Reviewed by: Lee Hanley
Great, food, drinks and entertainment. What more can I say. Well worth going to for an evening of fun.
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| Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Rose
Tour was a wonderful experience, my friend and I had a grand time! Our tour guide was great he informed us as well as kept us safe. I would recommend the tour to anyone planning on visiting the island of Kauai.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Rebekah
free shuttle picking up, great river scenery, live music, magic grotto, great service!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Rebekah
The garden is beautiful, food tasted great, and great service!
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Dave
The evening started with a tram tour around the gardens, time to walk and photograph the gardens, traditional Hawaiian meal (buffet style) followed by a presentation of the various hula styles influenced by the various people that came to the islands. All in all - recommended.
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| Packages: | Jun - Aug (Mon - Fri) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Dave
The Smith's Fern Grotto tour was a good way to see the fern grotto and understand some of the history. There was a 20 minute boat ride to the fern grotto landing, time to take pictures, presentation of a Hawaiian Wedding song, complete with hula interruption and demonstration of various hula dances on the boat ride back. All in all - recommended tour.
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/03 |
Reviewed by: kauai
Had lots of fun on this tubing adventure with the kids. Learnt a lot abouy Kauai's history as well. Our guides were friendly and made this experience one to remember.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Sixto
A relaxing experience with beautiful views and great entertainment.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Sixto
Great time, great fun, great entertainment and great food.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Sixto
Had such a great time, crew was great, and the adventure was amazing as well.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii 1st timer
Was an exciting tour. Was able to drive atv and see beautiful country. Staff was exceptional.
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| Packages: | Rhino [2 Seater Side by Side ATV] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii 1st timer
This was great experience. The staff was fun and attentive making sure everyone was comfortable each step of the way.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Dawn H.
The service, food and show was great. We enjoyed dinner at Gaylord's.
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| Packages: | Plantation Owner's Evening |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Carol
An amazing sunset cruise! While the sun wasn't cooperating, the seas were calm and we were extremely lucky in all that we were able to see of the beautiful coastline. Because this boat is one of the fastest on the coast, we were able to cruise all the way down to Hanakapiai Beach, almost all the way to the northern tip of Na Pali!
We saw a lot of sea caves and waterfalls, and the crew was fabulous at making sure everyone was comfortable, well-fed (amazing food!) and enjoying themselves to the utmost. One of the best evenings we spent on Kauai and definitely something I would highly recommend to see the awe-inspiring cliffs of Na Pali!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/20 |
Reviewed by: gomezdouglas
The food was great. One of the few places that offers authentic island food still. The performances were cool...offers a good quick history lesson. The grounds are pretty...peacocks were really cool...you can stand very close to them.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/15 |
Reviewed by: Ginger & Rick Winn
Our air tour was the very best way to begin our exploration of Kauai! Our pilot was very informative and we were able to get some amazing photos and video with him as our guide. We highly recommend the tour and hope to take it again soon!
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| Packages: | Private Kauai Air Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Lindsey
A fantastic day, the weather was spectacular and the crew was excellent. As we reached the Na Pali coast, we ran into a pod of dolphins and the boat stopped so everyone could enjoy them and take pictures before we headed up the famed coastline.
The weather was absolutely perfect, we were insanely lucky, and we were able to go into a sea cave and turn around! With enough time for about 45 minutes to snorkel and enjoy the water and a delicious lunch before we headed back to the harbor. After doing several activities in Kauai, I would most definitely recommend a visit to the Na Pali coast, it truly is as magical and awe-inspiring as everyone always says!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/14 |
Reviewed by: Jonathan
My wife and I made reservations online through VELTRA. I knew nothing more than the reviews posted on here (VELTRA/hawaiian activities) and a travel guide book. We enjoyed our morning paddle hike and tour so much! A great adventure that would not have been accomplished so smoothly on our own. It was our first time down the trail. It rains in Kauai, a lot, so the trail was mostly muddy. The guide for the trip kept us safe and informed about how to get there best. He also lead us on hawaiian time for the return trip. Allowing us all more time at the falls since our group was composed entirely of families. I appreciated that very much and a thank you to anyone from the company who reads this. Do not expect that though on your trip, we were lucky that no tour group was scheduled in the afternoon. Our stay on the island began the last week of April, until the first week of May.
You don't have to help the guide, but its friendly to do so. I bet you'll get a better trip out of it.
Wow Jonathan, Thanks for taking the time to share your kind words. Nice to get the feedback that we are doing a good job. Constant struggle to keep good guides and have them approach each tour, as if it is the first day they are offering it. Come back and enjoy the same or some of the others....but mostly just wanted to thank you for caring and taking the time to share.
Until our wakes cross.
Micco
Head Guide
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/24 |
Reviewed by: Georgia Larry Kopka
The dinner at Gaylord's was wonderful. Later we were greeted by our torch carriers, who were friendly and informative. Pulu (Sean) was especially attentive and made us feel welcome. The very best part of the evening was the show and the story they told. It gave us a true feeling of 'being there' as the Polynesean's made their journey to Hawai'i. This was truly a gift from the actors & dancers in the show.
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| Packages: | Plantation Owner's Evening (Show with 4-course Dinner) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/23 |
Reviewed by: Sarah
It was a great experience. Bruce and Ellen were exceptional. Very friendly and accommodating. The pictures were a nice touch. It was beautiful and Bruce was very knowledgeable.
Hi Sarah, thank you so much for your kind words, means everything to us!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/05 |
Reviewed by: tsunemike
I participated with my 11-year-old son. The path to the tubing area was bumpy, which I was worried about, but it seemed to be fun for him as well. The water was a bit cold. (The men were wearing either T-shirts or swimsuits. If it's a T-shirt, polyester is better than cotton.) There were five tunnels (if I remember correctly), and we used lights to go through them, but we were instructed to turn off the light in one of them, which was thrilling. There were also parts with fast currents, which were enjoyable. It felt a little short, though. The lunch was delicious.
The mistake was with the hotel. Our hotel was in the Poipu area, and there was no shuttle service to the location, so we had to take a taxi. It took about 30 minutes and cost $50. That might have made the activity time feel even shorter.
11歳の息子と参加。チューブにのるところまでの道の途中はでこぼこ道があり、心配していたが、それもまた楽しかったようです。少し水が冷たかった。(男性もTシャツか水着を着ていた。Tシャツなら 綿でなく、ポリエステルがよい)5つ(だったかな)トンネルがあり、
ライトをつけていくんですが、1つだけはライトを消すように指示され、どきどき。途中流れの速いところもあって、楽しかった。ちょっと短かったかな。ランチはおいしかった。
失敗したのは、ホテル。 私たちのホテルはポイプ地区にあり、現地まで、送迎がないので、
仕方なくタクシーを使った。30分くらいかかり、50ドルだった。 だから余計にアクティビティの時間が短く感じられたのかもしれない。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/30 |
Reviewed by: hawaii love
This was my first time visiting Kauai, and I participated because I wanted to see the magnificent nature. I boarded a boat before sunrise, had breakfast while watching the sunrise, and then enjoyed dynamic and breathtaking views beyond my expectations. I was also thrilled to see turtles up close while snorkeling.
カウアイ島に行ったのが今回初めてで壮大な自然がみたくて参加しました。朝日ので前に船に乗り日の出を見ながら朝食を食べその後ダイナミックで想像以上の景色を楽しめました。 シュノーケリングでタートルを間近でみれたのも嬉しかったです。
私たちはあなたを笑顔にさせました!あなたが素晴らしい時間を過ごしたことを知り、私たちとの時間について共有してくださった詳細を愛しています!またお会いできることを願っています!マハロとアロハ
You've got us smiling! We are elated to know what a great time you had and love the details you've shared about your time with us! We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo and Aloha
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/04 |
Reviewed by: tsunemike
I participated with my 11-year-old son. Our guide, Brandon, was friendly even to Japanese people and spoke in polite English. There were 13 people in our group, and first, we went to the bamboo jungle. The path was a bit long, but even for someone like me who usually doesn't exercise, it was manageable. It's better to avoid shoes with very shiny soles. Even if it's sunny on the day, the ground is often wet. They provide bug spray, but if you're wearing shorts, mosquitoes can get in from your pants, so I think long pants are better.
After that, we got into a car, drove up the mountain, switched to bicycles, and descended while stopping when cars came. The speed was just right, and since the weather was perfect that day, it was very comfortable. The bicycles were regular ones, not mountain bikes. The ones for smaller kids had a shape similar to mountain bikes. We had lunch at a spot where we could see Diamond Head and the beach, which was also delicious. Hiking while listening to the chirping of birds and the sound of the stream felt energizing.
One thing to note is that the bike ride is mostly downhill. There are some sharp turns, so children who have just started riding might find it scary. One child in our tour tried but seemed unable to continue and ended up in the support vehicle. Another vehicle supports the tour, so those who don't participate in biking can ride in the car.
11歳の息子と参加。ガイドのブランドン(?)さんは、日本人にもフレンドリー。丁寧な英語で話してくれました。13人のグループで、まず、バンブージャングル?? 道のりはやや長めですが、普段運動不足の私でも大丈夫でした。靴はあまり裏がてかってかのはやめた方がいいです。 当日晴れていても、濡れていることが多いので。虫ガードは貸してもらえますが、短パンだと、蚊がズボンから入ることもあるので、長ズボンの方がいいと思います。
そのあと、車にのって、山をのぼり、自転車に乗り換え、車がきたら停止しながらくだっていきます。スピードもちょうどよく、その日は最高の天気だったこともあり、とても快適でした。 自転車はマウンテンバイクでなく、ふつうの自転車です。小さい子用のは、マウンテンバイクっぽい形です。 途中ダイヤモンドヘッドやビーチの見えるところでランチ。これもおいしい。鳥のさえずりや小川の音を聞きながらのハイク。パワーをもらえた感じがしました。
注意点は、自転車はほぼ下りです。曲がりがきついところもあるので、自転車にのれるようになって間もない子は怖いかもしれません。(同じツアーの子で、やってみたけど、無理だったようで、車にのっていました。もう一台の車がサポートするので、バイクに参加しない子は車にのってくだります。)
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/23 |
Reviewed by: ゴンタ
The kayaking on the Wailua River was a fun experience. The trekking from where we got off the kayak to the waterfall was also quite nice.
ワイルア川のカヤックは楽しいけいけんでした。カヤックを降りてから滝までのトレッキングもなかなか良かった。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Michael
we had 6 adults and an 11/mo old. Prompt shuttle pick up and drop off from our hotel. the Luau was great...friendly service, all you can eat food and drink (beer, mixed drinks) beautiful grounds and an entertaining post dinner show. I would def recomend this to anyone wanting to experience an Hawaiian luau
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Honeymooners
My husband and I did this activity while on our honeymoon in Jan. We had a blast, even though we were both covered in red mud and water, it was great experience. Kipu Ranch is beautiful, I recommend that all people see the land and hear all the history behind it. My husband and I will most definitely do this activity when we go back, but take individual quads this time,
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Salt Lake City
Smith tours did a great Job with the boat ride.
The grotto.
The entertainment was a nice touch and very well done.
Would recomment this trip to all
One of the good values exploring Kauai
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We went to this tour while on our honeymoon and we loved it! So cool to see all of the hand dug tunnels and the guides were awesome! very outgoing and made the whole trip a lot more fun, had a great way of getting the whole group talking and having fun. Would definitely do again and kids would really love it!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Everything here was very nice, the planatation was gorgeous and the entertainment fanastic. Would definitely recomend to anyone wanted a luau experience!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Drew Climer
This was a great experience. The Smith's Paradise offer some great photo opportunities, great food, excellent cocktails, and some great entertainment. Very awesome.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/01 |
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