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

River Cruise

Reviewed by: Jim, 2015/05/22

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

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2015/04/23
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Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Well organised and tasty food.

Reviewed by: Laura, 2015/05/20

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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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2015/05/12
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Fun

Reviewed by: Eva, 2015/05/17

This was so much fun. The food was great. The dancing was fantastic. Great time.

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Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2015/05/13
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Cruisin' down the river

Reviewed by: Bud & Babe, 2015/05/03

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

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2015/04/08
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Very good experience

Reviewed by: Jessica, 2015/04/15

The nature was amazing and the food was delicious! Such a fun time and atmosphere! The show at the end showed many cool dances and showcased all kinds of different cultures.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2015/04/13
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

The Best Combo Tour in Kauai

Reviewed by: Bud & Babe w/ guests, 2015/04/11

Pre-dinner boat trip was great and set the mood for the beautiful Smith acreage of garden, trees, animals and Culture.
The Luau dinner was the BEST we have ever had. A good variety of Hawaiian and American cuisine. The service was super organized and everyone was seated and eating with- in minutes.
After eating everyone walked about 100 yards to the outdoor theater and enjoyed dancing depicting several cultures as well as Hawaiian traditional dances and fire dance.
The four of us had a wonderful evening!!

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2015/04/08
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Nice show

Reviewed by: kablewhirl, 2015/04/05

This trip is very organized. We arrived at the grounds and were driven on a tram to the gardens (not sure why the tram, completely walkable). We were then left to wander the gardens for a half hour or so. The gardens are beautiful, the whole setting is lovely. The next event was the ceremony explaining how the pig is prepared and cooked, which was somewhat interesting. Next we were ushered into the dining area for cocktails and dinner. The pork was delicious, the rest basically typical buffet fare. Dinner felt like we were at a big wedding reception and didn't know anyone. If you like buffets and big feedings, you'll love this. Not our family's cup of tea. After dinner we walked to the theater for the show. The show was fine, the dancers were fine, it was entertaining. We didn't really know what to expect from a luau when we signed up and now that we've experienced it, we'll never feel a need to go back. Glad we saw the dancing but this is the one excursion we regret having spent our time and money on during our week in Kauai.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2015/04/02
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

River Cruise

Reviewed by: kablewhirl, 2015/04/05

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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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2015/04/02
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

great show and scenic trip

Reviewed by: Jill, 2015/03/25

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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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2015/03/20
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden luau/ & fern grotto boat tour

Reviewed by: Kathleen torres, 2015/03/24

We had a nice time on the river boat cruise and the luau was exceptional. We have been to at least 5 other luaus over the last several years and this was by far the best. The food was great. The entertainment was great and it was very well organized.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2015/03/11
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Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation

Reviewed by: George Carr, 2015/03/10

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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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2015/03/03
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Great Value

Reviewed by: Kauai Girl, 2015/02/15

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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Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2015/02/12
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Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Awesome and Passionate

Reviewed by: Kat and Tom, 2015/02/07

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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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2015/02/03
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Excellent Tour.

Reviewed by: Emma, 2015/02/01

We usually choose to avoid the tours in favour of exploring on our own. However, on advice from friends who previously lived in Hawaii, a Luau is an experience not to be missed.
We chose the Fern Grotto River Boat Tour and Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau combination tour with pick up and drop off from our hotel. It proved to be a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and evening.
The Fern Grotto, despite now missing a large number of ferns after the hurricane, is still a beautiful and tranquil spot to visit.
The highlight of this tour was definitely the Luau though. From start to finish, the service and quality of the show were seamless. The grounds are beautifully manicured and a photographer's delight. The food was delicious and ample in quantity; especially the pork. We were most impressed with how they managed to serve so many people in such an organised fashion. Everything was so very orderly and most visitors were invited to help themselves to second and third helpings. The Mai Tais and Punch were delicious and soft drinks were also readily available.
The show itself was very good and we were highly impressed with the quality of the performance.
Overall, a fabulous tour and highly recommended for all ages.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2015/01/07
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

This activity should be discontinued

Reviewed by: Chris , 2014/12/13

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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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2014/11/19
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Hulala, 2014/12/09

The luau was held in a beautiful place and it was really fun to explore. Unfortunately, when the seating began we were asked to move multiple times because of reserved seating and it made the dinner portion of our evening very very annoying. Luckily, the entertainment after dinner was awesome.

Thier were a ton of really cool birds.

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Attended as:	Couples
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Awesome entertainment!

Reviewed by: Hulala, 2014/12/09

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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Attended as:	Couples
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

relaxing

Reviewed by: TN traveler, 2014/12/04

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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Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2014/12/01
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

must see

Reviewed by: TN traveler, 2014/12/04

I made this a part of my 2nd nights activities and had a wonderful time. I had shuttle service from hotel free to a gorgeous park. The food was excellent and drinks were very good. I had the Mai Tai and Hawaiian punch. Take a camera because the park is amazing. Smoking is near the bathroom , fyi :) this company has best ratings with trip advisor. I would love to see it again. Oh video camera because no flash photos. You need $20 to purchase the photo taken upon arrival. Have fun!

cheeze!

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Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2014/12/01
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Hawaiin Tradition

Reviewed by: JDowdell, 2014/11/29

I've been to several luaus on different islands and Smiths is my favourite by far. Beautiful property to walk around. Buffet dinner is very organized and extremely filling not to mention the free Mai Tai's. Really nice show of Hawaiin style dance as opposed to the "Vegas" act I've seen at other Luaus. And if you are staying in Kapa'a, transportation is included. Definately a "must do " while you are visiting the beautiful island of Kauai

Beautiful grounds to walk around
Great buffet
Yummy food
Lovely show

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Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2014/11/05
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Excellent luau

Reviewed by: Gordon Edmonton, 2014/11/17

This was an excellent luau. Very well organized and a great venue for the event. It was great for all ages. We had a 16 year old and two 80 year olds with us. All enjoyed emensly. Thank you

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2014/11/12
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Good trip as part of luau

Reviewed by: Gordon Edmonton, 2014/11/17

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

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2014/11/12
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Smith's Garden Luau is wonderful!

Reviewed by: Mary, 2014/11/17

We truly enjoyed the luau at Smith's Tropical Paradise! Beautiful gardens, many picture opportunities, great food, excellent show! I love the family atmosphere at this luau and the hospitality that is extended to everyone. The show teaches about the many different people who settled in the Hawaiian islands. We always recommend this luau when we meet other travelers. It is an enjoyable and well-paced evening of great food and entertainment!

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2014/11/12
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Relaxing Wailua

Reviewed by: Mary, 2014/11/17

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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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2014/11/12
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Off the bucket list

Reviewed by: arkhas, 2014/11/15

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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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2014/10/20
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Garden Luau

Reviewed by: Marsha, 2014/11/04

Great food and drinks. Show was really nice. However, I suggest not to go on a rainy day. Can't enjoy the beautiful grounds like I would have liked. Tables a little too close together, couldn't move or relax easy like a luau should be.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2014/10/30
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Fern grotto

Reviewed by: Marsha, 2014/11/04

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

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2014/10/30
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Surprised!

Reviewed by: Just me, 2014/10/13

Short and sweet ... the tour of the grounds was lovely; the food and mai tai's were superior; but the dances needed some umph! That was a sad ending to an event that started great.

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Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2014/10/08
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

River CRUISE/ Tropical Luau

Reviewed by: carlie, 2014/10/07

This is a must entertainment was awsome and the cruise up the river was great very relaxing weather couldnt have been better and the Luau is a must execellent food and drinks

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2014/05/01
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau & River Cruise

Reviewed by: Dean, 2014/10/05

A nice afternoon and evening with the cruise along the river to the waterfall with entertainment followed by a ride / walk thru the gardens, a good meal drinks and good entertainment. I enjoyed the evening Thankyou

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2014/09/11
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Recommended for Kids 2-4 (Kids Friendly: Browse by Age), Kauai tours & activities, fun things to do in Kauai | HawaiiActivities.com

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River Cruise

Well organised and tasty food.

Fun

Cruisin' down the river

Very good experience

The Best Combo Tour in Kauai

Nice show

River Cruise

great show and scenic trip

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden luau/ & fern grotto boat tour

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation

Great Value

Awesome and Passionate

Excellent Tour.

This activity should be discontinued

Great Experience

Awesome entertainment!

relaxing

must see

Hawaiin Tradition

Excellent luau

Good trip as part of luau

Smith's Garden Luau is wonderful!

Relaxing Wailua

Off the bucket list

Garden Luau

Fern grotto

Surprised!

River CRUISE/ Tropical Luau

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau & River Cruise

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