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Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

WAIMEA CANYON & WAILUA RIVER CRUISE TO FERN GROTTO TOUR....

Reviewed by: JIMJUDYMARGIBOB

WE ALL GIVE THIS TOUR ON KAUAI, A 10 PLUS. WE WERE PICKED UP AT OUR CONDO, DRIVEN UP THE WESTERN COAST. STOPS ALONG THE WAY...WAIMEA CANYON IS BREATH TAKING! OUR TOUR GUIDE, ROSERIO (misp?) WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND HAD A GREAT SENCE OF HUMOR. WE STOPPED FOR A WONDERFUL LUNCH,( RIGHT ACROSS FROM OUR CONO)..THEN HEADED EAST TO THE COAST AND OUR TOUR TO THE GROTTO. ALL IN ALL, IT WAS A WONDERFUL TOUR....WE WERE DROPPED OFF AT OUR CONDO IN THE EARLY EVENING...JUST IN TIME FOR A DRINK, SNACKS AND BED! MAHALO WE HAVE ALREADY RECOMMENDED THIS COMPANY ON FACEBOOK

  • JUDY AND JIM

  • SPEEDO BOB AND MARGI..HEADING OUT TO FERN GROTTO

  • VIEW FROM PARKING LOT ON WAY TO BOAT AND GROTTO...

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/02/14
Activity Date: 2016/01/23

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Wonderful Day (Despite the Rain)

Reviewed by: Jef,Terry Saperstein

Enjoyed the Hawaiian show immensely which I was not expecting. Enjoyed the show despite the rain at the grotto. You should highlight the entertainment with such a pleasant show.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/02/03
Activity Date: 2016/01/31

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Oops

Reviewed by: John

Not bad until the driver left us at the last stop. Think one could tell that 2 of a group of 8 were not in the van. At least it was only mile or so walk to hotel.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/01/10
Activity Date: 2015/12/16

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Kauai Adventure

Reviewed by: Lawrence Phillips

Tour guide was great. Could have used more time at the canyon and blow hole.

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/01/09
Activity Date: 2015/12/16

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Worth every penny spent!

Reviewed by: Lisa

Great value for your money. Got to experience a lot of the culture, food, boat ride and much more . Learned about the Island we were visiting as well! It was an excellent item to spend on.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/12/20
Activity Date: 2015/12/04

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Incredible Experience

Reviewed by: A & S Kidd

We took the Waimea Canyon and Wailua River Cruise tour and what an experience. Our driver and tour guide, Juan, was amazing. His knowledge of the history of the island of Kauai together with his own experiences growing up on the Garden Isle really made the day beyond interesting. From the time we boarded the tour bus until the end of the day, Juan's personality, knowledge and wit made every minute enjoyable. We highly recommend this tour AND Juan to all who may consider it.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/12/13
Activity Date: 2015/12/07

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Wailua Cruise

Reviewed by: Kyla

We are newlyweds, so the cruise to the Fern Grotto was very cool since weddings used to be held there!

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Packages: River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/12/06
Activity Date: 2015/11/13

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Fantastic guide!

Reviewed by: Marco S

Our guide, Jack, having been raised in Hawaii was extremely knowledgeable about the history and local factoids. He even had a few good jokes. He kept us engaged and interested for the entire day. Everyone else we came into contact with regarding this tour was also very professional and nice

Overall I would recommend this as a great way to get introduced to Kauai

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/12/01
Activity Date: 2015/11/28

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Fern Grotto River Cruise

Reviewed by: Jessica

This was a great adventure, perfect for everyone! The guides were wonderful and the entertainment on the way back was fun. For $20 this is a great deal. I will definitely do it again!

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Packages: River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/11/14
Activity Date: 2015/11/06

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Glen Hayden

A great way to spend an afternoon. A slow relaxing ride up the river with a leisurely stroll through the tropical plants to the grotto. Once at the grotto the songs of Kauai serenade you while the beautiful and awe inspiring sites fill your senses.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/10/25
Activity Date: 2015/09/28

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Wailua River Cruise

Reviewed by: Carri Cheek

Just as I remembered as a kid. Thank you for a great experience.

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Packages: River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/10/04
Activity Date: 2015/09/10

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Waimea Canyon & Wailua River Cruise

Reviewed by: Betty Latiolais

The Canyon was beautiful. The river cruise was very relaxing and enjoyable. All in all it was very nice. The road up to the Canyon reminded me of going to Kings Canyon in California. Very interesting!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/10/02
Activity Date: 2015/09/20

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Waimea Canyon tour

Reviewed by: Susan

My friend and I had a great time. Jack was a great tour guide and was very informative and very entertaining .

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Posted on: 2015/09/30
Activity Date: 2015/09/27

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Reviewed by: eriri

あまり期待していなかったけど意外とよかったです。のんびりとした雰囲気の中でくつろげました。送迎対象のホテルではなかったから乗船場までは自力で行かないとですが、その後もレンタカーで移動するならそのほうが都合がよかったです。乗船場まで自分で行くならその場で普通にチケットを買ってもいいのかもしれませんが、事前にチケット購入しておけるのは安心感はあります。

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/09/28
Activity Date: 2015/06/20

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Nice tour guide

Reviewed by: Richard Kwang

The operator and all the crew was super nice , really enjoy the show , but I am kind of feel bad because most of people doesn't know how to tips ...hopefully in the future most tourist need to know how to take care the performance and the tour guide

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2015/09/26
Activity Date: 2015/09/06

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Average boat tour

Reviewed by: Lucie

This was 2 hour boat tour to Fern Grotto and back with live music. The tour was average, nothing special.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2015/09/22
Activity Date: 2015/08/24

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Enjoyable but not as impressive as a trip 10 years ago

Reviewed by: Marcia

Everything on Kauai has a beautiful plant variety. It is awesome

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/09/19
Activity Date: 2015/08/28

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

wonderful

Reviewed by: Sharon

Great excursion at a very reasonable price. The crew were exceptional and talented. I would definitely do this again.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/08/24
Activity Date: 2015/08/16

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Had fun

Reviewed by: John

the river trip was fun, they had entertainment on our return from the fern grotto. The grotto was very nice to see, with ferns growing upside down. I recommend doing this at least once

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/07/22

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Best Laua Ever!

Reviewed by: Family of Five

The Smith Family Laua will not disappoint! I've seen five Lauas and this was far superior to all others! Food and the show was amazing! The grounds of the facility were very beautiful and the tram ride showed all the land had to offer! Many photo opportunities! The Fern Gratto was beautiful and the musicians were great! Very pretty!

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Packages: River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/07/16
Activity Date: 2015/07/13

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Must do

Reviewed by: Diane

Driver picked us up so we didn't have to worry about drinking and driving, fun and informative boat ride to Fern Grotto with music, singing and dancing then delivered right on time to the Luau and brought back to our condo afterwards......Al fun, no worry

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Packages: Test Package
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Posted on: 2015/07/13
Activity Date: 2014/08/15

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

River Cruise

Reviewed by: Jim

The river cruise was relaxing and informative. We loved the traditional Hawaiian music that was sung.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/05/22
Activity Date: 2015/04/23

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Waimea Canyon and Wailua River Cruise

Reviewed by: Thomas Hamilton

Outstanding day made all the better by our tour guide "Jack". He was a long-time resident of Kauai and knew all the details of where we were going plus sites along the way. He's a "keeper" for sure.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/05/09
Activity Date: 2015/04/14

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Cruisin' down the river

Reviewed by: Bud & Babe

Excellent! Good music, good stories, wonderful local flavor!

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Posted on: 2015/05/03
Activity Date: 2015/04/08

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

River Cruise

Reviewed by: kablewhirl

We bought the river cruise as an add on to the Luau. It is a pleasant ride on the river with a tour guide and some hula dancing. Honestly we could hardly understand/hear what the guided was saying on the ride. The dancing was nice. The whole experience was just a little underwhelming. Would not sign up for it as an individual event.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/04/05
Activity Date: 2015/04/02

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

great show and scenic trip

Reviewed by: Jill

The performers we're so friendly and entertaining. you could tell they enjoyed presenting the music and dance show. the river ride was scenic and relaxing. the walk to the grotto and back was beautiful. highly recommend. don't book online with another company for $40 each. its only 20 when you book on this site.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/03/25
Activity Date: 2015/03/20

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Great Value

Reviewed by: Kauai Girl

Nice trip for a reasonable cost. Entertainment at the Fern Grotto was a nice touch. Entertainers then return on the boat with you for the trip back, singing and dancing all the way. Easy on and off access.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/02/15
Activity Date: 2015/02/12

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Too short time at the scenic spots

Reviewed by: Jesper

The Waimea Canyon was the highlight of this tour. The Wailua River and Fern Grotto were decent too (more time there luckily).

On the whole, I thought the tour felt too much like sitting in the bus, and too short time at the scenic spots. We had short stops of a few minutes at some scenic spots. Whereas we got a 20 minute stop at a shopping place, which honestly felt a bit like a waste of time to me when we could have spent that time at other scenic spots. Lunch was 1 hour long, but if a different place would have been chosen, lunch would have been served quicker, and we could have done with less time for lunch too.

On the whole, I feel I didn't see much during this tour, which is a pity. For a tour that has Waimea Canyon in its title, it felt decidingly light on Waimea Canyon.

I can't blame the driver/guide, as he was full of humour and well-spirited. But the tour schedule he had to drive could do with definite improvement I think. (Why not, after the Waimea Canyon lookout, drive further up to the Kalalau Valley lookout while we are in that area?)

One other thing: I got a pickup time of 7.00, but had to wait until 7.40 'til the bus arrived. The driver seemed to be on schedule, so presumably 7.40 was the pickup time communicated to him, but it wasn't communicated to me by the organisation sadly.

I did many great tours during my holiday. This wasn't one of them sadly, although I'm happy I got to see the magnificent Waimea Canyon.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2015/02/09
Activity Date: 2015/01/31

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Waimea Canyon & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: DAV

The Guide for the Waimea Canyon tour was excellent. Very informative and enjoyable! The Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto was a total waste of time. The "entertainment" was very, very poor. Back in Florida, a local restaurant has entertainment far superior. Would definitely recommend the Waimea Canyon tour. Would Never have Anything to do with the Wailua river cruise to Fern Grotto with the laughable entertainment. Not interesting or professional enough to keep even the attention of children.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/01/21
Activity Date: 2014/12/27

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR AND FERN GROTTO

Reviewed by: Joan

It was okay. The driver liked to talk about himself too much.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/01/10
Activity Date: 2014/12/21
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