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
This was amazing & worth every penny. The hike was challenging because of the slippery, muddy, sloping terrain, but everybody in the group managed it without a problem. We had a blast. The staff were super!
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Packages: | South & West Kauai Hotels |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/12/26 |
Activity Date: | 2016/12/24 |
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: つるママ
朝から快晴で、日焼けが心配なぐらいの中、午後からの出航でした。日本人は、いえアジア人は私と妹の二人だけでしたが、キャプテン以下クルーの方たちのおもてなしはgood!!ところが、ナパリコーストに近づくにつれ雲行きが怪しくなり、まるでジェットコースターのような・・・。そんな中、そんなお天気だからこそでしょうか、水面からくっきりと虹が。しかもダブルレインボー、感激でした!!天候が急変することもあるようですので、酔い止め、ウィンドーブレイカ―のご用意をお勧めします。
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Packages: | 【期間限定】キャンペーンプラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/11/20 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/26 |
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: Kevin
Had a great time with this activity. The kayaking was fun and leisurely; the hike a comfortable jaunt; the falls isolated and beautiful. Go early to reduce the number of visiting groups at the falls, and ask if you can have Jamie as your guide...he was really great. Not a tasking activity if the weather is moderate...if it's hot or wet, it could pose a different sort of adventure.
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/11/11 |
Activity Date: | 2016/11/08 |
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: J & J
We had a great time. The instructors were great, and the fish were awesome. I would love to do it again. Such a different experience then just snorkeling. Thank you.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/11/06 |
Reviewed by: ひめじい
朝の8:30ぐらいにホテルをでて、戻ってくるのが15:00ごろ。カヤックして、ハイキングをして、滝をみて、またその逆をこなして帰ってきます。帰りのカヤックは少々疲れましたが、初心者でもなんとかできると思います。ガイドさんも一番遅いカヤック近くにいてくれるので安心でした。途中、シダの洞窟行きの船が行き交うので船の来るときは避けるのに必死でした。天候も良かったせいか、雨具を使うこともなく熱帯雨林でのハイキングも想像よりは楽でした。水やランチを入れたリュックは重いですが、女子2人でもなんとか大丈夫だと思います。それよりも、カウアイ島の景色を楽しんだり普段できない体験をぜひしてみてください。満喫できました。
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Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/11/03 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/25 |
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: Megs
Such a wicked day which was enhanced by Lono and his approach to the group and how he chatted with us about all & sundry. He had such a vast knowledge of the land which was an added bonus :)
Would definitely recommend the tour.
The whole experience was wicked!!
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/10/27 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/22 |
Reviewed by: Erik
Fantastic experience with professional and fun guides. We booked this activity due to the diversity of the kayak-swim-zipline activities offered, which we thought would be perfect for our group of 6 ranging in age from 11 to 68. We were not disappointed. Easygoing and fun tour guides, great activities and a relaxed and fun atmosphere, coupled with a great lunch made for an overall epic day. Book it!
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Packages: | South & West Kauai Hotels |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/10/26 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/25 |
Reviewed by: Jennifer
I want to go back and do this again!! Fun for all ages and abilities.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/10/24 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/21 |
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: Jennifer
The hike was a little challenging but it was worth it to see the amazing views of the canyon. Sitting atop the waterfall for lunch was icing on the cake! Our guide was great as well.
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Packages: | Koke‘e State Park - Waipo‘o Falls Hiking Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/10/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/17 |
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 |
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