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All Reviews for Recommended for Kids 0-2 in Kauai
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Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance
2nd Time Around!
Reviewed by: Tisha
Enjoyed this luau so much, we came back to see it again! Must see while visiting Kauai!
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| Packages: | Gold Package: Premium Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/04 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wailua Smith Boat Tour
Reviewed by: Janet
This was a very throw back to the past type of experience. Simple fun, nice people, old fashioned hospitality. The river is in full sun, would not recommend kayak option..not enough interesting flora along the way. Hula and Hawaiian music on the boat ride fun. Fern Grotto was devastated in 1992 and a shadow of it's former glory. Guide gave good local information in an entertaining sort of presentation. I'd take grandma and grandpa or very young kids on this tour.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/21 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Lovely ride
Reviewed by: Chris P
Smooth, interesting and all round pleasant ride to a beautiful place.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/17 |
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＞
楽しかったです。
Reviewed by: ＨＡＲＵ
帰りの船の中で、みんなでフラダンスなど、フレンドリーでよかったです。コストパフォーマンス抜群ですね。
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/30 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Early Bird Gets the Best Tour!
Reviewed by: Annette
Who could pass up a tradition of Hawaiian tourism that has been in operation since 1947?! The Smith family was awesome. They were very friendly and kind. We were fortunate to be on the first boat of the day and in a small group. The morning was cool yet very comfortable. While we waited for our tour to start, the on-board talented trio of musicians were taking requests, joking and visiting with the passengers. Once on the river, the captain gave us an overview of the points of interests along the way as we passed stand-up-paddle boarders and kayakers enjoying the quiet river too. We were treated to a beautiful hula demonstration, native music and an improv hula lesson! After a short walk to the grotto, our "guide" explained some of the history and folk lore about the grotto, afterwards, they sang the Hawaiian Wedding song to us. It would be fun to go back again!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/25 |
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＞
フラダンス好きにはたまらない
Reviewed by: Y・千鶴子
シダの洞窟前で、ハワイアンウェディングの歌と、厳かなフラダンスを
見る事が出来ました。そして、帰りの舟の中では ウクレレや日本人が５名いたので日本の歌のサービス、フラダンスを踊ってくれたのです、最後は全員にフラのレッスン、みんなで狭い舟中で踊りました。習った曲だった私はノリノリ！満足！のツアーでした。
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/18 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful and Informative
Reviewed by: Amy
It was lots of fun and informative. The staff was really nice and it was a very kid friendly adventure
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/14 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
I just don't enjoy large group tours
Reviewed by: Linsey
This is a great tour for those that want an easy, non-strenuous ride up and back on the river. I just did not enjoy being packed in with that many people to see the attraction after hiking and adventuring all week and then going on a garden tour directly before this one. I thought it was the only way to get to the grotto, and didn't like being herded in a huge group to see the ferns and hurry and take a photo. We really wished we knew that renting kayaks from the same company was an option because that looked way more our style. Aside from that, the staff was nice and gave an informative tour and musical entertainment for the ride. Best suited for older or more conservative tourists.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/23 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Nice boat tour
Reviewed by: Lois jenken
Enjoyed the river cruise very much
It was nice to see some traditional dancers and music and the grotto was definitely worth seeing
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/27 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
January Hawaii trip
Reviewed by: Neal Reader
Beautiful boat trip up the Wailua River, scenery and stories of the area spectacular.
Fern Grotto an incredible natural creation. Well worth the money.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/30 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Nice side trip
Reviewed by: Ron M
Nice river cruise. Did it before going to our Luau next door
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/25 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
River Cruise
Reviewed by: RobertH
The location was very hard to find. Price was fair. The man entertaining was kinda corny. I was expecting more.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/04 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Must do!
Reviewed by: Leslie B.
Four of us thoroughly enjoyed the river cruise to fern grotto and Smith Family Luau experience afterwards. We had researched luaus on the Hawaiian Islands, and I am convinced we found the ideal one. Loved the gardens and cultural dance show!
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| Packages: | River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/16 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful!!
Reviewed by: ohiofirekids
He most beatiful views I have ever seen!!....will definitely return!!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/17 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Worth Every Penny
Reviewed by: Virginia
Such a great experience- travel up the Wailua River, learn about history (Hawaiian and movie), visit the beautiful fern grotto, and learn the hula on your boat ride back to the dock. Easygoing and enchanting, photographic and peaceful.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/09 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Majestic
Reviewed by: Shandzl
Wow, what a wonderful experience! The fern grotto was breathtaking and I loved how they taught us how to hula!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/05 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great activity
Reviewed by: Phil
Nice crew, entertainment (Hula and hawaiian music)
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/03 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Lovely cruise in Nature
Reviewed by: Jenny
On a lovely sunny morning the cruise up the Wailua river to the Fern Grotto was a lovely experience. The entertainment was delightful and all staff friendly and helpful. Explanations about the history and nature were good.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/23 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Enjoyed this!
Reviewed by: Jenny
Beautiful, interesting, very enjoyable. Crew were wonderful!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/22 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto
Reviewed by: Linda
The Smiths river boat trip to the Fern Grotto was wonderful. We loved the live entertainment, they were great.
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| Packages: | River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/16 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Best Luau ever
Reviewed by: Linda
We have been to Luau's on all the islands but none of them can compare to the Smiths. The place is gorgeous. We felt like we were walking around in Disneyland. The food, service and show was excellent!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/16 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
My 50th birthday luau
Reviewed by: Cmai
What a fabulous time! Loved this luaua show. It was best I've seen! Ate way too much but thoroughly enjoyed my evening!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/02 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
My 50th bday
Reviewed by: Cmai
Enjoyed trip up river much. Very nice crew. I wish they knew more about physical science of area. The history they shared was great. thx!
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| Packages: | River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/02 |
Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance
Luau
Reviewed by: NLKTravel
Pros: I added the optional transfer for $12pp and it was nice to have someone else drive since drinks were included. This was a large tour bus with plenty of room. When you arrive, you are greeted with a flower lei. Some local venders were selling hand made items, spices, photos, and nuts. The grounds are well kept with a flower lei greeting. The food was very good and you could go back for seconds. The dancers and show was one of the best I have seen.
Cons: If you drive yourself, arrive early so you can find parking. Paying for the "Plantation Owner's Evening" I thought we should have been sitting closer and I didn't feel like I was being treated like an "Owner". See the photo I attached of how far back we were from the show. For some reason, our bartender was not having a good day and was basically being grumpy. I hope his attitude changed later.
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| Packages: | Plantation Owner's Evening (Show with 4-course Dinner) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/21 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
River cruise
Reviewed by: Gary & Elvia
It was nice, although it was short. I rented a kayak for the same river. Hindsight I should of did my homework.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/28 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
relax and enjoy
Reviewed by: Happy camper
My wife and I loved the quite trip down the river the music was great and the scenery was beautiful. Highly recommend to all looking to relax and escape it all!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/21 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Disappointing
Reviewed by: Peter
Hurricane Iniki did in the fern grotto which I had not been aware of so was disappointed in that as it was always so beautiful. Other than that the river ride is always nice and Wailua such a beautiful place. The crew and entertainers were delightful and all in all it's a fun ride but as I said the fern grotto which is what most come to see was pretty much done in my mother nature. I had been on this ride more than once and first time as a child as my father was born in Lihue so I knew the grotto as it had been years ago so this most likely is what led me to my disappointment but first time goers will still find it a lovely trip and fun for all. Aloha
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/04 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful ride!
Reviewed by: TraveLpro
This activity works for the whole family. The river is lovely and passengers get a bit of entertainment and a bit of history.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/06 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Good entertainment
Reviewed by: Kansas620
The staff and Captain were very nice. The musicians were outstanding! Loved the walk back to the boat, down the path through rain forest. A little disappointed in the viewing distance from the Fern Grotto. It was explained that in 2006, the area received torrential rainfall and suffered a mudslide. Since that time they had to built back the tour area, which means a viewing stage/deck, quite a ways away from the Fern Grotto itself. You can no longer go to the mouth of the cave, and pictures did not turn out well.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/02 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful!
Reviewed by: Deb
Such a beautiful part of the island! We had a great time on the tour, our guides were amazing.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/04 |
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