Reviewed by: Love to Travel
While in Kauai with family we decided to try the Smith Family Fern Grotto River Cruise, which was an awesome choice of entertainment. We love history and learning about places we visit, so we were pleasantly surprised when the beginning of the cruise was a full narration of the interesting history and geography of the Waimea River. The crew led us to the breathtaking Fern Grotto and enhanced the experience with beautiful music. On the way back to the dock we were entertained with music and dancing, which was very fun. The trip ended much too soon! The cost was very reasonable. We would highly recommend this trip!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/11 |
Reviewed by: AH
Eddy was great. Talked with us about the Island. The entire crew took good care of us and made the ride fun. Perfect Day!!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/12 |
Reviewed by: CW
Truly enjoyable time spent with the Smith family crew.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Rainy |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Jack P.
Fun activity for families. The tour operator does a good job of talking about the history of the area. Also, very scenic. Very worthwhile. Great job!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/11 |
Reviewed by: もっと98
We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary by revisiting the Shida Cave, which we visited 50 years ago. Although my memories had faded, the scenery from that time came back to me once again.
結婚して50年、金婚のお祝いに50年前に訪問したシダの洞窟を再び訪問しました。記憶があり薄れていましたが、再びその頃の風景が甦ってきました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/16 |
Reviewed by: Rosey
We had a wonderful time on the excursion. The staff were friendly and helpful. I loved the music and interaction with the staff on the boat. The Fern Grotto and the story told of the history was great!! I will definitely tell others about this great experience.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/05 |
Reviewed by: Husband
Last visited fern grotto in 1978. So disappointed we couldn’t walk up into cave as before. Sidewalks were broken and heaving up. Difficult to walk. Dangerous
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/26 |
Reviewed by: Fun tubing February.
Cody and team were funny and attentive. The tubing was a blast. Definitely bring a long sleeve rash guard or if you get cold quickly seriously consider renting wet suit top. About 3 in our group of about 20 got quite cold. Rest of us were fine. This is a must do when on Kauai.
Bring sweatshirt on the bus for ride back. Do not leave food unattended at picnic area.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Hawai’i 2026
The crew was fantastic and the views were wonderful!!
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| Packages: | Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/09 |
Reviewed by: KNC
Great time kayaking down the river. Fun and muddy hike to a beautiful waterfall. We had lunch there and a swim and then started the trip back. Harrison was our guide so knowledge and helpful. Recommend this fun adventure.
Make sure you have good shoes for hiking in the mud.
Aloha KNC,
Thanks for recommending us and for the 5 stars. On our hike to the falls we ask folks to at times to "embrace the mud" and while you are, Harrison is there to keep it fun, safe and informed.
And yes…some sort of aqua shoes or beater tennis shoes should work.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
www.kayakkauai.com
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/27 |
Reviewed by: B&A
Wonderful~! The whole trip was wonderful~! Guides and driver were funny and welcoming, knowledge about everything was great! Would do it again~! Tunnels were not confining for members of group who were worried about claustrophobia. Lunch was great! Saw little tiny piglets on our drive. Beautiful views, gear was in great condition, did rent shoes (worked great). Drive was lovely, Felt safe the whole time. Relaxed and had a Wonderful time!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Sue Sue
Enjoyed the music and dancing as well as the informative narration. The natural beauty of the river and grotto is spectacular. Walking through the Rain Forest area gave you a sense of peace.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/23 |
Reviewed by: Kitka.
Well organized even if our party did not show up at same time. We were a party of 12. Dinner was efficient. No coconut cake tho. My son and his new bride got married that day and so the luau served as their reception. We were thrilled this couple was made note of. We were happy with our choice of luau. Maholo.
Did not get to see the pig. Too many people crowded around. We used Lyftbto get there and they were
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| Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/02 |
Reviewed by: Patty
Beautiful trip in a beautiful setting with great entertainment that included comedy, music and traditional dancing.
The walk to the grotto was so incredibly gorgeous. Do not miss this wonderful experience
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/22 |
Reviewed by: Robb
My family and I had an absolutely incredible time. The guides were amazing. The views were absolutely incredible. This is a must do when visiting the island.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 2 to 4 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/22 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Smith’s Family Garden Luau was a wonderful Kauai experience. The tropical garden setting was beautiful and inviting, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The boat ride along the river offered beautiful views of lush tropical landscapes, and the live Hawaiian music and hula added an authentic, festive touch.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The show was engaging, energetic, and beautifully showcased the Hawaiian culture!
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/08 |
Reviewed by: Kelman
The Fern Grotto trip was a lovely experience from beginning to end. First: the price is right! There are so many expensive things to do on Kauai, but we thought the $35 per person fee was worth it. The boat is wide and very stable (no waves!!) and is covered overtop (no rain and no sunburn). However the sides are completely open and we enjoyed the air and very slight breeze. The captain gave nice narration on the way to the grotto with interesting facts about the area. On the trip back, there was a hula show with singing. It was more like a family show than a Hollywood production which was fine with us. I was amazed at the care and assistance provided to a lady in a wheelchair, several who had walkers, and some with canes. Once arriving at the Grotto, the boat crew guides you on a cement path to the viewing area. Then they sing the Hawaiian Wedding Song which was nice. My younger brother was married at the Fern Grotto about 40 years ago, so that was meaningful to me. There were restrooms at the Grotto area. No food or drink is served. Tour lasted a total of 2 hours. Plenty of parking.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/19 |
Reviewed by: ミシシッピ
Since I was pregnant, I had to give up hiking, but I was able to enjoy the great outdoors on this sightseeing flight tour! There were many waterfalls, and I got to see breathtaking views that I've never seen before! Also, since it was whale watching season, we were able to see several whales from the Cessna plane! The family I was with was so excited about the whales that the pilot adjusted our route to chase after them, showing how flexible and accommodating he was in the moment!
妊娠中だったため、ハイキングは断念し、こちらの遊覧飛行ツアーで大自然を楽しむことができました!
滝がたくさんあって、みたことのない絶景をたくさんみることができました!!
また、ホエールウォッチングのシーズンということもあり、セスナ機?の中からも複数のホエールを見ることができました!同乗した家族がホエールに興奮していたので、パイロットが追いかけてくれたりと、その場その場で融通がきくパイロットさんでした!
The cost of purchasing footage from the GoPro attached to the Cessna's wing is high, so I recommend filming it yourself!
セスナ機の羽についてるGo proの映像の購入費は高いので、ご自身で撮影されることをお勧めします!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Hfam
This was the perfect fit for us and our 3 year old. The boat is kid friendly and the fern grotto is easily accessible with a short walk on a paved path. Great opportunity to see something up river for those with small children or any mobility limitations.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Great family adventure!
Our family of six had a great day on the paddle and hike to Secret Falls. Our guide was Harrison and he was amazing. Fun, helpful, and gave us all kinds of cool facts and stories about the flora and fauna and people of the area. He even got a bird to eat a worm out of my daughter’s hand! The falls were huge and beautiful. An absolutely great day!
Get Harrison as your guide!
Also, wear shoes that you don’t mind ruining- serious mud on the hike!
Aloha Great Family Adventure,
We are a family business catering to families, couples and singles.
All our guides not only keep you safe but are well versed in the cultural and natural history of the areas traversed.
We are waiting for Harrison to come out with the seminal book.
Thanks for sharing and keep having those fun family adventures and allowing us to make them possible.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
www.kayakkauai.com
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Great Memory
Although somewhat costly, it was a very memorable experience. The ATV they use are very capable machines going through some rough at times terrain. Our guides were lovely and very knowledgeable. Very professional and safety first group. Good amount of time - 3 hours ride time.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 2 to 4 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Rainy |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Amazingly fun!
Allot of fun!! Wonderful opportunity.
Thank you!!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Snorkeling among tropical fish and exploring sea caves was a highlight of our whole trip!
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| Packages: | [8:30AM] Morning Tour with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/07 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The views of the Na Pali Coast cliffs, waterfalls, and valleys were breathtaking and unlike anything else.
We’re thrilled to hear the Nā Pali Coast took your breath away—it truly is one of the most spectacular places on Earth. Seeing the towering cliffs, waterfalls, and deep valleys from the air offers a perspective that’s impossible to match from the ground. Thank you for choosing Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours; we’re honored to be part of such a memorable experience and hope to welcome you back again someday!
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| Packages: | 1 Hour Doors-off Flight Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Snorkeling and exploring sea caves were the highlights of this amazing experience!
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| Packages: | [8:30AM] Morning Tour with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Kara
A super fun, off-the-beaten-path way to see the island’s natural beauty. Highly recommend!!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The scenery was absolutely stunning with cliffs, sea caves, and vibrant colors as the sun set over the Pacific.
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| Packages: | Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Our pilot was friendly, skilled, and knowledgeable, sharing details about Kauai’s landscapes, history, and hidden valleys throughout the flight!
Mahalo for taking the time to share your experience! 🌺
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your flight and that your pilot made it both informative and memorable. Our team loves sharing Kauai’s incredible landscapes, history, and hidden valleys from the air—it’s truly a special perspective. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to the pilot. Thank you for choosing Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the skies!
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| Packages: | 1 Hour Doors-off Flight Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/25 |
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