Reviewed by: Nina
The cruise was extremely relaxing and scenic. Seeing Fern Grotto was totally magical, it's unlike anything we'd ever seen before. The botanical gardens at Smith's are breathtaking, and the food at the Luau was to die for! We really enjoyed ourselves, and the show was the perfect ending to our Hawaiian Luau experience!
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/05/29 |
Activity Date: | 2014/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Nina
We had a great time on this tour - It was also nice that they picked us up from/dropped us off at our hotel. We saw a ton of sights, got some AMAZING scenery shots, learned a lot, and it familiarized us with the island. The tour guide was funny, knowledgeable and really nice. Would do it again in a heartbeat!
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Packages: | Standard Tour: Pick-up from Poipu Hotels |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/05/29 |
Activity Date: | 2014/05/22 |
Reviewed by: carlie
we had an awesome time at the Smith's Luau, the food and the miti was great. I would defenitely do it again and highly recommend
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/05/27 |
Activity Date: | 2014/05/01 |
Reviewed by: KathyS
This luau was beyond our expectations. We went for the gold seating (worth it). We had a table right up front. Upon entering we were able to learn a few hula moves with the poi balls and do some shopping with local vendors. Open bar! All you could drink all through dinner. Hula dancers before and during dinner. Group hula lesson - fun! Buffet food was good - dessert delicious. Show after dinner was spectacular!! We also went to the plantation a couple of hours before the luau started to enjoy a tour of the old plantation house (with shops) and did some run tasting. Definitely worth the money. I would highly recommend this event.
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Packages: | Gold Package: Premium Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/05/21 |
Activity Date: | 2014/05/13 |
Reviewed by: JSchwarcz
Beautiful trip down the Wailua River with great entertainment! Fern Grotto was spectacular!!! A must see when in Kauai!!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/05/18 |
Activity Date: | 2014/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Vicki
I've been to a lot of luaus. This one was okay. Food was average but nothing special. Buffet was hot and line went quickly.
Show was very good although not what most people would expect for a Luau. The show was a portrayal of how the first people came to Kauai. Very good but would have liked to seen more traditional dances.
The train ride is a waste of $18 and 45 minutes. would not recommend taking it at all unless you like to see pigs and chickens.
Staff was efficient and friendly.
Probably would not go back to this luau again.
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Packages: | Gold Package: Premium Seating |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2014/05/12 |
Activity Date: | 2014/05/09 |
Reviewed by: HAWAIIBOUND
JUST AN AWESOME SHOW AND THE FOOD WAS SO GOOD NOT A HUNGRY PERSON TO BE SEEN!
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/05/08 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Deb L
The cruise up the river on the barge was well narrated and very enjoyable. A great deal of history and general information about the area was shared with us, and various landmarks were pointed out.
Once we reached the Fern Grotto, we were entertained by the Smith family as they played the traditional wedding song, and we were given additional information about the Fern Grotto itself - including it's history and how it was made famous.
The return ride on the barge included the entertainers joining us and continuing the music and dancing. Visitors were encouraged to learn to hula and taught various moves.
As someone who tends to get very seasick, I had no issues at all on the cruise. Not even in the slightest.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/05/01 |
Activity Date: | 2014/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Laurie Richardson
Our tour guide was incredible!! he knew the history of the island, and we so enjoyed his humor!!! Fern Grotto needs to grow more not much to see there?
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/04/22 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Ultrasonics21
The tour was great and the guide had a lot of knowledge about Kauai. I was pleased to see how much of the south shore was covered in the tour. I wish they would have gone to the two other lookout points on the canyon before turning back but otherwise the stops were great. The river cruise was a little disappointing and the fern grotto, even though beautiful, wasn't worth the time spent getting there. If I had to do it again, I would just do the tour.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/04/21 |
Activity Date: | 2014/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Hardeep
I enjoyed the guide. She was the best. The boat trip was perfect. What a beautiful romantic trip
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/04/20 |
Activity Date: | 2014/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Diane
Mario was an excellent driver and tour guide. We got to see so much of Kauai on this day-long tour. He gave us many hints beyond the tour if what to see, etc. We too the tour the first day we arrived. The information we gained helped orient us on our first trip to the Garden Island. Wonderful sites and LOTS of stops, well spaced and paced. We enjoyed the 24 passenger van and all the participants too.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/28 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Breebree
Awesome luau! Probably one of he best I've seen on all the islands! Would definitely recommend this luau to anyone!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/10 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/07 |
Reviewed by: ZNmez
So much fun! You enter and receive a shell lei and then take a ride on a tour through the beautiful botanical gardens. We watched as they dug up the traditional kalua pig steamed beneath large banana leaves. The buffet was delicious! don't hold back on the fried rice!! All you can drink mai tai's too! The botanical gardens were even more enchanting as dusk set in and you can walk across bridges to small islands on the grounds. Through dinner we were entertained by the Smith Family singing island music and hula dancing. Also sang happy birthday and the wedding song to all those celebrating honey moons and birthdays! Afterwards we all headed to the outdoor theater to watch many different traditional island dances and songs. It was beautiful, including a fire show! Highly recommend the entire experience. Well worth the cost. WE even paid for the $20 picture that they took for us when we entered with some of the crew members. We have it hanging on our wall!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
Reviewed by: ZNmez
The cruise was not too long, about two hours in total. The Wailua River is beautiful! The crew did a great version of the island "wedding song" while at the Fern Grotto. It was amazing to learn to hula from such talented dancers! Such a beautiful art!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Bridgett Zelasko
Most beautiful sites on the island of Kauai. Must do tour! I loved all the stops we stopped at I couldn't stop taking pictures! The spouting horn was my favorite!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
Activity Date: | 2014/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Becky Skvarek
We got married here 5/6/88. It was so beautiful then, and is now also. Everyone there was so nice, smiling, and so helpful. Our son wanted to propose to his girlfriend as a surprise during the Luau. We came ahead early to help prepare for this to happen. Everyone was so helpful in setting this up, and it went so perfectly and beautiful!! Other visitors there said it made them cry also. They made it very special. Thank you to them all for all their help and TLC. Thanks to Dee, Nancy, and the MC during the Luau. I can't remember his name......last name Smith. They were all wonderful. Becky and Dana
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/01 |
Activity Date: | 2014/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Steve & Kathy
We enjoyed a day with Davin our driver through Waimea Canyon, the spouting horn, and the fern grotto. There was so much more than just those stops and our driver not only navigated expertly with the large bus he was driving but also provided an informed narrative of our surroundings. We also enjoyed the lunch at the golf course we stopped and the scenery of such a beautiful area. While our stops were quick, we were able to do some shopping and purchased some wonderful souvenirs. Would suggest Veltra tours to anyone!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/02/24 |
Activity Date: | 2014/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Kauai Val
This is an awesome activity. I love the leisurely cruise up the river, the beautiful tropical foliage, the traditional Hawaiian music and the hula entertainment. This is the best bang for your buck in the islands. Definitely a must do!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/01/28 |
Activity Date: | 2014/01/25 |
Reviewed by: kim
Never having been to a luau before, I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the grounds. It's really pretty and picturesque. The host is always smiling and makes you feel welcomed. With the food being delicious and great entertainment, it was an awesome evening. Worth spending the money.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/01/27 |
Activity Date: | 2014/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Ann
I think this trip was reasonably priced and you get a variety of things: river, hula performance, and the fern grotto--not a dull moment for this trip.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/01/14 |
Activity Date: | 2014/01/11 |
Reviewed by: Jeremy Cowham
We had so much fun at the Luau and are going again this month when we get back on the island. It is a must to take advantage of the free pick up and drop off if you don't mind waiting a few extra minutes.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/01/06 |
Activity Date: | 2013/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Chere
Best view of the island! Amazing pilot! Beautiful scenery! Well worth the money. Should do the helicopter ride on all islands
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Packages: | Standard |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/12/28 |
Activity Date: | 2013/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Chere
We learned about the island, how to hula, and took some amazing pictures. The Smiths were great
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Packages: | Standard |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/12/28 |
Activity Date: | 2013/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Chere
Best view of the island! Amazing pilot! Beautiful scenery! Well worth the money. Should do the helicopter ride on all islands.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Chere
My husband and I had a blast!!! The food, entertainment, drinks, and animals were all amazing!
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Packages: | Feb - May (Mon, Wed, Th & Fri) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/12/28 |
Activity Date: | 2013/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Calimom
Tour and food were spectacular! Our teen said the teriyaki beef was the best thing ever.
The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the length of the dancing show. The show is after the all you can eat buffet. Full bellies and tranquil music made us so sleepy! We had plans to go shoot pool afterwards, but scrapped those plans to sleep.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/12/05 |
Activity Date: | 2013/11/27 |
Reviewed by: Brandon and Kelly
What a great way to experience the Hawaiian culture! We very much enjoyed our dinner as well as the Luau performance after dinner. The dancers were fantastic and we were thoroughly entertained! We would highly recommend the plantation owners dinner for couples as it is a very romantic setting with a staff that made us feel very welcome and appreciated!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/10/30 |
Reviewed by: Jen & John Sustachek
This is was an excellent night! Great food and plenty of it, great show too! We really enjoyed the music they played during dinner even allowing us to dance. The grounds are spectacular with all the trees and beautiful flowers!! Best luau we have ever been to
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/10/28 |
Reviewed by: JamesD
Truly enjoyed the smooth ride up river with explanation of the local culture and sites. Musicians and dancers obviously enjoyed their craft and were top notch. Very pleasant way to spend the afternoon.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/09/28 |
Activity Date: | 2013/09/09 |
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