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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Where was wonderful
Reviewed by: Kathleen Oliva
Show was wonderful people were funny smart and very informative
Enjoy the boat trip in the drawer to that
Would definitely recommend it to others
Nice family run business
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/17 |
Ultimate Kauai Private Island Tour with Expert Guide
Wonderful tour
Reviewed by: Family of 4
Susan was fabulous. She was so knowledgeable about the island and great with our kids (ages 5 and 7). She told us history of the island and suggestions on things to do during our stay. When our kids were getting tired and a bit cranky, she went out and got them water and popsicles. This tour was the highlight of our trip!
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| Packages: | Kauai Private North & East Tour: See Hanalei Bay & Wailua and Opaekaa Falls |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/15 |
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Kauai Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue
Highlight of Hawaii
Reviewed by: Sudbury Mama
Our helicopter tour was the highlight of the trip so far. What a way to see the whole island of Kauai. Our pilot Robert was great. We saw everything. I was amazed at how safe I felt. Would definitely recommend not skipping this!
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| Packages: | [50 mins] Standard Flight - Special Deals on Selected Flight Times |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/13 |
Kayak Kauai Hanalei River & Blue Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel Adventure
Kayak Kauai
Reviewed by: LarryJ
Great crew. They did underestimate the difficulty of the kayaking in the ocean to the snorkeling beach. Very tough for some in my group. Otherwise great day. Food OK.
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| Packages: | North Shore Departure Package (Pick-up at Princeville or Hanalei) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/12 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Matt Olsen
This is our second time going to the Fern Grotto and it was just as beautiful and amazing as the first time we went 9 years ago. We booked online and it was very easy. We got to the check in site and they handed us a ticket with our name already on it and asked us to turn it in when we boarded. Right on time, they asked us to head down to the dock and board our river boat. Everyone that we encountered had a big smile and a kind word for us. They gave us a brief safety talk and we were off! Our guide going out there was very knowledgeable and talked to us about the history of the island. When we reached the Fern Grotto, they sang for us some beautiful songs and then we hiked a little way up to the grotto. We took lots of pictures and then made our way back! We were treated to some songs and beautiful hula dancing on the way back. The young lady on the microphone was so much fun! She was a jokester, and she had a beautiful singing voice. The ladies doing the hula dancing were just so beautiful to watch and you can tell they love what they do. Overall, it was a lot of fun and I highly recommend. I do recommend booking online as it will save you some time when you get there. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/11 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Great cultural experience
Reviewed by: Angie
Beautiful venue, dancing, music, and storytelling. All the performers were very talented. We enjoyed the show - it was a great way to spend our last evening in Kauai.
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| Packages: | Show Only Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/11 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
River cruise
Reviewed by: Linda
Highly recommended, we really enjoyed the river cruise the view was beautiful and loved the walk to the cave
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/06 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Fantastic tour-GREAT tour guide!
Reviewed by: Wilson Family
The kayak/hiking/waterfall tour was beautiful. Exactly what we were looking for. Tour guide Harrison was fantastic, very knowledgeable about the local flora/fauna, history. Harrison was cool with letting our 10 year old daughter double kayak with him (she didn’t want to ride with mom and dad!). Lunch sandwiches were very yummy. Tour guide even provided a chilled pineapple after the tour. Harrison made sure we all had transportation after the tour and actually went out of his way to drop us off at the beach across the highway in his own personal vehicle. 100% recommend and would use again!! Also-prepare to get muddy LOL
Aloha Wilson O'hana,
Harrison does it again, i.e. provides a classic effort, as he does on all his tours.
We are the only tour company on the Wailua that provides pretty good lunches; my favorite is the veggie.
Will share your kind words with Harrison…slowly; don't want it to go to his head.
Thanks for sharing and warning folks about the mud.
A hui hou,
Micco
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/30 |
Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure
Wonderful boat tour with experienced staff
Reviewed by: Daniel
The Napali coast boat tour was definitely worth our time and money. The 5-hour or so tour was filled with constant activities, with experienced captain and the crew. The 20-or-so person boat was comfortable with the front-facing seats and a clean bathroom. It was also newly cleaned and painted. The captain also maneuvered through the caves and shore with experience, providing good opportunities for the pictures. The tour also provided an ample time for a snorkeling towards the end. It was definitely something we would recommend.
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/07 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Fun River Day
Reviewed by: Kara
The river tube tour was awesome almost half of it was in caves. Definitely worth the cost and time to add it to your trip
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/25 |
Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure
Awesome day and staff
Reviewed by: Kara
very friendly crew- gets to know you as you make your way out to the coast line. Then they provide you with a spectacular tour of the coast while sharing knowledge about the history of the coast line, Hawaiian culture and general ocean sea life.
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/24 |
Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure
Fun Day
Reviewed by: Kara
Great boat day and it gives you spectacular Na Pali views!!
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/12 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Best all around
Reviewed by: Kimberly Tan
We have been to several luaus on different islands. The total experience here from start to finish was excellent. The grounds are beautiful with a lot of great photo opportunities and the food was surprisingly delicious! The drinks were tasty and they kept them coming. The show was not only entertaining with traditional components but had a flare of different cultures that really added to the experience! Absolutely a must when choosing which luau to attend. I was worried when the price was significantly more affordable but wow was I ever so happy with my choice. Would definitely recommend!!
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/05 |
Na Pali Sunset Snorkel Tour with Dinner & Drinks - Lucky Lady [Summer]
Perfection!
Reviewed by: Shay Grogan
My family had the most amazing time on this cruise!! Everything was perfect from the moment we took our shoes off to get on the beautiful boat until we were putting our shoes back on upon returning. Thank you crew!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package [Jun - Aug] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/05 |
Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch
Informative tour for first timers in Kauai
Reviewed by: NMP
My family and I had never been to Kauai and I wanted to book this tour as it had some fun things to do. Rosario was a great tour driver, very funny and knowledgeable and safe driver. We went to Opaekaa Falls, then went on a river cruise on the wailua river to the fern grotto (while on the boat we learned how to hula and enjoyed listening to the smith family singing and dancing hula). Then we went to Waimea canyon aka the Grand Canyon of the pacific- pictures do not do it justice. Very breathtaking. Then we went to kauai coffee plantation where we sampled amazing coffee and finally went to see the spouting horn. Overall a great tour with Rosario
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/03 |
Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure
Take this Tour
Reviewed by: Laurel
If you are choosing one pricey tour while in Kauai, this one is it! Professional company, skilled crew, nice boat. Breathtaking scenery.
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/07 |
Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure
Great Tour of Napali Coast!!!
Reviewed by: Ros
Very nice and comfortable boat. Knowledgeable and friendly crew. Highly recommend this tour! My family thought this is better than a helicopter tour of Napali. It was cool going into the caves… didn’t our big boat would fit but the crew was highly skilled!
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/07 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Awesome Day
Reviewed by: Kara
Great Experience getting to see the gorgeous river
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/10 |
Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance
Good Evening
Reviewed by: Kara
Wish they had a greeting better, but the authentic show was really great.
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| Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/09 |
Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure
Great Day
Reviewed by: Kara
The cataramaran was large, but we still go into the caves which is what I feared we would miss, overall awesome day on the Na pali!
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/27 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great family activity
Reviewed by: cassandra15
Our family was a pretty big group with a mix of some older folks and young children so we chose to do this activity based on all the good reviews and it did not disappoint. We really enjoyed the hula dancing and singing along the ride. The time spent on the boat and walking to was not too long so it was perfect for our group.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/01 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fun and Beautiful
Reviewed by: Pam Hurst
We really enjoyed the Fern Grotto your. The boat ride was entertaining then walking into the grotto was breathtaking. It rained before we got there so it was fresh and a little humid all at the same time. Would recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/08 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fun river cruise!
Reviewed by: Warren Mitchell
This was a really nice time. The cruise was just long enough to relax, enjoy some Hawaiian culture and see the beautiful Fern Grotto. We never felt rushed and enjoyed everything at our own speed.
We didn’t realize how big the Kauai River is. We had always pictured it as being much, much smaller.
It was also very affordable and definitely worth the time and money.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/28 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Amazing Kauai Adventure
Reviewed by: Gregg M
If you are down for a decent workout plus an absolutely exceptional experience go on this excursion.
The kayak trip is breathtaking. You are paddling along more or less the Kauai jungle. Once you complete your paddle up it’s off to a beginner level hike.
The hike consists of a couple of water crossings and then being immersed in open cane like fields and then into dense rain forest. Then you begin to get peaks of the waterfall ahead.
The arrival at the waterfall is phenomenal. For us it was our first time to a Hawaiian waterfall and all the hype and what you expect to experience, well, it’s true! Bask in the beauty of the falls, go enjoy the water and feel it crashing about you, you won’t be disappointed. It was a bit chilly at first but once in it’s comfortable.
This is where you get lunch, the sandwiches were great, the cookies, those were delicious!
Once you get to spend the 45 or so minutes at the falls it’s time for the hike back. Take in the scenery, it’s truly breathtaking.
Once back at the kayaks it’s time for the 2 mile paddle back to the marina. Here’s our advice on the paddle, go easy heading out to save your energy for the paddle back. It seems there is always a head wind for the return trip, we’ve heard this from friends who did it in the Spring and we did it late June. Just expect a harder return paddle then out.
Our guide was Steve, so I can’t speak for the other guides. But he was a top notch guide. Shared great info on what we were seeing, the horticultural significance of the area and some Kauai history, you are traveling through where the Hawaiian Kings/Queens lived.
Couple of tips, if you are a mosquito attraction like my wife, bring some bug spray. Absolutely make sure you have a refillable water container, it’s hot and you are working. And, go do this excursion, hands down the most fun thing we’ve done on the islands.
Wow Gregg…you should become a professional review generator. Let me know if you ever need a job.
Seriously thanks for generating an excellent review that give potential clients a real sense of what is involved.
Having Steve as the guide is just icing on the cake on the journey to the falls and yes he is definitely "top notch".
Thanks taking the time.
Stay well and active.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/27 |
Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance
Amazing!!!
Reviewed by: Vanessa
Great show , amazing time, kids had fun getting tattoos , drinks were great , food Can be a bit better other than that . Great time .
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| Packages: | Gold Package: Premium Seating |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/26 |
Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure
Incredibile!
Reviewed by: Noemi e Daniele
Fantastico giro in barca, lo consigliamo senza alcun dubbio! Lo staff gentilissimo e informato, anche con noi che, parlando poco l’inglese, avevamo meno mezzi per socializzare con gli altri partecipanti
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/24 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wonderful trip
Reviewed by: Sue
After a 44 year absence my husband and I returned to the Wailua River cruise with our oldest granddaughter. Much had changed and much was still the same. The boats are bigger and covered. The music was fun and enjoyable. The cave is less accessible than it was way back then but that was due to natural consequences and the family has worked hard to create a lovely walk and viewing area. We appreciated the wonderful family involved in all aspects of the trip and learned more about the area. It was a wonderful lead into our night at the Smith Family Luau which we also enjoyed and recommend!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/23 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto
Reviewed by: Karen
We all enjoyed the boat ride and the walk to the grotto. I missed being able to go inside like I did on my first visit years ago.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/01 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Amazing time!!
Reviewed by: Arthur Longobardo
The whole Family had a great time! Jacob, Griff and Jess were amazing! So much fun.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/31 |
Kauai Waimea Canyon Sightseeing, Kokee Nature Walk & Coffee Tour with Lunch
Good overview of part of the island - wish we had more time in Waimea Canyon
Reviewed by: Alex
We enjoyed the tour overall but wish we had more time and one or two more stops around the Waimea Canyon. The tour takes in a few different spots across Kauai, but the real highlight is the Canyon. So it's a shame to only get a few different opportunities to stop and take photos. The tour picked us up and dropped us off promptly, and our guide Rosario told us a bit about the island and it's history, which we liked. The lunch provided was better than we expected. If we had the chance again, we would drive to the Waimea Canyon itself to explore it independently. If we had to take a tour again, we would consider this one as we felt overall it was good, if not perfect.
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| Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/14 |
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Aloha Larry,
We try to be candid in all our tours about the intrinsic effort and matching folks to the right tour.
Yesterday, clients on the same tour, felt while they did not need a guide to get to the snorkeling beach off Hideaways, that having the guide(s) made for a richer experience.
That said your review helps others choose the correct tour.
In spite the toughness…thanks for giving us 4 stars.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide