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All Reviews for Lihue Town in Kauai

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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

One of the best things to do in Kauai!

Reviewed by: Ms. Kitty

You know those log rides at amusement parks? Now imagine one that is in a tropical paradise AND lasts an hour and that is what the tubing is like. It was literally the most fun I had on the island and I can see why it is so popular!

From the moment my husband and I checked-in we got amazing service from some of the friendliest peeps on the island. They got us kitted up with the gear we would need (bring a GoPro or a waterproof camera with you since you are wearing gloves the whole time and that makes touchscreen use a bit awkward) and then took us on a lovely drive to the launch site. The views along the way were breathtaking.

Once we plopped into our tubes, we let the water and Mother Nature take control as she kept me flowing along the irrigation ditches. There are some great drops and mini-rapids, as well as a number of dark tunnels. I didn't want the ride to end! At the end of the tour, we got to make yummy sandwiches, played with the local kitty Mochi and I wanted to jump in the swimming hole, but we ran out of time. Will definitely dive in on my next visit!

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Posted on: 2015/10/09

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

YUMMY!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed by: Ozzie

It goes without saying, the food was INCREDIBLE! An all you can eat buffet of delicious Hawaiian delicacies? Yes please, sign me up! The dances at the end was really great too. So awesome to get to know a little more about the island, its history and to see all those amazing performers move about the stage. My only suggestion would be to not eat all day and save yourself for this experience. There are so many varieties of food to partake, you're gonna need a completely empty stomach to have it all. Enjoy!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/10/08
Activity Date: 2015/09/18

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

WOW!!!!!!!!!! Totally worth it :)

Reviewed by: Ozzie

This is an adventure that everyone must go on. Our tour guide was informative, patient and hilarious! Being a first time kayaker, he took the time to get me comfortable paddling before heading out. The hike was great and the waterfall was breathtaking! So many things to see along the way, all of which our guide pointed out. I would highly recommend this to everyone who visits the island. Thanks for the great memories. Be back soon!

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/10/08
Activity Date: 2015/09/14

Wailua River Kayak, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Adventure with Lunch

Adam was our guide

Reviewed by: Very Happy!

I normally do not write reviews, but this was needed. Please read this through to the end for the grand finale. The trip to the falls with Adam from Outfitters was about as good as it gets. He was very knowledgeable and engaging. My wife and I took a relaxed approach when preparing for this trip and wore flip-flops (not recommended due to the muddy trail you need to hike). When we arrived at the trail, Adam actually took the time to identify a local plant, strip the bark, and retrofitted our flip-flops into sandals. Someone in our group actually thought it was a set-up, but it wasn’t. Beyond just that, he kept the group together throughout while keeping the trip new and fresh with information. I would imagine being in his shoes, being a guide day-in and day-out; it would be natural tendency to become a little dull or burned out, but maybe not, and not Adam. To top it all off, on our way back kayaking along the river, he helped to salvage a sinking kayak and rescue two panicked people, who were with another kayak company. These two people were stranded and abandoned by their guide, with their Kayak filling with water and sinking. Adam and another local guide came to the rescue, initiated help from a couple other kayakers nearby (including us), and managed to drain the water filled kayak, pluck the two people from the river, and get them back safely to the dock, including the damaged kayak. At the same time he ran into the guide for those people and being very classy said to him “You got my back next time right?”. (I don’t think I would have been as nice.)

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Packages: Wailua Waterfall Kayak
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/10/06
Activity Date: 2015/09/07

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Smiths Tropical Luau

Reviewed by: Carri Cheek

I attended this luau as a child and was even better than I remembered. Everyone we so nice the food we great. The show incredible, we loved every minute of the Luau!

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Posted on: 2015/10/04
Activity Date: 2015/09/10

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

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

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>

Cave of the Ferns シダの洞窟

Reviewed by: eriri

I didn't have high expectations, but it turned out to be surprisingly good. I was able to relax in a laid-back atmosphere. Since it wasn't a hotel that offered shuttle service, I had to make my own way to the boarding area, but it was actually more convenient to move around by rental car afterward. If you're going to the boarding area on your own, you might as well buy the tickets there, but having the tickets purchased in advance gives you peace of mind.

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

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Fantastic!!!

Reviewed by: Miked

This adventure was a blast! Everything was provided and we had a picnic lunch at the end! Our guides were very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. They made us feel very safe and made sure we had fun. Thank you Caleb, Kalee and Sierra

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/09/26
Activity Date: 2015/09/24

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

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

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Great traditional Luau

Reviewed by: Marcia

Grounds are beautiful, food was great and the show is very impressive

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Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/09/19
Activity Date: 2015/08/28

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

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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Posted on: 2015/09/19
Activity Date: 2015/08/28

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Great Time

Reviewed by: Kim

This was a great time! Enjoyed the show, the garden, the food & the river tour. Learning more about the authenic cultures of the area sure was fun. THanks for everything!! One thing to note is that there were terrible mosquitos. Wear some bug spray!! :)

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Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/09/10
Activity Date: 2015/09/04

Hidden Valleys of Kauai Waterfall Swim, Kayak & Hike Adventure

Fun but there was no waterfall swim!

Reviewed by: CTacc

I really enjoyed the kayaking part of it down the river. Our tour guide was really friendly and good at describing the history of certain things around the river. However, my husband and I were really looking forward to swimming at the waterfall, but the waterfall wasn't any high one. It was a really small waterfall, almost like a grotto. We couldn't swim anywhere at all, and really wanted to swim, hoping the river leads to a stream or a high 100ft waterfall...

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Packages: East & North Kauai Hotels
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/09/02
Activity Date: 2015/08/20

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

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

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Luau

Reviewed by: Marilyn

They took pictures as you came into the grounds, I wish they had taken a few minutes to be sure everyone was in the picture and could be seen. The grounds are very pretty and well maintained, it was fun to ride thru the gardens and get info about the trees and flowers. The sitting was good, lots of people, lines at food tables went fast and plenty of food. Drinks were plentiful, service was good, very friendly family. Then when the bar/drink area closed, we were all sent to the luau dance area. It was very warm, with the smell of the gasoline/fuel for the fire dance. The dancers were ok, the whole luau was too long, I felt that several of the dances were very slow and long. The whole dance part could have been cut in half. The fire dancer was really good, as were the stick dancers.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/08/20
Activity Date: 2015/08/14

カウアイ島 ジップライン7本 ハイキング+天然プールでの遊泳付き<英語インストラクター/リフエ近郊/昼食付き>

It was fun! I want to do it again!! 楽しかった!またしたい!!

Reviewed by: ママちゃん

We went to a place that felt like something out of a Jurassic Park movie, riding in a jeep through the jungle. After the staff's explanation and some practice, we did seven zip lines. At first, I was nervous, but once I took the plunge, it was truly fun. The thrill of racing down while enjoying the scenery was the best!

ジェラシックパークの映画の中のような自然の中を、これまたジャングルで乗るようなジープで降りる場所まで行き、スタッフの説明の後、練習をしてから七本のジッピング。
最初はドキドキしたが、一度降りてしまえばあとはもう、ほんとに楽しかったです。
景色を見ながら駆け下りる気持ちよさ、最高でした。

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Packages: おすすめプラン(2018年1月まで)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/08/16
Activity Date: 2015/08/11

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great kayak experience

Reviewed by: Carl S

Wonderful tour guide, knowledgable and hilarious. The workout was respectable, but offered great sights along the way that kept us interested, and an interesting hike through the Hawaiian woods. At the end the jump off a cliff into the river was tons of fun. I would definitely recommend this trip; a good mix of fun, beautiful sights, and physical exertion.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/08/16
Activity Date: 2015/08/11

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau

Reviewed by: Ann-Marie Ross

We had a great day and night. The gardens, grotto, and luau were all just amazing. Good food, great entertainment and very friendly and nice people. Would do it again in a heart beat. :)

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Posted on: 2015/08/15

Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai

Absolutely a perfect experience for us all!

Reviewed by: Jill Dutra

This trip was one of our best yet! We have done several activities in Kauai and this one will be hard to beat. Jessie was our travel guide and he was wonderful. He was full of information about the island, he was easy to talk to and it's easy to see he loves what he does. We are a family of four with two teenage sons and all four of us enjoyed the entire day; that is not always an easy accomplishment! The kayaking was very fun, Hanalei Bay was amazing and the snorkel location was just beautiful. Our lunch on the beach was great and It was one of those memories that will last a life time. Jessie was very professional and made us feel very comfortable every step of the way. I would recommend this adventure to anyone!

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Packages: South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/08/05
Activity Date: 2015/07/28

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Mountain tubing

Reviewed by: 0730

Fun activity. Good for group young and old. Had a great time.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/08/03
Activity Date: 2015/07/09

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great experience

Reviewed by: Mike Elsken

I would have to say this place was the best !!!
They were very helpful and accommodated my wife's gluten free issue.
Cole
our tour guide was the best ,funny, patient and very informative.If we ever come back and do this again we will request him.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/07/28
Activity Date: 2015/07/25

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Had a great time at Smiths

Reviewed by: John

I would do this again. Dinner and drinks where great. Show was very good. We had a great time, most memorable was all the peacocks running around. The staff was very friendly

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Posted on: 2015/07/22

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

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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Posted on: 2015/07/22

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

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 Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

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

  • Fun fun

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

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

What you came to Hawaii for

Reviewed by: Diane

Truly magical experience. Loved the Family feel, mixed with great props and settings. Loved Auntie too!

  • Auntie is the best

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Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/07/13
Activity Date: 2014/08/15

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Conflicted ~ Good/Not So Good

Reviewed by: NorCal

We had 3 athletic families attend this trip with adults and teens. The kayaking was BEAUTIFUL on the way 'in' to the hike (current and wind assisting). The hike itself was a bust and we all like to hike. Our guide left us to our own devices for most of this trip and was of little guidance. Even wading through the water to the hike our guide took us the more difficult route. We know this because on our return to the kayaks a couple of us followed a different guides route across the river which was so much simpler and safer! The hike was muddy and slippery despite having good water/hiking shoes. We had adults/kids fall many times and one significant injury. Others had already slipped in this location yet our guide offered no help or alternative. In early July, unfortunately the waterfall yielded little water. The hike not worth the end result. We did enjoy the 'work out' aspect of the kayak trip back. It was beautiful but challenging going against the current if you aren't a regular kayaker.

At a minimum: I'd rate this a moderate adventure and challenging for individuals who aren't regularly very active.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/07/07
Activity Date: 2015/06/30

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Fun and unique!

Reviewed by: Susan Wise

We had a great time on this trip and I would recommend it. It is definitely a unique experience and something we'll probably never be able to do elsewhere. Kaleigh and Aaron were our guides and they were great!!!

The only thing I'd change is giving customers an option to be on a tour that includes lunch/picnic or a tour that just does the tubing. We would have preferred heading back to the beach versus the lunch/picnic time. Maybe different times can offer different options throughout the day.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/07/07
Activity Date: 2015/07/04

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Great Fun for all

Reviewed by: Sue Quilkey

As a group of 8 ladies we were not really sure what we would be getting ourselves into when we booked this tour, but from the moment we arrived we were sure that this would be a fun but safe adventure. The organisation and the safety talks all reassured us that these people know what they are doing.. We all had a ball and lots of laughs and all come away saying what a great time we had. Thanks to all the staff and guides for making our day memorable

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/07/06
Activity Date: 2015/06/12

Kauai Movie Sightseeing Tour - Roberts Hawaii

Enlightening

Reviewed by: Kathy

We really enjoyed. This tour! Mickey was a fantastic guide who kept us entertained while chubbie was such a good driver. We recommend this tour for the beginning of this trip so that you can go back to some of these places during your trip

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Packages: Standard Tour: Pick-up from Poipu Hotels
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/07/04
Activity Date: 2015/06/11
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