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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
What you came to Hawaii for
Activity Date: 2014/08/15 | Posted on: 2015/07/13

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

Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
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LUAU
Activity Date: 2015/06/12 | Posted on: 2015/07/04

I was not there but my frends was there.Jerry &Brenda .Jearel& Gail was there and they loved it very much.And though it wss the best one. And would give it top raiting. Thank You. Jay

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Luau
Activity Date: 2015/04/23 | Posted on: 2015/05/22
Jim

Fantastic! You could tell the employees love what they do and loved sharing their traditions with us. It was organized and the food was fabulous! The grounds were beautiful and the show was spectacular.

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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
Well organised and tasty food.
Activity Date: 2015/05/12 | Posted on: 2015/05/20

Had to wait for 25 minutes on arrival in a queue to 'check in', once inside we didn't realise how big the area was. Markets, no lines at the bar, the buffet was well organised and entertainment was good. Not an intimate affair, hundreds of people but well worth the price.

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Fun
Activity Date: 2015/05/13 | Posted on: 2015/05/17
Eva

This was so much fun. The food was great. The dancing was fantastic. Great time.

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Very good experience
Activity Date: 2015/04/13 | Posted on: 2015/04/15

The nature was amazing and the food was delicious! Such a fun time and atmosphere! The show at the end showed many cool dances and showcased all kinds of different cultures.

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
The Best Combo Tour in Kauai
Activity Date: 2015/04/08 | Posted on: 2015/04/11

Pre-dinner boat trip was great and set the mood for the beautiful Smith acreage of garden, trees, animals and Culture.
The Luau dinner was the BEST we have ever had. A good variety of Hawaiian and American cuisine. The service was super organized and everyone was seated and eating with- in minutes.
After eating everyone walked about 100 yards to the outdoor theater and enjoyed dancing depicting several cultures as well as Hawaiian traditional dances and fire dance.
The four of us had a wonderful evening!!

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Nice show
Activity Date: 2015/04/02 | Posted on: 2015/04/05

This trip is very organized. We arrived at the grounds and were driven on a tram to the gardens (not sure why the tram, completely walkable). We were then left to wander the gardens for a half hour or so. The gardens are beautiful, the whole setting is lovely. The next event was the ceremony explaining how the pig is prepared and cooked, which was somewhat interesting. Next we were ushered into the dining area for cocktails and dinner. The pork was delicious, the rest basically typical buffet fare. Dinner felt like we were at a big wedding reception and didn't know anyone. If you like buffets and big feedings, you'll love this. Not our family's cup of tea. After dinner we walked to the theater for the show. The show was fine, the dancers were fine, it was entertaining. We didn't really know what to expect from a luau when we signed up and now that we've experienced it, we'll never feel a need to go back. Glad we saw the dancing but this is the one excursion we regret having spent our time and money on during our week in Kauai.

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Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden luau/ & fern grotto boat tour
Activity Date: 2015/03/11 | Posted on: 2015/03/24

We had a nice time on the river boat cruise and the luau was exceptional. We have been to at least 5 other luaus over the last several years and this was by far the best. The food was great. The entertainment was great and it was very well organized.

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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation
Activity Date: 2015/03/03 | Posted on: 2015/03/10

The train ride was very nice. Enjoyed seeing the plantation. The show was wonderful. The story behind the show was much better that the traditional Luau show of various dancers.

Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
Awesome and Passionate
Activity Date: 2015/02/03 | Posted on: 2015/02/07

This was exciting and passionate! Well choreographed and emotion filled. The Dancers are sexy and in great shape, and very much into their roles! The history is that of many pioneers and reveals all the sorrow and exhilaration of coming to a new land! Hawaii is no different than America and the West, or of Europe and its colonization. The story is fiery in its presentation with several ovations prompted by the force of the dancers, well worth seeing. And the food is excellent. The whole is well organized and amazing!!

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Excellent Tour.
Activity Date: 2015/01/07 | Posted on: 2015/02/01

We usually choose to avoid the tours in favour of exploring on our own. However, on advice from friends who previously lived in Hawaii, a Luau is an experience not to be missed.
We chose the Fern Grotto River Boat Tour and Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau combination tour with pick up and drop off from our hotel. It proved to be a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and evening.
The Fern Grotto, despite now missing a large number of ferns after the hurricane, is still a beautiful and tranquil spot to visit.
The highlight of this tour was definitely the Luau though. From start to finish, the service and quality of the show were seamless. The grounds are beautifully manicured and a photographer's delight. The food was delicious and ample in quantity; especially the pork. We were most impressed with how they managed to serve so many people in such an organised fashion. Everything was so very orderly and most visitors were invited to help themselves to second and third helpings. The Mai Tais and Punch were delicious and soft drinks were also readily available.
The show itself was very good and we were highly impressed with the quality of the performance.
Overall, a fabulous tour and highly recommended for all ages.

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Great Experience
Posted on: 2014/12/09

The luau was held in a beautiful place and it was really fun to explore. Unfortunately, when the seating began we were asked to move multiple times because of reserved seating and it made the dinner portion of our evening very very annoying. Luckily, the entertainment after dinner was awesome.

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must see
Activity Date: 2014/12/01 | Posted on: 2014/12/04

I made this a part of my 2nd nights activities and had a wonderful time. I had shuttle service from hotel free to a gorgeous park. The food was excellent and drinks were very good. I had the Mai Tai and Hawaiian punch. Take a camera because the park is amazing. Smoking is near the bathroom , fyi :) this company has best ratings with trip advisor. I would love to see it again. Oh video camera because no flash photos. You need $20 to purchase the photo taken upon arrival. Have fun!

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Hawaiin Tradition
Activity Date: 2014/11/05 | Posted on: 2014/11/29

I've been to several luaus on different islands and Smiths is my favourite by far. Beautiful property to walk around. Buffet dinner is very organized and extremely filling not to mention the free Mai Tai's. Really nice show of Hawaiin style dance as opposed to the "Vegas" act I've seen at other Luaus. And if you are staying in Kapa'a, transportation is included. Definately a "must do " while you are visiting the beautiful island of Kauai

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Excellent luau
Activity Date: 2014/11/12 | Posted on: 2014/11/17

This was an excellent luau. Very well organized and a great venue for the event. It was great for all ages. We had a 16 year old and two 80 year olds with us. All enjoyed emensly. Thank you

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Smith's Garden Luau is wonderful!
Activity Date: 2014/11/12 | Posted on: 2014/11/17

We truly enjoyed the luau at Smith's Tropical Paradise! Beautiful gardens, many picture opportunities, great food, excellent show! I love the family atmosphere at this luau and the hospitality that is extended to everyone. The show teaches about the many different people who settled in the Hawaiian islands. We always recommend this luau when we meet other travelers. It is an enjoyable and well-paced evening of great food and entertainment!

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Garden Luau
Activity Date: 2014/10/30 | Posted on: 2014/11/04

Great food and drinks. Show was really nice. However, I suggest not to go on a rainy day. Can't enjoy the beautiful grounds like I would have liked. Tables a little too close together, couldn't move or relax easy like a luau should be.

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Surprised!
Activity Date: 2014/10/08 | Posted on: 2014/10/13

Short and sweet ... the tour of the grounds was lovely; the food and mai tai's were superior; but the dances needed some umph! That was a sad ending to an event that started great.

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Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau & River Cruise
Activity Date: 2014/09/11 | Posted on: 2014/10/05

A nice afternoon and evening with the cruise along the river to the waterfall with entertainment followed by a ride / walk thru the gardens, a good meal drinks and good entertainment. I enjoyed the evening Thankyou

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Participant
Activity Date: 2014/10/01 | Posted on: 2014/10/05

I have attended this Luau and Show several times and highly recommend it to everyone! Even though it rained during the show this time, it was still very well done and the audience was very receptive of the dancing and entertainment! The food was wonderful, as always!!!

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Luau
Activity Date: 2014/08/11 | Posted on: 2014/08/26

My thought was that a Luau was supposed to take place while eating the wonderful buffet food. At this Luau we sat down at long tables and did enjoy a delicious buffet. However, then we had to move to another location where they had bleacher seating, which was extremely uncomfortable. The show itself was just ok as it did not have a lot of spectacular associated with it. There was only one guy who did an act with fire. Most of it was just basic hula dancing and not what I would have expected. VERY uncomfortable seating and MEDIOCRE dancing. I would not recommend this Luau to any of my friends are family who may wish to visit Hawaii.

I was however pleased with Veltra tours and the professionalism and the call I received for verification of activities. Thank You.

Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
Luau Klalmaku at Kilohana Plantation (premium luau seating)
Activity Date: 2014/08/01 | Posted on: 2014/08/24

Enjoyed the story. Great dansers. Our daughter loved the the "fire-danser".
The food was also very good.

Mahalo for the great show.

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Wonderful Luau
Activity Date: 2014/07/22 | Posted on: 2014/08/20

Smith's Luau was awesome! We have already recommended it to some friends of ours who are going to Kauai!

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Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau
Activity Date: 2014/07/31 | Posted on: 2014/08/04

Smith's was wonderful. It exceeded our expectations!

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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
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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.

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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.

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vacationer
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.

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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.

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Things to Do in Kauai in 2026 – Tours & Activities | HawaiiActivities.com
Book the best Kauai luaus with top-rated entertainment, Hawaiian feasts, and oceanfront or garden settings. Choose from family-friendly, romantic, or theatrical luaus in Poipu, Lihue, and Kapa'a. Enjoy hula, fire knife dances, and authentic Polynesian storytelling with optional buffet dinner. Secure your spot in advance!