Reviewed by: droth88
My wife and I attended the Smith Family Luau after the cruise to the fern grotto. The entire experience was amazing. The Smith family themselves were welcoming and gracious, the staff was easy to talk to and helpful. The food was out of this world good, especially for a large buffet. Even a downpour couldn't stop us from having a fantastic time. I recommend the luau to everyone and anyone looking for a once in a lifetime experience.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/07/15 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Unhappy customer
This trip was terrible, expensive, and boring. With false advertisement. We were on time waiting for the bus, but it came an hour and thirty minutes later. It was ridiculous they called 3 times saying to be on time, but they were late themselves! Our guide was very bad. All he told us was the name of the attraction not the history. The bus was huge but his mic didn't work. All he had to do was change the batteries but even at a stop he didn't take the time to change them. He just was talking with other people. We could have done this with our own car and taken our time! PLEASE don't waste your money and time on this trip!!! Explore your self and take your time!!!!!!!!!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/08 |
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 |
Reviewed by: RaD
I saw waterfalls and mountains and the Na'Pali Coast. It was pretty awesome.
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Packages: | Standard Seating Flight [50 mins] |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/07/03 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Jake the film guy
Great food, amazing fire juggling, and HUGE grounds - perfect for families with kids who need to run around. Lots of animals (peacocks, goats, etc.) for the kids to see too.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/06/15 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/17 |
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 |
Reviewed by: George
I had never been in a helicopter before so I was a little nervous. There was a bit of confusion on my reservation,(they had the wrong date) but the voucher was correct and soon straightened out. Blue Hawaiian has a very nice facility, an actual building not like some others using tents. The helicopter was very clean and up to date. The pilot, Mark, did a great job of narrating the entire time. Now for the view, spectacular is the best word to describe it. Most of the island is not able to be seen via car or even boat. The only real way to see it is by air and Blue Hawaiian puts you right up and personal to most of mountains, craters, valleys and waterfalls. I had the time of my life and would do it again, no question. If you are considering a helicopter adventure don't wait, just do it you'll be glad. Veltra's voucher was accepted. Thanks to Veltra and Blue Hawaiian for making my dream vacation complete.
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Packages: | Standard Seating Flight [50 mins] |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/05/23 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/14 |
Reviewed by: George
My wife and I both enjoyed the luau at Smiths. The grounds are beautiful and the facilities are well maintained. The friendly family service provided by the Smiths was first rate. The food at the luau was incredible and plentiful. Open bar lasted about 1 1/2 hours featuring "mai tais" and beer. The luau show had a very real feel to, not like a "Hollywood" production and was fantastic. They accepted the Veltra voucher without any question. Loved the experience. Thanks to the Smith family and Veltra.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/05/23 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/17 |
Reviewed by: Mark
Best way to see all the highlights of Kauai! Incredible scenery...top notch helicopters too!
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Packages: | Standard Seating Flight [50 mins] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/05/21 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Mark
We enjoyed the tour, however it was distracting to have the driver singing over the music video and playlist. No one in our group enjoyed that at all and would have rather heard local commentary, island history, or just the recorded artist's voice.
The canyon scenery, boat ride, and fern grotto were beautiful and amazing.
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/05/21 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Chris P
Didn't expect the tropical garden setting. Didn't expect dinner with live music and then the show.
Pleasantly surprised at the subtle differences to others I've been too. Made me sit up and actually really take notice.
Thoroughly enjoyed everything and would recommend this Luau by far.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/05/20 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/17 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Brb
We had a great guide Wendy! Thanks for all the information on Kauai and the movies.
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Packages: | Standard Tour: Pick-up from Airport, Lihue & Wailua Hotels |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/05/20 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/17 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Y753
空からでないと見られない絶海はヘリならでは。
原始地球を垣間見たようで、素晴らしい。
運悪く後部座席の中側になってしまったが、前列の人がタンクトップに近い状態だったので、肌がガラスに反射して全ての写真に写り込んだ。前列の人には、他社が行っているように、黒色のジャケットを着せるなど、配慮が欲しい。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/05/06 |
Activity Date: | 2017/04/30 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Roxie
It was good
, but seemed better in years past
The dancing was nice pictures were a little bit to expensive
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2017/03/22 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Debra
We had our first flight cancelled. So it was worth the wait. Beth was our pilot. She is a third generation pilot with her grandmother being first. She has 11 yrs of experience. She answered all questions. She explained every place that she flew over.
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Packages: | Standard Seating Flight [50 mins] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/03/16 |
Activity Date: | 2017/03/09 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Duane
All 4 of us able to have window seats of the beautiful island.
Hi Duane, so glad you enjoyed, we appreciate your feedback, Mahalo! Ellen
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Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/02/19 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/16 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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Aloha George! We are so sorry to hear that there was a date discrepancy but thrilled to hear that you had such a vacation defining experience with Blue Hawaiian. Kauai really hides much of it's beauty in inaccessible areas so a helicopter tour really is the way go. We hope you have a chance to come back to Hawaii and see more soon!