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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great adventure for all ages!

Reviewed by: Anna

Dustin did a great job interacting with all of us and we were a very diverse group (age, gender and skill level)!

He was very knowledgeable of Hawaiian culture. We also learned a lot about the plants and animals of the area. Beware of the wild boar. ;-)

The hike was muddy but not too difficult. The waterfall was spectacular and much colder than expected.

Would definitely do this again! The morning is cooler and may be drier than the afternoon.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/08/26
Activity Date: 2019/07/31

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

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Dee

The food was delicious but very little time to eat! We were seated in a table where we were the last to be fed which was ok but thought they would give us more time to eat & drink. The garden is beautiful and enjoyable! The Smith's Luau was a great choice.
The Show was great too!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/08/25
Activity Date: 2019/07/30

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

Nice

Reviewed by: Grandmas antiques

We had a great time and what was the show in a European movie theater in the morning here in london on the way out hades was a bit like a ride to get the little one..made of

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/08/25
Activity Date: 2019/07/29

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

Fernandez Grotto River Cruise

Reviewed by: Yvette

It was a nice cruise throught the river to see the Grotto.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/08/17
Activity Date: 2019/08/14

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

Amazing!!!

Reviewed by: Bethany Matlock

This was such a great time!! Awesome food!! Awesome show!!! Just an all around perfect time. We will for sure come again and recommend to everyone we know. The family is very hospitable and professional. Thank you for letting us be a part of your family. Mahalo!!!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/08/11
Activity Date: 2019/08/08

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

Fun had by all!

Reviewed by: Virginia / Missouri

Greeted with Aloha and smiles.
We have been many times to this luau. We enjoy it every time. Food is good, and if you don’t get full it’s your fault. Plenty of alcohol too. Every thing included in price. You learn a little history at the show.
The Smith family is very attentive. They are the definition of Aloha!

  • Show following dinner.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/08/04
Activity Date: 2019/07/12

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

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Natalia

Beautiful property, wonderful food, and a very entertaining show.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/08/04
Activity Date: 2019/08/01

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

Nice and relaxing!

Reviewed by: Debbie

It was a nice family outing. It was relaxing boat tour. One way we had musicians, singer and dancer. In the other direction there was an interesting commentary. Got off the boat to see Fern Grotto. Good price vs quality!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/08/01
Activity Date: 2019/07/29

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Sacred falls adventure

Reviewed by: Amy

Easy kayaking. The hike is easy but take your time not to fall. Our guide was helpful at crossing all more challenging obatacles. Beautiful falls and swimming area. Nice lunch.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Amy,

Yes...wise council...go slow. Half the fun is getting there!

Thanks for sharing and glad we were able to share the day with you.

Keep chasing waterfalls.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/07/28
Activity Date: 2019/07/25

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

A great time!

Reviewed by: Rebecca J

Our family of four had a great time! Everyone was friendly and helpful. The event lasted 4 hours from start to finish, and is the best luau that we have been to so far. We would definitely go back!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/07/28
Activity Date: 2019/07/25

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

Entertaining and silly

Reviewed by: Dee

The Smith's family is awesome and entertaining. Wear mosquito repellent when going, just a taught. They sing and entertain as you travel up the fern grotto and had us all doing the hoki pokie. We will be doing their luau too so we'll let you know how it goes!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/07/26
Activity Date: 2019/07/23

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Review of kayak and hike

Reviewed by: John

Overall I had fun. The trip is basically kayak for 2 miles, hike for 1 mile, visit a 100' water fall, and then hike back for 1 mile and then kayak for 2 miles. Since I like physical activity, this trip worked well for me.

Kayaking requires some physical work, and since there are 2 people per kayak, at last one should be in good physical shape.

Hiking was through lots of mud. You will cross streams, ankle deep mud, and will get dirty. Best to wear sandals since sneakers will be ruined. My youngest son loved this part (getting dirty is always fun).

Reply from activity provider

Aloha John,

Thanks for taking the time and for your nice and constructive review on what to expect and what to bring.

If you don't like to paddle and hike this could be wrong tour for some.

Keep active...and thanks again.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide.

  • Rainbow during kayak

  • Waterfall. There is a pool at the bottom.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/07/26
Activity Date: 2019/07/16

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

Best Luau ever!

Reviewed by: Karen

The grounds are amazing at the Smith Family luau! The food are delicious and the after dinner show is awesome, the best luau ever!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/07/21
Activity Date: 2019/07/02

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

Fern Grotto cruise experience

Reviewed by: Richard from Oahu

We appreciated the ride up to view the grotto, which everyone visiting Kaua’i should see. The best part was the music! Made me thirsty!

I highly recommend the Smith boat ride without reservation.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/07/20
Activity Date: 2019/07/17

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

Amazing show

Reviewed by: Ted/Ginger Williams

Love the food and show. Was disappointed with the garden areas..

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/07/19
Activity Date: 2019/07/16

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

Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: Tom & Sharron

This was a return trip and we were not disappointed. The Smith family does a great job on their property, the food is AWESOME, and the entertainment is first class. I would highly recommend you try them out!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/07/13
Activity Date: 2019/07/08

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

Great entertainment, informative guide very fun!!!

Reviewed by: Laura Ryman

This was a great trip. Informative Guide, beautiful walk up to the fern canyon. Great entertainment all around fun. The hula lesson was fun too!!!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/07/09
Activity Date: 2019/07/03

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

Overall very good experience

Reviewed by: Keawalani

Nicely organized and fun filled event. Just performance isn’t that high level. Dancers were ok but not really professional level of dancers. Food was good. And overall experience was very good.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/07/06
Activity Date: 2019/07/03

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

a lot of fun with views of nature’s beauty

Reviewed by: R&R family

The crew members were great entertainment and informative. Highly recommended

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/06/27
Activity Date: 2019/06/24

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

BEST DAY EVER!

Reviewed by: Renee

A beautiful, unique, and memorable experience. The guide was friendly and helpful, everyone was able to paddle up the river at their own pace, the river is lined with greenery, but the real treats were the hike along a gorgeous trail with amazing foliage and, of course, the waterfall. Swimming in the pool at the base of the waterfall and looking up at the water pouring over the cliff is an experience like no other. I went with my teenage daughter on a beautiful sunny day. There were no significant recent rains, so the trail was not muddy or slippery and the hike wasn't strenuous at all. I highly recommend this tour!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Renee,

Glad you enjoyed our Wailua River paddle and hike to the Sacred Falls with your daughter.

Yes it’s pretty classic and you gave a really nice review. Thanks for taking the time and until our trails cross.

Stay paddling and hiking.

Aloha,

Micco

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/06/22
Activity Date: 2019/06/19

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

Fun ride

Reviewed by: Dave

Beautiful views. It is a lot of fun. Great entertainment. Nice people. Would recommend it.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/06/11
Activity Date: 2019/06/08

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

Great Last Trip

Reviewed by: Joe Mays

The trip was great, the entertainment was great.Enjoyed all there was to see and would be great for all ages.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/06/10
Activity Date: 2019/06/07

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

Great tour of the river

Reviewed by: Nikki

Friendly people and nice tour with lots of information

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/05/22
Activity Date: 2019/05/19

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

fun beautiful and quick

Reviewed by: CRL

Great and fun trip and just takes a couple of hours

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/05/11
Activity Date: 2019/05/08

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

Smith Family Garden Luau with a Toddler

Reviewed by: Patty

This was a good experience all the way around! Ordering tickets was easy through Veltra. Check in was seamless.
The 10 min tram ride around the beautiful grounds was just long enough to give an overview of the area but not so long that a 3 year old would get bored. They allowed time before dinner to walk around and get the wiggles out. The food was good and they even marked the gluten free dishes. There was another break before the show to run around and use the restrooms (even had a golf cart to transport there & back). The acts were exciting enough, and short enough to keep the toddler entertained and the fire dancer was great! Only drawbacks: cell service almost non-existent (hard to connect with late arrivers), lots of waiting to get in because of the photo line-maybe do it after tram ride).

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/05/09
Activity Date: 2019/05/06

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>

Napali Coast Sailing, Snorkeling ナパリコーストセーリング、シュノーケリング

Reviewed by: saito takako

This time, we invited a couple of friends for our second participation. I really wanted to show them the beauty of the Napali Coast. It's hard to explain in words. They seemed very moved by their first snorkeling experience at the age of 60. It turned out to be a great memory. We were the only Japanese people there, but the staff was very considerate.

今回は友人夫婦をさそっての二度目の参加です。
どうしてもナパリコーストの美しさを見せたくて。口では説明できませんからね。
60歳にしてはじめてのシュノーケリングにとても感動したようでした。
よい記念になったようです。
日本人は私達だけでしたが、スタッフも気を使ってくれました。

Reply from activity provider

ご乗船いただきありがとうございました。お楽しみいただけたこと、そしてしっかりとお世話をし、情報を提供できたことを嬉しく思います。再度ご参加いただき、ありがとうございます!マハロとアロハ。

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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Packages: 基本プラン*
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/05/07
Activity Date: 2019/05/02

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Had a great time

Reviewed by: Nicole

Even with the rain it was a blast... wear proper shoes they will get muddy!!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Nicole,

Without rain you could not have rainbows.

Thanks for warning people about shoes.

Until our trails meet again.

Thanks for taking the time.

Micco

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/05/02
Activity Date: 2019/04/29

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

Ok.

Reviewed by: Deb D

Relatively inexpensive way to see some of the river greenery. Appreciated the history/culture narration. Lead entertainer on the way back was funny! Hula ladies don’t really seem into it, you feel like they are just doing a job and don’t necessarily enjoy it, and they seemed tired. Fern grotto a beautiful site.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/05/02
Activity Date: 2019/04/29

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Sacred Falls Kayak and Hike

Reviewed by: Tena

We very much enjoyed the kayak and hike to Sacred Falls! Our guide Dustin was outstanding! He shared his knowledge of the area and kept us entertained with his jokes throughout the tour. The hike is muddy so wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet and dirty.
We would definitely do this activity again!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Tena,

Dustin is on a roll. One out of every 3 honorable mentions this month, has Dustin's name affixed.

That said all our guides I can humbly say, "Do an outstanding job!".

Thanks for warning others about the property shoes to wear.

Stay paddling and hiking.

Thanks again for sharing.

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/04/19
Activity Date: 2019/04/16

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

A romantic river rendezvous

Reviewed by: MsTravelGal

Wedding ceremonies have been held at the fern grotto for decades. It's a historic and beautiful spot to get married or renew your vows. We didn't know this before arriving but it was a special surprise since my fiance proposed the day before. The cruise to the fern grotto was the perfect way to end our vacation in Kauai. Even if you're not going for a wedding, you'll get to hear and watch Hawaiian singers and musicians perform a traditional Hawaiian wedding song. So whether you're celebrating an engagement, a honeymoon, or 50 years of marriage, this beautiful destination will fill your heart with love. I'm so glad we did this tour!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/04/10
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