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

Nice

We had a great time and what was the show in a European movie theater in the morning here in london on the way out hades was a bit like a ride to get the little one..made of

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2019/08/25
Activity Date:	2019/07/29

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

Fernandez Grotto River Cruise

Reviewed by: Yvette

It was a nice cruise throught the river to see the Grotto.

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Posted on:	2019/08/17
Activity Date:	2019/08/14

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

Nice and relaxing!

Reviewed by: Debbie

It was a nice family outing. It was relaxing boat tour. One way we had musicians, singer and dancer. In the other direction there was an interesting commentary. Got off the boat to see Fern Grotto. Good price vs quality!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/08/01
Activity Date:	2019/07/29

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Sacred falls adventure

Reviewed by: Amy

Easy kayaking. The hike is easy but take your time not to fall. Our guide was helpful at crossing all more challenging obatacles. Beautiful falls and swimming area. Nice lunch.

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Aloha Amy,

Yes...wise council...go slow. Half the fun is getting there!

Thanks for sharing and glad we were able to share the day with you.

Keep chasing waterfalls.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/07/28
Activity Date:	2019/07/25

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

Entertaining and silly

Reviewed by: Dee

The Smith's family is awesome and entertaining. Wear mosquito repellent when going, just a taught. They sing and entertain as you travel up the fern grotto and had us all doing the hoki pokie. We will be doing their luau too so we'll let you know how it goes!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/07/26
Activity Date:	2019/07/23

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Review of kayak and hike

Reviewed by: John

Overall I had fun. The trip is basically kayak for 2 miles, hike for 1 mile, visit a 100' water fall, and then hike back for 1 mile and then kayak for 2 miles. Since I like physical activity, this trip worked well for me.

Kayaking requires some physical work, and since there are 2 people per kayak, at last one should be in good physical shape.

Hiking was through lots of mud. You will cross streams, ankle deep mud, and will get dirty. Best to wear sandals since sneakers will be ruined. My youngest son loved this part (getting dirty is always fun).

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Aloha John,

Thanks for taking the time and for your nice and constructive review on what to expect and what to bring.

If you don't like to paddle and hike this could be wrong tour for some.

Keep active...and thanks again.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide.

Rainbow during kayak
Waterfall. There is a pool at the bottom.

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/07/26
Activity Date:	2019/07/16

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

Fern Grotto cruise experience

Reviewed by: Richard from Oahu

We appreciated the ride up to view the grotto, which everyone visiting Kaua’i should see. The best part was the music! Made me thirsty!

I highly recommend the Smith boat ride without reservation.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/07/20
Activity Date:	2019/07/17

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

Great entertainment, informative guide very fun!!!

Reviewed by: Laura Ryman

This was a great trip. Informative Guide, beautiful walk up to the fern canyon. Great entertainment all around fun. The hula lesson was fun too!!!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/07/09
Activity Date:	2019/07/03

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

a lot of fun with views of nature’s beauty

Reviewed by: R&R family

The crew members were great entertainment and informative. Highly recommended

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2019/06/27
Activity Date:	2019/06/24

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

BEST DAY EVER!

Reviewed by: Renee

A beautiful, unique, and memorable experience. The guide was friendly and helpful, everyone was able to paddle up the river at their own pace, the river is lined with greenery, but the real treats were the hike along a gorgeous trail with amazing foliage and, of course, the waterfall. Swimming in the pool at the base of the waterfall and looking up at the water pouring over the cliff is an experience like no other. I went with my teenage daughter on a beautiful sunny day. There were no significant recent rains, so the trail was not muddy or slippery and the hike wasn't strenuous at all. I highly recommend this tour!

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Aloha Renee,

Glad you enjoyed our Wailua River paddle and hike to the Sacred Falls with your daughter.

Yes it’s pretty classic and you gave a really nice review. Thanks for taking the time and until our trails cross.

Stay paddling and hiking.

Aloha,

Micco

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/06/22
Activity Date:	2019/06/19

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

Fun ride

Reviewed by: Dave

Beautiful views. It is a lot of fun. Great entertainment. Nice people. Would recommend it.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2019/06/11
Activity Date:	2019/06/08

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

Great Last Trip

Reviewed by: Joe Mays

The trip was great, the entertainment was great.Enjoyed all there was to see and would be great for all ages.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2019/06/10
Activity Date:	2019/06/07

Small-Group Best of Kauai Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Really enjoyed the tour

Reviewed by: The Barnetts

We wanted to give this tour 4.5 stars but couldn't. We really enjoyed the sights and the information that our guide Steve provided. He was attentive, informative, and entertaining. One suggestion would be to have a bottle of water available for each tour guest.

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Packages:	Best of Kauai by Land & River Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/06/02
Activity Date:	2019/05/27

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

Great tour of the river

Reviewed by: Nikki

Friendly people and nice tour with lots of information

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2019/05/22
Activity Date:	2019/05/19

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

fun beautiful and quick

Reviewed by: CRL

Great and fun trip and just takes a couple of hours

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/05/11
Activity Date:	2019/05/08

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Had a great time

Reviewed by: Nicole

Even with the rain it was a blast... wear proper shoes they will get muddy!!

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Aloha Nicole,

Without rain you could not have rainbows.

Thanks for warning people about shoes.

Until our trails meet again.

Thanks for taking the time.

Micco

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/05/02
Activity Date:	2019/04/29

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

Ok.

Reviewed by: Deb D

Relatively inexpensive way to see some of the river greenery. Appreciated the history/culture narration. Lead entertainer on the way back was funny! Hula ladies don’t really seem into it, you feel like they are just doing a job and don’t necessarily enjoy it, and they seemed tired. Fern grotto a beautiful site.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/05/02
Activity Date:	2019/04/29

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Sacred Falls Kayak and Hike

Reviewed by: Tena

We very much enjoyed the kayak and hike to Sacred Falls! Our guide Dustin was outstanding! He shared his knowledge of the area and kept us entertained with his jokes throughout the tour. The hike is muddy so wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet and dirty.
We would definitely do this activity again!

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Aloha Tena,

Dustin is on a roll. One out of every 3 honorable mentions this month, has Dustin's name affixed.

That said all our guides I can humbly say, "Do an outstanding job!".

Thanks for warning others about the property shoes to wear.

Stay paddling and hiking.

Thanks again for sharing.

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/04/19
Activity Date:	2019/04/16

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

A romantic river rendezvous

Reviewed by: MsTravelGal

Wedding ceremonies have been held at the fern grotto for decades. It's a historic and beautiful spot to get married or renew your vows. We didn't know this before arriving but it was a special surprise since my fiance proposed the day before. The cruise to the fern grotto was the perfect way to end our vacation in Kauai. Even if you're not going for a wedding, you'll get to hear and watch Hawaiian singers and musicians perform a traditional Hawaiian wedding song. So whether you're celebrating an engagement, a honeymoon, or 50 years of marriage, this beautiful destination will fill your heart with love. I'm so glad we did this tour!

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Posted on:	2019/04/10

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great time

Reviewed by: Ron Z

This was a great time. This was our first time in kayak and we did awesome as our guide said. The hike to the falls was muddy but well worth it. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a little adventure.

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Thanks Ron for a nice review. Summer "dryness" has arrived and the trail is a wee bit less muddy. Thanks for warning folks about the mud.
Stay paddling and hiking.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/03/31
Activity Date:	2019/03/27

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

Very interesting trip

Reviewed by: Martin

Excellent organization of the trip, nice music and dance, very impressive walk to fern grotto. All-in-one: Beautiful trip worth the money

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2019/02/28
Activity Date:	2019/02/25

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Best Part if our trip!

Reviewed by: Pilar Abalos

We got to kayak down the Wailua River. Jay our guide was amazing. He told us about historical information about the beautiful island of Kauai and it’s history. Our hike to the waterfall was deep in the interior and he pointed out plants and trees and gave us history and background about them. He was patient and very friendly. Our swim in the falls was something on my bucket list and was definitely what I was expecting and more! Thank you to Jay and everyone at Kayak Kauai!

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Aloha Pilar,

Glad to hear that not only that Jay did a great job guiding but that he help lighten "your bucket".

Keep filling up that bucket and thanks for letting others know what a good job Jay is doing; we are very
fortunate to have him on board.

A hui hou,

Micco

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/02/27
Activity Date:	2019/02/23

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Excellent Choice!

Reviewed by: Trish F

Wonderful experience! Our guide Dustin was amazing and shared interesting history of Hawaii. Well worth it! We'd do it again!

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Aloha Trish,

Dustin is a legend in his own mind...but then maybe, given your review, he is a legend. Thanks for sharing and confirming what we all knew at Kayak Kaua'i, i.e. that Dusting rocks.

Until our wakes or trail meet.

Micco

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/01/11
Activity Date:	2019/01/08

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

It was a fun boat ride.

Reviewed by: Gladys Espino

The boat felt a little outdated but the staff and the scenery made up for it. Our girls had fun riding the boat, watching the hula dancers, and learning about some history.

Here's a picture of a waterfall at Fern Grotto

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/01/03
Activity Date:	2018/07/04

シダの洞窟観光遊覧船　ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く！＜英語ガイド／半日＞

The Cedar Cave for the first time in 43 years. 43年ぶりのシダの洞窟

Reviewed by: yokochan

I have visited Oahu and Hawaii Island many times, but this summer I went to Kauai for the first time in 43 years. I don't have any memories from back then, but it's a shame that you can't enter the caves now. Still, the area around the caves is full of atmosphere, and the boat tour was quite enjoyable with various activities.

オアフ島やハワイ島は何度も訪れていますが、今夏43年ぶりにカウアイ島に行ってきました。
当時の記憶は全然ないのですが、今は洞窟内に入れないのが残念ですね。
それでも洞窟周囲は雰囲気たっぷりですし、船上でもイロイロ楽しませてくれて、なかなか楽しいツアーでした。

シダの洞窟

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Packages:	基本プラン（2019年12月31日まで）
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Posted on:	2018/12/13
Activity Date:	2018/08/09

シダの洞窟観光遊覧船　ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く！＜英語ガイド／半日＞

The tour of the Wailua River on Kauai Island was amazing. (It was all in English, but that didn't bother me.) カウアイ島のワイルア川の遊覧は最高でした。（すべて英語ガイドでしたが、気になりませんよ。）

Reviewed by: 道産子

Most of the passengers were from Europe and America, but we leisurely floated down the Wailua River. Onboard, there was a hula performance accompanied by Hawaiian songs played on the ukulele, which engaged the passengers in dancing and made for a fun experience. After disembarking, the "Fern Grotto" was just a few minutes away. It seems that in the past, visitors could enter the grotto, but now the view is only from the deck area in front, which was a bit disappointing, yet we still enjoyed it thoroughly. On the way back, we spent about an hour and a half, taking in the scenery and encountering canoes navigating the Kailua River. Since it was an early morning departure, it was just the right time to head out for lunch afterward. As it was my first time on Kauai, I think this is a recommended option.

乗客殆どが欧米人ばかりでしたが、ワイルア川をゆったりと下り、シダの洞窟までの船内はウクレレ演奏によるハワイアンソングでのフラショ－があり、乗船客を巻き込んでの踊りもあり楽しませてくれました。下船後の「シダの洞窟」は数分で着く場所にあり、以前は中に入れたようですが、現在は手前のデッキ広場からの眺めになり、少し残念ではありますが、十分に堪能出来ました。帰りは外の景色を眺めながら、カイルア川を行き来するカヌーと遭遇しながらの行程で約１時間半くらいの時間でした。朝一の出航だったので、終わると昼食に出掛けるのに丁度良い時間でしたよ。初カウアイ島だったので、おすすめのオプションだと思います。

乗船場所です
船内でのハワイアンソング
シダの洞窟
ワイルア・リバー・クルーズ
クルーズ船
ワイルア川を愉しむカヌーの群れ

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Packages:	基本プラン（2019年12月31日まで）
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Posted on:	2018/12/03
Activity Date:	2018/03/27

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

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: T. Hasko

Great little boat ride to the beautiful fern grotto! I loved the song and little hike up. The tour guide was wonderful we had a great time.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2018/11/10
Activity Date:	2018/11/07

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Sacred Falls

Reviewed by: Karen

We took the Sacred Falls kayak, hike and waterfall swim with Doc as our guide. He was awesome, providing great information about many of the plants we saw. He was better than our guide at one of the botanical gardens we visited. He also provided information on Hawaiian culture and history. The kayaking was at a very comfortable pace. My advice to future visitors would be to wear shoes you wouldn't mind throwing away. The mud was VERY deep but not too difficult to hike through. The waterfall was beautiful and a fun place to at least wash off your feet!

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Aloha Karen,

Thanks for sharing your impressions and insights to our Wailua Sacred Falls.

Glad to hear that Doc is doing a good job. Very lucky to have a Doctor in our employ who brings a real love and knowledge of the environment we are celebrating>

Stay paddling and hiking.

Thanks again.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/11/06
Activity Date:	2018/10/31

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great weather, great guide, beautiful view

Reviewed by: Mylène

The kayak ride down the river was beautiful and relaxing. The waterfall was beautiful, and worth the hike! However the trail is very muddy and we weren't expecting that, and therefore ruined our good pair of running shoes. It is worth it, but do bring a good pair of shoes (you'll need them!) but that you don't mind getting wet and dirtying forever.

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Aloha Mylene,

Thanks for nice review.

Yes...we usually recommend some "beater tennis shoes" or sports sandals for hike to the waterfall.

Thanks for sharing and keep on paddling and hiking.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
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Posted on:	2018/11/05
Activity Date:	2018/11/02

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Absolutely amazing! Exotic hike/waterfall swim checked off bucket list!

Reviewed by: Ashley

Our leader, “T” was awesome. He had so many cool stories, and was a local that knew it all. He did the whole hike barefoot, which I could have never done!!
Beautiful adventure. Well worth the money.

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Mr T...has a lot of "sole"...that is why he can amble in bare feet.
T is classic and allot of fun. A real pleasure to work with. Glad to hear
that he is sharing his aloha in the field. Thanks for sharing.

A hui hou,
Micco

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
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Posted on:	2018/10/04
Activity Date:	2018/09/29

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All Reviews for Wailua River Adventures in Kauai

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Nice

Fernandez Grotto River Cruise

Nice and relaxing!

Sacred falls adventure

Entertaining and silly

Review of kayak and hike

Fern Grotto cruise experience

Great entertainment, informative guide very fun!!!

a lot of fun with views of nature’s beauty

BEST DAY EVER!

Fun ride

Great Last Trip

Really enjoyed the tour

Great tour of the river

fun beautiful and quick

Had a great time

Ok.

Sacred Falls Kayak and Hike

A romantic river rendezvous

Great time

Very interesting trip

Best Part if our trip!

Excellent Choice!

It was a fun boat ride.

The Cedar Cave for the first time in 43 years. 43年ぶりのシダの洞窟

The tour of the Wailua River on Kauai Island was amazing. (It was all in English, but that didn't bother me.) カウアイ島のワイルア川の遊覧は最高でした。（すべて英語ガイドでしたが、気になりませんよ。）

Fern Grotto

Sacred Falls

Great weather, great guide, beautiful view

Absolutely amazing! Exotic hike/waterfall swim checked off bucket list!

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