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

Smiths Luau

Reviewed by: Philip Hales

After being driven around the Paradise Garden we were left to wander and take pictures until the rising out of the pit of the roasted pig - the Imu. The aroma was mouthwatering, and shortly thereafter we were led to the food area, and invited to take our seats. The food was brilliant and plentisome, I doubt many would have left not feeling truly sated.
After the feast, we walked to the theatre (shame that it rained, but it did not dampen our spirits) we were presented with a show of dancing from a range of Pacific countries. The dancers (in the rain) put on a brave face and gave us a great evening. Certainly recommend this to anyone thinking of visiting a Luau.

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

wow what a trip!!

Reviewed by: Aussie Helen

Fantastic flight with pilot Scott--unbelievable canyon and coastline,superb colours of red and green,breathtaking scenery! Into the crater in the wettest place on earth, Also saw where puff the magic dragon lives! Worth every penny $

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

Iz like performer

Reviewed by: Nhids

This 1 1/2 hr activity is really good for those who doesn't have upper body strength to do kayak to get to grotto which is a beautiful mystical place. The whole family enjoyed very much the ride and the entertainment whose voice is the future IZ. The staff were all awesome! Thank you all for making our day great!

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

Amazing//Amazing

Reviewed by: Aussie Helen

Absolutely amazing flight with pilot Scott! You would never imagine the Canyon and coastal cliffs to be so breathtaking!! And we even went into the crater!!--wettest place in the world--worth every penny!

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

So enjoyable!

Reviewed by: Kim Wood

We loved our afternoon river cruise! The entertainment was great and the fern grotto was breathtaking! Staff members were warm and very inviting! We will recommend this activity to others!

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

I would do this again!

Reviewed by: Dru

I really feel like this river cruise is special, you get to see and hear how this culture has evolved.. The singing is fantastic and the commentary is great as well. Such a nice family!

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

Beautiful trip,very peaceful.

Reviewed by: Penny

Wonderful time very peaceful. All the people were very friendly like family.

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

Great luau

Reviewed by: EKBmom

We loved the luau. The food was great and the show, with all the history was wonderful. I highly recommend the Smith family luau.

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

Wailua River Cruise

Reviewed by: DHK

My wife and I took her mother on this scenic cruise. The were very friendly and attentive to all their guests. The pilot did a great job noting the points of interest. The singing and dancing during the cruise added a nice entertaining local flavor.

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

Real Hawaian luau

Reviewed by: Della

Smith family makes you feel like ohana. Best luau on island.

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

Delightful river trip

Reviewed by: Della

Was awesome to return to fern grotto after 44 years. Well done!

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

Kauai's Best Luau

Reviewed by: Jerry Kraft

We had a wonderful time at the Smith Luau. The site is amazing and utterly beautiful; the connection to Kauai history is impressive and impeccable. We enjoyed visiting and getting to know the other people at our table, even though they were strangers. The food was fantastic, varied and perfectly prepared. We loved the fact that nothing felt rushed or skimpy. The presentation in the theater was exceptionally well performed and really captured the variety of island cultures that have created this Pacific paradise. There was absolutely nothing about this evening that I would have made any different.

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

Very professional

Reviewed by: Penny

I've been to 3 others and this is the best and most professional we have been to. They are the most friendly and family like,very personal. Ready to go again. Everyone was awesome.

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

lihue lei greeting

Reviewed by: vblack

Daughter and son-in-law loved it !Great way to start a vacation!

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

Great evening

Reviewed by: SHARON

Great evening, great people, great food, great show. Thank you! It was worth it!

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

AMAZING! If you haven't booked a luau this trip Do THE CRUISE!

Reviewed by: Maren

When we booked our trip to HI my husband had been 3-4 times already. I hadn't been at all. He convinced me not to book a luau. We really like food and figured we'd save the money for something else. Once we got to HI I was really-really bummed we didn't have a luau on the docket, and it was too late to book anything.

This cruise was amazing and once we did it we weren't so bummed about missing the luau. The cruise is so peaceful. The guide is a smith family member and his family owns the land surrounding the river. He knows so much about the land and has tons of stories he tells while you cruise up and down the river.

You stop at the fern grotto, which is so cool. It's a must see on any trip to Kauai. The musicians on the cruise play songs and play a special song to people who have just gotten married or celebrating anniversaries.

Then on the ride back the musicians play native songs. It's the next best thing to a luau.

Already did it once but will do it again!

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

Beautiful gardens and show!

Reviewed by: Sam

Overall me and my wife had a great time at the Luau. The gardens were really nice to walk around in and see all the different types of plants and trees. The show was really nice, they showcased dances from the different cultures that make up Hawaii. The only thing that my wife didn't like was the food. I personally didn't think it was too bad. Definitely a good experience for anyone visiting the island!

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

Wonderful tour

Reviewed by: Melissa & Pat

A must if in Kauai... Beautiful sights and a wonderful staff!

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

Amazing

Reviewed by: Melissa & Pat

Highly recommend this tour!! Absolutely beautiful, staff was also amazing.. 10 stars

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

Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo

Reviewed by: Linda T

Excellent! We enjoyed both river boat grotto tour & luau. Great Experience with good food and lively, talented entertainment. Family oriented! Friendly wonderful people!
Highly recommended.

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

Excellent experience

Reviewed by: Brisk

Before Saturday, the only way you're going to get Sharon in a Helicopter if she was half dead on our way to the hospital. Our flight was excellent, very smooth, beautiful clear day. She was excited and would even do it again. The video of our trip was an added bonus only glitch being the audio portion did not work so you couldn't hear my clever comments. <grin>

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

Very enjoyable; a must

Reviewed by: David

Very organized, professional and friendly. I am in a wheelchair and appreciated all the help from tram to buffet line - everything. We went on river cruise next day and it was awesome. Mahalo!

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伝統ルアウ＆フラ ハワイアンショー　ハワイ伝統の神聖儀式イム鑑賞付き＜ワイルア・マリーナ・ステート・パーク内／夕食付き＞

Hawaiian traditional feast luau and sacred ceremony imu! Smith Tropical Paradise Luau ハワイ伝統饗宴ルアウと神聖な儀式イム！スミス・トロピカル・パラダイス・ルアウ

Reviewed by: hideochi

If you can't speak English, the enjoyment of this event is halved. All pamphlets, venue guides, and notices within the venue are in English. About 95% of the participants are Western tourists, making it difficult for Japanese tourists to enjoy.

Next, while the content of the event follows the tour guide's description, the imu ceremony only involves taking out the pig that has been steamed underground beforehand, which lacks a sense of presence. As for the luau, I think the food offerings are poor, and the dining area is cramped and overcrowded.

Finally, the hula dance, fire show, and other performances from various countries on the outdoor stage were impressive in terms of the stage setup compared to similar indoor events, but the content itself was lacking in emotional impact. In particular, the dances from China and Japan seemed to be choreographed by someone who had no understanding of those cultures.

Overall, I believe that improvements are necessary to enhance tourist evaluations.

本催しは、英会話ができないと、参加しても面白さは、半減する。
パンフレット、会場案内ガイド、会場内掲示板すべて、英語です。参加者も、欧米系観光客で、ほぼ95％であり、日本人観光客が、楽しむことは、難しい。
次に、本催しの内容は、ツアーガイド内容通りであるが、イムの儀式は、事前に土の中で、蒸してある豚を取り出すところだけであり、臨場感に欠ける。次に、ルアウですが、料理の内容が、貧弱なことと、食事場所が狭く、詰め込みすぎだと思う。最後に、野外ステージで行われた
フラダンス、ファイヤーショー、その他各国の踊りですが、野外ステージは、大掛かりな作りになっていて、屋内の同種行事より、好感が持てたが、内容的には、感動が少なかった。特に、
中国、日本の踊りは、まったく、中国、日本を知らない人が演出したのではと思える錯誤的内容でした。
全体的に、もっと改善しないと、観光客の評価をあげられないと思う。

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

What an Awesome Experience!!!

Reviewed by: Kwilks

Loved, loved, loved this tour. We got to see so much of Kauai only accessible from the air. Brody was an excellent pilot and very informative. This was the highlight of our trip!!

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

Wonderful Day (Despite the Rain)

Reviewed by: Jef,Terry Saperstein

Enjoyed the Hawaiian show immensely which I was not expecting. Enjoyed the show despite the rain at the grotto. You should highlight the entertainment with such a pleasant show.

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

Perfect

Reviewed by: Christian Tiszberger

Great ride! Competent pilot. Great tour highly reccomended. Just do it! It's worth the mony! Great

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

Great food!

Reviewed by: Chrystal Rose

The food was delicious, the grounds were beautiful and the show was very enjoyable. We had a great time!

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

Beautiful

Reviewed by: Debz

This is my second trip with Blue Hawaiian while in Hawaii. The pilot was very friendly, knowledgeable and made me feel confident with his skills. The day was very windy and rained off and on but he ensured our safety. It is clear that safety is very important to this company. The scenery was breathtaking.

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

Very Good Luau

Reviewed by: Debz

It was a little daunting at first as this was a very rainy day in the area. Was thrilled to know that almost all of the time we would be covered. The place is in need of renovation, the chairs and other structures are in need of an overhaul, it's definitely 1970's 1980's looking. I have attended two luau's (not this one) in the past but this was the best one. It seems like a very good family and they are very attentive to taking care of everyone at the luau. The gardens are beautiful. I do think that telling everyone to be there at 4:30 and then sit around until 5:45 after a short tram tour thru the gardens is not a good use of time. The food was abundant and most was good. The drinks were not good at all. The Mai Tai was like iced tea and the other drink seemed like a glass of maraschino cherry juice. The show was excellent, very creative and spoke about the various cultural influences that make up Hawaii. It was a little cheesy but that is to be expected as it is a family event. There was definitely some excellent musical talent and singing during the luau and the dinner. I would recommend this luau to anyone. I love being at the beach at a luau but the weather is a factor and this was covered so it worked out great. The area where this luau is held is gorgeous

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

Worth every penny spent!

Reviewed by: Lisa

Loved learning about the culture and loved watching the shows. Got a lot for the money we paid. Loved it!

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