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

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I have attended this Luau and Show several times and highly recommend it to everyone! Even though it rained during the show this time, it was still very well done and the audience was very receptive of the dancing and entertainment! The food was wonderful, as always!!!

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Posted on:	2014/10/05
Activity Date:	2014/10/01

Circle Island Airplane Tour & Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau Combo

Could not be better!

Reviewed by: Sonja

Airplane Tour: Pleasant.

Luau: A beautiful garden, good food, courteously service and charming dancers!

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Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/09/16
Activity Date:	2014/09/08

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

Luau

Reviewed by: redrobin

My thought was that a Luau was supposed to take place while eating the wonderful buffet food. At this Luau we sat down at long tables and did enjoy a delicious buffet. However, then we had to move to another location where they had bleacher seating, which was extremely uncomfortable. The show itself was just ok as it did not have a lot of spectacular associated with it. There was only one guy who did an act with fire. Most of it was just basic hula dancing and not what I would have expected. VERY uncomfortable seating and MEDIOCRE dancing. I would not recommend this Luau to any of my friends are family who may wish to visit Hawaii.

I was however pleased with Veltra tours and the professionalism and the call I received for verification of activities. Thank You.

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Packages:	Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2014/08/26
Activity Date:	2014/08/11

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

Luau Klalmaku at Kilohana Plantation (premium luau seating)

Reviewed by: Werner

Enjoyed the story. Great dansers. Our daughter loved the the "fire-danser".
The food was also very good.

Mahalo for the great show.

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Packages:	Gold Package: Premium Seating
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2014/08/24
Activity Date:	2014/08/01

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

Wonderful Luau

Reviewed by: Kelley

Smith's Luau was awesome! We have already recommended it to some friends of ours who are going to Kauai!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/08/20
Activity Date:	2014/07/22

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

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau

Reviewed by: JimK

Smith's was wonderful. It exceeded our expectations!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/08/04
Activity Date:	2014/07/31

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

Luau at kilohana plantation

Reviewed by: Isabel d

The dancers were excellent!! Loved the story line. The food and drinks were delicious!! Will definitely go back and would recommend your luau!

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2014/08/04
Activity Date:	2014/07/29

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

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau

Reviewed by: Jackie

The Luau was excellent. The food was one of the best meals we had on the island. The show was extremely excellent. The grounds that the Luau was on are beautiful. Best of all the price was great.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/08/04
Activity Date:	2014/07/30

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

Excellent!

Reviewed by: Kristin M

Smith's Luau was fantastic. As we entered, we took the tram ride around the grounds, during which we heard an excellent overview of information. We then had enough time to wander back through and read placards or take pictures of the beautiful scenery. Hearing about the imo and the roasted pig was really informative. The food at the luau was DELICIOUS! Especially the kalua pig. Yum! The show was also very good. Overall, a fantastic night. Highly recommended.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/07/27
Activity Date:	2014/07/24

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

vacationer

Reviewed by: Gladys Perry

I went to this Luau 27 years ago. I enjoyed it then and the updates and changes are incredible.

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Packages:	Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/07/22
Activity Date:	2014/04/30

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

smith's family luau in kauai

Reviewed by: R Flores

Actually seen something different from other luau's we been to in the past.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/07/19
Activity Date:	2014/07/16

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

Awsome grounds...great food....so so show...

Reviewed by: Raslco

We have attended luaus on other islands and the show at this luau was not impressive. The grounds were amazing , beautiful picture opportunities ....and the food was delicious!!! We were not impressed with the show. The seating was stadium seating which was extremely uncomfortable. The show was not interactive with audience......I believe the "host" was pre-recorded?

Again.....we've been to other islands and have been to much better.

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Packages:	Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/07/12
Activity Date:	2014/07/09

Circle Island Airplane Tour & Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau Combo

Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau

Reviewed by: Larry F.

The plane was good, but please take motion sickness pills before boarding. Also be prepared to get hot while on the plane tour. The Smith's Luau was the best thing we did while in Kauai. Very well organized by the Smith family and very polite and treat you like a family visitor. The show was awesome! Luau is a MUST and plane ride is 50/50 choice.

OCEAN VIEW!!!!

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Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/07/11
Activity Date:	2014/07/06

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

Good food

Reviewed by: jbradem

We had a great time. Food was great and they fed the entire group quickly. Pork was excellent. Show was good as well. Highly recommend.

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Packages:	Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/07/05
Activity Date:	2014/06/11

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

exceptional...would do it again

Reviewed by: Tracey

the Smith family luau was so much fun. The food was delicious and entertainment exceptional. Would definitely recommend for all ages.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/07/04
Activity Date:	2014/07/01

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

Fun evening!

Reviewed by: The Bowmans

Dinner was great for adults and chicken available for picky children. Luau show was great!

The Bowmans

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Packages:	Plantation Owner's Evening (Show with 4-course Dinner)
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2014/07/04
Activity Date:	2014/07/01

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

best luau

Reviewed by: Bernie

This was such a nice experience, the family is very friendly. Food was excellent!!!!! The show gave a variety of cultures to the audience.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2014/06/30
Activity Date:	2014/06/26

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

Great food

Reviewed by: Jeff

Overall I would say this event was a positive experience. The food was very good. The tour of the property was very enjoyable, this is a magnificent setting for a luau. In my opinion, the after dinner show, however, needs to be updated. I'm sure there are those who appreciate the cultural and artistic emphasis on which the show was based, however, from an entertainment perspective, this show fell considerably short of other luaus I have attended. Most of the music was very slow paced, some of it seemed to drag on forever. I expected a more fast paced performance, one which would ellicit more enthusiasm, more excitement within the audience. The slow paced, historic theme just didn't get it done for myself and the people with which I attended this event.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/06/13
Activity Date:	2014/06/10

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

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau

Reviewed by: Karen Berg

We thoroughly enjoyed the food, music and the dances. Friendly service. The fire dancer was awesome! I would recommend this Luau.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/06/08
Activity Date:	2014/05/30

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

smith tropical paradise

Reviewed by: marlene

It was everything we thought it would be. Just beautiful. Would do it again.

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Packages:	Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/05/31
Activity Date:	2014/05/05

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

This is a MUST on the island!

Reviewed by: Nina

The cruise was extremely relaxing and scenic. Seeing Fern Grotto was totally magical, it's unlike anything we'd ever seen before. The botanical gardens at Smith's are breathtaking, and the food at the Luau was to die for! We really enjoyed ourselves, and the show was the perfect ending to our Hawaiian Luau experience!

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Packages:	Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/05/29
Activity Date:	2014/05/21

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

awesome

Reviewed by: carlie

we had an awesome time at the Smith's Luau, the food and the miti was great. I would defenitely do it again and highly recommend

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Posted on:	2014/05/27
Activity Date:	2014/05/01

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

Best Luau Ever

Reviewed by: KathyS

This luau was beyond our expectations. We went for the gold seating (worth it). We had a table right up front. Upon entering we were able to learn a few hula moves with the poi balls and do some shopping with local vendors. Open bar! All you could drink all through dinner. Hula dancers before and during dinner. Group hula lesson - fun! Buffet food was good - dessert delicious. Show after dinner was spectacular!! We also went to the plantation a couple of hours before the luau started to enjoy a tour of the old plantation house (with shops) and did some run tasting. Definitely worth the money. I would highly recommend this event.

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Packages:	Gold Package: Premium Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/05/21
Activity Date:	2014/05/13

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

Luau Okay Train Ride a Waste of time.

Reviewed by: Vicki

I've been to a lot of luaus. This one was okay. Food was average but nothing special. Buffet was hot and line went quickly.
Show was very good although not what most people would expect for a Luau. The show was a portrayal of how the first people came to Kauai. Very good but would have liked to seen more traditional dances.
The train ride is a waste of $18 and 45 minutes. would not recommend taking it at all unless you like to see pigs and chickens.

Staff was efficient and friendly.

Probably would not go back to this luau again.

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Packages:	Gold Package: Premium Seating
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2014/05/12
Activity Date:	2014/05/09

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

TOO GOOD TO PASS UP

Reviewed by: HAWAIIBOUND

JUST AN AWESOME SHOW AND THE FOOD WAS SO GOOD NOT A HUNGRY PERSON TO BE SEEN!

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/05/08
Activity Date:	2014/03/11

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

Smith luau

Reviewed by: Breebree

Awesome luau! Probably one of he best I've seen on all the islands! Would definitely recommend this luau to anyone!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/03/10
Activity Date:	2014/03/07

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

Smith Family Luao!

Reviewed by: ZNmez

So much fun! You enter and receive a shell lei and then take a ride on a tour through the beautiful botanical gardens. We watched as they dug up the traditional kalua pig steamed beneath large banana leaves. The buffet was delicious! don't hold back on the fried rice!! All you can drink mai tai's too! The botanical gardens were even more enchanting as dusk set in and you can walk across bridges to small islands on the grounds. Through dinner we were entertained by the Smith Family singing island music and hula dancing. Also sang happy birthday and the wedding song to all those celebrating honey moons and birthdays! Afterwards we all headed to the outdoor theater to watch many different traditional island dances and songs. It was beautiful, including a fire show! Highly recommend the entire experience. Well worth the cost. WE even paid for the $20 picture that they took for us when we entered with some of the crew members. We have it hanging on our wall!

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Posted on:	2014/03/08

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

A very satisfied customer

Reviewed by: Becky Skvarek

We got married here 5/6/88. It was so beautiful then, and is now also. Everyone there was so nice, smiling, and so helpful. Our son wanted to propose to his girlfriend as a surprise during the Luau. We came ahead early to help prepare for this to happen. Everyone was so helpful in setting this up, and it went so perfectly and beautiful!! Other visitors there said it made them cry also. They made it very special. Thank you to them all for all their help and TLC. Thanks to Dee, Nancy, and the MC during the Luau. I can't remember his name......last name Smith. They were all wonderful. Becky and Dana

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/03/01
Activity Date:	2014/02/26

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

Luau

Reviewed by: kim

Never having been to a luau before, I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the grounds. It's really pretty and picturesque. The host is always smiling and makes you feel welcomed. With the food being delicious and great entertainment, it was an awesome evening. Worth spending the money.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/01/27
Activity Date:	2014/01/01

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

Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: Jeremy Cowham

We had so much fun at the Luau and are going again this month when we get back on the island. It is a must to take advantage of the free pick up and drop off if you don't mind waiting a few extra minutes.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/01/06
Activity Date:	2013/05/22

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Could not be better!

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Wonderful Luau

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau

Luau at kilohana plantation

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau

Excellent!

vacationer

smith's family luau in kauai

Awsome grounds...great food....so so show...

Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau

Good food

exceptional...would do it again

Fun evening!

best luau

Great food

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau

smith tropical paradise

This is a MUST on the island!

awesome

Best Luau Ever

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TOO GOOD TO PASS UP

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Smith Family Luao!

A very satisfied customer

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