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

Very good experience

Reviewed by: Jessica

The nature was amazing and the food was delicious! Such a fun time and atmosphere! The show at the end showed many cool dances and showcased all kinds of different cultures.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/04/15
Activity Date: 2015/04/13

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Great time

Reviewed by: Jessica

This tour was a very good excursion for the whole family! It did not require much physical activity and was a lot of fun. The guides were very funny and knowledgable! They really helped us have a good time! Bum was hilarious and even helped take pictures of our whole group.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/04/15
Activity Date: 2015/04/12

Guided Waterfall Rappelling Adventure in Kauai

Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Judith

Great experience and one that definitely tests your athletic ability. They will teach you every thing you need to know and safety is a priority. I recommend you pay the extra money for their shoes. This is one adventure I will never forget!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for the feedback, we're so glad you enjoyed it!

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Packages: Ultimate Waterfall Rappel
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/04/12
Activity Date: 2015/03/20

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

The Best Combo Tour in Kauai

Reviewed by: Bud & Babe w/ guests

Pre-dinner boat trip was great and set the mood for the beautiful Smith acreage of garden, trees, animals and Culture.
The Luau dinner was the BEST we have ever had. A good variety of Hawaiian and American cuisine. The service was super organized and everyone was seated and eating with- in minutes.
After eating everyone walked about 100 yards to the outdoor theater and enjoyed dancing depicting several cultures as well as Hawaiian traditional dances and fire dance.
The four of us had a wonderful evening!!

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Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/04/11
Activity Date: 2015/04/08

Small-Group Circle Island Airplane Tour with Window Seat - Air Ventures Kauai

Birthday for my brother.

Reviewed by: Doug from Utah

My brother and I did the flight, and we loved it. Bryan was great as the pilot/tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining as well.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Doug,
So happy to hear you and your brother enjoyed your Air Ventures Hawaii tour of Kauai with Brian as your pilot/guide. This post will be forwarded to him for recognition of a job well done. We strive to offer the best air tour of Kauai and always love hearing from those of you who have actually experienced our flight tour. We are most appreciative that you have taken the time to share your comments providing valuable feedback to us as a Company. Should you visit Kauai in the future we will look forward to seeing you again.......perhaps in the Biplane next time.
Jill (for the Air Ventures Hawaii Staff)

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Packages: The Big Kahuna Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2015/04/06
Activity Date: 2015/04/03

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

Nice show

Reviewed by: kablewhirl

This trip is very organized. We arrived at the grounds and were driven on a tram to the gardens (not sure why the tram, completely walkable). We were then left to wander the gardens for a half hour or so. The gardens are beautiful, the whole setting is lovely. The next event was the ceremony explaining how the pig is prepared and cooked, which was somewhat interesting. Next we were ushered into the dining area for cocktails and dinner. The pork was delicious, the rest basically typical buffet fare. Dinner felt like we were at a big wedding reception and didn't know anyone. If you like buffets and big feedings, you'll love this. Not our family's cup of tea. After dinner we walked to the theater for the show. The show was fine, the dancers were fine, it was entertaining. We didn't really know what to expect from a luau when we signed up and now that we've experienced it, we'll never feel a need to go back. Glad we saw the dancing but this is the one excursion we regret having spent our time and money on during our week in Kauai.

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Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/04/05
Activity Date: 2015/04/02

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

River Cruise

Reviewed by: kablewhirl

We bought the river cruise as an add on to the Luau. It is a pleasant ride on the river with a tour guide and some hula dancing. Honestly we could hardly understand/hear what the guided was saying on the ride. The dancing was nice. The whole experience was just a little underwhelming. Would not sign up for it as an individual event.

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/04/05
Activity Date: 2015/04/02

Snuba Tours of Kauai | Small-Group Guided Beach SNUBA Diving Tour at Lawai Beach

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Jean-Pierre

Snuba was a great experience and Kevin the host was extremely patient and courteous. He took great care of giving us a full experience even and especially under water. We recommend highly .. Awesome ..

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/04/03
Activity Date: 2015/03/31

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Great fun with a leisure activity

Reviewed by: Edgewood mom

This was something very different that we did and it was a lot of fun. There were about 20 people on the river floating which made it all the more enjoyable finding out where people are from. The water is invigorating, refreshing and relaxing. No matter how claustrophobic you might be, you can easily do this. Fun for the whole family.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/03/31
Activity Date: 2015/03/28

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Mountain tubing adventure

Reviewed by: Cheri

We had a wonderful time! I would highly recommend it for everyone young and old.
Our guides Kip, Kai, Marty, and Mica were friendly and provided excellent instructions for our safety. Book this activity!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/03/29
Activity Date: 2015/03/26

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

great show and scenic trip

Reviewed by: Jill

The performers we're so friendly and entertaining. you could tell they enjoyed presenting the music and dance show. the river ride was scenic and relaxing. the walk to the grotto and back was beautiful. highly recommend. don't book online with another company for $40 each. its only 20 when you book on this site.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/03/25
Activity Date: 2015/03/20

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

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden luau/ & fern grotto boat tour

Reviewed by: Kathleen torres

We had a nice time on the river boat cruise and the luau was exceptional. We have been to at least 5 other luaus over the last several years and this was by far the best. The food was great. The entertainment was great and it was very well organized.

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Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/03/24
Activity Date: 2015/03/11

ナ・パリ・コースト セーリング シュノーケリング付き<朝食・ビュッフェ昼食付き/英語ガイド>

I was very satisfied. 大満足でした

Reviewed by: みみみ

I booked the Holoholo without doing much research right before my trip. The captain and crew were very cool, and the participants were from various countries. The stunning views and my first snorkeling experience became unforgettable memories. I might do it again! (laughs)

旅行直前にあまり調べずに申し込んだホロホロ号。キャプテンやクルーはとても格好良く、参加者は国際色豊か。素晴らしい絶景と初めてのシュノーケリング忘れられない経験になりました。またリピるかも(笑)

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私たちは、あなたが私たちと一緒に水上で過ごした時間をどれほど楽しんだかを聞けて嬉しく思います。また、素晴らしいレビューを共有していただき、ありがとうございます!マハロとアロハ。

We are happy to hear how much you enjoyed your time on the water with us and would like to thank you for taking the time to share your great review! Mahalo and Aloha

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Packages: 【期間限定】キャンペーンプラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/03/21
Activity Date: 2015/02/23

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

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation

Reviewed by: George Carr

The train ride was very nice. Enjoyed seeing the plantation. The show was wonderful. The story behind the show was much better that the traditional Luau show of various dancers.

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/03/10
Activity Date: 2015/03/03

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

FIRST CLASS

Reviewed by: Diane

We've visited Kauai at least 6 times and wanted to try a helicopter tour, but thought they were too expensive. We finally decided to do it as a honeymoon splurge. It was incredible and worth every dollar spent. Blue Hawaiian delivers a first class experience from their modern new helicopters to their charming & knowledgable pilots. We will definitely tour with them again next trip to the Islands.

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Packages: Eco-Star [50-55 min]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/03/07
Activity Date: 2015/02/14

Kauai Surf School - Surfing Lessons at Poipu Beach

Lots of fun!

Reviewed by: Jeannine

My daughter and I had an awesome time learning to surf. I didn't plan on surfing, but my teenage daughter really wanted to and I'm glad I did. The instructor was very nice and enjoyed teaching. I would definitely do it again. The only (small) problem I had was the rocky ocean floor....I got a little scratched up, but it was all worth it! Mahalo!

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Packages: Group Lesson
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/03/04
Activity Date: 2015/02/24

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Fun hike

Reviewed by: Mohamed

Felt a bit rushed through the whole trip, our guid stopped once for pic before reaching the water fall, very nice experience and had lots of fun

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/03/04
Activity Date: 2015/02/26

Deluxe Na Pali Experience Snorkel Tour, Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Cooooool trip

Reviewed by: Mohamed

Not as good as Mauis corals but the crew were great and had lots of fun, no complaints.

Reply from activity provider

We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time on the water with us and hope to see you again soon! Mahalo and Aloha

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Packages: Until 12/31/2018
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/03/04
Activity Date: 2015/02/27

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Incredible experience, best way to see Kauai's scenery

Reviewed by: Shella

Our family of 4 took a tour of Kauai with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters in Feb 2015. We booked the flight a month prior, and were unable to book on our preferred day as they were already booked up, but were able to book on our 2nd choice day. When we checked in, they asked us each to stand on the mat that just looked like a welcome mat, didn't feel like standing on a scale, and they didn't broadcast your weight, it was discreet. The kids are aged 6 and 8 and could easily see out the windows and the pilot Geoff encouraged them to ask questions and interact. I am prone to motion sickness but the ride was smooth and our pilot was experienced put us all at ease. We each had a comfortable seat, about the same size seat as on an airplane, except had a 5 point harness, but was still comfortable. Terrific views and pilot gave good commentary about the island. It was tough to take pictures, reflection on the window, but they take a video of the flight you can purchase that included a camera inside the helicopter, the kids liked seeing themselves in the video. We haven't flown with other helicopter companies, so hard to compare which company is best, but Blue Hawaiian seemed very professional. We did a brief safety video and safety demonstration before the flight and the ground crew was friendly offered to take a picture of our family with the helicpter in the background. It was rather pricey for 4 of us, definitely needed to budget but it was worth it, very exciting and a once in a lifetime experience. If you want to truly see the scenery of Kauai, this is the BEST way.

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Packages: Eco-Star [50-55 min]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/03/01
Activity Date: 2015/02/23

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

Mystical waterfall!

Reviewed by: Patty and Jerry

Sight to see, worth the effort, spectacular views at the end of the trek! Elvis was an awesome guide, respected the aina and culture. He was a great host, took good care of the entire group!

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Packages: Wailua Waterfall Kayak
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/02/26
Activity Date: 2015/02/23

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

Great Value

Reviewed by: Kauai Girl

Nice trip for a reasonable cost. Entertainment at the Fern Grotto was a nice touch. Entertainers then return on the boat with you for the trip back, singing and dancing all the way. Easy on and off access.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/02/15
Activity Date: 2015/02/12

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Blue hawaiian helicopter

Reviewed by: TOM

It was amazing spectacular experience. What a nice way to see the whole island from helicopter. Must do. Only with Blue Hawaiian helicopter.

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Packages: Eco-Star [50-55 min]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/02/10
Activity Date: 2015/02/05

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

Awesome and Passionate

Reviewed by: Kat and Tom

This was exciting and passionate! Well choreographed and emotion filled. The Dancers are sexy and in great shape, and very much into their roles! The history is that of many pioneers and reveals all the sorrow and exhilaration of coming to a new land! Hawaii is no different than America and the West, or of Europe and its colonization. The story is fiery in its presentation with several ovations prompted by the force of the dancers, well worth seeing. And the food is excellent. The whole is well organized and amazing!!

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Packages: Gold Package: Premium Seating
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/02/07
Activity Date: 2015/02/03

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

Excellent Tour.

Reviewed by: Emma

We usually choose to avoid the tours in favour of exploring on our own. However, on advice from friends who previously lived in Hawaii, a Luau is an experience not to be missed.
We chose the Fern Grotto River Boat Tour and Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau combination tour with pick up and drop off from our hotel. It proved to be a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and evening.
The Fern Grotto, despite now missing a large number of ferns after the hurricane, is still a beautiful and tranquil spot to visit.
The highlight of this tour was definitely the Luau though. From start to finish, the service and quality of the show were seamless. The grounds are beautifully manicured and a photographer's delight. The food was delicious and ample in quantity; especially the pork. We were most impressed with how they managed to serve so many people in such an organised fashion. Everything was so very orderly and most visitors were invited to help themselves to second and third helpings. The Mai Tais and Punch were delicious and soft drinks were also readily available.
The show itself was very good and we were highly impressed with the quality of the performance.
Overall, a fabulous tour and highly recommended for all ages.

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Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/02/01
Activity Date: 2015/01/07

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Sherri & Tom Boehm

Great tour and guide! Justin, our guide, was fun, informative and very patient as we were first time kayaking. The scenery was beautiful and we would recommend this tour to everyone! Thanks again for this awesome experience!!!

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/01/10
Activity Date: 2014/12/16

Na Pali Coast Explorer Ocean Rafting Snorkel Tour (from Kikiaola Harbor)

Do the Na Pali Coast, but do it with someone else

Reviewed by: Beleu

Our trip was from Kikialoa Harbor.

While some of the crew was nice, the captain was not.
We picked that operator because the boat had a Canopy that would have protected our parents from the sun as they were no interested in snorkeling, just the boat ride. However the boat was being worked on, canopy was not there and towards the end of the trip had mechanical issues.

On the day we show up, the weather was too bad for the Na Pali Coast, so we had the option to do the south shore instead. We asked to do the South shore, but the captain was hoping we could cancel and reschedule because he would rather go fishing that day. We then rescheduled for the next day as while not guaranteed, weather was looking much better, so he said.

Next day, same deal, weather was to bad for the Na Pali Coast, so we went on the South Shore as the Captain had no fishing plan that day.
We did see Turtles, Whales and Dolphin but the snorkeling spot was bad, we saw a couple gray fish and that was about it. Snorkeling 30 feet of the shore on our hotel beach on Poipu offered more species and colors that this trip.

Lunch didn't make it back from anything, each 12" Subway sub was to be split by 4 people and they were all the same with olives, which is a bad choice of topping for a group.

Once day I will do the Na Pali, but I will not use that the explorer, no Na Pali and No snorkling

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Packages: Morning Adventure (4.5 Hours) on Explorer II (48ft Raft)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/01/08
Activity Date: 2015/01/03

Kipu Safari Adventure - Zipline, Hike, Kayak & Waterfall Swim with Lunch

Action packed day

Reviewed by: Beleu

While we stopped in two muddy holes for swimming, there was no waterfall swim as announced.
Kayaking was really nice and peaceful. While the zip lines are long there are only two of them (not the three as described). Also a special note for the lunch, best lunch from all the activities we did, that has been improved since the previous reviews.

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Packages: South & West Kauai Hotels
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/01/08
Activity Date: 2015/01/05

Guided Waterfall Rappelling Adventure in Kauai

Great adventure, great staff

Reviewed by: Beleu

A bit different that the normal set of activities, training is a bit long, but very well done. Really great memories, we and our 12 year old daughter really enjoyed it.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for your feedback, we're so glad you enjoyed our activity!

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Packages: Ultimate Waterfall Rappel
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/01/08
Activity Date: 2014/12/30

Scenic Kauai Airplane Tour to Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Falls

Wings Over Kauai

Reviewed by: John & Jessica

Dori and Josh were awesome! Worth every penny. Best way to see Kauai. Highly recommended and great customer service. Over 10+ years of experience!

Reply from activity provider

Hello John and Jessica, for so very many years I did not know how to get to the Hawaii Activities site to say thank you. Just found the way in today, and hope it's not too late, but Mahalo Nui Loa from Ellen, Josh and Dori, and all of the crew at Wings Over Kauai!

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Packages: Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/01/06
Activity Date: 2015/01/03

Kipu Ranch ATV Tour – Scenic Ride Through Jurassic Park Film Locations

AMAZING

Reviewed by: SWEENEY'S

We had such a great time and our guide made the best coconut cookies and made the adventure a blast!!

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Packages: Standard ATV Solo Driver (Kawasaki Teryx4 UTV)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/01/06
Activity Date: 2014/11/20
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