Reviewed by: Tracey
the Smith family luau was so much fun. The food was delicious and entertainment exceptional. Would definitely recommend for all ages.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/07/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/01 |
Reviewed by: The Bowmans
My 10 yr old niece talked about this excursion for days after it was over! She had lots of fun and our guides were lots of fun.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/07/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/02 |
Reviewed by: The Bowmans
Dinner was great for adults and chicken available for picky children. Luau show was great!
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Packages: | Plantation Owner's Evening (Show with 4-course Dinner) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/07/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Bernie
This was such a nice experience, the family is very friendly. Food was excellent!!!!! The show gave a variety of cultures to the audience.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/06/30 |
Activity Date: | 2014/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Winifred
The airplane tour was the highlight of our trip. The scenery was beyond our expectations. It was just beautiful. Josh, the pilot, explained everything to us as we passed by the different areas. Josh is a very professional person and very engaging. I would recommend this trip to everyone.
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Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/06/30 |
Activity Date: | 2014/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Alyssa & Bryan Davis
This was one of our favorite things that we did while we were in Kauai(and we did a lot!). The flight was beautiful! I can't even put into words how amazing this was. I was a little apprehensive about being in a plane versus the helicopter but I was happy with the decision we made. I saw helicopters along the tour and they do get a little closer to the waterfalls and mountains but there is something truly amazing about getting a zoomed out view of Kauai, I feel like I got to see more of the island this way. In addition to the scenery, the pilot was extremely nice and knowledgeable and made sure we were comfortable throughout the whole flight. Furthermore, the other staff at Wings over Kauai were AMAZING! They have a few surprises for their guests that I won't ruin here, but I will say that they are very generous! I HIGHLY recommend this activity to everyone!!!
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Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/06/26 |
Activity Date: | 2014/06/17 |
Reviewed by: A Davis
This tour was pretty cool. I wasn't sure what to expect and was really nervous but everyone friendly and helpful. One of the guides, Sean, can come off a little abrasive to an anxious person like me and kind of seemed like "oh great, I have deal with a tourist who doesn't know what they're doing" but the main guy (I can't remember his name, sorry) made up for him and really helped me out when I was having difficulty. The diversity of fish and life that you get to see is beautiful and amazing! I would highly recommend this activity!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/06/26 |
Activity Date: | 2014/06/19 |
Reviewed by: deborah cothran
Great! For $18 each, picked up at resort, trip down river to the Fern Grotto. We knew that previous rains had altered the view, so there was no disappointment. Live entertainment on the way out and a great island history lesson on the way back. A good, short tour of this part of Kaua'i
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/06/15 |
Activity Date: | 2014/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Jeff
Overall I would say this event was a positive experience. The food was very good. The tour of the property was very enjoyable, this is a magnificent setting for a luau. In my opinion, the after dinner show, however, needs to be updated. I'm sure there are those who appreciate the cultural and artistic emphasis on which the show was based, however, from an entertainment perspective, this show fell considerably short of other luaus I have attended. Most of the music was very slow paced, some of it seemed to drag on forever. I expected a more fast paced performance, one which would ellicit more enthusiasm, more excitement within the audience. The slow paced, historic theme just didn't get it done for myself and the people with which I attended this event.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/06/13 |
Activity Date: | 2014/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Jeff
Really enjoyed the flight, the pilot was excellent, but, the entire experience hinges on which side of the plane you happen to be seated on. As you depart, the coastline is on the right side of the plane, which allows you to see the attractions the pilot is making reference to. If you are on the left, you mostly view the open sea. He does circle around occasionally, however your view is a brief one, usually right on top, making it very difficult to get a good angle for a picture. I enjoyed the pilot, his commentary was very insightful, however, I would only recommend this excursion for anyone assured of seat on the right side of the plane.
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Packages: | Private Kauai Air Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2014/06/13 |
Activity Date: | 2014/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Carey n' Billy
My husband who is DEATHLY afraid of heights had the time of his life on this!! The gradual build up in size of runs was just what the dr ordered to get him going. The water hole swim at the end was the perfect ending!!
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Packages: | Nui Nui Loa 9-line Zip Trek & Swim |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/06/09 |
Activity Date: | 2014/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Carey n' Billy
Took Grammy and daughter (11) on this one. Both had a great time!!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/06/09 |
Activity Date: | 2014/05/15 |
Reviewed by: Karen Berg
We thoroughly enjoyed the food, music and the dances. Friendly service. The fire dancer was awesome! I would recommend this Luau.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/06/08 |
Activity Date: | 2014/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Peter
Great company and staff. Very organized and efficient.
Nice and comfortable helicopters. Pilot (Geoffrey) was awesome and had excellent choices in music selection to fit the scenery.
Must do activity for Kauai! The only way to see all of Kauai.
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Packages: | Eco-Star [50-55 min] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/06/03 |
Activity Date: | 2014/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Rich P
Took my 80 year old parents with us and was worried about too much walking. No worries with this trip. The tour provide enough in Pearl Harbor without over doing it. Great drive through the city with ample time to shop downtown. Our tour guide Ed was fabulous. Great sense of humor and very knowledgeable. Flights on Hawaiian Air were great and the tour rep who met us at check in was prompt and had all our boarding passes. Over all a great trip!
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Packages: | via Hawaiian Airlines |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/06/02 |
Activity Date: | 2014/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Dan and Holly
Awesome time! We were very pleased with our experience!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/05/31 |
Activity Date: | 2014/05/05 |
Reviewed by: marlene
It was everything we thought it would be. Just beautiful. Would do it again.
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/05/31 |
Activity Date: | 2014/05/05 |
Reviewed by: marlene
We would recommend to everyone. Really enjoyed the view. If you for to Kauaii you have to see.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/05/31 |
Activity Date: | 2014/05/05 |
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
this trip was excellent I was a little afraid at first but the guides are great they stay with u until u are comfortable. the water at first was chilly but ur body some got accustom to it wonderful trip and a must
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/05/27 |
Activity Date: | 2014/04/30 |
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: Amy
The Kayaking was a good workout!! The hike was so beautiful and felt like we were truly seeing the inner island jungle. The waterfall was beautiful and we had an over all great time!!!
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/05/03 |
Activity Date: | 2014/04/10 |
Reviewed by: Tom
Overall trip itineray was well organized beginning with plane tickets to and from Kauai. Plane ride was ~20 minutes to Oahu. Tour supposed to begin at 9:30am didn't start ontime due to 2 people being late. That alone did not make us late for 30 minute film presenation at 10:30am at Pearl but did cut into free time to observe rest of memorial. The film presentation was excellent! Trip out to Memorial was all good and quite humbling. All was well organized and went fine. Next went to battleship Missouri and all went fine ( except it rained - no one's fault there )
Next we were out to Memorial Cemetary and that was very interesting as well. Last stop after leaving Cemetary was our free time in Waikiki. Traffic was horrendous and lost alot of freetime to walk around due to travel to downtown.
For my wife and I we felt the cost of trip was reasonable and very glad we took the trip. But the one ingrediant that made the whole day memorable and quite enjoyable was our guide - Mr Garfield. He was engaging, he was extremely knowledgeable not only about Pearl but about ......everything. Not taking away anything from other guides available but having Mr Garfield was a huge positive to making the day an absolute success. I recommend that if you are contemplating taking a trip that you request Mr Garfield. You will not be disappointed.
Mahalo
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Packages: | via Hawaiian Airlines |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/05/01 |
Activity Date: | 2014/04/28 |
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 |
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