(All Reviews) Wailua Resorts (Things to do near your resort), Kauai tours & activities, fun things to do in Kauai

シダの洞窟観光遊覧船　ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く！＜英語ガイド／半日＞

リバークルーズまあまあ！

Reviewed by: ぶらいあん, 2024/04/18

夫婦で参加しました。
リバークルーズの方は、フラダンスあり、ハワイアン音楽ありで楽しかったです。
肝心のシダの洞窟は、余り迫力がなく魅力に乏しかったです。
また今後も貴社のツアーに参加したいと思います。

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2024/04/16
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

River Cruise - Fantastic

Reviewed by: Mo, 2024/04/15

This cruise was great with our 18 month old. The boats are wide and spacious and have great visibility on any seat. We enjoyed the commentary and singing while we rode -- and barely noticed the rain.

The short walk to the fern grotto was lovely and lush. Not to mention the grotto itself. We learned more about the traditions of the place and watch a Hula performance of a love song. The guides did not rush us through the walk and were very warm and friendly.

Recommend -- especially if you have young children and need something fun to do with them. My son loved the boat ride!

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2024/03/20
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

River cruise to fern grotto

Reviewed by: Harvey, 2024/04/14

Good performance given sever flooding one day before cruise.

Rating:
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2024/04/12
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Becky / John, 2024/04/11

We had the best day!!! From the beautiful weather, the calm kayak conditions, the lush hiking environment, the spectacular falls and our amazing guide Justice, we could not have had a better experience. Justice was incredibly friendly, super knowledgeable, funny (dad jokes lol), patient and an overall great guide who thoroughly enjoys what he does.
As novice kayakers, we had no issues but the river was very calm with very little wind.
As intermediate hikers we found the trail fairly easy to navigate as long as we were mindful on the rocks and roots. On the hike, you WILL get muddy and you WILL get wet crossing 4 streams and 1 river but it’s all worth it once you reach the breathtaking falls.
The lunch supplied by the tour was pretty good too as we picnicked at the falls.
Hiking shoes/sandals or running shoes are best. For anyone with mobility issues, they may find parts of the hike difficult.
We would highly recommend this tour as it was the highlight of our time on Kauai!!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Becky/John,

Kudos….for a wonderful review that give folks a good idea of what to expect and what to bring.

We are fond of saying, "embrace the mud" and be ready for a fun, safe and informative outing with great guides such as Justice.

Thanks for taking the time to share.

Stay well and active and hope to see you back or on our other tours.

A hui hou,

Micco

PS Thanks for sharing this same review on Trip Advisor.

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2024/04/10
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Kayak Kauai Hanalei River & Blue Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel Adventure

Awesome adventure for our family of 4!

Reviewed by: Jamie Straatsma, 2024/04/08

My husband and two teenagers loved this kayak adventure! Our guides were very friendly, funny and calm. Jay was very informative and gave us a wonderful history lesson on the island and its culture. He did a wonderful job preparing us for our journey and guiding us through the river and ocean. We did make the journey to the farthest beach on the ocean and it was well worth it! We snorkeled with some sea turtles and enjoyed our time at the beach.

It was a great way to finish up our trip on Kauai. I appreciate all that our guides did to inform us and keep us safe as well as teach us about the island and its culture. I would highly recommend this!

There's a reef out there with sea turtles galore!
My family and our two guides, one was in training

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Jamie,

You went on our other "Secret Tour"!

Our Hanalei Blue Lagoon is slowly getting more recognition and Jay and our other rive/ocean guides are very responsible for this trend.

Jay is great in the field and to work with and as the summer season comes up with us, often is guiding and sea kayaking the more rigorous Na Pali coast.

Thanks for sharing your kind words, as I will with Jay.

Stay active and well.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2024/04/06
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Rising river cancelled half the trip but not half the cost.

Reviewed by: Reid Johnson, 2024/04/07

The guide was excellent, the river and surroundings were breathtaking. Unfortunately, high winds and a rising river stopped our paddles without ever seeing the falls. Weather is unpredictable, but since we paddled twice as hard against the winds, it was exhausting. Thought there might be a discount of some kind since our 4 hr. tour only lasted 2 1/2. Better luck next time, I guess. Would do it again with better conditions.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Reid,

Man proposes and the the gods dispose!

All our guides are excellent and do a great job in not only sharing the cultural and natural history of the area, but most important keeping you safe in questionable weather.

We do offer a discount when weather conspires and abbreviates a tour. Veltra should be extending a discount; if not, you know how to reach us.

Stay well and look forward to your return.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2024/04/05
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Great experience/ money value

Reviewed by: KW, 2024/04/06

Had awesome guides, great group we were paired with. Highly recommend for those that like adventure. Do not recommend for elderly or young children

Comments from activity operators

Aloha KW,

For the active senior and don't take children under 6.

Are guides are truly awesome as you discovered and do a great job imparting the natural and cultural history of the area, while keep you safe and sound.

Thanks for the 5 stars and looking forward to seeing you on our other tours, or this one, …yet again.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2024/03/12
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Great luau! A little late for jet lagged kids

Reviewed by: KW, 2024/04/05

Great luau! A little late for our 3 and 5 year old (no dinner, just the show). But they slept on the benches with our jackets and we were able to enjoy the show. Next time, I would plan this later in the trip than our 2nd night so the kids could have enjoyed it more. Jet lag was tough on the little ones!

Rating:
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2024/03/04
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

A Unforgettable Adventure!!!

Reviewed by: Lana , 2024/04/01

We were so fortunate to have our guide all to ourselves. He was so informative, patient, and watchful to make sure we had the best experience. The kayaking was challenging but Fun!!, The Hike to the waterfall was also challenging!! Never crossed a small river hanging on to a rope!!! It was Amazing!!!! You haven't really lived until you have lived this Adventure!! 100% worth every minute and every penny!! This was a birthday present for our son and it wound up being a present for all of us.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Lana,

Yep a rope is always nice especially when crossing a thigh high river.

Glad you enjoyed the guide and the personal touch and we are looking forward to seeing you back.

Thanks for taking the time to share.

Stay well and active.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide.

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/05/24
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シダの洞窟観光遊覧船　ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く！＜英語ガイド／半日＞

２つ楽しめる

Reviewed by: yuri, 2024/03/22

リバークルーズとシダの洞窟観光の1つで2回楽しめるツアーです。シダの洞窟では少し歩くので森林浴にもなり、カイルアの自然を思う存分楽しめました。

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2024/03/21
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Great Hike!

Reviewed by: Brandon, 2024/03/14

Had a great time, and our tour guide was great. Calm water during the kayak, easy hike, and refreshing swim at the Secret Falls.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Brandon,

Since you did not mention a particular guide, will assume you are extolling all our guides.

Glad you enjoyed the river calm and the easy hike.

A swim in the pool below the falls is always electric.

Thanks for sharing.

Stay active and healthy.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2024/03/11
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

River cruise

Reviewed by: Tina B, 2024/03/03

The cruise was very relaxing and informative about the hawaiian culture as you make your way to the fern grotto thru some of the most beautiful views, you also will enjoy some beautiful singing and dancing as you cruise to a beautiful waterfalls.

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2024/02/27
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

“Ohana”

Reviewed by: San Francisco , 2024/03/02

The Smith family really made you feel like “Ohana”. They were very welcoming and embraced and welcomed each and every guest with a pooka lai; photo, tram tour, exhibition on how pig was prepared and cooking process; unlimited buffet style meal with authentic cultural entrees, desserts and “poi”; and evening entertainment.

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2024/02/09
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Sara, 2024/03/02

Super impressed! Our guides were the BEST! We learned so much and got to see and take in, feel so much beauty all while being physically active. The value of it all was so worth it. This adventure was epic, I will never forget it!! Thank you!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Sara,

Thanks for helping us celebrate 40 years at the "helm"

All our tours, from ocean to rivers often combine some lower and upper body exercise.

And our guides truly love what they do and love sharing their particular brand of aloha.

Stay well and active and retain those memories.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2024/02/28
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

It was ok

Reviewed by: B Denney, 2024/02/21

When I think of a Luau, I think of the movie with Adam Sandlin, Jennifer Aniston, and Nicole Kidman in Just Go With It - in Maui.

The Luau we attended here was different than my expectations. The arboretum on the property was beautiful and full of a variety of plants, trees, animals, and some sea life.

The buffet style food approach was ok, but nothing exceptional unfortunately.

After dinner, there was a show to reflect the Hawaiian history and culture through dance, which culminated in a one-man fire stick show.

Again, all okay. Probably the coolest thing to me was the fact that it's a family business of more than 5 generations. Hats off to them!

Cooking a pig underground
Cooking a pig underground 2

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2024/02/12
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Interesting

Reviewed by: Mary, 2024/02/17

I enjoyed the cruise and found it informative. The grotto was beautiful and there were a lot of interesting plants along the jungle like walk.
My husband didn't care for it because of the amount of people on board. A bus from a cruise ship let ofF their tour people which made it pretty crowded but that is to be expected. My husband just doesn't like to be in crowds.

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2024/01/22
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Kauai’s Got Talent

Reviewed by: Tempest535, 2024/02/02

Perfect experience! Enjoyed ourselves and learned a few things!

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2024/01/31
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Very nice for mobility challenged.

Reviewed by: Rodriguez111, 2024/01/29

Fun interesting tour. Very beautiful river. The chicken were funny.

Cute show beautiful scenery

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2024/01/04
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Great Day!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2024/01/28

Really phenomenal day, the falls were like no other, how I wish to be back in Kauai!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Kara,

Phenomenal is good enough for us all at Kayak Kaua’i.

We truly try to help folks have a safe and memorable time.

We are getting a kayak ready for your return.

Thanks for caring to share.

Stay well and active.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/10/30
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Awesome Time & Awesome Guide

Reviewed by: Russell & Maddison, 2024/01/21

The adventure starts with kayaking out of the marina and up the river. The current is very slow, so you have plenty of photo opportunities and chances to enjoy the views. Wear a hat and sunscreen, you don't have shade for much of this portion.
Next is a hike through the rainforest. 95% of the hike is easy. There are a few river crossings, muddy inclines, and slippery/uneven footings. The hike is definitely not grueling, and I never felt tired. But if someone had mobility or balance issues, they would struggle at a few spots. I'd take my kids, but not my grandma.
Third is lunch at the waterfall. It's an uneven/rocky area, but our lunch was good. The views here are amazing. The pool of water is VERY cold. It's shallow enough to walk all the way under the waterfall.
You get about an hour at the waterfall. Then you hike and kayak back to where you started.
Our guide was Justice. He was very knowledgeable about the plants, wildlife, and history of the area. He had lots of interesting stories. The trip was enjoyable & he definitely added to the fun. Justice will tell you that "Hawaii is magic" and after this vacation we might agree.
When we eventually make it back to Kauai, visiting the waterfall will surely be on the list of activities.

Comments from activity operators

Wow Russell and/or Maddison,

One of you should write a guide book. Do you want to start writing copy for us? (Smiling face)

A very,,,,very good description of what is involved and might say the the excellence of our guides such as Justice.

Thanks for taking the time…it’s a beautiful world out there.

Stay well and active.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2024/01/17
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シダの洞窟観光遊覧船　ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く！＜英語ガイド／半日＞

幻想的

Reviewed by: ヒロコ, 2023/12/24

雨の多い時期だったので心配してましたが幻想的でした。
説明が英語なので理解できないとこがありましたがフラダンスや歌に参加出来ました。楽しかったです。

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/12/22
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Outstanding!

Reviewed by: HG, 2023/12/23

We loved everything about this united family! They were hospitable, funny, and very entertaining. The hula dancing, singing , and history of the area was very interesting to us. We had fun from start to finish and that’s why we voted OUTSTANDING! We will definitely visit again. Mahalo!

Rating:
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2023/12/21
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Beautiful views, relaxing.

Reviewed by: Bette lou, 2023/12/21

The riverboat cruise was a great experience. The riverboat ride was gentle and relaxing. The views were exceptional. Our host gave us a background of the area, which was interesting, and also let us enjoy the peaceful silence as well. Seeing the kayakers on the river was enjoyable. My only advice would be to wear good shoes with traction. The walk up to the grotto can be a little slippery due to moisture and moss. The entertainment that took place at the destination of the grotto, was really entertaining. Enjoy the ride!

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2023/12/11
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Wailua River Cruise package

Reviewed by: MNielson, 2023/12/02

The Wailua River cruise to the fern grotto was perfect. It was a little wet the day we went, but the boat was covered and we were kept dry. The entertainment was amazing and we learned a lot about the fern grotto. The short hike was easy and we saw lots of ginger blossoms. This was a great family activity!

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2023/11/07
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

This is a Kauai "Must See"!

Reviewed by: judi, 2023/11/19

There are several luaus that take place on the island of Kauai and I am not familiar with the others. Having said that, this show blew me away! I was not expecting such a beautiful, dramatic, outdoor setting, so many different types of dances, and a wonderful history of Hawaiian culture! My mother and I opted for the "show only" experience since we are not big carnivores. The check-in and tram ride were super efficient and helped to set the scene for the big show. As soon as the show started, I knew we'd made the right choice to see the Smith's Family Garden Luau. If you want an amazing experience for a very reasonable price, book this luau when you are in Kauai!

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2023/11/17
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Paddle & Hike

Reviewed by: Conny, 2023/10/31

We had a very good time paddling and hiking although the place was very crowdy. Our tourguide had everything under control.
And now I know what people mean when they say the tour is a muddy mess after heavy rain. But this is part of the game and as our tourguide said: „you are going to be wet and muddy anyway“

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Conny,

Thanks for giving us 4 stars even though there was mud.

That said, more mud, means the waterfall will be flowing stronger and impressive.

Glad you enjoyed.

Stay active and well.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guides

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/10/06
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Definitely the best Luau in the island

Reviewed by: camila and manny, 2023/10/25

The food, the show, the decoration, the stuff… everything on point

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/10/23
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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

It was a great production!

Reviewed by: Mary M, 2023/10/24

The uncovering of the pig was very interesting, and it tasted so very delicious, as well as everything else. The Smith family kept everyone well entertained. I would definitely see it again.

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/10/11
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Try to find good seats

Reviewed by: Csaba, 2023/10/21

Ordered tickets online, showed up early at the location and waited in the line to get in the boat. I was lucky to get good seats in the boat where the view is better than seating in the middle. If you take this trip you will see what I mean.
Some of the people ended up seating in the middle and they didn’t look happy about that…

Rating:
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2023/09/29
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Smiths River boat cruise.

Reviewed by: Matt, 2023/10/21

Such a great experience. It’s an adventure that anyone can do. Very relaxing and a lot to see.

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/09/29
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リバークルーズまあまあ！ Translate

River Cruise - Fantastic

River cruise to fern grotto

Amazing experience

Awesome adventure for our family of 4!

Rising river cancelled half the trip but not half the cost.

Great experience/ money value

Great luau! A little late for jet lagged kids

A Unforgettable Adventure!!!

２つ楽しめる Translate

Great Hike!

River cruise

“Ohana”

Great experience!

It was ok

Interesting

Kauai’s Got Talent

Very nice for mobility challenged.

Great Day!

Awesome Time & Awesome Guide

幻想的 Translate

Outstanding!

Beautiful views, relaxing.

Wailua River Cruise package

This is a Kauai "Must See"!

Paddle & Hike

Definitely the best Luau in the island

It was a great production!

Try to find good seats

Smiths River boat cruise.

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