The mai tai's were a funny brown color, not sure what juice was in it. The best part was the show. The music and dancers were amazing! So happy we were able to see it.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/01/22
Activity Date: 2019/01/16

Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch

A must do!

Reviewed by: Hawaiian

The guides were very knowledgeable and kept things fun! The views were beautiful and the history behind the tunnels is interesting! Wasn't sure about the tunnels at first since I am claustrophobic but they were spacious and I didn't have any issues. Would definately do again! Recommend for all families and couples.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/01/13
Activity Date: 2019/01/10
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