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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＞
一人で行けないシダの洞窟に、エンターテインメント込みで楽しめました！
Reviewed by: ジャワティー
島でレンタカーを借りて、熟年夫婦でハワイ旅行しました。
今回は、オアフ島とカウアイ島。
カウアイ島では狙っていたシダの洞窟には観光遊覧船が気になっていて予約しました。乗船してからルアウ（古典的なフラ？）を見せて頂きながら、川を遡上し、洞窟まで行きました。洞窟では英語でゆかいな解説を聞けました。
帰りもみんなで一緒に歌を歌いながら楽しく戻ることができました。
フラのディナーに予定が合わず行けませんでしたが、こちらのツアーで雰囲気を味わえました。おすすめです。
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/21 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
First time. It was wonderful experience.
Reviewed by: Pat Tompkins
Very knowledgeable guides. Good entertainment. Really enjoyed.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/01 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Awesome
Reviewed by: Luvs Kauai
There was 2 couples in our party. We all though the tour was beautiful and well worth it.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/21 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful and Informative
Reviewed by: Me Ber
It was a fun time, informative and beautiful. The staff were kind and knowledgeable.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/16 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fantastic!
Reviewed by: Jrod
Entertaining and informative. Hula dancing and Hawaiian music. Spectacular view of Fern Grotto.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/15 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Once in a lifetime opportunity
Reviewed by: Joe Hartzell
This experience is well worth the time and effort. Sacred falls is beautiful and swimming under the falls is a once in a lifetime opportunity that should not be missed. Bring along some good wet shoes and be prepared for a fun kayak trip down the river, a beautiful hike to the falls and then the big payoff at the end. Steve did a great job, and this comes highly recommended.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/13 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
So beautiful and the history is a plus
Reviewed by: Sue A S
Such a great experience!! Skipper Whitney the grandson of the original Smith was a delight! I will go over and over again just for the beauty and history!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/16 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great tour!
Reviewed by: Guest
The tour guides were wonderful and the stories told were beautiful
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/08 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Sacred falls adventure
Reviewed by: Tenille
We had a great tour, and knowledgeable tour guide, Steve. The kayak and hike were beautiful and the water fall was sooo worth it! We did end up going ahead of our group when we were on our way back as we did have some slower paced people. But we found our way back easy. Would definitely go again!
Aloha Tenille,
Will let Steve know that you enjoyed the tour.
What is nice about our Wailua Rive tour to the falls is that by the time you might get tired paddling, there is the trail to the falls. Nice combination of paddling and hiking.
With the recent rains.the waterfall has been really gushing. Great picture.
Thank you for taking the time to share.
Until then....keep chasing waterfalls.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/27 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fun way to spend some time
Reviewed by: Joan
The staff were welcoming, informative, and entertaining.
The cruise was relaxing and comfortable.
The walk to the Grotto was convenient and beautiful.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/16 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great family run business.
Reviewed by: CAS
The boat ride over to the fern grotto was easy and short. Heard some history,, took a short walk to the grotto where they sang a song and danced. It was beautiful. Ride back had music and hula dancing. It was a slow day for us and this for perfect in our plans. Relaxing calm ride with great people. Highly recommend………………………………………………………………………………………………………we had a short lesson on how to hula dance on our way back to the dock.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/13 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Outstanding!
Reviewed by: Catchit2000
Fun, enjoyed the music and narrative. Good history of the area
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/18 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Short but fun
Reviewed by: Hollie O
People are great, fun, a good afternoon on the water
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/12 |
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＞
とてもリラックスできました
Reviewed by: ハワイ好き
まず、ハワイに（しかも小さなカウアイ島に）こんなに大きな川が流れているのが驚きでした。このツアーは７６年の歴史があるそうですが、創始者ウォルター・スミスの孫娘にあたる方がツアーガイドをしてくださり感動しました。雰囲気的にはアマゾン川を船旅してるような感じで、結構楽しめました。純粋に川だけのクルーズで（海には出ない）、船も全く揺れずに船酔いもありませんでした。小さな子供から高齢の方まで問題なく楽しめるツアーだとおもいます。
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/26 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Loved this adventure.
Reviewed by: Chris
This was a great tour that I am really happy that I went on. Harrison was our guide and was informative and a super nice guy. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to combine kayaking and hiking. The trail to get to the falls was a bit muddy but not too bad. The falls are very impressive. Lots of fun!
Aloha Chris,
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with Harrison. Harrison continues be outstanding and we are all lucky
to have him share his “aloha”.
Stay well and active.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/23 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Excellent short cruise with entertainment
Reviewed by: Cheryl
We had a great time with the Smith Family cruising to the beautiful fern grotto. Our captain shared the history of the area with us as we cruised to the grotto and at the grotto, one of the performers shared more history with us. On the outward voyage we had music, dancing and song. On the way back we had the chance to learn a little hula dance. Gracious people and a good time.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/17 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great little adventure!
Reviewed by: Leslie Cody
It was a great little activity. We had done this 26 years ago for our anniversary so doing it again on our anniversary trip was great.
The staff were funny and very enjoyable. It was disappointing we couldn't go in the cave the last time you could. However we understand why.
I would definitely recommend this activity. Hearing about the history was awesome.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/20 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Awesome experience
Reviewed by: Andrew
So glad we were able to do this! Would highly recommend! Harrison, our tour guide was awesome and made the tour that much better. He had a bunch of fun and interesting information that taught us about the island.
Aloha Andrew,
Thanks for the 5 stars. We are so lucky to have Harrison on board and is one of our top guides.
Glad you enjoyed his “aloha” and hope to see you back on our island.
Meanwhile….try to remember all you learned from Harrison.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/12 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Harrison was awesome!
Reviewed by: Donnie and Susan
Extremely enjoyable trip! Harrison was very knowledgeable, outgoing, and extra attentive to everyone's needs. He gave off a vibe that he loves what he's doing and is "living the life"! Would definitely do this trip again.
Aloha Donnie and Susan,
Thanks for taking the time to let us know that Harrison continues to excel and give 100%. Harrison is a keeper and he allows us all to “live the life”; hope you both continue as well.
Thanks and a hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/12 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Family-run business, run smoothly, good value; hosts and hostesses professional with keen sense of humor.
Reviewed by: Cary
My wife and I went on the Fern Grotto tour on our honeymoon in 1990. We didn't think they'd still be around, after Iniki ravaged Kauai and COVID shut down hundreds of businesses. The hotel where we stayed was gone so we feared there would be nothing left from our initial trip. But when we returned, there were the Smiths, still in business! We loved the informative cruise and especially the lovely traditional Hawaiian music - not the usual pandering with "Aloha Oe" and "Tiny Bubbles," but the real stuff. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this revisit to a highlight of our honeymoon.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/09 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great trip to the grotto
Reviewed by: Tom
The boat ride was very nice and theSmith family crew were very pleasant and informative. Seeing the grotto was awesome.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/03 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great activity for toddlers
Reviewed by: Whitney family
Easy and fun activity to do with littles. The boat cruise is lovely and the fern grotto is beautiful. Stroller accessible throughout. Guided commentary on the way to the grotto and live entertainment on the way back. The staff is very kind.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/30 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
A wonderful, memorable trip
Reviewed by: wbeeman
We enjoyed the Wailua River Cruise immensely. Though it was less than two hours, the trip up the Wailua River was beautiful. The narration on the boat was informative and amusing. The Fern Grove at the end of the trip was stunning. Both at the Fern Grove and on the trip back we were entertained with music and hula dancing by charming performers who clearly love sharing these traditions with visitors. I should mention that I have mobility limitations, and the hosts on the boat were most kind and accommodating.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/29 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Day filled with fun
Reviewed by: Kara
Lots to do on this one hike alone, the kayak start was awesome, into the gorgeous waterfall
Melé Kalikimaka Kara, Thanks for the 5 stars. The tour to the falls, as you learned was a nice combo of upper body and lower body exercise; when your arms are about to give out from kayaking…there is the trail to the fall. Happy Holidays. Micco/Head Guide
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/06 |
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＞
ちょうど良く楽しめるツアー
Reviewed by: もこもこ
ツアーの時間の内訳としては、シダの洞窟への移動に片道30分程度、そしての洞窟周辺で30分程度の計1時間半のツアーでした。
子供たちが4歳と1歳9ヶ月だったので、親共々そこまで疲れず楽しめて良かったです。
もちろん川を進む船の中、シダの洞窟にて自然を満喫できます。
また近くにKamalani playgroundという子供たちが遊ぶには良い場所があるので、その点も良かったです。
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/19 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great family experience
Reviewed by: Jason V
Great tour. Had a wonderful time with my elderly mother and young daughter
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/16 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Cyndy Harris
This boat ride was truly Amazing! I would do again! It is a Must do!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/12 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great river tour and reasonably priced
Reviewed by: sid
Great River Tour , excellent entertainment and a good price, highly recommend!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/08 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
A river cruise you will always remember!
Reviewed by: Hawaii Ray
Reasonably priced river tour. There are some great views and the crew sings wonderful Hawaiian music. If your visiting for the first time bring your family and take the grotto tour.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/10 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fun Day
Reviewed by: Kara
Beautiful natural scenery! Good little quick filler!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/14 |
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Aloha Joe,
I am usually on top of our reviews, but yours fell through the cracks.
Anyway, better late than never to thank you for taking the time to share and give us a five star. 39 years later and we strive to keep improving and guides like Steve make the difference.
Thanks again…stay active and well.
Micco/Head Guide
…and yes bring good aqua shoes that you can afford to get muddy.