Reviewed by: T+R= just married
We arrived at Kauai Backcountry Adventures and were quickly greeted by a staff member. The set up was easy to follow, the instructions were clear and the process was very organized. The staff was laid back, informative and very friendly. Jamie and BJ made our experience great. They were knowledgable and eager to make sure we were having a great time (and "Bundy" is one hell of a driver). We hope to return and would recommend their company to anyone.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This is a great tour if you want to see the island and learn about the culture. This was our first trip to Kauai, so we took the all day tour (11 hours from the time we were picked up.) Very long day but it was EXCELLENT and well worth it.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/07/23 |
Reviewed by: David
A very informative excursion. Truly relaxing and the staff were insightful and fun. Would highly recommend this to anyone.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/07/21 |
Reviewed by: David
This was the best luau we attended the whole trip. Very hospitable. The grounds were beautiful and the food and service were great. The show was very professional and very entertaining. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Kauai.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Nicole
I was disappointed to learn that 80% of ride would be through tunnels - I pictured we'd have some tunnels but mostly be having a nice trip through Kauai scenery. It was still lots of fun though!!
Though the guide said there was over 50 miles of irrigation ditches, but that the tour is only through 2 1/2 miles, so it's not a very long trip. There's a nature walk before hand and picnic lunch after. But for the money, I'd rather skip both those and do the irrigation ride twice, or at least have a much, much longer ride.
I was still pretty fun and I would definitely recommend this to families but it's definitely way expensive for what you get. The water is freezing cold, so be prepared.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/07/21 |
Reviewed by: sara926
The Smith Family employees and family members were all VERY friendly and hospitable. The food was very average, but the show was unique to other luau shows I have seen in the past. The grounds were very beautiful and I loved how they took us on the tram to show us around and then let us wonder at our leisure to get a closer look at everything.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/07/14 |
Reviewed by: sara926
The employees were very friendly. The Grotto was not all that I expected it to be in my imagination, but it was still very beautiful and I would recommend to check it out
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Bec from California
Didn't know what to expect. If you like water rides, you're in for quite an adventure. Alot of fun for the family-our ages ranged from 7 to 45 and we all had a great time. The guides were very informative, funny and helpful.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Jen
The Smith family embraces you with their Hawaiian charm as soon as you meet them! The river trip to the Fern Grotto was a beautiful experience. We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary so when the singers sang the Hawaiian Wedding Song it was very special! The Hula dancer on-board was not only beautiful, but very talented as well. Even my husband participated in the learning of the Hula dance - much to my delight! I would do this trip again if ever given the chance. Truly memorable!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a relaxing river ride. Our guides were knowledgable. We enjoyed the singing and dancing on the boat. We rode this tour into the Luau. Overall It was a great 1st day on the island. We would all do it again!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We enjoyed the Na Pali Coast and the dolphins that followed us! The snorkling, at least on the day we went, was not even worth getting in the water, I saw maybe 5 fish. Motion sickness prevention is a must! Lunch was good.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We took my sister to this Luau because this was her first visit to a Hawaiian Island not because we enjoyed our past experience at a Luau. The Smiths did a fantastic job! The setting, the food, the presentation were all wonderful. I would do this again. It truly felt like we were at the Smiths dinner table enjoying a meal with them.
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We were not sure about this tour but it exceeded our expectations. We all loved it. We had fun and learned much. Guides were awesome!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Not really what i had expected. I found it to be rather boring. Would have really liked to see more of the Men dances than there was. Didn't really care for all the other country style dances was really looking for more of a Hawaiian, Polnysian style luau. The fire dance was cool. Think kids would find this show rather boring. The plantation was really really pretty i would recommend that you tour that.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The helicopter tour was probably our best activity the we choose to do. Very Very pretty and Awesome to see all the mountains and waterfalls. Really Cool tour. Would recommend.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/06/20 |
Reviewed by: So Cal Beaches
Food was excellent and the show was anything but ordinary.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/06/10 |
Reviewed by: So Cal Beaches
The Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto was enjoyable. I recommend taking the last cruise and then going to the Smith Luau.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Daniel & Christine
Very lush and beautiful grounds, plus the food and open bar. Yes, open bar! And the dancers are freakin' hot, both ladies and men!
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Daniel & Christine
The boat is kind of boring, but also very scenic. The grotto does make it worthwhile. I suggest doing the Smiths luau right after this, they are right together, so why not!
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Daniel & Christine
This was alot of fun and very strage tubing through tunnels. But don't mention the word "cold"!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Better than expected, best laua I've been to. The gardens are beautiful, go early so you can spend some time walking around the beautiful location.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Not what I expected, could have skipped it to spend more time at the Smith's laua.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Good Time
We had a good time
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Vistor
We had a good time
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/05/22 |
Reviewed by: John Osheka
This was really a great experience. My wife and I got to enjoy the flavor of the Island in a relaxed island setting. The food and entertainment were great and the staff made every effort to make us feel welcome. A must do activity.
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/19 |
Reviewed by: John Osheka
Great experience. Enabled us to see a unique part of the Island which we would have missed. Staff was great and made the experience very enjoyable.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/05/18 |
Reviewed by: Daniel & Christine
This was by far the best activity we did on the island, and we did a lot of stuff! The EcoStar helicopter made it very quiet and smooth. No bumps or drops, so no nausea from my wife! The van ride to the copter was a rougher ride than the flight! Excellent all around!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/05/15 |
Reviewed by: Geoffrey Tucker
Transfer to Oahu was easy and the tour was very informational and delivered by an EXCELLENT tour guide! He was funny and full of facts facts facts!! Thanks for such a great time!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2009/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Jamee Oney
We had a blast on the tubing adventure. The water was a little brisk, but we had so much fun we forgot all about it. The guides were very informative and a lot of fun too. We would recommend this adventure to everyone visiting Kauai!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/04/13 |
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