Page 18) Things to Do in Kauai in 2025 – Tours & Activities

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

A blast!

Reviewed by: Kara

I am so happy I got this activity, its a quick sell out but my favorite experience so far!

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/06/10
Activity Date:	2022/06/09

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

Cultural Experience

Reviewed by: Kara

Awesome evening full of history and talent!! A lovely show

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/06/10
Activity Date:	2022/06/10

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

Kauai airplane tour.

Reviewed by: Jennifer

Marcus our pilot was awesome, great views! Highly recommend!

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Packages:	Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/08
Activity Date:	2022/06/04

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

River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Cindy

The experience was okay, and easy for most. The river cruise was relaxing and walk to the Grotto was not strenuous. However, the Fern Grotto was disappointing. It did not look like a "grotto" at all. The musical entertainment was okay but nothing to rave about. Something to do for seniors and children; otherwise, the tour is nothing to be excited about.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/06/05
Activity Date:	2022/05/09

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

Best dinner and show ever!

Reviewed by: Moss couple

Food was absolutely delicious both the main courses and the desert not to mention the endless alcoholic beverages and regular drinks host were more than friendly and helpful they were great best time we have had in forever beautiful park very informative and entertaining from the pig pit to the 30 acres of sanctuary tram ride thank you Smith family for the great time I definitely recommend this activity if you visit Kauai !!!!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/05
Activity Date:	2022/06/03

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Adrenaline Rush!

Reviewed by: Kara

Make sure you book quick, the slots really fill up and its such a fun time!

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/24
Activity Date:	2022/05/23

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

Fun Experience!

Reviewed by: Kara

Fun and informational! Like watching a play! Cannot recommend it enough.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/22
Activity Date:	2022/05/20

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

Crystal Clear Kauai waters!

Reviewed by: Kara

This boat ride was fun but long, beware if you get sea sick as it is choppy!

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Packages:	Morning Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/22
Activity Date:	2022/05/21

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

We had a great time!

Reviewed by: Jessica Johnson

Stunning views up close of sea caves, waterfalls, and the incredible Na Pali coastline. Great for families. The crew is very patient and helpful. We had a great time and so glad we went!

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Packages:	Morning Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/05/11
Activity Date:	2022/05/09

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

Great experience

Reviewed by: Grace

Absolutely beautiful cruise, nice easy walk to grotto. The crew was fantastic, great music and history told throughout the cruise. My elderly mother really enjoyed the cruise.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/05
Activity Date:	2022/05/03

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

Beautiful grotto with fun entertainment while on the river

Reviewed by: OneHauteMom

This was a fun shorter excursion with a relaxing boat ride to the grotto and live entertainment onboard. A cute experience.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/05/03
Activity Date:	2022/03/30

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

Family oriented and extremely accommodating to dietary needs

Reviewed by: Mama Bear

The manager - Kamika - was the host for the evening and his hospitality was phenomenal. The whole evening was incredibly well thought out and organized. It was very family oriented. I eat a fully plant-based diet and he personally came to our table to inform me of the amazingly unexpected meal accommodations they made JUST for me. The experience was incredible.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/05/01
Activity Date:	2022/04/04

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

Great family activity

Reviewed by: Hannah

Perfect length to keep young kids entertained, fun captain stories and singing.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/29
Activity Date:	2022/04/25

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

We were here 50 yrs ago on our honeymoon. Not the same but it was still beautiful. Thank you

Reviewed by: OBrien’s

Nice boat ride to the Fern Grotto. Driver & dancers were awesome. The singers were exceptional. They sang the Hawaiian wedding song just like they did for us 50yrs ago on our honeymoon. We weren’t able to go inside as before. But it was still magical all the same. Thank you. Carl & Terri OBrien

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/28
Activity Date:	2022/04/26

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

Happy family!

Reviewed by: Hannah

This was our first luau ever and it was nothing short of amazing. We did get there late (with toddlers) so we missed the pig roast and the vendors. Open bar and food good. Show and music wonderful.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/25
Activity Date:	2022/04/22

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

Happy family

Reviewed by: Hannah

Marcus was out pilot- he was excellent. We had our toddlers with us and they didn't flinch on getting them and us comfortable with the little airvan (our first time). Great experience for all!!

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Packages:	Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/25
Activity Date:	2022/04/23

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

A Beautiful Night on the Ocean!

Reviewed by: Tim

The captain and servers were very friendly and informative. We throughly enjoyed our evening on the ocean with gorgeous views of the Na Pali Coast. We even spotted some humpback whales. The sea was a little rough but the servers were able to walk around like they were on dry land.

Reply from activity provider

We are so happy to be a part of memories you'll be looking back on for years to come! Thank you for choosing us here at Holo Holo Charters and for letting us know what a great time you had! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha

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Packages:	Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/24
Activity Date:	2022/04/11

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

Best Luau show deal around!

Reviewed by: JoseP

We have been to luaus on all four major Hawaiian islands and they are expensive. Traveling with a party of six can be quite expensive. Being able to just purchase tickets for a luau show was very inexpensive and the value was fantastic. Great show we actual stadium style seating. And for the price, this is the best luau show on any of the islands. A short “train” ride from the entrance was also included in the price, which was only $20 per person when we went. Great value!

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Packages:	Show Only Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/23
Activity Date:	2022/03/30

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

Weather did it!

Reviewed by: D Rowley

The weather, cloudy and quite windy, made this cruise less than hoped for.

It cause it to be shorter (didn't go all the way to end of Na Pali Coast), not able to enter the cave, not able to stay in regular snorkel location, and overall duration was 1 hour shorter than scheduled.

I realize this is beyond the control of the crew, but was disappointing.

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Packages:	Morning Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/22
Activity Date:	2022/04/15

Kauai Na Pali Coast Snorkeling Tour & Sea Cave Adventure by Makana Charters

Choppy Waters in April Require an awesome Captain.

Reviewed by: Michael Emerson

If you visit Kauai in April and want to see the Na Pali Coast then make sure you book with Makana. To navigate the choppy waters you will want a good Captain.

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Packages:	Morning Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/20
Activity Date:	2022/04/18

Kauai Na Pali Coast Snorkeling Tour & Sea Cave Adventure by Makana Charters

Awesome trip - very scenic, informative, and fun!

Reviewed by: Connie

Our trip with Makana Charters was a great time - our guides Cam and Asia were very helpful, knowledgeable and made the trip fun, as well as showing us amazing sights along the Na Pali Coastline. We entered a couple of awesome sea caves, saw turtles and hundreds of fish and sea life snorkeling, learned about the culture and history of the native Kauaian people, and enjoyed great views of the beautiful mountains, waterfalls and beaches all along the coastline. Safety was always front and foremost - we never felt at risk in any way. Would highly recommend Makana Charters - you can't go wrong!

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Packages:	Morning Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/19
Activity Date:	2022/04/16

Kauai Na Pali Coast Snorkeling Tour & Sea Cave Adventure by Makana Charters

Fantastic adventure!

Reviewed by: Billy

My 9 year old daughter and I had a wonderful afternoon with Captain Cam and his partner Tony. They conveyed wonderful information about the areas we were seeing, made sure everyone was well taken care of, and kept the afternoon moving along such that there never seemed to be a dull moment. Highlights were snorkling, humpback whales, getting into some of the beautiful caves and just generally becoming familiar with a uniquely beautiful area of the world. Highly recommended!

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Packages:	Morning Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/18
Activity Date:	2022/04/14

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Mountain Tubing in Kauai! Amazing people and fun!

Reviewed by: Lauzon & Dewhirst

This was so much fun with a great people to lead us on the adventure! Bruce was amazing!

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/17
Activity Date:	2022/04/15

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

Better than any other luau we’ve been too!

Reviewed by: Sabra

This was such a good luau! My teens are still ranting and raving over how much better this one was than the others we’ve been too. They really loved all different stories alongside all the different dances. Even our friends kids 5 years and below loved it! The wall in was long- but they offer a tram for anyone who needs it so that’s awesome. I love how the pathway was lit with tiki torches to get you in the mood. This is a show, not really an engaging show where they invite you to the stage so that’s nice to not be put on the spot. I wish they offered booze and drinks for the show but we just did the show portion so maybe it was included in the food part. My 2 year old fell asleep for the show, so maybe if they offered an earlier show like 7pm she would’ve been awake and I would’ve preferred that. Thank you for a great show!

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Packages:	Show Only Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/17
Activity Date:	2022/04/15

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

Awesome First Experience Luau

Reviewed by: Justin Sousa

I absolutely had no idea what to expect but it was one of the best entertainment venues I’ve ever experienced. The Smith luau family atmosphere was great my family had a great time food was good drinks were good I would totally do it again!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/16
Activity Date:	2022/04/14

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

Rush to get an edge seat!

Reviewed by: Familywithkids

The grotto was beautiful, the dancing and singing was great. The overhead boat speakers were really hard to hear- we couldn't make out the stories they were telling well. If you get stuck in the middle, you can't see anything. Overall, it's not something I'd do more than once.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/16
Activity Date:	2022/04/14

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

Loved every second of this evening

Reviewed by: Kara

Perfect for a romantic celebration, it made my anniversary with my wife! Nothing beats the Na Pali views.

Reply from activity provider

It was a pleasure to have you aboard, and we are so happy to know how much you enjoyed it! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha

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Packages:	Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/13
Activity Date:	2022/04/11

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

Smith’s river cruise

Reviewed by: Beverly Kramer

Once again the Smith family didn’t disappoint us with this river cruise. Telling us a little bit about the Smith family and the 5 generations who have worked there. Told us about the plant life on the island. We were treated to a Hawaiian song at the end of our short hike. My 81 year old father had no problems walking this short walk. On the way back to the dock we were given hula lessons and told what each hand gesture meant. Then we all did the luau while the song was being sung. It was awesome!

When we arrived to the island I thought I booked the cruise on the Wednesday but it was on Tuesday. I was called because we weren’t there and told it was no problem and that they would be rescheduled for the Wednesday.

Wonderful experience! I HIGHLY recommend is cruise!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/22
Activity Date:	2022/03/15

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

Luau

Reviewed by: Beverly Kramer

Everything about our evening was perfect. From the beautiful gardens, show, and dinner. When we visit Kauai again we will definitely be going back to see Smith’s luau. We had more enough to eat and were encouraged to go back for seconds. The open bar was great! The Smith family are so friendly and welcoming ❤️