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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Tubing was a blast!

This was our second trip to Kauai and my wife and I were married on Hanalei Bay. We were looking for something new and exciting and decided to try the mountain tubing adventure. It was the best time, more fun than a water park ride! We would bounce off the walls and spin around and at times splash down a drop- off and get wet. Going through the hand dug tunnels was an experience, especially when we turned the lights off on our helmets. We had a blast and would definitely recommend this activity to anyone. It was very safe and the guides were informative. Lunch was good but the swimming area did not look too inviting for swimming, in November the water was cold.
Overall a must for anyone who visits Kauai.

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Posted on:	2007/11/16

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

Great Service

Reviewed by: Cathi

The people who run Smith's are GREAT! They are very thoughtful and they make the whole night worth it. The servers went out of their way to help us with my husband's disability issues. They have great food and plenty of it! You will not go away hungry. The show was teriffic.
We were very happy that we went and will go back another time in the future. If you have a large party you can reserve your table space in advance.

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Kauai Airport Lei Greeting Service at Lihue Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace

Great Lei greeting

Reviewed by: John Blackburn

The lei's on Hawaii were great but the ones on Kaua'i where old.

Thank you so much for the attention!

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Posted on:	2007/11/01

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

Transportation

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The transportation needed to be acquired since none was provided, so the need to call a taxi was required, also be prepared to eat dust so wear proper clothing for lot's of dust and get wet, overall, it was fun and adventurous

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Posted on:	2007/10/31

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

The Best!

Reviewed by: Enelo

The whole experience at the luau was awesome. The food was great and the entertainment was awesome. Smith's has done a great job, of all the things we did and saw this is the one that stands out the most. We would do this over and over. Plus, they took a great picture of our group of 10.

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Posted on:	2007/10/25

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

Great Luau

Reviewed by: Sin

I have been to Hawaii 3 times now, and gone to a different luau each time. I have to say Smith's was the best one yet. The grounds are beautiful with plenty to see and lots of photo oppotunities. The food was great with friendly, prompt staff, and the show was spectacular. Smith's Luau is a must!

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5-Hour Liko Kauai Catamaran Tour - Na Pali Coast Sea Caves & Snorkel with Lunch

Dennis and Brenda Frisby

Reviewed by: My Wife and I

My wife and I had a great time on the boat, the
Captain was very good at knowing the laws governing the missle base, he slowed going up the coast after hearing over the radio they were going to launch a missle. He and the crew kept a sharp eye on the surface for any ocean activity that he could get close to while we slowed, when we got past the site he showed us some incredible scenery on the Na pali shore, my wife and I thought it was the most beautiful area we have ever seen. The snorkeling part was the only draw back, it just seemed like we were the ten thousand and one boat load of people to visit that spot. The water was nice but it was just a time killer. Overall it was worth the money and the time, The Captain and Crew did a great job, it was well worth the trip.
Sorry have not downloaded any pictures yet.
The Frisby's

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

Amazing

Reviewed by: Carol A.

The Smith's Luau was amazing, great food, drink and the best entertainment I have enjoyed at a Luau , the Pork was delightful, and a very nice choice of foods to pick from. I really was impressed on the whole evening as the Smiths really have it down to a tee ,for organization, also great customer service and never ending smiles ...the grounds were spectacular !. I would definatley go back . Aloha !

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

Spectacular

Reviewed by: Carol A

The boat ride was so-so, the comentary was great but with a covered ride it was difficult to see the attractions. Upon arrival we were amazed at the folage and the Fern Grotto, very impressive, would I do it again ? no, been there done that but would reccomend to first timers to the Island.

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

Unique and Challenging

Reviewed by: Gail Shirley

This is a day-long somewhat physically challenging adventure, with a little bit of everything for the physically active adventure seeker. There is a lot of uneven hiking terrain involved, so just make sure you're physically up to the conditions.

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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Gail Shirley

This was my single most fun experience of Kauai and a definite must for anyone who wants to have some memorable fun! The staff members were wonderful - knowledgeable, friendly, informed, and safety-focused while making sure everyone had a great time.

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

ATV trailride

Reviewed by: Steven M

They made sure that you could safely drive the machines and could handle the trails. The guide (Tom) added many interesting stories and stops that made the trip special. The wildlife that we saw really added to the experience. The area was not overcrowded or overused. Ask for Tom as your guide! I would have added photos but my files were too large.

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

Seasick but Impressed

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

I was one of the unlucky guests who experienced sea sickness. Looking back I think I could have avoided this unfortunate condition if I had consumed more water before and during the tour. I think a motion sickness medicine would have been good for me as well. I haven't had a lot of experience with boat tours, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I will next time. Even though I was sick during half of this tour I would still recommend it. The captain and crew were awesome! They were very attentive and provided a lot of information about the Na Pali coast, which is remote and beautiful. They went out of there way to make sure everyone had what they needed to have a great time. Actually, the next time I'm in Kauai I would try this tour again with the precautions I mentioned earlier. I would highly recommend this tour.

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It was a pleasure to have you aboard and we are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed it and how well taken care of and informed you were. Thank you again for joining us! Mahalo and Aloha

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

Fun for Everyone

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

My husband and I have different ways of looking at the world. If you are familiar with the left brain/right brain descriptions, that's us. He is logical, likes order, and is an analytical thinker. I am creative, naturally chaotic, and a brain storm kind of thinker. We both loved this tour. We are a little above average fitness-wise, however, we haven't had many outdoor adventures. The way this tour was set up we were given instructions and guidance so we could experience the beauty of Kauai without the experience neccessary to do this on our own. The kayaking was so much fun my husband and I agree we would both like to learn more about it. We weren't sure about the ziplining, but that was a lot more fun then we expected. The swim around the waterfall was awesome! One of the guides led us under the falls and it was beautiful. The staff was great! They did everything they could to make our day fun. I would highly recommend them and this tour.

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Kauai Airport Lei Greeting Service at Lihue Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace

The service

Reviewed by: Terry Reilly

I am sure the service was nice, but unfortunately, due to a scheduling error on someone elses part in my party, we did not arrive until the 8th. So we missed it. But we saw others recieving their lei's and it looked nice!

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Posted on:	2007/09/18

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

Adventure

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was an excellent adventure. A little more about the type of "cruise" would have been helpful on the internet and booking information.

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It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed our staff, and all that you experienced out on the water! Thank you so much for joining us and for your awesome review! Mahalo and Aloha

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Kauai Airport Lei Greeting Service at Lihue Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace

Fun way to begin

Reviewed by: Kini

I ordered the lei greeting at the airport for my friend and myself, both first time visitors to Hawai'i. It was a very fun way to begin our visit...

I didn't realize that most of the upscale hotels offer leis free of charge to many / all guests... I could have saved the $$ and just received those leis, but honestly for a first timer, it was really cool to be greeted at the airport!

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

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The whole experience was terrific. The food was delicious and the entertainment was great. Thank you!!!

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

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had a great time and really enjoyed the cruise.

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

Beautiful Time

Reviewed by: Linda and Family

Smith's Luau was a wonderful experience for us. I brought my daughter and 3 grandsons ages 9, 10, and 12, and we all enjoyed it. The grounds are perfect, the staff is very professional, and the show was excellent. The food was great, it was the best pig I have ever eaten. When I go back to Kauai, I will definately go back for another of the Smiths' Family Luau. Thanks for having us and sharing your beautiful grounds with us.

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Introductory Two-Tank Kauai Scuba Diving Boat Tour (from Poipu)

A trip down under

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The scuba diving was fun. I'd recommend for first timers to minimize their trip to just the single tank dive, so they can decide if it is really something they would like. It does get tiring fairly quickly, so a single trip, while it may seem short, is more than enough for the first time. I'd recommend also going straight to the Sheraton reef where you are GUARANTEED to see at least a few sea turtles and get some great pictures. It takes a while to acclimate to the undersea pressure, so if you have the slightest hint of a cold don't go! Seriously, your ears will thank you! I had a headache and trouble hearing for days after my dive. Small price to pay for what I got to see, but you might take some extra vitamins the few days up to your dive, just in case.

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

Attendee

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The food was very good. I have seen shows at other luaus that I enjoyed more. This show seems to be family members and I prefer the shows that seek the best talent.

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

Thanks for the memories ...

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

On time, friendly, engaging. Always worth a trip to see the Grotto.

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Kauai Airport Lei Greeting Service at Lihue Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace

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Reviewed by: richard price

we just orderd leis but theydid not have any smell to them but they were pretty

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

Great Experiences

Reviewed by: Kit

This was the first time I join this kind of activity. It was a great experience!!! The guide Kevin was very very professional and create a very nice atmosphere. The whole thing turn out so great and I will never forget the expereice of jumping in the river from the rope!!
Excellent weather, excellent guide make my day perfect and unforgettable!!
I definitely will join again if I have another chance.

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

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Reviewed by: sandy

The cruise was very relaxing with the cool breeze on your face. It would even be better if you had hammock, but i do realize that maybe impossible.

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Posted on:	2007/08/21

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

Wailea River Cruise

Reviewed by: Maria Lee

The cruise was short but sufficient for the price. I recommend taking the 3:30 cruise and then going to the Smith Luau right beside the docks. Excellent site and entertainment and also worth the price.

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Posted on:	2007/08/18

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

Zipline Safari Adventure

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

WOW! This all day activity was one of the highlights of our Kauai family vacation! A little bit of everything. Beautiful scenery, great variety of information from the guides (nature and entertainment-wise), lots of fun. Especially enjoyed the kayaking, hike and swims. We would definitely do this again. (Family of 4 - 2 teen-aged girls).

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

Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tour

Reviewed by: Ramsey

Chad our pilot with Blue Hawaiian provided us a great tour of Kauai. He was knowledgeable, personable, and most importantly a safe helicopter pilot. The tens of 3000ft waterfalls around Mt. Waialeale and the Na Pali coast were awesome! This was certainly one of the highlights of my Hawaiian vacation.

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Holo Holo Super Kauai Snorkel Tour - Niihau & Na Pali Coast Adventure with Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks

Time of our lives!!

Reviewed by: Trussel's

My family is still talking about the exceptional, exciting, fantastic trip that we took to Niihau. The snorkeling was the best that we have ever seen- clear blue water, lots of fish and plenty of time to snorkel. The colors of the water were incomparable- sapphire blue, azure, teal,aquamarine and garnet green-spectacular. The service and the crew were great- they really knew all about the islands and they were experts on snorkeling.
We would go again in a heartbeat!!

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We hope you can feel our smiles while reading over your great review! Thank you so much for joining us and for letting us know how much you enjoyed it! Mahalo and Aloha

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All Reviews for For 12 Year Olds in Kauai

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Tubing was a blast!

Great Service

Great Lei greeting

Transportation

The Best!

Great Luau

Dennis and Brenda Frisby

Amazing

Spectacular

Unique and Challenging

Fantastic!

ATV trailride

Seasick but Impressed

Fun for Everyone

The service

Adventure

Fun way to begin

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Beautiful Time

A trip down under

Attendee

Thanks for the memories ...

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Great Experiences

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Wailea River Cruise

Zipline Safari Adventure

Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tour

Time of our lives!!

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