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All Reviews for Recommended for Kids 13-17 in Kauai
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Reviews
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Reviewed by: Shirin Khosravinejat
It was fun. Polite, professional staff,
Enjoyable performance; however the stop was somewhat short at fern Grotto.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/31 |
Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition
ATV tour
Reviewed by: Jennifer
Had an amazing time on the tour! Our guides, Marlin and Justin were great! Very funny and super nice! My nephew has autism and Justin was wonderful with him!
Loved swimming in the waterfall and the kids loved the rope swing!
Highly recommend this tour!
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| Packages: | 5 to 6 Passenger UTV - (Until Dec 31st, 2017) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/18 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Wonderful Luau
Reviewed by: Kelley
Smith's Luau was awesome! We have already recommended it to some friends of ours who are going to Kauai!
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/22 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Not so exciting
Reviewed by: Jim
River was calm. Performance was nice, but overall not so exciting. Won't do it again.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/10 |
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Kauai Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue
Hawaiian helicopter tour
Reviewed by: Rankins
Really enjoyed the tour. Was personal and informative. Good views for everyone. Lots of georgous waterfalls, beaches and interior landscapes. Well worth the money. Only way to see the entire island!
Thanks so much for this nice review! We hope to see you again. Aloha from the Blue Crew!
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| Packages: | Eco-Star [50-55 min] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/29 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau
Reviewed by: JimK
Smith's was wonderful. It exceeded our expectations!
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/31 |
Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance
Luau at kilohana plantation
Reviewed by: Isabel d
The dancers were excellent!! Loved the story line. The food and drinks were delicious!! Will definitely go back and would recommend your luau!
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| Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/29 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Reviewed by: Jackie
I was disappointed. I had been there about 4 years ago and the Fern Grotto was beautiful with lots of beautiful flowers to look at. It was so over grown you could hardly see the water fall. I also felt rushed, no time to admire the flowers that were there. I would not recommend this.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/28 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau
Reviewed by: Jackie
The Luau was excellent. The food was one of the best meals we had on the island. The show was extremely excellent. The grounds that the Luau was on are beautiful. Best of all the price was great.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/30 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
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Reviewed by: Gladys Perry
I was disappointed that we could no longer go up to the fern area due to damage beyond the River Cruise control.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/30 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Excellent!
Reviewed by: Kristin M
Smith's Luau was fantastic. As we entered, we took the tram ride around the grounds, during which we heard an excellent overview of information. We then had enough time to wander back through and read placards or take pictures of the beautiful scenery. Hearing about the imo and the roasted pig was really informative. The food at the luau was DELICIOUS! Especially the kalua pig. Yum! The show was also very good. Overall, a fantastic night. Highly recommended.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/24 |
Kayak Kauai Hanalei River & Blue Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel Adventure
Jessie was the BEST tour guide. The ultimate professional and extremely personalable.
Reviewed by: Portland, OR Couple
What more can we say? Jessie made our kayak tour the most exciting part of our Kaua'i vacation. He's 100% passionate about the island & maintaining it's splendor. Jessie know the island flora & fauna, as well as very interesting tidbits about the history. He is also an excellent kayaker, who remained calm throughout our outing. One of the 3 couples in our party had their kayak turn over and the wife, a non-swimmer panicked. Jessie made sure all were safe with life preservers securely fastened, despite the slight "adventure." This tour is worth doing again, and again. Thanks Jessie!
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| Packages: | South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/28 |
Inter-Island Trip Kauai to Oahu - Pearl Harbor Day Tour with Airfare Included
Great Day At Pearl Harbor
Reviewed by: Tom and Jan
We took this tour as a day trip from Kauai. We are very pleased with the service. The tour associates were very helpful in making sure that we made all our connections, before and during the day. The tour bus driver, Ed, was very informative and made sure that we had the best experience possible.
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| Packages: | via Hawaiian Airlines |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/10 |
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Kauai Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue
vacationer
Reviewed by: Gladys Perry
It is always awesome to see an island by air up close and personal. My niece had never been on a helicopter and was so impressed with Blue Hawaiian. I have been on many other helicopter rides but the new technology is impressive.
Aloha Gladys! Thanks so much for this review! We are so happy you enjoyed your flight! Please come see us again! Mahalo, The Blue Crew
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| Packages: | Eco-Star [50-55 min] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/29 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
vacationer
Reviewed by: Gladys Perry
I went to this Luau 27 years ago. I enjoyed it then and the updates and changes are incredible.
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| Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/30 |
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Kauai Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue
Fantastic
Reviewed by: Chris Brian
We'll worth it,very informative pilot,smooth flight,very professional.
Aloha Chris! Thanks so much for your review! We are so happy you enjoyed your flight. Mahalo, The Blue Crew
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| Packages: | Eco-Star [50-55 min] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/18 |
Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch
Nice Tour
Reviewed by: Mark
If you don't have a car or don't want to drive this is a great way to see the sights. Comfortible transportation and the bus driver was very nice and informative. Long day for us, 11 hours, because we were picked up in Princeville, better if picked up from Lihue or Poipu. No lunch is provided however they stop at a golf course in Poipu to eat in their restaurant, so prepare for that additional expense. Was a little disappointed with Fern Grotto, we've seen much nicer areas in the botanical gardens. Boat ride was fun! Might be too long a day for young children and teenagers, for us it would have been better to drive ourselves.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/23 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Awesome Fun
Reviewed by: Mark
This was a very relaxing and fun float trip! Water was great, not cold at all! Tour guides were great too!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/28 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
smith's family luau in kauai
Reviewed by: R Flores
Actually seen something different from other luau's we been to in the past.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/16 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
More than Worth the Money
Reviewed by: Kelly Crain
I really enjoyed this. The staff were friendly, but not pushy. Nobody tried to sell me something else or tried to get me to upgrade to something else. The boat ride was pleasant, scenic, and informative. The grotto is pretty, but I think the benefit is the boat ride, music, and hula demonstrations. I would definitely do this again.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/12 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
AWSOME ADVENTURE
Reviewed by: Jeannie
Me and my 10 year old duaghter had a wonderful time tubing. I would recommend this adventure to anyone. Spence, our guide, did a wonderful job.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/02 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Awsome grounds...great food....so so show...
Reviewed by: Raslco
We have attended luaus on other islands and the show at this luau was not impressive. The grounds were amazing , beautiful picture opportunities ....and the food was delicious!!! We were not impressed with the show. The seating was stadium seating which was extremely uncomfortable. The show was not interactive with audience......I believe the "host" was pre-recorded?
Again.....we've been to other islands and have been to much better.
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| Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/09 |
Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition
Great experience
Reviewed by: Lora Keller
This excursion was originally booked for my daughters 17th birthday celebration, as your description states that you only have to be 16 to drive with a valid drivers license ,however apon check in it was discovered that this policy changed over 2 years ago.
Rules are rules, and she was not allowed to drive.....HOWEVER......everyone bend over backwards to correct the situation and make my daughters day still special. It was hard
to stay upset as everyone did what they could do and did so quickly. While still on the ride, I got a voicemail from VELTRA apologizing for their error and that it was taken care of before we even returned .
The staff and guides were the nicest people and made the whole experience a wonderful one. Thank you to VELTRA for correcting your error so quickly....she can't wait till next time to be old enough to drive, and thank you to the staff for being so awesome!
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| Packages: | 5 to 6 Passenger UTV - (Until Dec 31st, 2017) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/02 |
Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition
Only single rider on the trip!
Reviewed by: Lora Keller
Family review is posted separately, my single rider experience was AWESOME!!!!
It was an amazing experience and the guides were very good at giving direction on how to handle sticky situations. The only thing that would have made the experience better would have been MORE MUD!
The lunch was fresh and delicious, and we even got to share it with some wild pig.
The guides were very informative and couldn't have cared more about you if you were their own family.
I ended up being the only single rider on this trip, and I loved every moment of it!
Aloha Lora,
We are pleased to read that you had an awesome time! We would like to thank you for coming out with us & for including us on your vacation to Kaua'i.
Mahalo,
Management
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| Packages: | Teryx 4x4 UTV |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/02 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto Tour
Reviewed by: Love Kauai
Our tour had no enthusiasm and excitement in his voice. The crew seemed like this was a task. The Hawaiian dancers were good, the singer was good.
Had been on the Fern Grotto tour a few years ago and was much better.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/10 |
Kipu Safari Adventure - Zipline, Hike, Kayak & Waterfall Swim with Lunch
Good mix of adventures.
Reviewed by: Travel4fun Group
Good trip overall, but took awhile to get started. Kayaking and hiking was easy and fun. The 2 ziplines were good and long. The lunch they provided was o.k. There are several places to get wet during the hikes that were fun. If you can't decide on what kind of adventure you want to do then this is a great mix.
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| Packages: | South & West Kauai Hotels |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/03 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Fun but too short of a tube ride for the cost.
Reviewed by: Travel4fun Group
This is a good adventure but it's only a 45 minute tube ride. We started with a drive to a scenic spot for pictures then back in the vehicle for a ride to the ditch. We did a short nature walk then got our safety instruction. Finally, we got into the ditch for our ride. It was a lot of fun and going through the tunnels was great. The water moves you along pretty good so you will not need to paddle anywhere. It was just too quick of a ride! After the ride we had lunch. The meal was basic but good. We had a short ride back to the warehouse/office. If you want a relaxing excursion, then this is it, but not your best bang for your buck.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/05 |
Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition
Excellent adventure
Reviewed by: Travel4fun Group
What a blast! We rode in the Teryx 4 seaters and everyone had a fantastic time. The staff was great (James and Marlon). They were very knowledgeable about the ranch and history of the island. It had rained heavy the night before and still a little rainy when we started out which made the adventure even more fun in the mud. We enjoyed it so much we went back the next week and did their 'Teryx and BBQ tour' with James, which was completely different from the waterfall tour. We saw other parts of the ranch plus the food was great. This tour is only on Wednesdays for no more than 6 Teryx and not advertised. On our second tour the roads were dry and DUSTY. It was still fun but you will get dirty. If You only had time for one tour, I recommend the waterfall tour. It's a 4 hour tour (the BBQ tour is only 3 hours) because you will see more parts of the ranch and will get to swim under a waterfall towards the end of your adventure.
We are pleased to hear you had a great time out on tour! When you come back next time we hope you have a chance to come back. Thank you for including Kipu Ranch Adventures in your vacation to Kaua'i.
Mahalo,
Management
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| Packages: | 5 to 6 Passenger UTV - (Until Dec 31st, 2017) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/26 |
Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
Mountain Tubing Adventure
Reviewed by: Jodie Harrison
Had an amazing time! Such funand a great guide. Thank you Spencer!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/02 |
Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar
Good food
Reviewed by: jbradem
We had a great time. Food was great and they fed the entire group quickly. Pork was excellent. Show was good as well. Highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/11 |
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We are glad to hear that you folks enjoyed your time out on the Ranch with us. We hope to see you guys out again in the future!
Mahalo,
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