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 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Hughes Family
It was the ride of a lifetime! We all enjoyed it and the scenery was great. Interesting narrative as well
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Packages: | Eco-Star [50-55 min] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/01/27 |
Activity Date: | 2016/12/31 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Karen
This tour was neat for movie buffs and for anyone wanting in depth knowledge about the ins and outs of the island. Kat and Mickey were wonderful tour guides. This was a must do in my book; I just wish we had done it earlier in our trip.
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Packages: | Standard Tour: Pick-up from Poipu Hotels |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/12/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/12/21 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Paul D.
This was an exceptional experience. Easily one of the highlights of our two weeks in Hawaii!
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Packages: | The Big Kahuna Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/11/19 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/27 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Gary & Elvia
The pre dinner, dinner and the organization of entertainment surpassed my expectations. The show was awesome as well, if anything I'd say put some padding for the stadium seating.
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/10/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/28 |
Reviewed by: SKSamy
The bus went with broke down when we were at Waimea canyon that gave us more time to spend at the beautiful Waimea canyon at the expense of missing the lunch. In spite of this we enjoyed every bit of it. The guide/driver did a nice job of keeping us engaged all the time.
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/10/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Barbara
Had a fun time at the luau. Good food and good dance show. Recommend that you go !!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/10/06 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/03 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: J & D from NJ
But this luau food , organization and content was better than the Polynesian village luau on Oahu. Food was great and liquor was included with admission.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/25 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/22 |
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