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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau
Activity Date: 2014/07/31 | Posted on: 2014/08/04

Smith's was wonderful. It exceeded our expectations!

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
Luau at kilohana plantation
Activity Date: 2014/07/29 | Posted on: 2014/08/04

The dancers were excellent!! Loved the story line. The food and drinks were delicious!! Will definitely go back and would recommend your luau!

Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Activity Date: 2014/07/28 | Posted on: 2014/08/04

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.

Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau
Activity Date: 2014/07/30 | Posted on: 2014/08/04

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.

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
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Activity Date: 2014/04/30 | Posted on: 2014/08/03

I was disappointed that we could no longer go up to the fern area due to damage beyond the River Cruise control.

Attended as: Families
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Excellent!
Activity Date: 2014/07/24 | Posted on: 2014/07/27

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.

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
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Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai
Jessie was the BEST tour guide. The ultimate professional and extremely personalable.
Activity Date: 2014/06/28 | Posted on: 2014/07/26

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!

Packages: South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as: Couples
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
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Activity Date: 2014/04/30 | Posted on: 2014/07/22

I went to this Luau 27 years ago. I enjoyed it then and the updates and changes are incredible.

Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as: Families
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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals
Awesome Fun
Activity Date: 2014/06/28 | Posted on: 2014/07/21

This was a very relaxing and fun float trip! Water was great, not cold at all! Tour guides were great too!

Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
smith's family luau in kauai
Activity Date: 2014/07/16 | Posted on: 2014/07/19

Actually seen something different from other luau's we been to in the past.

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
More than Worth the Money
Activity Date: 2014/07/12 | Posted on: 2014/07/19

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.

Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals
AWSOME ADVENTURE
Activity Date: 2014/07/02 | Posted on: 2014/07/19

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.

Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Awsome grounds...great food....so so show...
Activity Date: 2014/07/09 | Posted on: 2014/07/12

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.

Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as: Families
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Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition
Great experience
Activity Date: 2014/07/02 | Posted on: 2014/07/09

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!

Packages: 5 to 6 Passenger UTV - (Until Dec 31st, 2017)
Attended as: Families
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Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition
Only single rider on the trip!
Activity Date: 2014/07/02 | Posted on: 2014/07/09

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!

Packages: Teryx 4x4 UTV
Attended as: Families
Reply from activity provider

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,
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Fern Grotto Tour
Activity Date: 2014/06/10 | Posted on: 2014/07/07

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.

Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals
Fun but too short of a tube ride for the cost.
Activity Date: 2014/07/05 | Posted on: 2014/07/07

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.

Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Friends
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Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition
Excellent adventure
Activity Date: 2014/06/26 | Posted on: 2014/07/07

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.

Packages: 5 to 6 Passenger UTV - (Until Dec 31st, 2017)
Attended as: Friends
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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,

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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals
Mountain Tubing Adventure
Activity Date: 2014/07/02 | Posted on: 2014/07/06

Had an amazing time! Such funand a great guide. Thank you Spencer!

Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Good food
Activity Date: 2014/06/11 | Posted on: 2014/07/05

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.

Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as: Families
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
exceptional...would do it again
Activity Date: 2014/07/01 | Posted on: 2014/07/04

the Smith family luau was so much fun. The food was delicious and entertainment exceptional. Would definitely recommend for all ages.

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals
Fun with the kids
Activity Date: 2014/07/02 | Posted on: 2014/07/04

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.

Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
Fun evening!
Activity Date: 2014/07/01 | Posted on: 2014/07/04

Dinner was great for adults and chicken available for picky children. Luau show was great!

Packages: Plantation Owner's Evening (Show with 4-course Dinner)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
best luau
Activity Date: 2014/06/26 | Posted on: 2014/06/30

This was such a nice experience, the family is very friendly. Food was excellent!!!!! The show gave a variety of cultures to the audience.

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Scenic Kauai Airplane Tour to Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Falls
Outstanding
Activity Date: 2014/06/05 | Posted on: 2014/06/30

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.

Packages: Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
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Scenic Kauai Airplane Tour to Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Falls
SUPER AMAZING Airplane Tour
Activity Date: 2014/06/17 | Posted on: 2014/06/26

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!!!

Packages: Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Fern Grotto
Activity Date: 2014/06/10 | Posted on: 2014/06/15

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

Packages: River Cruise Package
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Great food
Activity Date: 2014/06/10 | Posted on: 2014/06/13


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.

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
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Small-Group Circle Island Airplane Tour with Window Seat - Air Ventures Kauai
It all depends on..........
Activity Date: 2014/06/10 | Posted on: 2014/06/13

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.

Packages: Private Kauai Air Tour
Attended as: Friends
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Outfitters Kauai Zipline Trek Adventures at Kipu Ranch
ANAZING!!!!
Activity Date: 2014/05/16 | Posted on: 2014/06/09

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!!

Packages: Nui Nui Loa 9-line Zip Trek & Swim
Attended as: Families
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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.