Reviewed by: Lolo
Perfect weather and a great crew led by Seth make it a very fun, unique experience on Kauai. The water had spins and sloshes as we cascaded down the mountain. The tunnels and the history was interesting.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/09 |
Reviewed by: April & Anthony (honeymooners)
My husband and I did this tour last week for our honeymoon and had an incredible time. Our hosts were Jason, Caden and Zara (aka Jason, Jason, and Jason lol) and they were all excellent. They definitely deserve raises! :) We were highly impressed by how well structured the tour was, from the very beginning and how safety was their top priority (my husband is a safety manager and took notice). We can't wait to return in the future!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/02 |
Reviewed by: ume0418
Since I chose a tour without hotel pick-up, it's difficult to catch a taxi near the pier. I couldn't understand the explanations because I don't speak English, but I was able to enjoy the music and hula dancing. At the end, we all participated in a hula dance lesson and had the experience of trying it out.
ホテルまでの送迎がないツアーを選択したので、船着き場付近はタクシーが捕まりにくい
英語が分からないので、説明は理解出来なかったが音楽やフラダンスは感じることができた、最後に全員でフラダンスのレッスンを受けてやってみる体験をした
It's better to wear long pants near the Cedar Cave area because there are many mosquitoes.
シダの洞窟付近は蚊が多いので、長ズボンを着用した方が良い
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/06 |
Reviewed by: KB
We had such a great time, tour guides were sweet. Coady was great!!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 4 to 6 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/01 |
Reviewed by: VJ
We had a great time kayaking down the river, and then a brief ocean kayak before snorkeling on the beach.
Highly recommend!
Aloha VJ,
Most of our tours are family friendly.
Our Hanalei Blue Lagoon has some great on road sight seeing as well real panorama from the cockpit of your kayak both on the river and the protected lagoon.
Thanks for recommending us.
Hope to sea you back.
Micco/Head Guide
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| Packages: | North Shore Departure Package (Pick-up at Princeville or Hanalei) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Nett
This was my first time but the host was an absolute doll while kayaking she was giving us a bit of history of certain things, she was very informative very helpful and wonderful all together. If I come back and do this again I would definitely choose them to have her and her amazing personality. Thank you for showing us a good time.
Make sure you are prepared for all the rowing definitely hurts after a while
Aloha Nett,
All our guides are great, informed and fun…but from what you say, I think Annie was your guide.
Annie is exuberant and a joy to work with and clients clamor for her.
We try on all our tours to leave you informed and thoughtful and hopefully with not too many sore muscles.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
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| Packages: | North Shore Departure Package (Pick-up at Princeville or Hanalei) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/25 |
Reviewed by: Great Day!
A very fun adventure. Beautiful kayak trip on the Wailua River. The river was very calm and both ways were fairly easy to traverse. A little bit of wind on the way back made it a tiny bit more difficult but not much. The hike was fun. The last part gets a bit technical due to large wet rocks and such and being a bit older slowed us down some especially on the way back. Our guide, Harrison, was fantastic and helped us through the short area that was really difficult. The falls are majestic and I feel so lucky to have been there. It was a great day!
You will be very wet. Bring extra clothes.
Aloha Great Day,
Glad to hear that Harrison helped you have yet another Great Day on our Wailua River paddle and hike to the falls.
Thank you for warning folks that the road to paradise can be strewn with some wet rocks and some contrary winds, which is doable by most.
Keep reaching and searching for waterfalls and we are please do have helped you have another great day.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Gude
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/24 |
Reviewed by: Friendly staff and lovely setting
We recently attended the dinner show and overall, it was a very decent experience—definitely worth checking out at least once. It came highly recommended, and while parts lived up to the reviews, I did leave feeling slightly underwhelmed in a few areas.
The food was decent, but my family and I were hoping for more traditional Hawaiian dishes. I was especially looking forward to laulau and Hawaiian mac salad, which weren’t on the menu. While the meal was fine, it didn’t quite match the authenticity I’ve experienced at other luaus on different islands. That said, the piña colada was excellent!
The pre-show, including the unearthing of the pig, wasn’t quite what I expected, but the grounds were absolutely beautiful—immaculately maintained and fun to walk through, especially with the live animals.
Every staff member we encountered was warm and welcoming. The Smith family did a great job hosting, and the main host was especially entertaining and engaging. Their humor and hospitality were highlights of the evening
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Foster, Moore and Sharrah family vacation
The grounds are always fun to walk around and see, lots of nice photos areas to take with family members or loved ones. The Smith family is very welcoming and inviting. They give you lots of background information about the traditional ways of life. The food is all so delicious 😋. Always enjoy going there and would go back for sure. Thank you so very much ❤️.
Make your reservation early and if you want your tables together request that and your photos.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Kara
We secured our summer spots for this excursion way ahead, and so glad we did as it booked out quick, and was definitely our favorite excursion done on Kauai!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Unique and refreshing experience like no other that I have experienced!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The snorkeling stop was refreshing- the water was a bit choppy but still plenty of marine life to see, including the friendly dolphins!!
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| Packages: | [2:00PM] Afternoon Tour with Lunch [From Apr-Nov] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/14 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Crew on this boat was friendl and knowledgeable sharing fun facts about the coastline and Hawaiian history throughout the tour.
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| Packages: | [8:30AM] Morning Tour with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The tunnels were the best part with some being completely pitch dark with headlamps doing the work!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Fun trip
Matt and Nan were excellent guides. They were personable and entertaining. 5 stars.
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| Packages: | Ultimate Waterfall Rappel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Kimberly
Highly recommend! Would do this again. Amazing time, great crew, and unforgettable experience!
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| Packages: | [8:30AM] Morning Tour with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/11 |
Reviewed by: 水戸黄門
The boat ride takes just under 30 minutes, followed by a stay of about 20 minutes in the fern cave, allowing you to rest and enjoy sightseeing. Kayak rentals are also available on this river, and it's a lot of fun to encounter many things while moving by boat.
片道30分弱の船での移動、20分程度のシダ洞窟での滞在、身体を休めて観光ができます。この川ではカヤックのレンタルもやっていて、ボートで移動中に沢山遭遇して楽しいです。
The shops at the departure and arrival docks are quite deserted, so I recommend purchasing drinks and other items in advance and bringing them with you.
出発到着船着き場の売店は寂れていいるので飲料など事前購入して持参することをおすすめします。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Foster, Moore and Sharrah family vacation
We took the kids and grandkids here for a family vacation and wanted them to see some of the things we have seen before and enjoyed. We all had a wonderful time and never disappointed by your family cruise up the river to Grotto. Thank you so very much.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Mandee
Had an amazing time. Jay was the best tour guide. Our kids did great and had a great time snorkeling.
Aloha Mandee,
Jay runs our river and ocean department and we try as much as possible to get him back in the water and when he does he always gets nice reviews as yours.
Thanks for sharing you experience with him on our Blue Lagoon tour, which is one of our "secret tours".
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
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| Packages: | South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Jimmy D
The guide team was awesome. Great views. Awesome experience!
Book it today!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Rainy |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/12 |
Reviewed by: ゆうちゃん
It's a fun cruise with vibrant local hula dancing and music performed by locals. The music continues throughout the journey, keeping you entertained.
地元の人たちによるローカル色豊かなフラダンスと音楽で楽しいクルーズです
航行中も演奏が続き飽きさせません。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/23 |
Reviewed by: Phil
The walk in the tropical vegetation was the best part.
It's a nice way for someone with limited mobility to see a little more of the island
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Murali
It was a nice experience, getting the flavor of Hawaii songs and dance and also that was a short walk to a cave filled with germs that was really awesome.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Andy
Well organized experience. Our guides were knowledgeable and entertaining. M-taps (if I got the nickname right) was outstanding. He made the experience even better with his singing and stories.
Don’t change a thing.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Pc
Went with my 12-year-old granddaughter, so they had a young and an old person to deal with. It was an amazing experience. My granddaughter was a fish!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/02 |
Reviewed by: K Mag
Kayaking on the river was a good workout. Our guide, Samuel, was amazing
Aloha K Mag,
Thanks for sharing our "secret" Hanalei Blue lagoon Paddle and Snorkel.
Great guiding by Samuel is getting the word out.
The panorama snorkeling below and the view above of Hanalei is unrivaled.
Will share your kind words with Samuel.
Stay active….it's a beautiful planet and Hanalei is one of its crown jewels.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
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| Packages: | South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Gayatri
The crew were super friendly and kind. The live music and the commentary of the guide was very entertaining and informative through-out. The river ride was pleasant and breezy. Definitely a nice experience if you want to do with family. We went to the Fern Grotto at the end of the cruise and the short walk to the grotto through the tropical forest was so cool. Overall a neat thing to do in Kauai.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Stefanie
We had a wonderful time on this mini cruise to Fern Grotto. We loved hearing about it's history, listening to the music and being entertained by a talented group of people. Every seat was a good one for views and the short walk to the grotto was beautiful. I would definitely recommend this relaxing trip!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/23 |
Reviewed by: みやちゃん
This was my first time visiting Kauai, even though it was my ninth trip to Hawaii. It was the most enjoyable luau experience I've ever had.
First, after checking in, we were guided on a tram through the beautiful Smith's garden, which features peacocks and more. After that, we watched the imu ceremony and then had our meal.
During the meal, there was a band performance. A tall man who greeted us spoke to us in broken Japanese. He helped guide my husband and me, who were participating individually, to our seats. I later learned that he was Kamika Smith, the organizer. He went up on stage and sang beautifully, leaving us mesmerized. Mrs. Smith also welcomed us. After finishing our meal, we took a nice walk to the stage, which was just the right amount of exercise after eating. There was even a garden that resembled a Japanese garden. It was a beautiful garden.
I had read in the guidebook that the show included not only Hawaiian and Tahitian dances but also dances from other countries, such as New Zealand, Korea, China, Japan, and the Philippines. However, I discovered something when we got there. There were no Chinese or Korean guests that day; my husband and I were the only Asians. The Asian dance presented as a foreign dance was actually the Tokyo Ondo from Japan. I couldn't help but feel that the Smith family must have chosen the music based on where the attendees were from. Instead of Chinese or Korean dances, we had the Tokyo Ondo. I was deeply moved.
The food was delicious, and above all, I was so happy to have had a conversation with Kamika Smith himself and to experience the warm hospitality of the Smith family.
ハワイ9回目にして、初めてのカウアイ島。今まで体験したルアウ・ショーの中で、一番楽しめた体験でした。
まず、チェックインしたあと孔雀などのいる美しいスミスさんの庭園をトラムで案内していただきます。そのあと、イムの儀式を見て、お食事になります。
食事の間には、バンド演奏をしていただきます。声をかけてくださった背の高い男性が、片言の日本語で話しかけてくださいました。ツアーの人が多く、個人参加の私たち夫婦を彼が、席に案内してくださいました。日本に帰ってから知ったのですが、彼が、カミカ・スミスさんでした。主催者さんだったのです。彼は、ステージに上がり、歌われたのですが、うっとりするほど、お上手でした。スミス婦人も歓迎してくださいました。食事が終わったあと、ステージまで、歩いていきました。ちょうどいい食事の後の散歩タイムでした。日本庭園のようなものもありました。美しいお庭です。
ショーは、ハワイアンやタヒチダンスだけでなく、他の国、ニュージーランドや韓国、中国、日本、フィリピンなど多国の踊りもあると事前にガイドブックで知っていましたが、行って初めて知ったことがあります。それは、当日のお客さんに中国や韓国の人はおられず、アジア人は私たち夫婦二人だけでした。外国の踊りとして披露いただいたアジアの踊りは、日本の東京音頭だったのです。スミスファミリーさんは、出席者がどこから来てるのかを見て、選曲されてるとしか思えなかったのです。中国、韓国の踊りでなく東京音頭だったのです。感激しました。
食事も美味しかったし、何といってもカミカ・スミスさんご本人とお話しできたこと、温かいスミスファミリーのおもてなしに幸せな時間を過ごさせていただきました。
My husband wore an aloha shirt, and I dressed up in a casual yet long dress. I was glad that most people were dressed nicely, so we didn't feel out of place.
夫はアロハシャツ、私は、カジュアルだけどロングドレスで、お洒落していきました。
ほとんどの人が、お洒落して来られてて、場違いにならずによかったと思いました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/09 |
Reviewed by: みやちゃん
This is my first time visiting Kauai, even though it's my ninth trip to Hawaii. It's the filming location of Elvis Presley's movie "Blue Hawaii." Memories of my youth come rushing back. I've always wanted to visit here, so I'm overwhelmed with emotion.
I came with my husband, and we are a couple aged 70 and 69. It's said that couples who visit here will find happiness. We took a boat tour that lasted 1 hour and 20 minutes round trip. At the fern cave, we landed and enjoyed hula dancing and music.
There were only two other families of Japanese couples and their daughters who were around the same age as us. Although everything was in English, we had no trouble communicating.
It was a romantic and sacred-feeling place. I tried to upload photos, but unfortunately, I couldn't.
ハワイ9回目にして初めてのカウアイ島。
エルビスプレスリーの映画「ブルーハワイ」のロケ地。
青春の思い出が蘇ってきます。一度訪れてみたいと思っていたので、感無量です。
夫と二人で来ました。70才と69才の夫婦。ここを訪れたカップルは幸せになれるとか、言われています。船に乗って、往復で1時間20分のツアーでした。シダの洞窟では、上陸してフラダンスや音楽を鑑賞しました。
日本人は、私たち夫婦と同じ年代のご夫婦と娘さんのご家族の二組だけでした。
英語だけですが、言葉の不自由はないです。
ロマンチックで、かつ、神聖な感じのする場所でした。
写真が、アップしようとしたのですが、できなくて残念です。
Couples should definitely visit.
カップルの人は、是非、訪れてください。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/09 |
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Would highly recommend for everyone - young, old, and in between.