Reviewed by: Dennis Urbanski
A fantastic experience. A well run family business who welcomed its guests and made you feel part of the Smith family sharing their culture and traditions.
Walter “Kamika” Smith was a great host and extremely gracious to my family providing a personal glimpse into his family’s history.
Mahalo Kamika,
Dennis, Madeline, Adeline and Grayson Urbsnski
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Cookie
This was a quick sightseeing adventure that was worth the cost. The boat trip was relaxing with authentic music one way and informative talk the other way to and from the Fern Grotto. The Fern Grotto is not as impressive as it once was due to storms that have torn away some of the older, longer ferns, but it was still worth the trip.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Dr. B
Did this ~15 years ago and was as good as I remember!! Had so much fun!!!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/12 |
Reviewed by: GirlsTrip
Loved it! The staff was wonderful! The dancers were amazing
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| Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
So much fun! Our guides were awesome, especially BJ! Definitely a highlight of our time in Kauai.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Natalie
We were so close to missing this tour and am beyond glad we made it. The water was so refreshing, and the mix of calm and exciting flow was perfect. I can’t say enough how much I appreciated out guide Damion. He was patient, welcoming, helpful, offered local tips, and kept the entire adventure fun from start to finish. The lunch was great as well, and in a beautiful spot. Pictures taken throughout and available for purchase. All around a wonderful tour. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Melissa
Great people and had a wonderful time. Would book again.
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Ronbag
If your looking for some speed, views, drinks, and food this is your tour. Incredible experience prepare to laugh and be wet!
Thanks Leila!
Thank you so much from everyone at Holo Holo Charters!!
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| Packages: | Na Pali Sunset Dinner Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Jackdaniels44
Beautiful show and great people. Had a wonderful time!
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| Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Maui Mondays
What a spectacular experience. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. From the folks who checked us in to the drivers to the guides... We live on Maui and this was the highlight of our Kauai trip Big Mahaloz to you. Thank you
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/01 |
Reviewed by: Kavya
Tony and Cam were very friendly and humorous. They stopped at all the amazing places. We took the 8:30 AM tour and got to see dolphins, turtles, beautiful caves and multiple waterfalls. Snorkeling was fun and could see coral reef and many types of fishes. I would highly recommend Makana Charters to my friends and family.
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
I had a BLAST!! Captain Dave and his first mate were the best tour guides and I would recommend this to anyone. I had a hard time with sea sickness, and both Dave and his helper were so attentive and helpful. I truly had an amazing time.
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Tobi
Definitely one of the highlights of our trip!!! Highly recommend!!!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Sher
We had a superb experience with our tour specially with our tour guide Domi who entertained us well. He’s excellent and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend this company and if possible look for Domi!!!
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| Packages: | Best of Kauai by Land & River Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Julia
Our host Sparky was really interested in our experience levels and kept on reminding us on how to surf,, I will always remember our fun morning! He taught us so much!
Thank you!
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| Packages: | Group Lesson |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/11/19 |
Reviewed by: Rkn1
We wear a bit Leary of scheduling this excursion- but had heard great things about it- it was a cold overcast morning and we thought that would be miserable but we had a great time! Great tour guides kept us entertained and having fun- felt super safe the entire time and glad we booked it! Nice lunch at the end and fun scenic ride on the way in and back out. We’ll be back with the family for sure.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Mamacreamz
This is a wonderful tour. The boat is comfortable and a mild ride for all ages. The waterfall and fern grotto are beautiful. You receive history of the area and enjoy Hawaiian song and dance. There is time to walk around and enjoy the beauty
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Julie
What a fun and unique experience! We had a great time and our guide made the adventure even more memorable! Would definitely recommend this to everyone wanting to try something new and different!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Bobbi
We had such a blast! I was a little worried that it was just going to be a float in water from point A to B. But boy was I wrong! We had the beat guide Jonny! He was so much fun and knowledgeable about the island. Going through the tunnels were more amazing than I thought and never once did we feel claustrophobic. Next time we go we are taking the rest of our kids so they will get to experience this
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/28 |
Reviewed by: ABCD
Great show for the whole family. Would highly recommend it.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/19 |
Reviewed by: ABCD
It was a great experience. One of the best that we have attended.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Sam
Excellent show, talented dancers and entertainers.
Food and drink was great.
Vendors for souvenirs were good quality also
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| Packages: | Gold Package: Premium Seating |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/03 |
Reviewed by: makobook
There are hardly any Japanese people here.
But there is Hawaiian music and hula, so I never got bored. It became a wonderful memory.
殆ど日本人はいません。
でもハワイアンミュージックやフラがあり飽きません。素敵な思い出になりました。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/03 |
Reviewed by: Cheryl Koleski
Though thought it would be nice if the road to tubing was fixed. Very uncomfortable ride
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Craig
Wonderful family adventure. Tour guide on the bus was friendly and entertaining, and the guides were knowledgeable and courteous (they took great care of our five- and eight-year-old children in the tubes on the water so they felt safe and comfortable while my wife and older children could enjoy the adventure). Highly recommended. Kudos to the operators of this business.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Barbara Garcia
What a great Luau! It has the down home feel of family since it’s all the Smith Family clan putting it on. It is located on a beautiful site by the Wailua River with beautiful gardens and birds to walk amongst. The food was fabulous and more than you could ever eat. An open bar. Who does that?! The dinner entertainment was great and then the show!! Best show around. Beautiful theatre and stage and not just any old Hawaiian dances but something from every culture that created the Islands and all with a story to tell. Just can’t say enough! They even walk you out to the parking lot to say Aloha❤️ LOVED IT❤️❤️
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/20 |
Reviewed by: sandy
Wanted to go back right away! Great tour, super fun and excellent tubing! Brought our 6 yr old daughter and she loved it too. Would definitely go again!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/15 |
Reviewed by: lorna brewer
the folks involved were friendly, informative and fun.
the scenery was lovely and the grotto very unique
the music on the way back and the dancing was great and even got to practice ourselves
the weather could have been better but no control over that
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/20 |
Reviewed by: SCarolina
My husband and I came to Kauai for my 50th birthday. This show was truly the highlight of our entire trip. It was worth every dime. This show provides a true Hawaiian experience from the food, the show, tour of the property, and the fern grotto river tour.
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| Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Pijones
was our second trip to this Luau, bar far the best on Kauai
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/06 |
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Mahalo for taking the time out of your vacation to join our family at the luau. Keeping our culture alive for future generations is an important aspect of our family business. We have some hope that the next generation will want to continue the tradition. Aloha...