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

Fern grotto

Reviewed by: ZNmez

The cruise was not too long, about two hours in total. The Wailua River is beautiful! The crew did a great version of the island "wedding song" while at the Fern Grotto. It was amazing to learn to hula from such talented dancers! Such a beautiful art!

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

A very satisfied customer

Reviewed by: Becky Skvarek

We got married here 5/6/88. It was so beautiful then, and is now also. Everyone there was so nice, smiling, and so helpful. Our son wanted to propose to his girlfriend as a surprise during the Luau. We came ahead early to help prepare for this to happen. Everyone was so helpful in setting this up, and it went so perfectly and beautiful!! Other visitors there said it made them cry also. They made it very special. Thank you to them all for all their help and TLC. Thanks to Dee, Nancy, and the MC during the Luau. I can't remember his name......last name Smith. They were all wonderful. Becky and Dana

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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

A REFRESHING View of Kauai

Reviewed by: Steve & Kathy

This was probably the funnest thing we did while on the island. While the ride to the location was bumpy, to say the least, it was through a beautiful countryside and our hosts were fun and interesting (Brandon and Jerry). We were warned that the water was 'refreshing' and it was! It was also easy to get used to and the tubes were comfortable. Be prepared to be weighed in so that they accommodate you accordingly, to wear a helmet and rubbery gloves, and to get wet. The dark areas are not bad to float through and to imagine that they were man-made is amazing. While I didn't get my question answered (What DID they do with all the rock they cleared out), they were well informed about the vegetation and area we experienced. The turkey/veggie pita lunch afterward was in a nice picnic area and allowed more time to get to know our hosts.

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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Better than expected

Reviewed by: Judy M

I was a little nervous on whether I could keep up on this tour as I am in my 50's but not a problem at all. The guides were great in making sure we all were safe secure and laughing all the time. They were curteous friendly and funny. The guides really made the adventure. Highly recommend

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

Great trip

Reviewed by: njv

This was the highlight of our Kauai stay. The Na Pali coast was awesome. The captain was informative and friendly. He even spotted whales for us. The two man crew were super friendly and helpful.

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

Fern Grotto Tour

Reviewed by: Kauai Val

This is an awesome activity. I love the leisurely cruise up the river, the beautiful tropical foliage, the traditional Hawaiian music and the hula entertainment. This is the best bang for your buck in the islands. Definitely a must do!

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

Luau

Reviewed by: kim

Never having been to a luau before, I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the grounds. It's really pretty and picturesque. The host is always smiling and makes you feel welcomed. With the food being delicious and great entertainment, it was an awesome evening. Worth spending the money.

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

Good combination of dance, scenery, & river view

Reviewed by: Ann

I think this trip was reasonably priced and you get a variety of things: river, hula performance, and the fern grotto--not a dull moment for this trip.

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

Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: Jeremy Cowham

We had so much fun at the Luau and are going again this month when we get back on the island. It is a must to take advantage of the free pick up and drop off if you don't mind waiting a few extra minutes.

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

Fun Experience

Reviewed by: Chere

We learned about the island, how to hula, and took some amazing pictures. The Smiths were great

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

Best Pork Ever!!! <3

Reviewed by: Chere

My husband and I had a blast!!! The food, entertainment, drinks, and animals were all amazing!

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Wailua River Kayak, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Adventure with Lunch

Muddy trek

Reviewed by: newbie to scuba

We kayaked and then hiked to the waterfall where we ate lunch.
The only bad part was that it had been raining the past few days and the road was muddy. My shoes were completely muddy and others chose to just walk bare feet in the muddy road. I think I will stay with beach activities since I can hike the Shenandoah back home. FYI- There were roosters and chickens even at the waterfall.

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Wailua River Kayak, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Adventure with Lunch

The hike into hell

Reviewed by: JnJtucson

This excursion should never have happened. The first part, the paddle upriver was fine, but that's where the fun stopped. Due to the recent rain activity, the normally treacherous, 2 foot wide path to the falls was turned into a muddy,ankle busting,obstacle course. Even when it is dry, this path is just barely navigable. Several people on our tour fell down and slipped into the mud,which pretty much covered the trail. We had to cross the river a couple of times, which normally would have been a fun experience, but it turned into a survival contest for many of us. Once we got to the falls, there was nowhere to sit comfortably to eat the lunch, which we had to backpack in from the kayaks. There are rocks all around the pool formed by the falls, but you have to pick your way through them, holding on to something all the way. While the falls is cute and right out of a Hollywood TV show, it is, in my estimation, not worth the trouble and cost to see it. I suggest that this trip be left to younger, childless couples in their 20,s or 30,s, if they really need to pick their way through tree roots and rocks for 2 miles. If you have youngsters, think again about this trip. If you're over 50, forgetaboutit!!
The guide was great and tried to help as much as possible, but I think he should have called off the trip due to the rains. Someone should have gone up the trail early enough to warn everyone of the conditions. Had there been another way down from the falls, I would have paid anything not to go back through the muddy hell that we endured on the way up. I guess that some tourist companies will do anything for money, especailly when it is ours. I cannot recommend this activity to anyone until the path is fixed. This activity should be labeled "moderate to hard". Lastly, should you think that this is the raving of a wimp, I am a former Special Forces, Vietnam vet who has slogged through the worst jungles in the world and survived. This one gave me a good test.

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

best food

Reviewed by: Calimom

Tour and food were spectacular! Our teen said the teriyaki beef was the best thing ever.

The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the length of the dancing show. The show is after the all you can eat buffet. Full bellies and tranquil music made us so sleepy! We had plans to go shoot pool afterwards, but scrapped those plans to sleep.

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

Plantation Owners Dinner

Reviewed by: Brandon and Kelly

What a great way to experience the Hawaiian culture! We very much enjoyed our dinner as well as the Luau performance after dinner. The dancers were fantastic and we were thoroughly entertained! We would highly recommend the plantation owners dinner for couples as it is a very romantic setting with a staff that made us feel very welcome and appreciated!

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

Excellent Luau

Reviewed by: Jen & John Sustachek

This is was an excellent night! Great food and plenty of it, great show too! We really enjoyed the music they played during dinner even allowing us to dance. The grounds are spectacular with all the trees and beautiful flowers!! Best luau we have ever been to

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

Relaxing Afternoon on the River

Reviewed by: JamesD

Truly enjoyed the smooth ride up river with explanation of the local culture and sites. Musicians and dancers obviously enjoyed their craft and were top notch. Very pleasant way to spend the afternoon.

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

luau kalamaku

Reviewed by: Lori

Had a wonderful time. Great show. Would go back again.

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Kauai Island Tour - Hanalei, Kilauea Lighthouse, Chocolate Tasting & Movie Sites

Reviewed by: David

Tour guide was very knowledgeable and lots of fun it was a great experience. Would highly recommend this tour.

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Kauai Surf School - Surfing Lessons at Poipu Beach

Fantastic Adventure

Reviewed by: Adam&Rebecca

We signed up as a newly married couple after attempting surfing many times with "veteran" friends. We didn't have high hopes for ourselves, but Kyle was able to get both of us up and surfing in no time. He was friendly and set us at ease, very attentive, and had a great method for instructing. We would highly recommend this activity with this company.

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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Mountain Tubing Adventure

Reviewed by: Cameron

Excellent tour with excellent guides. Would recommend for all families. This will be the most "different" activity you will do in Hawaii. Instead of the standard rounds in the pool, golf, the beach, etc., do something different. This is a conversation piece.

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

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau

Reviewed by: Cameron

Great food and great show. The Smith family really has this show down to a science. Very organized and don't worry, enough food for seconds. The dancers were excellent and as a real man, I appreciated the young women who had some girth.

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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Cool time in hot Hawaii

Reviewed by: Jenny

We loved this tour. It was so cool to go tubing through tunnels! The guides were great; John, in particular, was fun, knowledgable and helpful.

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カウアイ島 マウンテン・チューブ・アドベンチャーツアー　 浮き輪に乗って大自然の中を川下り＜英語ガイド／昼食付き／リフエ地区＞

It was fun! But it might be difficult if you don't understand English. 楽しかった！でも英語が分からないと難しいかも。

Reviewed by: サリー

I had wanted to participate in this tour since I saw a scene in a TV program introducing Kauai Island where people floated down an old irrigation canal in tubes. The tour is conducted entirely in English, so I think it would be tough if you don't understand English to some extent (we were the only Japanese couple).

Here’s the flow of the tour:

1) We gathered 30 minutes before the tour start time. There is no pick-up service. We moved by rental car, but it was surprisingly far from the Poipu area where our hotel was, and we ended up being about 10 minutes late.

2) Upon gathering at the office, we were first given a waiver. It was double-sided and entirely in English; the front stated something like "Participation is at your own risk," and the back had several confirmation items such as "It's okay to be in the water for 45 minutes" and "It's okay to be in a dark place for 15 minutes."

3) After completing the waiver, we weighed ourselves to determine the size of the tube.

4) After that, we received helmets and gloves.

This concludes the procedures at the office. After this, we took a van to the point. There were about 20 participants during our time, and we split into two vans. Inside the van, they explained the history of Kauai Island and the sugarcane fields, and we introduced ourselves. Also, we made a photo stop at a scenic spot, so I think the travel time in the van was about 30 minutes.

Upon arrival at the point, we listened to some simple instructions, and then we floated down the irrigation canal in tubes for about 45 minutes. There were instructors present, and we just let ourselves be carried by the flow of the water.

After the tour ended, we got back in the van and moved to a lunch spot. Lunch consisted of pita sandwiches, chips, cookies, and water. After finishing lunch, we returned to the office by van and then dispersed.

When participating, the water is quite cold, so I think it’s better to wear a T-shirt or something on top. Also, it goes without saying, but there are no restrooms while floating in the tube, so please make sure to use the facilities at the office before moving (my backside got quite cold). There are portable toilets at the lunch spot.

You can enjoy nature as well, so if you visit Kauai Island, I definitely encourage everyone to give it a try!

以前、カウアイ島を紹介するＴＶ番組で「サトウキビ畑の旧用水路をチューブで流れる」というシーンを見てから、カウアイ島に行くならばこのツアーに参加したいと思っていました。なお、ツアーはすべて英語ですので、ある程度英語が理解出来ないとキツイと思います（日本人は私たち夫婦のみでした）。以下はツアーの流れです。

１）ツアー開始時間の30分前に集合です。送迎はありません。私たちはレンタカーで移動をしましたが、ホテルのあるポイプ地区からは意外と遠く、10分ほど遅刻をしてしまいました。

２）事務所に集合をすると、まずは誓約書が渡されます。両面、かつすべて英語ですが、表面は「参加に際しては自己責任です」といった内容、裏面は「45分間水に入っていても大丈夫」「15分間暗い所に入っても大丈夫」といった確認項目がいくつか書いてありました。

３）誓約書が書き終わったら体重を量ります。チューブのサイズを決めるようです。

４)その後、ヘルメットと手袋を受け取ります。

ここまでが事務所での手続きです。この後バンに乗ってポイントに移動します。私たちの時は参加者は20名ほどで、2台のバンに分かれて行きました。車内ではカウアイ島やサトウキビ畑の歴史を説明してくれたり、自己紹介を行ったりしました。また、途中、景色の良い所で写真ストップをしますので、バンでの移動時間は30分ほどだったと思います。

ポイントに到着したら、簡単な注意事項を聞き、その後約45分かけてチューブで浮かびながら用水路を流れていきます。インストラクターの方もいますし、水の流れに身を任せるだけです。

ツアーが終了したら再びバンに乗り、今度はランチスポットに移動をします。ランチはピタパンサンド、ポテチ、クッキー、水など。ランチを食べ終わったら、バンで事務所まで戻り、そのまま解散となります。

参加をされる際、水は冷ためですので、上にＴシャツなどを着ていた方がいいと思います。また、当たり前ですが、チューブで浮かんでいる間はトイレがありませんので、移動前に必ず事務所で済ませて下さい（お尻はだいぶ冷えました）。ランチスポットには簡易トイレが設置されています。

自然も満喫出来ますし、カウアイ島に行かれた際はぜひみなさんもチャレンジしてみて下さいね！

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

Mr.

Reviewed by: Yiliang Zou

Good experience at Hawaii. Can not miss it in your life! There is very good environments in the place. Everything is good taste there!

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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

It's an experience!

Reviewed by: twins

We enjoyed this excursion! alot of fun, exciting especially, going to the top Lihue Sugar Plantation Hawaii Garden Isle and The Tunnels. The Staff is very helpful and experienced. Rain or shine it is worth the time also there is a stop for Lunch which is a good thing so we can take a break.

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

Most impressive Luau in Hawaii

Reviewed by: Cinemabyte

I've been to other luau's on other islands, but none have been as organized with so much great food and free mai-tai drinks. The dining areas and the seating areas for the show are all covered to protect people from the possibility of rain. The landscape is gorgeous, with so many unique flowers, exotic trees, peacocks, chickens, and zebra doves running around everywhere.

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

1st timers

Reviewed by: Jcutch

Before the show, my kids enjoyed getting their first Jagua skin art (similar to henna) from a local artist. Some of the show's performers had booths selling jewelry and crafts as well. The drinks were stiff, however, the food was on the mediocre side. The show itself was great and was enjoyed by all. The dancers were very friendly and welcoming. Overall great experience!

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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Fun and INVIGORATING!!

Reviewed by: Jeannie E.

Wasn't really sure what to expect even though I read good reviews. We had teens and I worried this would be a lazy river float. It wasn't! Don't get me wrong, it wasn't rapids either. But it was a lot of fun. You float, but you also spin and the tunnels are really something. I'm claustrophobic and worried about the tunnels, but with the headlamp provided and everyone moving along, it was not scary, not even for young children. The guides were terrific at making sure you have a good time, but also know when enough is enough...meaning they asked about claustrophobia and when I told them yes, they did not jump out to scare me in the tunnels. Although I would have been ok with that!

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Luau

Reviewed by: Nina

It was a nice experience. Really enjoyed the food and the show.

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