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

Smith Family Luao!

Reviewed by: ZNmez

So much fun! You enter and receive a shell lei and then take a ride on a tour through the beautiful botanical gardens. We watched as they dug up the traditional kalua pig steamed beneath large banana leaves. The buffet was delicious! don't hold back on the fried rice!! All you can drink mai tai's too! The botanical gardens were even more enchanting as dusk set in and you can walk across bridges to small islands on the grounds. Through dinner we were entertained by the Smith Family singing island music and hula dancing. Also sang happy birthday and the wedding song to all those celebrating honey moons and birthdays! Afterwards we all headed to the outdoor theater to watch many different traditional island dances and songs. It was beautiful, including a fire show! Highly recommend the entire experience. Well worth the cost. WE even paid for the $20 picture that they took for us when we entered with some of the crew members. We have it hanging on our wall!

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

Fern grotto

Reviewed by: ZNmez

The cruise was not too long, about two hours in total. The Wailua River is beautiful! The crew did a great version of the island "wedding song" while at the Fern Grotto. It was amazing to learn to hula from such talented dancers! Such a beautiful art!

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Deluxe Na Pali Experience Snorkel Tour, Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Na Pali Coast sea sickness

Reviewed by: ZNmez

We went on the 5 hour Napali coast snorkel adventure. Within the first 30 minutes we saw 10 whales and 50 dolphins! It was amazing. Giant turtles as well. We had about 30 minutes of snorkel time and a nice little brunch. While snorkeling there was an opportunity to get pretty close to a giant sea turtle and views of about 20 ft deep clear ocean to beautiful corral reef and tropical colorful fish. That's where the fun stopped for me. The further up the napali coast the more brutal the waters became. The waves were bigger than the boat! I have to admit this was nothing like what I expected . I was scared despite knowing that the staff and captain were experienced and careful, the waves and wind were just nothing like I have ever experienced. I've been on the ocean to Catalina island and didn't get sea sick, but this trip was another story. I puked and cried and puked some more! Two hours or more or puking and I missed the best part of the whale show for us. It was hard to enjoy the amazing views of the napali coastline because I was so sick but it truly was amazing!!! Don't do this tour in the winter and I think it would be breathtaking. The crew was amazing an took great care of all of us who got sea sick. They gave us water and new tissues. One of the guides even gave me his rain jacket to wear as long as I didn't puke on it! No gaurantees there, but the crew were lifesavers! Amazing amazing crew! One of the stores near by said that holo holo was the best and I believe them. They really took care of me and made me feel safe and well taken care of despite the circumstances. They even had ginger candy and saltines on board to help out. Crew also offered handy tips for other amazing views on the island

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

A very satisfied customer

Reviewed by: Becky Skvarek

We got married here 5/6/88. It was so beautiful then, and is now also. Everyone there was so nice, smiling, and so helpful. Our son wanted to propose to his girlfriend as a surprise during the Luau. We came ahead early to help prepare for this to happen. Everyone was so helpful in setting this up, and it went so perfectly and beautiful!! Other visitors there said it made them cry also. They made it very special. Thank you to them all for all their help and TLC. Thanks to Dee, Nancy, and the MC during the Luau. I can't remember his name......last name Smith. They were all wonderful. Becky and Dana

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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

A REFRESHING View of Kauai

Reviewed by: Steve & Kathy

This was probably the funnest thing we did while on the island. While the ride to the location was bumpy, to say the least, it was through a beautiful countryside and our hosts were fun and interesting (Brandon and Jerry). We were warned that the water was 'refreshing' and it was! It was also easy to get used to and the tubes were comfortable. Be prepared to be weighed in so that they accommodate you accordingly, to wear a helmet and rubbery gloves, and to get wet. The dark areas are not bad to float through and to imagine that they were man-made is amazing. While I didn't get my question answered (What DID they do with all the rock they cleared out), they were well informed about the vegetation and area we experienced. The turkey/veggie pita lunch afterward was in a nice picnic area and allowed more time to get to know our hosts.

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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Rob K.

Tremendous experience! It was a great mix of kayaking and hiking. Not too hard, not too easy. We had a wonderful time!

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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Better than expected

Reviewed by: Judy M

I was a little nervous on whether I could keep up on this tour as I am in my 50's but not a problem at all. The guides were great in making sure we all were safe secure and laughing all the time. They were curteous friendly and funny. The guides really made the adventure. Highly recommend

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Kauai Backcountry Treetop Canopy Zipline & Swimming Adventure with Lunch

Smiles on my wife's face.....priceless!

Reviewed by: Tim

Was completely overwhelmed with the rush it gave us. The staff was terrific and made the whole experience more than enjoyable. The location could not have been better and scenery was breathtaking. We each had a Flip movie camera and recorded each other and our own "zips".
Highly recommend!

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

Fern Grotto Tour

Reviewed by: Kauai Val

This is an awesome activity. I love the leisurely cruise up the river, the beautiful tropical foliage, the traditional Hawaiian music and the hula entertainment. This is the best bang for your buck in the islands. Definitely a must do!

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Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

Fun Experience

Reviewed by: kim

This was a fun day. Our tour guides were nice and friendly. We took in some extra scenery we wouldn't have been able to see. One of the waterfalls has a trail leading behind it, so it was nice to be able to go behind it.

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

Luau

Reviewed by: kim

Never having been to a luau before, I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the grounds. It's really pretty and picturesque. The host is always smiling and makes you feel welcomed. With the food being delicious and great entertainment, it was an awesome evening. Worth spending the money.

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

Good combination of dance, scenery, & river view

Reviewed by: Ann

I think this trip was reasonably priced and you get a variety of things: river, hula performance, and the fern grotto--not a dull moment for this trip.

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Deluxe Na Pali Experience Snorkel Tour, Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Sail Away

Reviewed by: Reid Family

This tour had two main components. The first was the actual experience of sailing on the ocean. This was fantastic! Most of us loved the waves and wind, while a couple not so much. The crew were attentive and kind to our seasick companions. We listened to our competent crew tell stories, and share their knowledge. Lunch was outstanding. Fresh salads, make your own sandwich, and homemade cookies for dessert.
The second part is seeing the Na Pali shoreline, which we were unable to do so due to the great swells in the North. Despite this, it was still a neat experience to see the same areas on the South shore that we had visited by land. We were able to see whales.
Snorkeling was not the best I have done, but we did have a sea turtle swim under us. We had to stop in an area that was not the usual, due to the windy weather, and this may have been a factor.
Overall, this was a very good experience with a competent crew, enjoyable scenery and good food.

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

Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: Jeremy Cowham

We had so much fun at the Luau and are going again this month when we get back on the island. It is a must to take advantage of the free pick up and drop off if you don't mind waiting a few extra minutes.

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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Reids were 'Reid-y' for anything!

Reviewed by: Reid Family

Our day for this adventure was sunny and warm. The ten of us were excited to get underway and see the secret waterfall hidden amongst the trees.
The kayaks we were given were ocean kayaks and were very comfortable and easy to use.
After a very muddy hike, the cool clean water of the pool by the beautiful waterfall was very much appreciated. The hike was much muddier than expected, and at times we were slogging through muddy puddles where we could not see our feet. It was dangerous at times. Perhaps a little more preparation for those participating would be beneficial. The guides are used to the conditions and may forget that us regular folk from snow country may not be as accustomed to mud and such.

Our guide was well-versed in the natural plants, and even made us bracelets from the leaves of a tree. He was patient, and very knowledgeable.
Lunch was good and nutritious, and we were all hungry by the time we got to the waterfall.
We would do this trek again, but might check in first to see what the mud factor is!

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

Great experience

Reviewed by: Obami

Very nice and relax trip. This is our first kayak experience. The river is clam and beautiful. Snorkeling is good too, many fishes.

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

Fun Experience

Reviewed by: Chere

We learned about the island, how to hula, and took some amazing pictures. The Smiths were great

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

Best Pork Ever!!! <3

Reviewed by: Chere

My husband and I had a blast!!! The food, entertainment, drinks, and animals were all amazing!

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

Muddy trek

Reviewed by: newbie to scuba

We kayaked and then hiked to the waterfall where we ate lunch.
The only bad part was that it had been raining the past few days and the road was muddy. My shoes were completely muddy and others chose to just walk bare feet in the muddy road. I think I will stay with beach activities since I can hike the Shenandoah back home. FYI- There were roosters and chickens even at the waterfall.

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

The hike into hell

Reviewed by: JnJtucson

This excursion should never have happened. The first part, the paddle upriver was fine, but that's where the fun stopped. Due to the recent rain activity, the normally treacherous, 2 foot wide path to the falls was turned into a muddy,ankle busting,obstacle course. Even when it is dry, this path is just barely navigable. Several people on our tour fell down and slipped into the mud,which pretty much covered the trail. We had to cross the river a couple of times, which normally would have been a fun experience, but it turned into a survival contest for many of us. Once we got to the falls, there was nowhere to sit comfortably to eat the lunch, which we had to backpack in from the kayaks. There are rocks all around the pool formed by the falls, but you have to pick your way through them, holding on to something all the way. While the falls is cute and right out of a Hollywood TV show, it is, in my estimation, not worth the trouble and cost to see it. I suggest that this trip be left to younger, childless couples in their 20,s or 30,s, if they really need to pick their way through tree roots and rocks for 2 miles. If you have youngsters, think again about this trip. If you're over 50, forgetaboutit!!
The guide was great and tried to help as much as possible, but I think he should have called off the trip due to the rains. Someone should have gone up the trail early enough to warn everyone of the conditions. Had there been another way down from the falls, I would have paid anything not to go back through the muddy hell that we endured on the way up. I guess that some tourist companies will do anything for money, especailly when it is ours. I cannot recommend this activity to anyone until the path is fixed. This activity should be labeled "moderate to hard". Lastly, should you think that this is the raving of a wimp, I am a former Special Forces, Vietnam vet who has slogged through the worst jungles in the world and survived. This one gave me a good test.

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

best food

Reviewed by: Calimom

Tour and food were spectacular! Our teen said the teriyaki beef was the best thing ever.

The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the length of the dancing show. The show is after the all you can eat buffet. Full bellies and tranquil music made us so sleepy! We had plans to go shoot pool afterwards, but scrapped those plans to sleep.

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ナ・パリ・コースト クルーズ　立ち入り禁止の聖域「ニイハウ島」沖でのシュノーケリング付き＜朝食・ビュッフェ昼食付き／英語ガイド＞

Severe seasickness 激しい船酔い

Reviewed by: yuka

The day I originally booked was canceled due to bad weather, so I rescheduled for two days later. Even then, the wind was strong, and I got seasick. Many people were suffering. I couldn't enjoy the beautiful cliffs as much as I had hoped. However, the snorkeling was great; the water was warm, and I had fun. There were big sea urchins. It was a shame I couldn't drink beer since we drove to the meeting point. On the way back, there’s a supermarket nearby, so that might be interesting.

当初申し込んでいた日は天候不良で中止。２日後に変更しました。
それでも風が強く、船酔いしました。
何人もの人が苦しんでいました。
せっかくの断崖はあまり楽しめませんでした。
でもシュノーケリングは、海も温かく楽しめました。
大きなうにがいました。
集合場所まで車で行っていたので、ビールが飲めず残念。
帰りは近くにスーパーもあるので、面白いかも。

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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Plantation Owners Dinner

Reviewed by: Brandon and Kelly

What a great way to experience the Hawaiian culture! We very much enjoyed our dinner as well as the Luau performance after dinner. The dancers were fantastic and we were thoroughly entertained! We would highly recommend the plantation owners dinner for couples as it is a very romantic setting with a staff that made us feel very welcome and appreciated!

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

Excellent Luau

Reviewed by: Jen & John Sustachek

This is was an excellent night! Great food and plenty of it, great show too! We really enjoyed the music they played during dinner even allowing us to dance. The grounds are spectacular with all the trees and beautiful flowers!! Best luau we have ever been to

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Deluxe Na Pali Experience Snorkel Tour, Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Great Time!

Reviewed by: Gina

We had a great time despite weather challenges. Crew was great!! Captain saw some dolphins and turned around and followed them for a good 15 minutes...it was amazing. We were able to lay on the front of the boat and were nearly close enough to touch them.

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

Relaxing Afternoon on the River

Reviewed by: JamesD

Truly enjoyed the smooth ride up river with explanation of the local culture and sites. Musicians and dancers obviously enjoyed their craft and were top notch. Very pleasant way to spend the afternoon.

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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

luau kalamaku

Reviewed by: Lori

Had a wonderful time. Great show. Would go back again.

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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Mountain Tubing Adventure

Reviewed by: Cameron

Excellent tour with excellent guides. Would recommend for all families. This will be the most "different" activity you will do in Hawaii. Instead of the standard rounds in the pool, golf, the beach, etc., do something different. This is a conversation piece.

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

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau

Reviewed by: Cameron

Great food and great show. The Smith family really has this show down to a science. Very organized and don't worry, enough food for seconds. The dancers were excellent and as a real man, I appreciated the young women who had some girth.

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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Sacred Waterfall Swim, Hike and Paddle

Reviewed by: Cameron

This was a great tour because it covered three (3) sports in one (1) tour. Our tour guide Jamie was very good in all respects. I would just say be prepared to get a workout. For those that don't exercise, you might want to consider something else. You don't have to be a marathon runner, but if you are a couch potato this might be a stretch for you.

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