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1063 Reviews
Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Wailua River Cruise
Activity Date: 2015/09/10 | Posted on: 2015/10/04

Just as I remembered as a kid. Thank you for a great experience.

Packages: River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
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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>
Cave of the Ferns
シダの洞窟
Activity Date: 2015/06/20 | Posted on: 2015/09/28

I didn't have high expectations, but it turned out to be surprisingly good. I was able to relax in a laid-back atmosphere. Since it wasn't a hotel that offered shuttle service, I had to make my own way to the boarding area, but it was actually more convenient to move around by rental car afterward. If you're going to the boarding area on your own, you might as well buy the tickets there, but having the tickets purchased in advance gives you peace of mind.

あまり期待していなかったけど意外とよかったです。のんびりとした雰囲気の中でくつろげました。送迎対象のホテルではなかったから乗船場までは自力で行かないとですが、その後もレンタカーで移動するならそのほうが都合がよかったです。乗船場まで自分で行くならその場で普通にチケットを買ってもいいのかもしれませんが、事前にチケット購入しておけるのは安心感はあります。

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Average boat tour
Activity Date: 2015/08/24 | Posted on: 2015/09/22

This was 2 hour boat tour to Fern Grotto and back with live music. The tour was average, nothing special.

Packages: River Cruise Package
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Great traditional Luau
Activity Date: 2015/08/28 | Posted on: 2015/09/19

Grounds are beautiful, food was great and the show is very impressive

Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Enjoyable but not as impressive as a trip 10 years ago
Activity Date: 2015/08/28 | Posted on: 2015/09/19

Everything on Kauai has a beautiful plant variety. It is awesome

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セスナ遊覧飛行 ワイメア渓谷&ナ・パリ・コースト&ハナペペ渓谷 <英語ガイド/リフエ空港発>
Reasonable!
リーズナブルで!
Activity Date: 2015/08/22 | Posted on: 2015/09/12

It was fun to see the Napali Coast for less than a helicopter tour! The staff from the tour company were very friendly. However, if your goal is to get close to the waterfalls like you would in a helicopter, I wouldn't recommend this. It gives you more of an overview from above.

ヘリより安く、ナパリコーストを見渡す事ができ、楽しかったです!
ツアーの会社の人たちもとても親切でした。
ヘリのように滝まで近づく事はなかったので、それを目的ならオススメしません。
真上からぐるっと見渡す感じです。

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Great Time
Activity Date: 2015/09/04 | Posted on: 2015/09/10
Kim

This was a great time! Enjoyed the show, the garden, the food & the river tour. Learning more about the authenic cultures of the area sure was fun. THanks for everything!! One thing to note is that there were terrible mosquitos. Wear some bug spray!! :)

Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
wonderful
Activity Date: 2015/08/16 | Posted on: 2015/08/24

Great excursion at a very reasonable price. The crew were exceptional and talented. I would definitely do this again.

Packages: River Cruise Package
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Luau
Activity Date: 2015/08/14 | Posted on: 2015/08/20

They took pictures as you came into the grounds, I wish they had taken a few minutes to be sure everyone was in the picture and could be seen. The grounds are very pretty and well maintained, it was fun to ride thru the gardens and get info about the trees and flowers. The sitting was good, lots of people, lines at food tables went fast and plenty of food. Drinks were plentiful, service was good, very friendly family. Then when the bar/drink area closed, we were all sent to the luau dance area. It was very warm, with the smell of the gasoline/fuel for the fire dance. The dancers were ok, the whole luau was too long, I felt that several of the dances were very slow and long. The whole dance part could have been cut in half. The fire dancer was really good, as were the stick dancers.

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau
Posted on: 2015/08/15

We had a great day and night. The gardens, grotto, and luau were all just amazing. Good food, great entertainment and very friendly and nice people. Would do it again in a heart beat. :)

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Kauai Island Tour - Hanalei, Kilauea Lighthouse, Chocolate Tasting & Movie Sites
If You're A Movie Buff, Sam's THE MAN!
Activity Date: 2015/07/18 | Posted on: 2015/08/10
gsr

We took the tour on June 18, 2015. My husband and I were the first to be picked up, last to be dropped off, so this tour was much longer for us than it was for those picked up last/dropped off first. We were tired by the end, but happy to have been able to see the extra filming sites and watch more of the associated film clips in that time. it was nice that the very knowledgeable tour guide, Sam, did that. He also edited the clips, so he really knows his stuff. (I was a film major in college, so I had high expectations for this tour, and Sam not only met but exceeded them.)
Sam is a professional musician, and he also serenaded our group by singing and playing his ukelele several times at stops long the way, which was absolutely charming. I don't want to give away everything - you really will enjoy it more if you allow yourself to be pleasantly surprised. But this tour is jam-packed with film trivia and celebrity trivia and so many stops along the way, all accompanied by corresponding film clips.
Our lunch destination was AWESOME! The food was OK, not amazing or anything, but the ambience was TRULY OUTSTANDING, for film buffs!!!!!
My husband and I meant to take the drive back up to the North Shore of Kuaui again sometime during our 1-week stay, but we never did make it back up there. We weren't too upset, though, because we felt like we got to see so much of it on this movie tour.
This was our favorite tour of the vacation, by far. (We also flew to Oahu for a one-day tour which was basically a "Stop and Shop" tour), and on Kuaui we toured Allerton Gardens and went on a helicopter.) This movie tour is long, but well worth the time spent.

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Had a great time at Smiths
Posted on: 2015/07/22

I would do this again. Dinner and drinks where great. Show was very good. We had a great time, most memorable was all the peacocks running around. The staff was very friendly

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Had fun
Posted on: 2015/07/22

the river trip was fun, they had entertainment on our return from the fern grotto. The grotto was very nice to see, with ferns growing upside down. I recommend doing this at least once

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Best Laua Ever!
Activity Date: 2015/07/13 | Posted on: 2015/07/16

The Smith Family Laua will not disappoint! I've seen five Lauas and this was far superior to all others! Food and the show was amazing! The grounds of the facility were very beautiful and the tram ride showed all the land had to offer! Many photo opportunities! The Fern Gratto was beautiful and the musicians were great! Very pretty!

Packages: River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Must do
Activity Date: 2014/08/15 | Posted on: 2015/07/13

Driver picked us up so we didn't have to worry about drinking and driving, fun and informative boat ride to Fern Grotto with music, singing and dancing then delivered right on time to the Luau and brought back to our condo afterwards......Al fun, no worry

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
What you came to Hawaii for
Activity Date: 2014/08/15 | Posted on: 2015/07/13

Truly magical experience. Loved the Family feel, mixed with great props and settings. Loved Auntie too!

Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
LUAU
Activity Date: 2015/06/12 | Posted on: 2015/07/04

I was not there but my frends was there.Jerry &Brenda .Jearel& Gail was there and they loved it very much.And though it wss the best one. And would give it top raiting. Thank You. Jay

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Kauai Island Tour - Hanalei, Kilauea Lighthouse, Chocolate Tasting & Movie Sites
Jill and John Adventure
Activity Date: 2015/06/01 | Posted on: 2015/06/11

Fascinating, Informative, Fun, and all the other superlatives to achieve my fifty words!

Packages: Standard Package
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Luau
Activity Date: 2015/04/23 | Posted on: 2015/05/22
Jim

Fantastic! You could tell the employees love what they do and loved sharing their traditions with us. It was organized and the food was fabulous! The grounds were beautiful and the show was spectacular.

Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
River Cruise
Activity Date: 2015/04/23 | Posted on: 2015/05/22
Jim

The river cruise was relaxing and informative. We loved the traditional Hawaiian music that was sung.

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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
Well organised and tasty food.
Activity Date: 2015/05/12 | Posted on: 2015/05/20

Had to wait for 25 minutes on arrival in a queue to 'check in', once inside we didn't realise how big the area was. Markets, no lines at the bar, the buffet was well organised and entertainment was good. Not an intimate affair, hundreds of people but well worth the price.

Packages: Gold Package: Premium Seating
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Fun
Activity Date: 2015/05/13 | Posted on: 2015/05/17
Eva

This was so much fun. The food was great. The dancing was fantastic. Great time.

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Cruisin' down the river
Activity Date: 2015/04/08 | Posted on: 2015/05/03

Excellent! Good music, good stories, wonderful local flavor!

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Very good experience
Activity Date: 2015/04/13 | Posted on: 2015/04/15

The nature was amazing and the food was delicious! Such a fun time and atmosphere! The show at the end showed many cool dances and showcased all kinds of different cultures.

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
The Best Combo Tour in Kauai
Activity Date: 2015/04/08 | Posted on: 2015/04/11

Pre-dinner boat trip was great and set the mood for the beautiful Smith acreage of garden, trees, animals and Culture.
The Luau dinner was the BEST we have ever had. A good variety of Hawaiian and American cuisine. The service was super organized and everyone was seated and eating with- in minutes.
After eating everyone walked about 100 yards to the outdoor theater and enjoyed dancing depicting several cultures as well as Hawaiian traditional dances and fire dance.
The four of us had a wonderful evening!!

Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
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Small-Group Circle Island Airplane Tour with Window Seat - Air Ventures Kauai
Birthday for my brother.
Activity Date: 2015/04/03 | Posted on: 2015/04/06

My brother and I did the flight, and we loved it. Bryan was great as the pilot/tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining as well.

Packages: The Big Kahuna Tour
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Aloha Doug,
So happy to hear you and your brother enjoyed your Air Ventures Hawaii tour of Kauai with Brian as your pilot/guide. This post will be forwarded to him for recognition of a job well done. We strive to offer the best air tour of Kauai and always love hearing from those of you who have actually experienced our flight tour. We are most appreciative that you have taken the time to share your comments providing valuable feedback to us as a Company. Should you visit Kauai in the future we will look forward to seeing you again.......perhaps in the Biplane next time.
Jill (for the Air Ventures Hawaii Staff)

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Nice show
Activity Date: 2015/04/02 | Posted on: 2015/04/05

This trip is very organized. We arrived at the grounds and were driven on a tram to the gardens (not sure why the tram, completely walkable). We were then left to wander the gardens for a half hour or so. The gardens are beautiful, the whole setting is lovely. The next event was the ceremony explaining how the pig is prepared and cooked, which was somewhat interesting. Next we were ushered into the dining area for cocktails and dinner. The pork was delicious, the rest basically typical buffet fare. Dinner felt like we were at a big wedding reception and didn't know anyone. If you like buffets and big feedings, you'll love this. Not our family's cup of tea. After dinner we walked to the theater for the show. The show was fine, the dancers were fine, it was entertaining. We didn't really know what to expect from a luau when we signed up and now that we've experienced it, we'll never feel a need to go back. Glad we saw the dancing but this is the one excursion we regret having spent our time and money on during our week in Kauai.

Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
River Cruise
Activity Date: 2015/04/02 | Posted on: 2015/04/05

We bought the river cruise as an add on to the Luau. It is a pleasant ride on the river with a tour guide and some hula dancing. Honestly we could hardly understand/hear what the guided was saying on the ride. The dancing was nice. The whole experience was just a little underwhelming. Would not sign up for it as an individual event.

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
great show and scenic trip
Activity Date: 2015/03/20 | Posted on: 2015/03/25

The performers we're so friendly and entertaining. you could tell they enjoyed presenting the music and dance show. the river ride was scenic and relaxing. the walk to the grotto and back was beautiful. highly recommend. don't book online with another company for $40 each. its only 20 when you book on this site.

Packages: River Cruise Package
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden luau/ & fern grotto boat tour
Activity Date: 2015/03/11 | Posted on: 2015/03/24

We had a nice time on the river boat cruise and the luau was exceptional. We have been to at least 5 other luaus over the last several years and this was by far the best. The food was great. The entertainment was great and it was very well organized.

Packages: Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
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