Reviewed by: Sam
Excellent show, talented dancers and entertainers.
Food and drink was great.
Vendors for souvenirs were good quality also
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Packages: | Gold Package: Premium Seating |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2020/03/07 |
Activity Date: | 2020/03/03 |
Reviewed by: makobook
殆ど日本人はいません。
でもハワイアンミュージックやフラがあり飽きません。素敵な思い出になりました。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2020/03/07 |
Activity Date: | 2020/03/03 |
Reviewed by: Susan in Boulder
As someone who had never been to Kauai before, I booked this tour as a way for my boyfriend and I to get acclimated to the island. We were so lucky to have Kana e, a wonderful native tour guide, as our driver and tour guide. She made the entire day so much fun, and extremely interesting. We both loved her stories of the island, of her family, and her enthusiasm. I greatly recommend this tour, especially if you can have a native guide as good as Kana e!!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/27 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Barbara Garcia
What a great Luau! It has the down home feel of family since it’s all the Smith Family clan putting it on. It is located on a beautiful site by the Wailua River with beautiful gardens and birds to walk amongst. The food was fabulous and more than you could ever eat. An open bar. Who does that?! The dinner entertainment was great and then the show!! Best show around. Beautiful theatre and stage and not just any old Hawaiian dances but something from every culture that created the Islands and all with a story to tell. Just can’t say enough! They even walk you out to the parking lot to say Aloha❤️ LOVED IT❤️❤️
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/21 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/20 |
Reviewed by: lorna brewer
the folks involved were friendly, informative and fun.
the scenery was lovely and the grotto very unique
the music on the way back and the dancing was great and even got to practice ourselves
the weather could have been better but no control over that
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2020/02/15 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/20 |
Reviewed by: SCarolina
My husband and I came to Kauai for my 50th birthday. This show was truly the highlight of our entire trip. It was worth every dime. This show provides a true Hawaiian experience from the food, the show, tour of the property, and the fern grotto river tour.
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/11 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/13 |
Reviewed by: なかよし夫婦
結婚40年を記念して長年の夢であったシダの洞窟を含むツアーに参加しました。ホテルに大型のバスでお迎え。すでに車内には外国のカップルが数組。日本人は私たちだけでした。運転手兼ガイドは明るい小柄な女性。英語はわかりませんがいつも話しながら、時には歌いながら楽しい雰囲気で進みます。トイレ休憩で土産物屋に立ち寄ったり、農園のコーヒー直売店にも寄ったりと全体がゆったりとしたスケジュール。車内は羽織るものをお勧めします。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/10 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Terrible Trío
Had an awesome time. Crew was friendly and the singers were great!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2020/02/01 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/07 |
Reviewed by: SAGER
Amazing views and relaxing. Truly enjoyable! Great for everyone
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/02/01 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/07 |
Reviewed by: Sue
We enjoyed the Waimea Canyon Tour. The coach driver was friendly, funny, and informative.
The Wailua River Cruise was disappointing and boring. The driver of the boat had no enthusiasm in his voice and the visuals of the river were unimpressive. Since you can no longer enter the Fern Grotto cave, this stop is no longer amazing as it used to be.
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/01/25 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/22 |
Reviewed by: Shaza
Gorgeous views in that island
Drive is easy and welcoming staff there
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/01/18 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/27 |
Reviewed by: June
We had a wonderful time. Very enjoyable smooth ride in the river. The foliage was very pretty. Easy walk to the grotto. It was fun before when you could go up in the grotto. Enjoyed the singers and hula dancer. Would definitely recommend it.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/01/18 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/15 |
Reviewed by: まりえ
女性ドライバーさん一人でツアーをしてくれます。対応良いです。
英語なので各所の集合時間が聞き取れず困惑しました。
ワイメア渓谷は壮大で素晴らしいものでした。
ランチは自由時間1時間、各自好きなお店で食べるんですが、店選び・注文・食事時間でとても時間が足りず、食事は飲み込んで走ってバスに乗り込みました。
最後にシダの洞窟クルーズねシダの洞窟でフラショーしてくれて、帰りのクルーズ中では、歌・フラショー・フラレッスンが催されとても楽しかったです。
ドライバーさんも疲れた表情見せずホテルまで送ってくれました。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/01/17 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/07 |
Reviewed by: Lois Bloom
We enjoyed the beautiful scenery and narrative. Disappointed that we couldn’t go to cave,just on platform for a look.
Did this tour years ago and got to sit up in caves and was more impressive..
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2020/01/15 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/12 |
Reviewed by: ペンちゃん
ガイドさんがとても良かったです。ワイメア渓谷は雲1つなく、シダの洞窟も今の時期のほうが数倍綺麗でした。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/01/08 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Lisa Fleishman
Smith family knows how to do everything with style class and professionalism.. always a great family time. Everyone knows how to make you feel apart of everything
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/01/06 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Bill
My daughter was in a wheelchair and they were very accommodating
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Packages: | Discover Kauai Flight [45 min] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/01/04 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/01 |
Reviewed by: MoniqueS
The boat was interesting. The hula dance experience on the way back improved the overall tour. It was hard to enjoy the Fern Grove because you are crowded with many people.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/01/02 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Lesli Takasugi
This was our first time visiting the lovely Fern Grotto, and we had a wonderful time. The crew were so sweet, especially with our daughter who got into one of the local plants that made her cry and tongue swell. They performed hula and sang beautifully, playing to the children on board. We highly recommend this short river boat ride for families with young kids.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2019/12/22 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/19 |
Reviewed by: Sherri
Very entertaining. The seating during the show were very uncomfortable, however.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/12/14 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Dave
it was a long day with many stops. some were worth the stop and some were not. if the tour drove straight to the canyon and then to the river, then It may have been worth the cost.
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/12/03 |
Activity Date: | 2019/10/08 |
Reviewed by: あしか
皆さん書いていた通り、解説が英語なので、わかればもっと楽しめたのかと思います。
いい体験ではありましたが、金額が高い。
以前テレビで見たヘリコプターからの映像が素晴らしかったので、想像していた通りかそれ以下だと思ってしまいました。
一回体験したらもういいかな。
ドアなしのヘリコプターに乗れば迫力あったのかも、と今は思っています。
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Packages: | 基本プラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/12/02 |
Activity Date: | 2019/10/26 |
Reviewed by: DrJPaulWede
My wife and I had a fun and entertaining experience at the Smith Family Luau. Transportation by bus was prompt from the Nawiliwili cruise pier. We were greeted with shell leis and had a quick tram tour of the gardens. My wife absolutely loved taking photos of the gardens flora. After the tram ride we watched the roasted pig be unearthed from the underground cooking pit. Then we went to the large pavilion where pre-dinner cocktails were served. I saw the crowd and said to myself “oh brother”, but the bartenders had a system set up that made the lines move quickly and getting drinks was no problem. We we called up by tables for the buffet, which also moved quickly, and the authentic Hawaiian fare was delicious! During this time we were entertained with Hawaiian music and dance. After the delicious food and drink, we walked over to the amphitheater to view the evening dance entertainment. As it was well after dark, the stage was lit and had a live band playing most of the dance numbers. We were treated to native Hawaiian, Tahitian, Philippine, Japanese, and Maori dances. After the show, we made our way to the buses and back to the pier. The entire experience took about 4 hours.
Recommendations include wearing bug spray, especially for the outdoor show, and if you would like a leisurely, extensive tour of the gardens, get there before 5 o’clock, to beat the crowds and the sunset.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Veltra. When we got to the site, the operators mistakenly charged us for transportation, which had already been paid in the original purchase. As we were a “captive audience” at the time, I went ahead and paid it again, and would sort it out later. The next day, I received an email from Veltra stating that they caught the error, and would refund the amount to my credit card. A few days later, I received the credited amount. I didn’t have to lift a finger. Now that’s proactive customer service!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/12/01 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/04 |
Reviewed by: Irene M
We were originally not going to attend a luau but decided last minute to do so as this was recommended by locals as a must do experience. The family and staff were wonderful, absolutely loved talking to the Aunties. The food was good with a variety to choose from. The show incorporated different dances representing the different backgrounds in Hawaiian culture in addition to the Polynesian beginnings. The gardens were beautiful. Definitely recommend this luau as you get not just food and a show but a chance to walk through the gardens with a tram tour to start and also to talk to the friendly staff. They all have such wonderful stories and experiences to share!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/11/09 |
Activity Date: | 2019/10/18 |
Reviewed by: Kim in PA
Our only opportunity for a Luau was on Kauai when our ship overnighted. This was an excellent choice. Optional transportation from cruise ship, be prepared for long lines, was a great add on. You arrive in plenty of time to explore all the gardens with time to spare before the Imu Ceremony. Lots of time to find a seat in the pavilion before your table is invited to the buffet line. After you are done eating, make your way to the theater to get a good seat for the show. It's a good show, but goes on a bit too long. Make your way back to the parking lot to board your bus for the short ride back to the cruise terminal.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/11/09 |
Activity Date: | 2019/10/30 |
Reviewed by: Debbie
A very nice peaceful river ride. Enjoyed the history discussion on cruise.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/11/08 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/05 |
Reviewed by: Ashton
The gardens here are so beautiful and I loved getting the time to be able to walk around at our own pace after taking the tram around before the events started. Getting to see the Imu ceremony was one of the best parts to me, it was very neat to be able to see how they cook the pig! The food was delicious and they had a nice variety to choose from and the fire knife portion of the show was amazing! We had a great time.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/09/25 |
Reviewed by: Osmy
Our trip with pilot JT was simply perfect!
JT did a great job of flying and narrating the tour at the same time.
Our favorite thing was the Nā Pali Coast .
I highly recommend this amazing adventure!
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Packages: | The Big Kahuna Tour |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2019/09/20 |
Activity Date: | 2019/08/01 |
Reviewed by: MikeC
This was our third time attending the Smith Luau.
The whole venue/event is first class starting with the tour of the beautiful grounds and gardens.
That is followed by the ceremony of removing the pig from the cooking pit and the history surrounding that.
After a short break, its time for the luau buffet which has incredible salads, pork, chicken, etc... and an open bar with a nice selection of drinks available and their mai tais, of course.
During the buffet, there is live entertainment on a stage for all to see. If you're lucky, Kameka Smith will be there and he is very entertaining and has a pretty darn good voice.
After the buffet, everyone walks to an outdoor stage and is treated to an hour plus long theatrical production featuring fire, drummers, dancers, live music and a historical narration of the origins and history surrounding Hawaii. The show alone is worth going for, but throw in the gardens, the delicious food, constant entertainment and its the BEST.
PS - Don't forget to say hello to Auntie Cecilia. She met Elvis 4 times!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/09/08 |
Activity Date: | 2019/08/30 |
Reviewed by: Judy
The entire evening was so great because we had time to relax on the beautiful grounds and take pictures before dinner. The dinner was first class with so much food. The employees were so attentive and spoke to us often. The entertainment is of course very professional. This is a treasure to have these traditions kept alive. Thank you so much. We were sad when it ended.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2019/09/01 |
Activity Date: | 2019/08/28 |
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