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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 Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Wonderful luau
Reviewed by: Lois jenken
Would highly recommend as the food was great and loved the music and the show
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau 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 Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
January Hawaii trip
Reviewed by: Neal Reader
Excellent faciltilies, food and service was great. Show after dinner was awesome.
Only complaing not enough time to explore the gardens before Luau.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/30 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Good Luau
Reviewed by: Ron M
Not bad. Food and entertainment in different areas. We have been to a few on the beach on Oahu and Maui that were excellent. This one rates OK. Nice grounds but came for Luau.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau 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
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 Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Smith's luau
Reviewed by: itlbfun
The luau is just average. The show portion of the luau is in a "theater" type setting making it seem removed from the luau. The food was ok. They did try hard to accommodate my food allergy and prepared a separate plate for me.
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| Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/27 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Smith's Luau
Reviewed by: itlbfun
Not like it was 28 years ago. You are distanced fron dancers by stadium seating. Imu pig was good but the rest of the food was jusr adequate. Show wasn't spectular either.
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| Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/27 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Tropical Luau
Reviewed by: Hughes Family
It was great. The food options were incredible. Vegan menu items were a bonus. It was a fun, entertaining evening in a beautiful setting. We enjoyed the family feeling.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/28 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Beautiful Property
Reviewed by: Randi Ellenbest
We went to this luau with our two adult daughters. It was such a beautiful place to explore! We were able to walk around and take pictures. The dinner was good and nicely displayed. There was a little of something for everyone to like. The show was very good and entertaining. It got a little hard to sit for that long on the forward slanted seating though. I would recommend for a fun night.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/19 |
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 Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
A great time at Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau!
Reviewed by: Sherri & Tom Boehm
Smith's is a must to visit when on Kaua'i!!! Beautiful gardens and people who make you feel like extended family! A wonderful time!!
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/07 |
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 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Great Food, Great Entertainment, Awesome Time.
Reviewed by: JJ Salazar
The tour of the Garden was fantastic. Peacocks all around. The tour guide was very hospitable and funny. The start of the Luau celebration was very informative and they explained about the tradition the Hawaiian people do and of their honorable way of life and respect for the planet in general. The seating was very organized and tables were called one at a time and in an expeditious manner. The food was very well presented and plenty of it. The salads and dressings were island flavor and very delish. The main dishes were local fish, Roasted Pork, Teryaki Chicken with your side of fried rice. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The Show was a great ending to the night with a history of the evolution of the Hawaiian Islands and its people. I would definitely do it again. Worth the time and money. Take a camera...plenty of photos.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/25 |
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 Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
This is a must do!
Reviewed by: J & J
Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau was an amazing experience. The grounds are amazing. There are many different types of Bamboo, Trees, flowers, and birds. The food is beyond delicious and the pork from the imu is mouth watering. The Luau is very colorful, long, and full of history. Loved the fire dancers. The entire family enjoyed their time here.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/13 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Smiths Tropical Pardise Garden Luau
Reviewed by: Frank
We attended the Smiths Luau and Show. The Luau and Show were very professionally organized. The Smiths have a family business and We would recommend their Luau and Show to anyone in the area. The food was very good, really liked the teriyaki beef and luau pork. The fire dancer at the nightly show was very good.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/26 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Amazing!
Reviewed by: Becky Ocampos
The food was fantastic, the grounds are gorgeous, and the show is absolutely mesmerizing! It was so cool to see all of the different influences that have contributed to the culture that is Hawaii. We cannot wait to come back and experience it again!
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/31 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Excellent!
Reviewed by: Jennifer
The show is as wonderful and the food was great! It was an excellent Hawaiian experience!
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/20 |
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