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

Great Time!

Reviewed by: Sue Sue

Enjoyed the music and dancing as well as the informative narration. The natural beauty of the river and grotto is spectacular. Walking through the Rain Forest area gave you a sense of peace.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2026/01/25
Activity Date: 2026/01/23

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

Very happy BOUT THE LUAU.

Reviewed by: Kitka.

Well organized even if our party did not show up at same time. We were a party of 12. Dinner was efficient. No coconut cake tho. My son and his new bride got married that day and so the luau served as their reception. We were thrilled this couple was made note of. We were happy with our choice of luau. Maholo.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Did not get to see the pig. Too many people crowded around. We used Lyftbto get there and they were

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2026/01/24
Activity Date: 2026/01/02

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

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Patty

Beautiful trip in a beautiful setting with great entertainment that included comedy, music and traditional dancing.
The walk to the grotto was so incredibly gorgeous. Do not miss this wonderful experience

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2026/01/24
Activity Date: 2026/01/22

Kipu Ranch ATV Tour – Scenic Ride Through Jurassic Park Film Locations

This is a must

Reviewed by: Robb

My family and I had an absolutely incredible time. The guides were amazing. The views were absolutely incredible. This is a must do when visiting the island.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 2 to 4 participants)
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/01/24
Activity Date: 2026/01/22

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

Lovely Grounds and Event

Reviewed by: Kara

Smith’s Family Garden Luau was a wonderful Kauai experience. The tropical garden setting was beautiful and inviting, creating a relaxing atmosphere.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2026/01/23
Activity Date: 2025/09/11

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

Nice small beautiful excursion!

Reviewed by: Kara

The boat ride along the river offered beautiful views of lush tropical landscapes, and the live Hawaiian music and hula added an authentic, festive touch.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2026/01/23
Activity Date: 2025/09/11

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

Great luau show

Reviewed by: Kara

The show was engaging, energetic, and beautifully showcased the Hawaiian culture!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2026/01/23
Activity Date: 2025/09/08

Kauai Beach Boys Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Surfing Ride

Best tour we did!

Reviewed by: Kara

This outrigger canoe surfing ride was such a fun and authentic Hawaiian experience!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Outrigger Canoe Ride
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2026/01/23
Activity Date: 2025/09/09

Kauai Backcountry Treetop Canopy Zipline & Swimming Adventure with Lunch

Wonderful day!

Reviewed by: Kara

The treetop ziplines were thrilling with incredible views, and the guides were professional, fun, and made safety a clear priority.

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Packages: Zipline & Waterfall Swim Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2026/01/23
Activity Date: 2025/09/09

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

Enjoyable couple of hours.

Reviewed by: Kelman

The Fern Grotto trip was a lovely experience from beginning to end. First: the price is right! There are so many expensive things to do on Kauai, but we thought the $35 per person fee was worth it. The boat is wide and very stable (no waves!!) and is covered overtop (no rain and no sunburn). However the sides are completely open and we enjoyed the air and very slight breeze. The captain gave nice narration on the way to the grotto with interesting facts about the area. On the trip back, there was a hula show with singing. It was more like a family show than a Hollywood production which was fine with us. I was amazed at the care and assistance provided to a lady in a wheelchair, several who had walkers, and some with canes. Once arriving at the Grotto, the boat crew guides you on a cement path to the viewing area. Then they sing the Hawaiian Wedding Song which was nice. My younger brother was married at the Fern Grotto about 40 years ago, so that was meaningful to me. There were restrooms at the Grotto area. No food or drink is served. Tour lasted a total of 2 hours. Plenty of parking.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2026/01/21
Activity Date: 2026/01/19

エアバン遊覧飛行 カウアイ島の絶景を上空から堪能!ワイメア渓谷、ナ・パリ・コースト、ハナペペ渓谷、ジュラシック・パークに登場の滝<英語ガイド/リフエ空港発>

If you visit Kauai Island, definitely check it out!! カウアイ島に訪問された方はぜひ!!

Reviewed by: ミシシッピ

Since I was pregnant, I had to give up hiking, but I was able to enjoy the great outdoors on this sightseeing flight tour! There were many waterfalls, and I got to see breathtaking views that I've never seen before! Also, since it was whale watching season, we were able to see several whales from the Cessna plane! The family I was with was so excited about the whales that the pilot adjusted our route to chase after them, showing how flexible and accommodating he was in the moment!

妊娠中だったため、ハイキングは断念し、こちらの遊覧飛行ツアーで大自然を楽しむことができました!
滝がたくさんあって、みたことのない絶景をたくさんみることができました!!
また、ホエールウォッチングのシーズンということもあり、セスナ機?の中からも複数のホエールを見ることができました!同乗した家族がホエールに興奮していたので、パイロットが追いかけてくれたりと、その場その場で融通がきくパイロットさんでした!

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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The cost of purchasing footage from the GoPro attached to the Cessna's wing is high, so I recommend filming it yourself!

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セスナ機の羽についてるGo proの映像の購入費は高いので、ご自身で撮影されることをお勧めします!

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Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2026/01/21
Activity Date: 2026/01/10

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

Great river tour

Reviewed by: Hfam

This was the perfect fit for us and our 3 year old. The boat is kid friendly and the fern grotto is easily accessible with a short walk on a paved path. Great opportunity to see something up river for those with small children or any mobility limitations.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2026/01/03
Activity Date: 2026/01/01

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great family adventure

Reviewed by: Great family adventure!

Our family of six had a great day on the paddle and hike to Secret Falls. Our guide was Harrison and he was amazing. Fun, helpful, and gave us all kinds of cool facts and stories about the flora and fauna and people of the area. He even got a bird to eat a worm out of my daughter’s hand! The falls were huge and beautiful. An absolutely great day!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Get Harrison as your guide!
Also, wear shoes that you don’t mind ruining- serious mud on the hike!

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/01/03
Activity Date: 2026/01/01

Kipu Ranch ATV Tour – Scenic Ride Through Jurassic Park Film Locations

What a great memory!

Reviewed by: Great Memory

Although somewhat costly, it was a very memorable experience. The ATV they use are very capable machines going through some rough at times terrain. Our guides were lovely and very knowledgeable. Very professional and safety first group. Good amount of time - 3 hours ride time.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 4

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Packages: 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 2 to 4 participants)
Attended as: Families
Weather: Rainy
Posted on: 2026/01/02
Activity Date: 2025/12/30

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Excellent

Reviewed by: Amazingly fun!

Allot of fun!! Wonderful opportunity.

Thank you!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/12/28
Activity Date: 2025/12/26

5-Hour Liko Kauai Catamaran Tour - Na Pali Coast Sea Caves & Snorkel with Lunch

Breathtaking Na Pali Coast

Reviewed by: Kara

Snorkeling among tropical fish and exploring sea caves was a highlight of our whole trip!

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: [8:30AM] Morning Tour with Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/12/28
Activity Date: 2025/09/07

Private Kauai Doors On & Off Na Pali Coast Air Tour - Mauna Loa Helicopter

Unforgettable views!

Reviewed by: Kara

The views of the Na Pali Coast cliffs, waterfalls, and valleys were breathtaking and unlike anything else.

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We’re thrilled to hear the Nā Pali Coast took your breath away—it truly is one of the most spectacular places on Earth. Seeing the towering cliffs, waterfalls, and deep valleys from the air offers a perspective that’s impossible to match from the ground. Thank you for choosing Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours; we’re honored to be part of such a memorable experience and hope to welcome you back again someday!

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Packages: 1 Hour Doors-off Flight Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2025/12/28
Activity Date: 2025/09/06

5-Hour Liko Kauai Catamaran Tour - Na Pali Coast Sea Caves & Snorkel with Lunch

Na Pali Coast Catamaran

Reviewed by: Kara

Snorkeling and exploring sea caves were the highlights of this amazing experience!

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Packages: [8:30AM] Morning Tour with Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/12/28
Activity Date: 2025/09/04

Waimea Canyon Guided Sightseeing, Kokee State Park Nature Walk & Coffee Tour

Stunning Views

Reviewed by: Kara

The stops at Waimea Canyon offered amazing panoramic views, and the nature walk in Kokee State Park allowed us to enjoy the scenery and learn about native plants.

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Packages: Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/12/28
Activity Date: 2025/09/03

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Adventurous Experience

Reviewed by: Kara

A super fun, off-the-beaten-path way to see the island’s natural beauty. Highly recommend!!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/12/28
Activity Date: 2025/09/01

3.5-Hour Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar on Holo Holo Catamaran

Sunset Cruise Along the Na Pali Coast

Reviewed by: Kara

The scenery was absolutely stunning with cliffs, sea caves, and vibrant colors as the sun set over the Pacific.

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Packages: Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/12/28
Activity Date: 2025/08/26

Private Kauai Doors On & Off Na Pali Coast Air Tour - Mauna Loa Helicopter

Unforgettable Na Pali Coast Experience

Reviewed by: Kara

Our pilot was friendly, skilled, and knowledgeable, sharing details about Kauai’s landscapes, history, and hidden valleys throughout the flight!

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Mahalo for taking the time to share your experience! 🌺
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your flight and that your pilot made it both informative and memorable. Our team loves sharing Kauai’s incredible landscapes, history, and hidden valleys from the air—it’s truly a special perspective. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to the pilot. Thank you for choosing Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the skies!

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Packages: 1 Hour Doors-off Flight Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/12/28
Activity Date: 2025/08/25

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

An unforgettable evening from beginning to end!

Reviewed by: Kara

The highlight was the show. You can truly feel the pride and heart the Smith family puts into this luau!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/12/28
Activity Date: 2025/08/25

ヘリコプター遊覧飛行 ワイメア渓谷&ナ・パリ・コースト&ハナレイ湾 <英語ガイド/リフエ空港>

Impressive, grand, and magnificent scenery. 迫力、壮大、素晴らしい景観。

Reviewed by: 名無しのゴンベイ

My first helicopter tour. I never imagined it would be this wonderful. It takes you to places that you can't reach by car or on foot in just one flight. I can't wait for the next opportunity.

初めてのヘリコプター遊覧。こんなに素晴らしいとは思っても見なかった。車でも徒歩でも行けない所もひとっ飛び。次の機会が楽しみ。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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If you haven't ridden it before, I recommend boarding it first.

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乗った事が無ければ、先ず搭乗をお勧めします。

  • カウアイ島

  • カウアイ島

  • カウアイ島ナウィリナウィリ港

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Packages: スタンダード席(50分)
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/12/20
Activity Date: 2025/11/25

エアバン遊覧飛行 カウアイ島の絶景を上空から堪能!ワイメア渓谷、ナ・パリ・コースト、ハナペペ渓谷、ジュラシック・パークに登場の滝<英語ガイド/リフエ空港発>

The top experience to have on Kauai Island! カウアイ島で一番やるべき体験!

Reviewed by: HIROCO

When you think of Kauai, you think of the Na Pali Coast. The Na Pali Coast is a breathtaking view that can only be seen by boat, air, or through strenuous trekking. I went trekking, but I wanted to see the whole thing from a boat or by air, so I did some research and ultimately decided that seeing it from above would be best.

Helicopter tours were about twice the price, and boat tours were over 30,000 yen, while this one was in the 20,000 yen range, so I chose this option. Honestly, I felt that 20,000 yen was a great deal for such an amazing experience! I made the right choice!

The stunning views were overwhelming. I was worried about turbulence, but it felt just like being on a regular airplane, and I wasn't scared at all (the pilot was very skilled). Although I'm not fluent in English, the pilot was considerate and chatted with us, guiding us by saying things like, "We're right above here," which made the experience very enjoyable.

We were told to leave our bags in the car, so we weighed ourselves with just our cameras and essentials. There were five of us in total. The other three were all larger individuals, weighing around 70 to 100 kg, and it seemed like the heavier people got the front seats. There were three single seats in a row, and the back had two connected seats, which is where we sat.

In the end, I think the size of the windows and the wide view we had, being away from the wings and wheels, gave us the best angles for photos.

I heard that the mountains look beautiful in the afternoon when the sun is up, so I booked a 2:00 PM flight. The Waimea side was a bit cloudy, but it was absolutely stunning! It was great to see the places I had walked a few days earlier, like the Kalalau Trail and the Kilauea Lighthouse, from above again. I recommend doing this activity later in your trip.

I stayed in Kauai for six days, but the memories from this activity left the strongest impression on me, and I'm really glad I did it. Honestly, if you do this, you might feel satisfied enough not to do anything else. It was truly amazing! I highly recommend it!

カウアイ島といえばナパリ―コースト。ナパリ―コーストは船か飛行か過酷トレッキングでしか見ることができない絶景。トレッキングには行ったけれど、船か飛行で全体を観たいと思い色々調べていて、やっぱり上空からが良さそうだなと思い飛行を選択。
ヘリだと倍ぐらいの料金だったし、船だと3万円以上でこちらは2万円台だったのでこちらにしました。正直2万円台じゃ安いと思うぐらい最高な体験でした!こっちで大正解!

もう感動の絶景の嵐でした。揺れるかなと心配でしたが、普通の飛行機に乗ってるようなレベルでまったく怖くなかったです。(パイロットの運転がうまかった)
英語が堪能ではありませんが、パイロットが気遣って話しかけてくれたり、今ここの上空ですよ~とガイドしてくれたりしてすごく楽しめました。

カメラ以外の荷物は車に置いてね、ということで荷物は車に置いてカメラなど持って行くものを持った状態で体重測定。私の時は全部で5人。私達以外の3人はみんな大きい人で70~100kgぐらいありそうでしたが、体重が重い人ほど前の席という感じでした…1人席が3列あって後ろの席が2席繋がってる感じで私たちはそこでした。
でも結果的に窓の大きさと見える範囲の広さ、翼や車輪から離れているので撮れる画角は一番良かったのではないかと思います。

ナパリ―コーストは太陽が昇っている午後の方が山々の筋が綺麗に見れると聞いて14:00のフライトを予約しました。ワイメア側は少し曇っていたけれどとにかく絶景でした!数日前に歩いたカララウトレイルの場所やキラウエア灯台など、先に行った場所をもう一度上空から見れたのでよかった。旅行後半に行くのをおすすめします。
カウアイ島には6日間滞在しましたが、このアクティビティの思い出の印象が最も強く、本当にやってよかったです。なんならこれさえ押さえれば他いかなくてもいいぐらい満足できます。本当に最高でした!超おすすめします!

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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I recommend wearing black clothing because shadows will be reflected on the window glass.

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窓ガラスに反射して人影が写ってしまうので黒い服を着ていくことをおすすめします。

  • ナパリ―コースト

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Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/12/14
Activity Date: 2025/12/09

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Kayak secret falls hike

Reviewed by: Wc

This kayak/hike was so fun. It took 4 hours and the experience was worth the trip

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Definitely going the morning

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/12/14
Activity Date: 2025/12/12

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

Beautiful people

Reviewed by: Henkel

We enjoyed our experience very much! Easy day and easy walk to the grotto.

Local customer service: 4

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/12/13
Activity Date: 2025/12/11

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

Great outing!

Reviewed by: LP

We had a great time! Enjoyed the fabulous entertainment and the fern grotto. I felt like it was money well spent!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/12/10
Activity Date: 2025/12/08

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

Awesome Luau

Reviewed by: BG

Been to two other luaus. This was by far the best. It’s a full experience not just good and dance. Beautiful grounds. Awesome staff. Amazing entertainment. Lots of delicious food and drink. We loved it.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Get there early to have time to enjoy the grounds.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/12/06
Activity Date: 2025/12/01

Scenic Kauai Airplane Tour to Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Falls

Best experience ever!!!

Reviewed by: Teresa and Tom C.

Due to weather conditions, we had to re-schedule 3 times, but we were so glad we finally got to go up. Marcus was our pilot and he was fabulous. He was very friendly and so informative on our flight. We ended up going on our last day in Kauai, but it was the best ending ever. I highly recommend Wings over Kauai….it allowed us a chance to see parts of the island (oh so many waterfalls and rocky cliffs) that you can’t see from the ground. We also felt the price was quite reasonable for this experience. We definitely recommend this experience!! A great way to spend our 30th anniversary!
Teresa and Tom C.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Ginger ale and water was provided just in case a passenger has a sensitive stomach.

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Packages: Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/12/06
Activity Date: 2025/11/14
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