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

Fun

Reviewed by: Eva

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

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/05/17
Activity Date: 2015/05/13

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

Cruisin' down the river

Reviewed by: Bud & Babe

Excellent! Good music, good stories, wonderful local flavor!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/05/03
Activity Date: 2015/04/08

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

Very good experience

Reviewed by: Jessica

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.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/04/15
Activity Date: 2015/04/13

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

The Best Combo Tour in Kauai

Reviewed by: Bud & Babe w/ guests

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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Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/04/11
Activity Date: 2015/04/08

Small-Group Circle Island Airplane Tour with Window Seat - Air Ventures Kauai

Birthday for my brother.

Reviewed by: Doug from Utah

My brother and I did the flight, and we loved it. Bryan was great as the pilot/tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining as well.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Doug,
So happy to hear you and your brother enjoyed your Air Ventures Hawaii tour of Kauai with Brian as your pilot/guide. This post will be forwarded to him for recognition of a job well done. We strive to offer the best air tour of Kauai and always love hearing from those of you who have actually experienced our flight tour. We are most appreciative that you have taken the time to share your comments providing valuable feedback to us as a Company. Should you visit Kauai in the future we will look forward to seeing you again.......perhaps in the Biplane next time.
Jill (for the Air Ventures Hawaii Staff)

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Packages: The Big Kahuna Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2015/04/06
Activity Date: 2015/04/03

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

Nice show

Reviewed by: kablewhirl

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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Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/04/05
Activity Date: 2015/04/02

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

River Cruise

Reviewed by: kablewhirl

We bought the river cruise as an add on to the Luau. It is a pleasant ride on the river with a tour guide and some hula dancing. Honestly we could hardly understand/hear what the guided was saying on the ride. The dancing was nice. The whole experience was just a little underwhelming. Would not sign up for it as an individual event.

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/04/05
Activity Date: 2015/04/02

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

great show and scenic trip

Reviewed by: Jill

The performers we're so friendly and entertaining. you could tell they enjoyed presenting the music and dance show. the river ride was scenic and relaxing. the walk to the grotto and back was beautiful. highly recommend. don't book online with another company for $40 each. its only 20 when you book on this site.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/03/25
Activity Date: 2015/03/20

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

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden luau/ & fern grotto boat tour

Reviewed by: Kathleen torres

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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Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/03/24
Activity Date: 2015/03/11

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

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation

Reviewed by: George Carr

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.

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/03/10
Activity Date: 2015/03/03

Kauai Surf School - Surfing Lessons at Poipu Beach

Lots of fun!

Reviewed by: Jeannine

My daughter and I had an awesome time learning to surf. I didn't plan on surfing, but my teenage daughter really wanted to and I'm glad I did. The instructor was very nice and enjoyed teaching. I would definitely do it again. The only (small) problem I had was the rocky ocean floor....I got a little scratched up, but it was all worth it! Mahalo!

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Packages: Group Lesson
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/03/04
Activity Date: 2015/02/24

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

Great Value

Reviewed by: Kauai Girl

Nice trip for a reasonable cost. Entertainment at the Fern Grotto was a nice touch. Entertainers then return on the boat with you for the trip back, singing and dancing all the way. Easy on and off access.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/02/15
Activity Date: 2015/02/12

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

Awesome and Passionate

Reviewed by: Kat and Tom

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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Packages: Gold Package: Premium Seating
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/02/07
Activity Date: 2015/02/03

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

Excellent Tour.

Reviewed by: Emma

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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Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/02/01
Activity Date: 2015/01/07

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

Wings Over Kauai

Reviewed by: John & Jessica

Dori and Josh were awesome! Worth every penny. Best way to see Kauai. Highly recommended and great customer service. Over 10+ years of experience!

Reply from activity provider

Hello John and Jessica, for so very many years I did not know how to get to the Hawaii Activities site to say thank you. Just found the way in today, and hope it's not too late, but Mahalo Nui Loa from Ellen, Josh and Dori, and all of the crew at Wings Over Kauai!

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Packages: Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/01/06
Activity Date: 2015/01/03

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

This activity should be discontinued

Reviewed by: Chris

The fern grotto is a piece of Hawaiian history. Originally the site of a huge waterfall, before the river was diverted for irrigation, and originally the site of hundreds of ferns, before being battered by cyclones, this place is not what it once was.
It would have been a very impressive tourist attraction in the early 1900s but unfortunately ferns need water to grow and as it is with the river not going through here this place will never be as impressive and at the moment the tourist operators are trying to flog a dead horse.
Unless they divert the river back through here and let the ferns regenerate I would not recommend it. Time to put this activity out to pasture!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/13
Activity Date: 2014/11/19

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

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Hulala

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.

  • Thier were a ton of really cool birds.

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/09

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

Awesome entertainment!

Reviewed by: Hulala

I was not particularly excited about this excursion because the fern grotto is all dried up and you can't go in anymore. However the entertainment was great. I dont think they could have made the excursion better with all the story telling, music and dancing. It was alot more than i expected and it was a great start to the luau we saw after!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/09

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

relaxing

Reviewed by: TN traveler

The Cruise Is On A River Not IN THE Ocean FOR Anyone Worried About attire. It is very laid back atmosphere so any clothes are appropriate. The staff where authentic and made you welcome. I combined with smith laaui.

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Packages: River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2014/12/04
Activity Date: 2014/12/01

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

must see

Reviewed by: TN traveler

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!

  • cheeze!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2014/12/04
Activity Date: 2014/12/01

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

Hawaiin Tradition

Reviewed by: JDowdell

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

  • Beautiful grounds to walk around

  • Great buffet

  • Yummy food

  • Lovely show

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/11/29
Activity Date: 2014/11/05

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

Excellent luau

Reviewed by: Gordon Edmonton

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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Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/11/17
Activity Date: 2014/11/12

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

Good trip as part of luau

Reviewed by: Gordon Edmonton

This was an interesting trip. A lot of fun and a good "part" of the luau.

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/11/17
Activity Date: 2014/11/12

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

Smith's Garden Luau is wonderful!

Reviewed by: Mary

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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Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/11/17
Activity Date: 2014/11/12

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

Relaxing Wailua

Reviewed by: Mary

Every time we come to Kauai we take this River Cruise. It is so relaxing and the ride on the Wailua is calm and you don't have to paddle! We love the entertainment at Fern grotto as well as the fun on the way back to the dock. Everyone we have taken has enjoyed it! We always take this cruise right before going to the luau. A wonderful value too!

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/11/17
Activity Date: 2014/11/12

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

Off the bucket list

Reviewed by: arkhas

If you don't know what to do with your time allotted to satisfying curiosity, take this cruise. It offers usual Hawaiian fare of beautiful scenery not accessible otherwise, enthusiastic entertainment complete with hula dance, and a photo op against inaccessible fern grotto

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/11/15
Activity Date: 2014/10/20

Kauai Surf School - Surfing Lessons at Poipu Beach

Sooo much fun!

Reviewed by: Sandy

Alan was a wonderful teacher! There were three of us in his group; a pre-teen boy, a 30 something Mom & me, the 50 something Mom. After straightforward and practical advice on land, we “hit the waves” and all three of us got up our very first time. The experience was exhilarating. I loved every minute of it. Alan was experienced, friendly, patient and had plenty of positive reinforcement. I would do it again in a heartbeat if I didn’t have to come back to Canada. It’s one of my best memories of Hawaii; thank you Alan!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2014/11/11

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

Garden Luau

Reviewed by: Marsha

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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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/11/04
Activity Date: 2014/10/30

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

Fern grotto

Reviewed by: Marsha

Boring... Crowded and fern grotto was pretty but....

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Packages: River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/11/04
Activity Date: 2014/10/30

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

Surprised!

Reviewed by: Just me

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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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/10/13
Activity Date: 2014/10/08
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