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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
Best Luau Ever
Activity Date: 2014/05/13 | Posted on: 2014/05/21

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.

Packages: Gold Package: Premium Seating
Attended as: Couples
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Wailua River Cruise
Activity Date: 2014/04/26 | Posted on: 2014/05/18

Beautiful trip down the Wailua River with great entertainment! Fern Grotto was spectacular!!! A must see when in Kauai!!

Packages: River Cruise Package
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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
Luau Okay Train Ride a Waste of time.
Activity Date: 2014/05/09 | Posted on: 2014/05/12

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.

Packages: Gold Package: Premium Seating
Attended as: Friends
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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
TOO GOOD TO PASS UP
Activity Date: 2014/03/11 | Posted on: 2014/05/08

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

Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Absolutely loved the cruise!
Activity Date: 2014/04/15 | Posted on: 2014/05/01

The cruise up the river on the barge was well narrated and very enjoyable. A great deal of history and general information about the area was shared with us, and various landmarks were pointed out.

Once we reached the Fern Grotto, we were entertained by the Smith family as they played the traditional wedding song, and we were given additional information about the Fern Grotto itself - including it's history and how it was made famous.

The return ride on the barge included the entertainers joining us and continuing the music and dancing. Visitors were encouraged to learn to hula and taught various moves.

As someone who tends to get very seasick, I had no issues at all on the cruise. Not even in the slightest.

Packages: River Cruise Package
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Smith luau
Activity Date: 2014/03/07 | Posted on: 2014/03/10

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

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Smith Family Luao!
Posted on: 2014/03/08

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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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Fern grotto
Posted on: 2014/03/08

The cruise was not too long, about two hours in total. The Wailua River is beautiful! The crew did a great version of the island "wedding song" while at the Fern Grotto. It was amazing to learn to hula from such talented dancers! Such a beautiful art!

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
A very satisfied customer
Activity Date: 2014/02/26 | Posted on: 2014/03/01

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

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Fern Grotto Tour
Activity Date: 2014/01/25 | Posted on: 2014/01/28

This is an awesome activity. I love the leisurely cruise up the river, the beautiful tropical foliage, the traditional Hawaiian music and the hula entertainment. This is the best bang for your buck in the islands. Definitely a must do!

Packages: River Cruise Package
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Luau
Activity Date: 2014/01/01 | Posted on: 2014/01/27
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.

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Good combination of dance, scenery, & river view
Activity Date: 2014/01/11 | Posted on: 2014/01/14
Ann

I think this trip was reasonably priced and you get a variety of things: river, hula performance, and the fern grotto--not a dull moment for this trip.

Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Smith's Luau
Activity Date: 2013/05/22 | Posted on: 2014/01/06

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.

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Fun Experience
Activity Date: 2013/03/08 | Posted on: 2013/12/28

We learned about the island, how to hula, and took some amazing pictures. The Smiths were great

Packages: Standard
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Best Pork Ever!!! <3
Activity Date: 2013/03/08 | Posted on: 2013/12/28

My husband and I had a blast!!! The food, entertainment, drinks, and animals were all amazing!

Packages: Feb - May (Mon, Wed, Th &amp; Fri)
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
best food
Activity Date: 2013/11/27 | Posted on: 2013/12/05

Tour and food were spectacular! Our teen said the teriyaki beef was the best thing ever.

The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the length of the dancing show. The show is after the all you can eat buffet. Full bellies and tranquil music made us so sleepy! We had plans to go shoot pool afterwards, but scrapped those plans to sleep.

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
Plantation Owners Dinner
Posted on: 2013/10/30

What a great way to experience the Hawaiian culture! We very much enjoyed our dinner as well as the Luau performance after dinner. The dancers were fantastic and we were thoroughly entertained! We would highly recommend the plantation owners dinner for couples as it is a very romantic setting with a staff that made us feel very welcome and appreciated!

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Excellent Luau
Posted on: 2013/10/28

This is was an excellent night! Great food and plenty of it, great show too! We really enjoyed the music they played during dinner even allowing us to dance. The grounds are spectacular with all the trees and beautiful flowers!! Best luau we have ever been to

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Relaxing Afternoon on the River
Activity Date: 2013/09/09 | Posted on: 2013/09/28

Truly enjoyed the smooth ride up river with explanation of the local culture and sites. Musicians and dancers obviously enjoyed their craft and were top notch. Very pleasant way to spend the afternoon.

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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
luau kalamaku
Activity Date: 2013/09/24 | Posted on: 2013/09/25

Had a wonderful time. Great show. Would go back again.

Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
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Kauai Island Tour - Hanalei, Kilauea Lighthouse, Chocolate Tasting & Movie Sites
Posted on: 2013/09/08

Tour guide was very knowledgeable and lots of fun it was a great experience. Would highly recommend this tour.

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Kauai Surf School - Surfing Lessons at Poipu Beach
Fantastic Adventure
Activity Date: 2013/09/02 | Posted on: 2013/09/07

We signed up as a newly married couple after attempting surfing many times with "veteran" friends. We didn't have high hopes for ourselves, but Kyle was able to get both of us up and surfing in no time. He was friendly and set us at ease, very attentive, and had a great method for instructing. We would highly recommend this activity with this company.

Packages: Group Lesson
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau
Activity Date: 2013/08/26 | Posted on: 2013/08/30

Great food and great show. The Smith family really has this show down to a science. Very organized and don't worry, enough food for seconds. The dancers were excellent and as a real man, I appreciated the young women who had some girth.

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Mr.
Activity Date: 2013/08/20 | Posted on: 2013/08/23

Good experience at Hawaii. Can not miss it in your life! There is very good environments in the place. Everything is good taste there!

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Most impressive Luau in Hawaii
Activity Date: 2013/08/02 | Posted on: 2013/08/07

I've been to other luau's on other islands, but none have been as organized with so much great food and free mai-tai drinks. The dining areas and the seating areas for the show are all covered to protect people from the possibility of rain. The landscape is gorgeous, with so many unique flowers, exotic trees, peacocks, chickens, and zebra doves running around everywhere.

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
1st timers
Activity Date: 2013/07/08 | Posted on: 2013/08/03

Before the show, my kids enjoyed getting their first Jagua skin art (similar to henna) from a local artist. Some of the show's performers had booths selling jewelry and crafts as well. The drinks were stiff, however, the food was on the mediocre side. The show itself was great and was enjoyed by all. The dancers were very friendly and welcoming. Overall great experience!

Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Luau
Activity Date: 2013/06/11 | Posted on: 2013/07/09

It was a nice experience. Really enjoyed the food and the show.

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
Luau Enjoyed
Activity Date: 2013/06/21 | Posted on: 2013/07/05

Been to Luaus' before, just dancing, music, and food/drink. But this was so enjoyable because of the story they told through the dancing, music and song. Even my husband enjoyed it. Our daughters couldn't get over the fire dance, and the way the dancers engaged audience members through out the show. The food was really tasty, we even enjoyed the Poi with everything. The Plantation grounds were spectacular too. This is on our "To-Do List again in Kauai".

Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
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Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance
Great Time
Activity Date: 2013/06/07 | Posted on: 2013/06/29

Great, food, drinks and entertainment. What more can I say. Well worth going to for an evening of fun.

Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Great!
Activity Date: 2013/06/06 | Posted on: 2013/06/18

free shuttle picking up, great river scenery, live music, magic grotto, great service!

Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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