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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Wailua Cruise

Reviewed by: Kyla

We are newlyweds, so the cruise to the Fern Grotto was very cool since weddings used to be held there!

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Packages:	River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
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Posted on:	2015/12/06
Activity Date:	2015/11/13

Kauai Movie Sites Tour - Film & TV Sets, Hanalei Bay, Opaekaa Falls & More

Kauai Movie Excursion and Hanalei Bay Tour Review

Reviewed by: Ayshe Murat

We loved, loved, and loved it! The movie tour on Kauai is the perfect treat for not only movie fans such as me and my husband but for those who love seeing the beauty of Kauai. As it combines clips of scenes from famous, and some not so famous, movies filmed on the Island. It’s an easy six hours of entertainment as the tour guide fills you with fun facts of the movies with the reality of what actually had to occur (or not occur in some cases) for the film to be made. Bleeps of scenes and inaccuracies are pointed out with amusement such as scenes that go from one far corner of the Island into the mountains with the flash of the camera such as in the Elvis movie “Blue Hawaii.”

For a modest cost, my husband and I enjoyed touring Hawaii and meeting other tourists and having lunch (choice of Burgers; Pulled Pork and Chicken Sandwiches and Salads for the vegetarians) at the wonderful restaurant, Tahiti Nui, used in the film “The Descendants.” We even got to meet Julia, the real bartender in the movie.

The tour guide was professional, courteous and funny and went out of his way to point out great restaurants and frequent stops for pictures.

We highly recommend this for anyone as a wonderful way to tour Kauai and enjoy movie making at its most magical.

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Packages:	75% Discount Review Rebate Special
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/12/03
Activity Date:	2015/11/25

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Fern Grotto River Cruise

Reviewed by: Jessica

This was a great adventure, perfect for everyone! The guides were wonderful and the entertainment on the way back was fun. For $20 this is a great deal. I will definitely do it again!

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Packages:	River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/11/14
Activity Date:	2015/11/06

Kauai Movie Sites Tour - Film & TV Sets, Hanalei Bay, Opaekaa Falls & More

Alii Movie Tour in Kauai

Reviewed by: Nancy Ray

The Movie Tour with Johna, our Tour Guide was very informative and enjoyable because she was actually a native from Kauai. She brought in alot of details concerning the movie areas that we saw. I have been a movie buff for over 60 years and to see and hear about how the movie director used these areas was very exciting. The movie DVDs were very important for the touring people to identify the movies and with Johna explaining the how and wheres of each movie site , it made everything fit so perfectly. Each of the movies I have seen at least twice, even Lilo and Stitch and seeing the filming sites of "Jurassic Park", "Raiders of the Lost Arc" and "Dragonfly "were my favorites. Of course, "Elvis Presly", in my day, was the King and to see some of the filming sites of his movies and where he stayed was exciting. The Movie "Descendents" really showed the beauty and vastness of Kauai and the were got to eat at the same place the actors in the movie ate, Tahiti Nui. How fun was that!!!!!! The Hanalei Peir was very unique and I remember seeing it in several movies. The bridge that was in "Soul Surfer" was amazing and I really never thoght about it being only a one car at a time bridge. I hadn't seen one of those in forever.
The weather was awesome, at times it was sunny and then in the after noon we got some afternoon showers which made it even more fun and interesting.
This was the best tour ever. I could go on for days, but I won't. I have and will recommend this to to any and everyone I meet. Thank You for Your Tour Service and for our wonderful Tour Guide, "Johna".

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Packages:	75% Discount Review Rebate Special
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2015/10/30
Activity Date:	2015/10/26

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Glen Hayden

A great way to spend an afternoon. A slow relaxing ride up the river with a leisurely stroll through the tropical plants to the grotto. Once at the grotto the songs of Kauai serenade you while the beautiful and awe inspiring sites fill your senses.

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2015/10/25
Activity Date:	2015/09/28

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Wailua River Cruise

Reviewed by: Carri Cheek

Just as I remembered as a kid. Thank you for a great experience.

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Packages:	River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
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Posted on:	2015/10/04
Activity Date:	2015/09/10

シダの洞窟観光遊覧船　ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く！＜英語ガイド／半日＞

シダの洞窟

Reviewed by: eriri

あまり期待していなかったけど意外とよかったです。のんびりとした雰囲気の中でくつろげました。送迎対象のホテルではなかったから乗船場までは自力で行かないとですが、その後もレンタカーで移動するならそのほうが都合がよかったです。乗船場まで自分で行くならその場で普通にチケットを買ってもいいのかもしれませんが、事前にチケット購入しておけるのは安心感はあります。

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2015/09/28
Activity Date:	2015/06/20

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Average boat tour

Reviewed by: Lucie

This was 2 hour boat tour to Fern Grotto and back with live music. The tour was average, nothing special.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2015/09/22
Activity Date:	2015/08/24

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Enjoyable but not as impressive as a trip 10 years ago

Reviewed by: Marcia

Everything on Kauai has a beautiful plant variety. It is awesome

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Posted on:	2015/09/19
Activity Date:	2015/08/28

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

wonderful

Reviewed by: Sharon

Great excursion at a very reasonable price. The crew were exceptional and talented. I would definitely do this again.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2015/08/24
Activity Date:	2015/08/16

Kauai Movie Sites Tour - Film & TV Sets, Hanalei Bay, Opaekaa Falls & More

If You're A Movie Buff, Sam's THE MAN!

Reviewed by: gsr

We took the tour on June 18, 2015. My husband and I were the first to be picked up, last to be dropped off, so this tour was much longer for us than it was for those picked up last/dropped off first. We were tired by the end, but happy to have been able to see the extra filming sites and watch more of the associated film clips in that time. it was nice that the very knowledgeable tour guide, Sam, did that. He also edited the clips, so he really knows his stuff. (I was a film major in college, so I had high expectations for this tour, and Sam not only met but exceeded them.)
Sam is a professional musician, and he also serenaded our group by singing and playing his ukelele several times at stops long the way, which was absolutely charming. I don't want to give away everything - you really will enjoy it more if you allow yourself to be pleasantly surprised. But this tour is jam-packed with film trivia and celebrity trivia and so many stops along the way, all accompanied by corresponding film clips.
Our lunch destination was AWESOME! The food was OK, not amazing or anything, but the ambience was TRULY OUTSTANDING, for film buffs!!!!!
My husband and I meant to take the drive back up to the North Shore of Kuaui again sometime during our 1-week stay, but we never did make it back up there. We weren't too upset, though, because we felt like we got to see so much of it on this movie tour.
This was our favorite tour of the vacation, by far. (We also flew to Oahu for a one-day tour which was basically a "Stop and Shop" tour), and on Kuaui we toured Allerton Gardens and went on a helicopter.) This movie tour is long, but well worth the time spent.

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Packages:	Standard Package
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Posted on:	2015/08/10
Activity Date:	2015/07/18

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Had fun

Reviewed by: John

the river trip was fun, they had entertainment on our return from the fern grotto. The grotto was very nice to see, with ferns growing upside down. I recommend doing this at least once

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Posted on:	2015/07/22

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Best Laua Ever!

Reviewed by: Family of Five

The Smith Family Laua will not disappoint! I've seen five Lauas and this was far superior to all others! Food and the show was amazing! The grounds of the facility were very beautiful and the tram ride showed all the land had to offer! Many photo opportunities! The Fern Gratto was beautiful and the musicians were great! Very pretty!

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Packages:	River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2015/07/16
Activity Date:	2015/07/13

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Must do

Reviewed by: Diane

Driver picked us up so we didn't have to worry about drinking and driving, fun and informative boat ride to Fern Grotto with music, singing and dancing then delivered right on time to the Luau and brought back to our condo afterwards......Al fun, no worry

Fun fun

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2015/07/13
Activity Date:	2014/08/15

Kauai Movie Sites Tour - Film & TV Sets, Hanalei Bay, Opaekaa Falls & More

Jill and John Adventure

Reviewed by: Johnno

Fascinating, Informative, Fun, and all the other superlatives to achieve my fifty words!

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Packages:	Standard Package
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Posted on:	2015/06/11
Activity Date:	2015/06/01

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

River Cruise

Reviewed by: Jim

The river cruise was relaxing and informative. We loved the traditional Hawaiian music that was sung.

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2015/05/22
Activity Date:	2015/04/23

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Well organised and tasty food.

Reviewed by: Laura

Had to wait for 25 minutes on arrival in a queue to 'check in', once inside we didn't realise how big the area was. Markets, no lines at the bar, the buffet was well organised and entertainment was good. Not an intimate affair, hundreds of people but well worth the price.

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Packages:	Gold Package: Premium Seating
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Posted on:	2015/05/20
Activity Date:	2015/05/12

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Cruisin' down the river

Reviewed by: Bud & Babe

Excellent! Good music, good stories, wonderful local flavor!

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Posted on:	2015/05/03
Activity Date:	2015/04/08

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

River Cruise

Reviewed by: kablewhirl

We bought the river cruise as an add on to the Luau. It is a pleasant ride on the river with a tour guide and some hula dancing. Honestly we could hardly understand/hear what the guided was saying on the ride. The dancing was nice. The whole experience was just a little underwhelming. Would not sign up for it as an individual event.

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Posted on:	2015/04/05
Activity Date:	2015/04/02

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

great show and scenic trip

Reviewed by: Jill

The performers we're so friendly and entertaining. you could tell they enjoyed presenting the music and dance show. the river ride was scenic and relaxing. the walk to the grotto and back was beautiful. highly recommend. don't book online with another company for $40 each. its only 20 when you book on this site.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2015/03/25
Activity Date:	2015/03/20

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation

Reviewed by: George Carr

The train ride was very nice. Enjoyed seeing the plantation. The show was wonderful. The story behind the show was much better that the traditional Luau show of various dancers.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
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Posted on:	2015/03/10
Activity Date:	2015/03/03

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Great Value

Reviewed by: Kauai Girl

Nice trip for a reasonable cost. Entertainment at the Fern Grotto was a nice touch. Entertainers then return on the boat with you for the trip back, singing and dancing all the way. Easy on and off access.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2015/02/15
Activity Date:	2015/02/12

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Awesome and Passionate

Reviewed by: Kat and Tom

This was exciting and passionate! Well choreographed and emotion filled. The Dancers are sexy and in great shape, and very much into their roles! The history is that of many pioneers and reveals all the sorrow and exhilaration of coming to a new land! Hawaii is no different than America and the West, or of Europe and its colonization. The story is fiery in its presentation with several ovations prompted by the force of the dancers, well worth seeing. And the food is excellent. The whole is well organized and amazing!!

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Posted on:	2015/02/07
Activity Date:	2015/02/03

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

This activity should be discontinued

Reviewed by: Chris

The fern grotto is a piece of Hawaiian history. Originally the site of a huge waterfall, before the river was diverted for irrigation, and originally the site of hundreds of ferns, before being battered by cyclones, this place is not what it once was.
It would have been a very impressive tourist attraction in the early 1900s but unfortunately ferns need water to grow and as it is with the river not going through here this place will never be as impressive and at the moment the tourist operators are trying to flog a dead horse.
Unless they divert the river back through here and let the ferns regenerate I would not recommend it. Time to put this activity out to pasture!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2014/12/13
Activity Date:	2014/11/19

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Awesome entertainment!

Reviewed by: Hulala

I was not particularly excited about this excursion because the fern grotto is all dried up and you can't go in anymore. However the entertainment was great. I dont think they could have made the excursion better with all the story telling, music and dancing. It was alot more than i expected and it was a great start to the luau we saw after!

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Posted on:	2014/12/09

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

relaxing

Reviewed by: TN traveler

The Cruise Is On A River Not IN THE Ocean FOR Anyone Worried About attire. It is very laid back atmosphere so any clothes are appropriate. The staff where authentic and made you welcome. I combined with smith laaui.

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Packages:	River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2014/12/04
Activity Date:	2014/12/01

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Good trip as part of luau

Reviewed by: Gordon Edmonton

This was an interesting trip. A lot of fun and a good "part" of the luau.

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2014/11/17
Activity Date:	2014/11/12

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Relaxing Wailua

Reviewed by: Mary

Every time we come to Kauai we take this River Cruise. It is so relaxing and the ride on the Wailua is calm and you don't have to paddle! We love the entertainment at Fern grotto as well as the fun on the way back to the dock. Everyone we have taken has enjoyed it! We always take this cruise right before going to the luau. A wonderful value too!

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Packages:	Test Package
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Posted on:	2014/11/17
Activity Date:	2014/11/12

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Off the bucket list

Reviewed by: arkhas

If you don't know what to do with your time allotted to satisfying curiosity, take this cruise. It offers usual Hawaiian fare of beautiful scenery not accessible otherwise, enthusiastic entertainment complete with hula dance, and a photo op against inaccessible fern grotto

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2014/11/15
Activity Date:	2014/10/20

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Fern grotto

Reviewed by: Marsha

Boring... Crowded and fern grotto was pretty but....

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Packages:	River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
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Posted on:	2014/11/04
Activity Date:	2014/10/30

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Wailua Cruise

Kauai Movie Excursion and Hanalei Bay Tour Review

Fern Grotto River Cruise

Alii Movie Tour in Kauai

Fern Grotto

Wailua River Cruise

シダの洞窟

Average boat tour

Enjoyable but not as impressive as a trip 10 years ago

wonderful

If You're A Movie Buff, Sam's THE MAN!

Had fun

Best Laua Ever!

Must do

Jill and John Adventure

River Cruise

Well organised and tasty food.

Cruisin' down the river

River Cruise

great show and scenic trip

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation

Great Value

Awesome and Passionate

This activity should be discontinued

Awesome entertainment!

relaxing

Good trip as part of luau

Relaxing Wailua

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