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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Best excursion ever!

Reviewed by: Nata

We were a party of 7 ranging from 5 to 70. What an amazing experience. Great history knowledge. Great and friendly people. So much fun. Be prepared to make new friends and enjoy the Ohana of this wonderful group of people. Maka, Lucky, Hans, & so many others made this day a core memory for our family! The scenery is amazing. The tubing exceptional! Would do it again in a heart beat!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/10/08
Activity Date: 2022/10/06

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

A must do in Kauai

Reviewed by: Kara

The crew is extremely friendly and knowledgeable! You also get to see so many beautiful views of the Na Pali during the tour, which is really only accessible when on a boat tour!! However, I wouldn’t recommend if you get easily seasick, as the boat gets quite rocky.

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Packages: Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/04
Activity Date: 2022/10/01

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

Na Pali coast tour

Reviewed by: Pem

Beautiful experience. Boat clean, crew very friendly and helpful. Information about spots on the coast fun. Have done this trip before and liked this the best.

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/10/01
Activity Date: 2022/09/27

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

Family Friendly

Reviewed by: Dd23

This cruise was perfect for our 6 and 10 yr old kids. We really enjoyed the friendly staff and the snorkeling!
Id also like to add if you get even a teeny bit seasick i highly recommend taking some motion sickness medication. It was choppy and boy did I feel it the last hour or so!
Despite that, I'd do this cruise over again in a heartbeat.

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/10/01
Activity Date: 2022/09/29

Kauai Na Pali Coast Snorkeling Tour & Sea Cave Adventure by Makana Charters

I WOULD BOOK WITH MAKANA AGAIN

Reviewed by: HawaiiTourist 2022

I do not know where to start. On September 20th we boarded the boat with Captain A’a and his daughter Ri (Ree). They were professional, knowledgeable, fun, and worth every penny. Whether you are serious about snorkeling (like me) or just looking to see the sites (my husband) you will enjoy this excursion.
On land they will divide you up into groups and then Captain A’a will explain the do’s and don’ts while on his boat (by the way do not bring bananas or granola bars as snacks – he will explain). He is serious about the don’ts. The Captain and his daughter are very knowledgeable of the area (ask them anything) and they are so much fun.
I would definitely recommend the Makana Charters and I highly recommend Captain A’a and his daughter. Thank you both for a fabulous time and making us feel like your friend – not just a customer.

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/29

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

colorful, lively, exciting show

Reviewed by: Ellen

We saw the show only and loved it! The dancing was exciting and engaging. the costumes were beautiful. The fire show at the end was worth waiting for! We sat in the front row. All the seats have a great view and are very comfortable in an outdoor theatre shielded by a roof. If you get to the parking lot before sunset, you will see thousands of parrots searching for the ideal tree to sleep in and making lots of noise with their murmurations. If there is road work on the main highway, try to park closer to the Marina where the barge leaves or you might get stuck waiting 20 minutes with 200 other cars until the road crew reopens the road.

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Packages: Show Only Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/09/28
Activity Date: 2022/08/30

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Well worth the activity!

Reviewed by: Rebecca W

Even with the kayak and hiking involved, the time spent at the falls was wonderul.
Logan was a great guide who shared his learned knowledge of the island and past customs with us.
Highly recommend.

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Aloha Rebecca,

Logan always mixes a good time while ensuring safety and leaving you "thoughtful" of all thins Hawaii/Kaua'i.

Thanks for your kind words: will share them with Logan.

Stay paddling and active.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/28
Activity Date: 2022/09/22

Air Kauai Epic Doors-Off Helicopter Flight Adventure from Lihue Airport

Well organized and punctual, great experience from beginning to end.

Reviewed by: Anderson & Ann

Great experience throughout. Everyone acted professionally, equipment was ready, instructions were clear and yet everyone was cordial, even funny. Adam, the pilot, was engaged during the entire flight and the flight was very smooth. And I can't imagine doing this in a helicopter with doors on. Money very well spent; THE highlight of our 10-day, 2-island Hawai'i vacation.

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Packages: Doors-Off Helicopter Flight (45-50 minutes)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/27
Activity Date: 2022/09/25

Scenic Kauai Airplane Tour to Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Falls

awesome flight

Reviewed by: John Hawkins

What a great way to see Kauai. We had a very knowledgeable pilot and just a wonderful tour. I was really impressed with the quality and the price of the video of the the tour we purchased. Thanks for showing us your beautiful island.

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Packages: Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/26
Activity Date: 2022/09/02

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>

It was a real jungle cruise! 本物のジャングルクルーズでした!

Reviewed by: ちびふら

I had a great time enjoying Hawaiian songs on the ukulele and hula dancing on the boat. It was an amazing experience to see the fern cave up close; it was a magnificent world.

ウクレレ・ハワイアンソング、フラダンスを船上で味わえてとても楽しかったです。シダの洞窟も間近で見る事ができて壮大だ世界でした。

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/26
Activity Date: 2022/09/22

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Mountain Tubing

Reviewed by: Lburk

Excellent guides and rafting adventure. My favorite on Kauai!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/09/25
Activity Date: 2022/09/23

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

fun, relaxed, scenic trip

Reviewed by: Ellen

Easy excursion for anybody! Pleasant entertainment and beautiful walk through manicured path to view Fern Grotto Cave. The help was very friendly to me - especially the guy who kept calling me Mrs. LaRusso since I have a strong NY accent.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/09/25
Activity Date: 2022/08/30

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

worth the time and effort!

Reviewed by: Carolyn

First, our Guide "G" was fantastic! He made all the difference with his knowledge of Kauai history, and educating us all along the hike and kayaking portion of the trip. Would recommend the earliest departure time of 7:45 if you don't want a lot of crowds both on the water and at the falls. As we were leaving around 11am to hike back to the kayaks, the falls were very crowded and busy, as was trail and the river on our return. Overall, worth the little effort it takes to see this very pretty part of Kauai.

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Aloha Carolyn, Or was it Mr T, who was your guide. Regardless, with all confidence I can tell you that all our guides on all our tours, keep it fun, safe and thoughtful. I love the morning departures but the after noon is a nice way to end the evening. Anyway, appreciate the 5 stars and that we are doing a good job. Your patronage makes it possible to work and share with others this very pretty part of Kaua'i. Stay active and well. Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/24
Activity Date: 2022/09/21

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

Awesome tour for family!

Reviewed by: Pranee

Very nice tour and staff. Me and my family enjoyed it.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/09/24
Activity Date: 2022/09/02

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

Epic Adventures

Reviewed by: Eric

This was a truly epic experience we got to not only see the Na Pali coastline but we got to learn so many interesting facts from the very knowledgable crew. the views were magnificent, and the snorkeling was great we got to see some sea turtles and we got to see a very impressive pod of spinner dolphins as we started the boat ride. I highly recommend this if you are spending some time in Kauai

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/21
Activity Date: 2022/09/07

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

Showcase of cultural diversity with positive role models on an amazing property

Reviewed by: mromines

Smith's Garden facilities were very nice and the atmosphere was wonderful. The show was different than Luau's I have seen before.

This show was a showcase of dance routines representing the different migrant groups that arrived in Hawaii. It was a show that my tween most prefered and really enjoyed. Smith's keeps in line with providing an authentic array of cast members, which makes Hawaiian preformances stand ahead from those on the mainland. You will see dancers of all ages and women of all sizes represented. It is not only important for young ones to see a variety of people represented but watching people who don't look like a barbie blowing everyone out of the water is in itself a wonderful experience.

Personally, I like Kalamaku's cohesive Tahitian migration/myth story better. Kalamaku also has a larger male presence which performs at a higher level, which I felt more appealing. That being said, I think Smith's was the right choice for bringing my kid and I appreciate that each show is original. I definitely recommend Smith's luau.

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Packages: Show Only Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/09/19
Activity Date: 2022/09/14

Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai

River and sea kayak

Reviewed by: Chris

Very nice one with gorgeous landscape. Our guide was very friendly and provided lots of informations on the history of the Hawaiian civilization as well on the local flora and fauna.

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Aloha Chris,

Hanalei Bay and environs is definitely "eye candy". Glad you were able to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and learned some facts along the way.

Thanks for sharing.

Until our wakes cross...stay paddling, snorkeling and engaged.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages: South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/18
Activity Date: 2022/09/16

Small-Group Circle Island Airplane Tour with Window Seat - Air Ventures Kauai

Big Kahuna Kauai Air Tour

Reviewed by: Bri

This was an amazing way to experience the island of Kauai! Everyone we dealt with was friendly and helpful. Our pilot was fantastic--besides being a great pilot, he was full of information, kind to the children of the family that was also on board with us, and gave us many suggestions of possibilities of where to go or what activities to do. I would definitely suggest going on this experience to those who visit the island.

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Packages: The Big Kahuna Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/18
Activity Date: 2022/08/19

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

Fun and educative few hours on the river - amazing scenery and we learnt the hula too

Reviewed by: Pete and Shelley

This was an amazing afternoon on a river cruise x the scenery was so beautiful. Smiths team were entertaining and amazing historians they taught us loads about the river and the area round it the Ukelele plying and traditional dance including Hula felt so special. This was worth every dollar spent .

  • Fern grotto

  • Hula dancing

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/17
Activity Date: 2022/08/26

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

Amazing

Reviewed by: Chelsea

The best crew ever! The cruise started with a great breakfast while we made our way up the coast plenty of food and drinks were available. The Na Pali coast was beautiful as expected! The captain drove us up to the caves so that was a cool unexpected addition. We made our way to the snorkel spot which was very secluded which was nice to be away from the crowds. We saw lot of fish, a monk seal and a turtle. After the snorkel we had a nice lunch then headed back to the harbor. The ride back was super fun with a singalong

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Packages: Na Pali Coast & Niihau Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/09/13
Activity Date: 2022/09/07

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

Great Fun!

Reviewed by: Vmp

My second river cruise and enjoyed the commentary and musical entertainment. The last time I was here, the barriers hadn't been put up around the Groto, though.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/09/11
Activity Date: 2022/09/05

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

Fern Grotto River cruise

Reviewed by: North Idahoans

Very relaxing cruise up the river. Beautiful scenery. Very friendly and helpful staff. Also enjoyed the witty sense of humor on the commentaries. The trail is not the best for the elderly and spots on the trail were difficult to maneuver a walker so highly suggest a wheelchair instead, but the scenery was well-worth the trip.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/09/11
Activity Date: 2022/09/08

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

Tropical Garden show

Reviewed by: North Idahoans

Enjoyed all the performances and the historical/cultural commentary as well. Also enjoyed how the fire dancer interacted with the audience. Beautiful setting surrounding the stage with the fire latterns and ponds. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

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Packages: Show Only Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/09/10
Activity Date: 2022/09/08

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

Fern Grotto in Kauai, Hawaii

Reviewed by: CDM

The large deck for viewing was definitely a plus from when I was there back in 2007. Just a little disappointing that the frems were so few. I guess that hurricane did more damage to the environment then I thought.
Music was wonderful as always.
Boat ride also pleasant. Guide giving information about the area along the river was very helpful.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/09/10
Activity Date: 2022/08/15

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>

It was a mystical power spot. 神秘的なパワースポットでした。

Reviewed by: 何でも体験チャレンジャー

As we cruised upstream on a boat along the gentle flow of the Waimea River, it was a delightful moment to wave at tourists kayaking downstream, all enjoying a fun holiday. After climbing the path surrounded by tropical plants and flowers from the dock, we reached a spot where water dripped down and long plant tendrils hung, revealing a dark opening. It is said to be a place that only the Hawaiian royal family could visit, but now it is a power spot where weddings can also be held. The tour lasted about two hours, and I felt a great sense of fulfillment.

ワイメア川の穏やかな流れを、上流へ向けて遊覧船で進むと、カヤックで下るツーリストと手を降りながら、お互いに楽しい休日を過ごしている一時でした。船着き場から南国の植物や、花に囲まれた遊歩道を上りきると上空に、したたる水と長い植物しだ?がたれて、黒く見える穴が確かにあった。ハワイ先住民の王族しか訪れることができなかった場所だそうだが。今は結婚式もできるパワースポット。2時間程のツアーだが、すごく充実感を味わえた。

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/10
Activity Date: 2022/09/06

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

Beautiful area, but nothing spectacular.

Reviewed by: Matthew

Overall we enjoyed the Fern Grotto tour but nothing spectacular about it. Entertainment coming back was light and fun. Grotto itself was just OK.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/09
Activity Date: 2022/09/07

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Tam

So much fun! My husband and I wished we had done it sooner. One of the next experiences we have been on!We would definitely do this again.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/08
Activity Date: 2022/09/06

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

Beautiful area to see

Reviewed by: Tammy

Good knowledgeable staff. Friendly. Shorter than what we expected. We read it would be 2 hours and we felt rushed out of there because another group was there waiting.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/09/04
Activity Date: 2022/09/02

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

Beautiful hidden spot

Reviewed by: Laura J

This is a short tour of the Wailua River to get to the fantastic fern grotto, surrounded by beautiful trees, plants, and flowers. The entertainment was particularly good on our way back, where we learned some hula moves and danced to live music.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/09/02
Activity Date: 2022/08/30

Waimea Canyon Guided Sightseeing, Kokee State Park Nature Walk & Coffee Tour

Miss K is the best tour guide

Reviewed by: Laura J

Miss K knows a lot about Kaua'i and the Hawaiian culture and history, she was a fantastic guide during the whole tour.
This tour was great, all the spots we visited are fantastic.

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Aloha Laura - Mahalo for entrusting us to show you our beautiful Kauai! Yes, Ms K. is a gem! May we have the pleasure of hosting you and/or your friends and 'Ohana soon! the Poly Ad 'Ohana

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Packages: Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/09/02
Activity Date: 2022/08/29
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