Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This is one of the few activities that my wife and I would do again. It was a great tour of the Hawaiian forest. Very interesting, plus you get to do something not everyone does... zipline! Very breathtaking views and you feel like you are flying!
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/29 |
Reviewed by: Wayne
This was a great, affordable way to see the entire island. The service was more personal. We had the ride with just the two of us. It was terrific meeting Bruce and Ellen. They are a wonderful and interesting couple.
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We have attended other Luaus on Kauai, but this Luau exceeded all expectations. The grounds are beautiful, the food was great and the service was outstanding. There was plenty of food and drink (all you can eat/drink) and it was all delicious! The Smith family and their associates are warm, friendly and genuine. One note of caution to those with young children - the show does not begin until after dinner is over, so this could make for a long night for some little ones. My two sons (3 years and 4 months) did well and enjoyed the show, but were definitely getting a little tired toward the end. Overall, I would highly recommend this luau.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The guides on the tour were outstanding. They were fun and knowledgable about the region and history. Really made the trip enjoyable. The tunnels can get a little cold, but definitely not bad. Although I am not fond of small spaces, the tunnels were not scary at all and both my husband and I enjoyed the event. Also, the lunch was tasty!
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/26 |
Reviewed by: Sadiej
Captain Chris and his crew took care to make sure every passenger was looked after and made to feel at home. Watching the sun come up on the Na Pali coast was spectacular and the snorkeling spot was to die for.
The water can be rough so take precautions for sea sickness.
This was a great trip. I personally didn't need to have the "Forbidden Isle" portion. It's forbidden because you can't go anywhere near it.
All said though - a very good trip!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Jake House
This tour is by far the best way to see the Island. I recommend doing it the first day your on Kaui because the pilots tell you were to go and what to see. We had the owner as the pilot and he gave us terrific ideas and views of the Island. Will do this tour again.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Brad McRee
The Smith Luau was an overall extraordinary experience and great value. The evening begins with a tram or walking tour of Smith's Tropical Paradise. The grounds include a wide variety of birds and fish, and labelled foliage. The luau was in a covered open-air pavillion, and preceded by giving thanks for the food and asking God's blessings. The luau was served buffet style, including fish, pork, chicken and beef dishes, and a wide variety of vegetables and desserts. While eating, we were serenaded by a live band, playing traditional Hawaiian music. Following the luau, we moved to a covered open-air amphitheater for a live show, including segments depicting the many cultures of the Hawaiian islands. The staff was genuinely courteous and kind. Overall, this was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and is highly recommended.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Bucky was an excellent guide.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Ems and Juan
My friends went on this tour last year and they kept telling us how awesome and amazing it was, so of course when my husband and I went to Kauai last month, we knew that we had to try the tubing ourselves, and I am so so so so so happy that I did. It had to be the most amazing time and srsly...this was way better than just sitting on the beach. If you get a chance...DO EEEET! :)
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/04 |
Reviewed by: thompson's
My whole family went of this tour and we had a blast. Remember to bring sunscreen and the water shoes are a good idea. We haven't laughed this much in ages... Thanks!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Quarnberg/Holdaway
We had a great time. The food was good, the gardens were amazing and the show was awesome. We would do it again no questions about it. The staff was great as well. Thanks for making are trip more amazing.
The Quarnbergs and The Holdaways
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/30 |
Reviewed by: Sherminator
Our family loves the Smith's Family Luau--the gardens are beautiful, the food is excellent & the Smith Family is so nice. This was our 2nd time at this luau & we enjoyed it as much as the 1st. I highly recommend doing the fern grotto cruise & then the luau right after. This was a wonderful family experience!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Flo S
This was a really fun experience! Jonathan was our tour guide and since we were the only ones booked that afternoon, it was a really private tour. We snorkeled at Hideaways Beach, which was breathless. The kayaking back was a little tough because we were tired from the snorkeling but we finally made it. I would definitely do it again!
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/17 |
Reviewed by: 49erbabe
We flew with Bruce a few years ago and had a wonderful flight. I was somewhat apprehensive since I have issuses with panic attacks, he was so kind and reassuring that it made the flight very comfortable. Kaui is such a beautiful island you get a different perspective from the air. We enjoyed Bruce's vast knowledge of Kauai from the air. He even let my husband do a little bit of the flying since he had his private piolts license. We highly recommend
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Barbara
We loved this tour. The ride up the river was informative and absolutely beautiful. Walking the Grotto was amazing. So many types of plants. You will be amazed. Be sure to walk through slowly. Look at every flower and in between leaves so you don't miss the giant bumble bees or the beautiful birds. Some people walked too quickly and missed these wonders of nature.
The ride back was pleasant with the staff playing music and dancing. They were great guides and great people. One of the guides walked slowly with us and told us all about the different plants and what the natives used these plants for. Super informative. I felt sorry for those who didn't take the time to listen to his wealth of knowledge.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We incredibly enjoyed this Luau! I would recommend it to everyone. The train ride and walk through the garden set the scene for a beautiful evening.
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Mrs. Harless
The luau food was excellent, best we experienced in the Islands. The program fell short of our expectations. We have seen better in other venues.
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Mrs. Harless
The trip was listed as a short, rugged walk, but is handicap accessible. I would have liked this information ahead of time, as walking on concrete is very painful for me, and I would have taken my scooter if I had known there was a paved walk way. I would like to go again sometime, when the ferns have recovered from the damage of the 2006 Hurricane. Cruise was informative, entertaining and fun!
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Linn A
Smith's River Cruise was well done. Unfortunately the Fern Grotto sust
ained damage which no longer allows people to go inside.
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Linn A.
Very well done! I was suprised by the gardens and the amount of people who attended. Good selection of food too!
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
Was relaxing and fun at the same time. Guides very informative and easygoing. Tunnels extremely cool!
Would do again in a heartbeat! Thanks Guys
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
Great entertainment! Food was fabulous, show was very impressive. Would definitely go again. Love the DVD so I don't have trouble remembering the show. Beautifully kept grounds and lots of birds!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We enjoyed our experience at the luau. The food was very good and they were very experienced at moving a big crowd through efficiently. It was great having the Hawaiian music during dinner. The show was pretty good. We did enjoy it, but it doesn't quite compare to the show at the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu, which is the best. This one was good, and it tried to have different islands represented, but the numbers were all very similar to each other. Loved the fire and volcano and the dragon. It was an enjoyable evening for our family.
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our family enjoyed this short boat ride to the Fern Grotto. The Grotto itself has changed since our last trip to Kaua'i. Sit on the left side of the boat while it is at the dock (which will then be the right side going up the river). That way you can see most of the sights the guide points out on the way to the Fern Grotto. It was informative, especially for first timers. Next trip, we will probably kayak up to the Grotto.
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Alan Shapiro
We enjoyed the food and the entertainment. The grounds and the birds were wonderful. Worth the money for this experience.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/30 |
Reviewed by: The Desio's
We had a great time on this tour. It is a 2.5 mile kayak and about a 2 mile hike to a spectacular waterfall. We went in March with our 9 yr old son. These are two person kayaks that you cannot have children in the middle. I ended up pairing up with another mom who came with her family. Our guide was very knowledgeable and able to tell us all about the trees and plants around us and other things along the way. We hiked to the waterfall where we had lunch and able to swim under the waterfall. This is definitely something to try.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/28 |
Reviewed by: The Desio's
This was an amazing experience. We went in March with our 9 yr old son. My husband got a 4-wheeler and we got the Rhino. The guides were great, making sure everyone was safe before we got going. If someone was unable to operate safely, they would end up riding with the guides. Everyone in our group was respectful and followed the rules so we were able to get extra riding time. The stops were great, my son loved using the rope swing to jump into the river. The lunch spot was great, there was a kitten and small boars that would eat the left overs. The second waterfall was great, a little cold but worth getting in. We were able to see amazing scenery, the views were spectacular. We took some amazing pictures. This is a tour that you must experience. When we return we will definitely be doing this again. THANK YOU for an amazing experience that we will never forget.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Cathy
Wow, the food, the staff, the grounds, the dancing - it was all great! It was well organized and the tour around the gardens was informative. The dancers were spectacular and the food was wonderful! I would highly recommend that you don't miss out on this luau!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Cathy
It was a relaxing and enjoyable trip down the river to the Fern Grotto. The staff was fun and we enjoyed learning to Hula. It was a good value!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Cathy
This company out does themselves in service and their staff are the best! We had so much fun with T (our guide) he was knowledgeable and very personable- he made the day fly by!
The lunch and swimming hole area were great! I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for something unique to do!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/20 |
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