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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Fern Grotto boat tour
Activity Date: 2023/09/01 | Posted on: 2023/09/05

Beautiful river excursion; would have loved more time and not so rushed at the Grotto. One song seemed lame. Wanted time to take pictures of foliage on way down. Definitely would not recommend for wheelchair guests. It was steep and pavement unfriendly to wheelchair wheels and very steep and slippery incline uphill.
Entertainment on way back was very fun and good.

Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Wonderful River Cruise
Activity Date: 2023/08/11 | Posted on: 2023/09/02
Pat

We took this River Cruise on our 20th wedding anniversary. it was to remind us of the beauty of the Fern Grotto that we visit many years ago. The boat ride was fun. We loved the narration, the music and hula dancing. I highly recommend this cruise.

Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
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Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai
Wonderful experience!
Activity Date: 2023/08/07 | Posted on: 2023/09/02
TWT

Our guide was a pro through and through! Excellent adventure for our family of five!

Packages: South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Aloha TNT,

Our Hanalei Blue Lagoon is slowly gaining popularity.

Thanks for sharing.

We do pride ourselves for having a cast of pro-guides, who know how to have fun, keep you safe and informed.

Thanks for sharing and will share your kind words with staff.

Stay active and well.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide.

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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals
Awesome
Activity Date: 2023/08/13 | Posted on: 2023/09/02

One of the highlights of our trip. Would highly recommend.

Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
A bit of history
Activity Date: 2023/08/28 | Posted on: 2023/08/30

The crew was very interactive with guests. They told the story of the grotto and about Hawaiian history. The fern grotto isn’t what it used to be but still a beautiful spot.

Packages: River Cruise Package
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シダの洞窟 観光遊覧船 ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く!<英語ガイド/半日>
It was a fun boat trip.
楽しい船旅でした
Activity Date: 2023/08/28 | Posted on: 2023/08/30

The boat ride was enjoyable, with about 15 minutes of explanations about the surroundings on the way there, and on the way back, we all danced the hula together. The fern cave was breathtaking. The meeting point on the map was slightly off, and I got lost.

船は15分ほどで行きは周辺の説明、帰りはフラを皆で踊るなどして楽しかったです。シダの洞窟は圧巻でした。
地図上の待ち合わせ場所が少しずれていて、迷いました。

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Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition
Great ATV experience through rainforests
Activity Date: 2023/08/24 | Posted on: 2023/08/28

Great hosts we had, very informative about route, scenery, and hazards to watch for. The waterfall was really shorter than I expected and that day showed too much dirt in the bottom of the waterfall lagoon area. Yet Overall,it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend this tour to friends/family.

Packages: TERYX ATV Group Package: Driver + Adult Passenger
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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals
SOOOO FUN
Activity Date: 2023/08/22 | Posted on: 2023/08/25

Tubing was our favorite adventure. the drive out there was beautiful and our guide shared a lot of history and info about the island. Then the tubing was so fun. I thought i would be afraid of the caves but it was fun. Lots of spinning around and bumping into each other. The pictures turned out great.

Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
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Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition
Fun, Fun,Fun!!!!
Activity Date: 2023/08/24 | Posted on: 2023/08/25

This was such a great experience. They were all so kind and fun on our tour. I loved the history that was told about the land and all the movies that were filmed there. The ATV was soooo fun too. Very off road. Loved it.

Packages: TERYX ATV Group Package: Driver + Child Passenger
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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
Wonderful luau
Activity Date: 2023/08/21 | Posted on: 2023/08/24

Perfect night. Seating was good, the variety of food was plentiful and delicious. The show was great. Very beautifully done. Loved the story of the love a father has for his daughter and interesting history of the island. Marvelous performances, great fire dances, wonderful cast. Recommend to everyone.

Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Beautiful, but boring.
Activity Date: 2023/08/21 | Posted on: 2023/08/23

The overall cost was reasonable, the grotto beautiful, but the cruise and experience was pretty dull overall.

Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
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シダの洞窟 観光遊覧船 ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く!<英語ガイド/半日>
If you come to Kauai, it's a must-go!
カウアイ島に来たならMust go!
Activity Date: 2023/07/24 | Posted on: 2023/08/22

There is a meeting point at a port not far from the airport in Lihe. There is no check-in; you just show your voucher and board the boat. Once we set sail, we traveled upstream while listening to various explanations about the surroundings. Along the way, we waved to people in kayaks and arrived at the dock in about ten minutes. Just a few minutes on foot from there, the cave we were aiming for suddenly appeared. While we couldn't enter the cave itself, its grand and mysterious presence brought an indescribable sense of calm and satisfaction. In front of the cave, a hula performance was showcased, allowing us to fully enjoy the Hawaiian atmosphere.

On the return boat ride, there was a performance of Hawaiian music, and we even had a mini hula class with all the tour participants! Everyone was in high spirits, and the sense of unity was wonderful! During this tour, there was a significant participation from Japanese tourists, so they also performed a hula version of "Ue o Muite Arukou." It seemed like they were part of another tour group, but if they hadn't been there, I would have been the only Japanese person, and I might not have had the chance to hear that song. It was quite a lucky experience.

リフェの空港から遠くないところに集合場所の港?があります。
特にチェックイン等もなく、バウチャーを見せてそのまま船へ。
出航したら周辺のいろいろな説明を聞きながら川を遡行。
途中、カヤックに乗った人達と手を振りあいながら十数分での船着き場に到着。そこから徒歩で数分のところに目的の洞窟がバーンと登場。
洞窟の中にこそ入れませんが、壮大かつ神秘的とも言える佇まいに何とも言えない落ち着きと満足感が漂います。洞窟前では、フラも披露され、ハワイ感を存分に堪能できます。
帰りの船内でもハワイアンミュージックの披露や、ツアー参加者全員でのプチフラ教室?!も。皆んなノリノリで一体感もまた良かったです!
今回のツアーでは日本人のまとまった参加があったため、「上を向いて歩こう」のフラバージョンの披露も。別のツアーの団体さんか何かのようでしたが、もしそれらの方がおられなければ日本人は私一人だったので、この曲を聴くこともできなかったかと。なかなかラッキーな体験でした。

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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
Amazing Event
Activity Date: 2023/07/14 | Posted on: 2023/08/21

Grounds the luau takes place on is breathtaking- my favorite luau on all islands.

Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals
Great time!
Activity Date: 2023/08/10 | Posted on: 2023/08/18

This is a great experience. They have improved it a lot. It was better than when we did it in 2013. Our guide Jordan was very personable and knowledgeable.

Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Family friendly fun!
Activity Date: 2023/08/16 | Posted on: 2023/08/18

The whole family had a blast. The river boat ride in total took about 2hrs. I appreciate that this is family owned and ran. Good people and great stories. It is worth going to for the experience.

Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure
Fun and interesting hike and waterfall swim.
Activity Date: 2023/08/12 | Posted on: 2023/08/16

Our guide, Patrick, did a great job making this interesting and fun. Learned a lot about Kauai plants, land, water, and history! The bamboo forest and waterfall were amazing. Going under and behind the waterfall was an experience to remember.

Packages: Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as: Families
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Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai
Fun experience
Activity Date: 2023/06/26 | Posted on: 2023/08/13

Really fun day on the water, we got to see some hawaii state fish

Packages: South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Kara,

So you saw our Humuhumunukunukuapua`a, state fish. Pretty cool. Did you sea turtles?

Lately we also have been seeing once in a while little pods of Spinner dolphins.

We try to have fun and keep everyone safe on our Hanalei River and Bay paddle.

Thanks for sharing.

The Humuhumunukunukuapua`a is waiting your return.

Micco/Head Guide

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Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition
Oasis in Princeville
Activity Date: 2023/07/13 | Posted on: 2023/08/05

Family of four- two adult sons, enjoyed this spacious home. The bedrooms and bathrooms were comfy and each with their own amazing views. Kitchen had more than enough to cook meals and enjoy local food. Favorite spot was the patio off the living room. So lush. Private. Beautiful chickens roaming and kittens. Quiet neighborhood. Took beautiful walks. Enjoyed the nearby resort for sunset and dinner. Saturdays go to the Farmers Market. Responsive replies. Plenty of beach stuff as well. Great washer and dryer set up. Books, puzzles, and games galore. Just a lovely experience!

Packages: TERYX ATV Group Package: Driver + Adult Passenger
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Excellent 10 out of 10
Activity Date: 2023/08/02 | Posted on: 2023/08/04

So good highly recommend great food, amazing show, loved it all!

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals
Unique, fun and exciting adventure
Activity Date: 2023/08/01 | Posted on: 2023/08/03

Had a great time on this tubing trip with my 5 year old. Thought it would be more of a kids thing but it was really fun for the adults too. Beautiful scenery on the drive up and lots of interesting history. Tubing was exciting and tunnels were fun.

Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals
Everyone can participate
Activity Date: 2023/07/30 | Posted on: 2023/08/01

It was fun and everyone in the family can participate. Staff were so nice and informative especially our tour guide Mason. Ben and Natalie was great! Very knowledgeable of the passageways. Thank you

Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals
I personally think it's a bit overrated
Activity Date: 2023/07/08 | Posted on: 2023/07/31

The tour guide (a Hawaiian teenage girl, very energetic) is super awesome and nice, the safety tour guides also works super hard. It's the tour itself that I gave this rating. The tube would keep spinning and spinning which made me dizzy and created minor headache. I really hope that there is a way to force the tube to alway look forward. Some sort of a "1-person" short floaty canoe or kayak would have made this tour much more enjoyable. Thanks!

Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
Great family evening.
Activity Date: 2023/06/16 | Posted on: 2023/07/31

Loved this event and so did my daughters- the hula dancing is simply gorgeous and unforgettable.

Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Fern Grotto River Cruise
Activity Date: 2023/07/26 | Posted on: 2023/07/28

Our family of 8 ranging from ages 16-91 really enjoyed this excursion. Relaxing ride on the boat with beautiful live Hawaiian music and dancers was an extra treat. The Fern Grotto was beautiful. I would highly recommend this excursion.

Packages: River Cruise Package
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Great tour very informative and funny!
Activity Date: 2023/07/20 | Posted on: 2023/07/25

Great tour very informative. The people were so funny I would definitely do it again and recommend my friends and family.

Packages: River Cruise Package
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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals
Super Fun Adventure
Activity Date: 2021/10/29 | Posted on: 2023/07/21
Pam

The first time I went on this tour a friend booked and I wasn't sure about it. I had so much fun I took my daughter the next time we were here. This time I have recommended it to multiple friends who will be tubing with me for the third time! Great family fun!

Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Decent boat ride, Hawaiian music & Hula dance
Activity Date: 2023/07/18 | Posted on: 2023/07/20
Kar

Decent boat ride, Hawaiian music & Hula dance. Walk to Fern grotto the best part of ride

Packages: River Cruise Package
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Where was wonderful
Activity Date: 2023/07/17 | Posted on: 2023/07/19

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

Packages: River Cruise Package
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セスナ遊覧飛行 ワイメア渓谷&ナ・パリ・コースト&ハナペペ渓谷 <英語ガイド/リフエ空港発>
It was the best experience.
最高の体験でした。
Activity Date: 2023/07/13 | Posted on: 2023/07/18

The staff were friendly, and even though I don't speak English, I was able to participate happily. They were also considerate of my worries about motion sickness and turbulence during the flight, allowing me to enjoy the flight with peace of mind. And above all, the view of Kauai Island from the sky was amazing!

スタッフの方々がフレンドリーで英語ができない私でも楽しく参加できました。
また、酔いや揺れを心配していた私をフライト中も気遣ってくださり、安心してフライトを楽しむことができました。
そして何より空からのカウアイ島の景色は最高でした!

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Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai
Kayak Kauai
Activity Date: 2023/07/12 | Posted on: 2023/07/14

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.

Packages: North Shore Departure Package (Pick-up at Princeville or Hanalei)
Attended as: Families
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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

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Things to Do in Kauai in 2026 – Tours & Activities | HawaiiActivities.com
Your Kauai adventure begins in Līhuʻe, the island’s commercial hub and home to Lihue Airport (LIH). Surrounded by top attractions, you can head north to Princeville or south to Waimea. Explore Kipu Ranch by ATV or zipline, kayak the Huleia River to a hidden waterfall, or take off on a helicopter or airplane tour from LIH for breathtaking aerial views of the Garden Isle. Līhuʻe is the perfect starting point for unforgettable Kauai experiences.