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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals
Great
Activity Date: 2015/11/17 | Posted on: 2015/11/21

Love it the guides were great enjoy everything nothing like it

Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
A great day kayaking and hiking to Secret Falls!
Activity Date: 2015/11/12 | Posted on: 2015/11/17

My husband and I had a great time on this excursion. We were the only ones signed up for our particular day and time so it ended up being a private tour which was a bonus. We had the morning tour (check-in at 7:45 am) which seemed a lot less crowded than the later tours. There were a lot more people hiking in on our way out. The activity was very scenic and not strenuous at all for us moderately in-shape people (my husband more so that me!). Jamie was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable in the flora, fauna, and area, but also personable so we weren't talking shop the whole time. Lunch was also more than adequate: fresh pineapple, deli sandwich on a good roll with cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, a bag of chips, 2 Kauai cookies, a drink, and 2 bottles of water. Since we took a guided tour this time, the next time around we'd probably opt for renting kayaks on our own and making our way to Secret Falls without a guide. We definitely want to do this again with our children when they are a little older (at least 5). However, for first timers we highly recommend Kayak Kauai with Jamie as your guide! P.S. I would not recommend this tour for children younger than 5. It is very rocky, muddy and wet with lots of tree roots on the trail and by the waterfall. We saw another tour group with young children and several of them were crying because they fell on their way down to the waterfall. One small boy fell and hit his head on a rock, poor thing.

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Fern Grotto River Cruise
Activity Date: 2015/11/06 | Posted on: 2015/11/14

This was a great adventure, perfect for everyone! The guides were wonderful and the entertainment on the way back was fun. For $20 this is a great deal. I will definitely do it again!

Packages: River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
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Holo Holo Super Kauai Snorkel Tour - Niihau & Na Pali Coast Adventure with Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks
ANOTHER GREAT TRIP WITH CAPTAIN WENDEL
Activity Date: 2015/11/04 | Posted on: 2015/11/08

THIS IS MY SECOND TRIP ON THIS ACTIVITY. I DO NOT USUALLY BOOK ACTIVITIES TWICE BUT THIS ONE IS THE BEST. THE SIGHT SEEING IS EXCELLENT AND THE SNORKLING IS THE BEST I HAVE SEEN IN HAWAII. I WILL GO AGAIN.

Packages: Until 12/31/2018
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We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed being out on the water with us! Thank you so much for sharing your awesome review! Mahalo and Aloha

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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
fun adventure
Activity Date: 2015/10/17 | Posted on: 2015/11/07

This was a great combination of exercise and adventure. It was listed as easy/moderate which I would think would be appropriate for slightly older, non-athletic people, but it included wading through muddy rivers with slippery rocks and hauling up a couple of steep and narrow muddy paths. I kept thinking I was glad I was with my fit husband instead of my healthy mom...she would never have made it. The description also mentioned something about "air conditioned vans will take you back to your car". This never happened...you hike and kayak all the way back. Again, I LOVED it and wouldn't have wanted it any other way...I just thought the advertisement was way off of what the actual experience entailed.

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
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Kauai Island Tour - Hanalei, Kilauea Lighthouse, Chocolate Tasting & Movie Sites
Alii Movie Tour in Kauai
Activity Date: 2015/10/26 | Posted on: 2015/10/30

The Movie Tour with Johna, our Tour Guide was very informative and enjoyable because she was actually a native from Kauai. She brought in alot of details concerning the movie areas that we saw. I have been a movie buff for over 60 years and to see and hear about how the movie director used these areas was very exciting. The movie DVDs were very important for the touring people to identify the movies and with Johna explaining the how and wheres of each movie site , it made everything fit so perfectly. Each of the movies I have seen at least twice, even Lilo and Stitch and seeing the filming sites of "Jurassic Park", "Raiders of the Lost Arc" and "Dragonfly "were my favorites. Of course, "Elvis Presly", in my day, was the King and to see some of the filming sites of his movies and where he stayed was exciting. The Movie "Descendents" really showed the beauty and vastness of Kauai and the were got to eat at the same place the actors in the movie ate, Tahiti Nui. How fun was that!!!!!! The Hanalei Peir was very unique and I remember seeing it in several movies. The bridge that was in "Soul Surfer" was amazing and I really never thoght about it being only a one car at a time bridge. I hadn't seen one of those in forever.
The weather was awesome, at times it was sunny and then in the after noon we got some afternoon showers which made it even more fun and interesting.
This was the best tour ever. I could go on for days, but I won't. I have and will recommend this to to any and everyone I meet. Thank You for Your Tour Service and for our wonderful Tour Guide, "Johna".

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Beautiful family business
Activity Date: 2015/10/22 | Posted on: 2015/10/25

So glad I went beyond the ship to find this gem of a luau:)
Super friendly people, beautiful grounds, great food! Good value so glad I found them!

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Smith's Luau
Activity Date: 2015/09/28 | Posted on: 2015/10/25

The food is great and the Mai Tais flow. What better way to end the day than food, drink, and a show!

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
Fern Grotto
Activity Date: 2015/09/28 | Posted on: 2015/10/25

A great way to spend an afternoon. A slow relaxing ride up the river with a leisurely stroll through the tropical plants to the grotto. Once at the grotto the songs of Kauai serenade you while the beautiful and awe inspiring sites fill your senses.

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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals
Great time again!
Activity Date: 2015/10/06 | Posted on: 2015/10/11

Our second visit to Kauai and our second visit for Tubing and we loved it the second time around. Very well organised and fun. The guides were excellent and great fun. Well worth the money - thank you.

Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals
One of the best things to do in Kauai!
Posted on: 2015/10/09

You know those log rides at amusement parks? Now imagine one that is in a tropical paradise AND lasts an hour and that is what the tubing is like. It was literally the most fun I had on the island and I can see why it is so popular!

From the moment my husband and I checked-in we got amazing service from some of the friendliest peeps on the island. They got us kitted up with the gear we would need (bring a GoPro or a waterproof camera with you since you are wearing gloves the whole time and that makes touchscreen use a bit awkward) and then took us on a lovely drive to the launch site. The views along the way were breathtaking.

Once we plopped into our tubes, we let the water and Mother Nature take control as she kept me flowing along the irrigation ditches. There are some great drops and mini-rapids, as well as a number of dark tunnels. I didn't want the ride to end! At the end of the tour, we got to make yummy sandwiches, played with the local kitty Mochi and I wanted to jump in the swimming hole, but we ran out of time. Will definitely dive in on my next visit!

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
YUMMY!!!!!!!!!
Activity Date: 2015/09/18 | Posted on: 2015/10/08

It goes without saying, the food was INCREDIBLE! An all you can eat buffet of delicious Hawaiian delicacies? Yes please, sign me up! The dances at the end was really great too. So awesome to get to know a little more about the island, its history and to see all those amazing performers move about the stage. My only suggestion would be to not eat all day and save yourself for this experience. There are so many varieties of food to partake, you're gonna need a completely empty stomach to have it all. Enjoy!

Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
WOW!!!!!!!!!! Totally worth it :)
Activity Date: 2015/09/14 | Posted on: 2015/10/08

This is an adventure that everyone must go on. Our tour guide was informative, patient and hilarious! Being a first time kayaker, he took the time to get me comfortable paddling before heading out. The hike was great and the waterfall was breathtaking! So many things to see along the way, all of which our guide pointed out. I would highly recommend this to everyone who visits the island. Thanks for the great memories. Be back soon!

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
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Wailua River Kayak, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Adventure with Lunch
Adam was our guide
Activity Date: 2015/09/07 | Posted on: 2015/10/06

I normally do not write reviews, but this was needed. Please read this through to the end for the grand finale. The trip to the falls with Adam from Outfitters was about as good as it gets. He was very knowledgeable and engaging. My wife and I took a relaxed approach when preparing for this trip and wore flip-flops (not recommended due to the muddy trail you need to hike). When we arrived at the trail, Adam actually took the time to identify a local plant, strip the bark, and retrofitted our flip-flops into sandals. Someone in our group actually thought it was a set-up, but it wasn’t. Beyond just that, he kept the group together throughout while keeping the trip new and fresh with information. I would imagine being in his shoes, being a guide day-in and day-out; it would be natural tendency to become a little dull or burned out, but maybe not, and not Adam. To top it all off, on our way back kayaking along the river, he helped to salvage a sinking kayak and rescue two panicked people, who were with another kayak company. These two people were stranded and abandoned by their guide, with their Kayak filling with water and sinking. Adam and another local guide came to the rescue, initiated help from a couple other kayakers nearby (including us), and managed to drain the water filled kayak, pluck the two people from the river, and get them back safely to the dock, including the damaged kayak. At the same time he ran into the guide for those people and being very classy said to him “You got my back next time right?”. (I don’t think I would have been as nice.)

Packages: Wailua Waterfall Kayak
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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show
Smiths Tropical Luau
Activity Date: 2015/09/10 | Posted on: 2015/10/04

I attended this luau as a child and was even better than I remembered. Everyone we so nice the food we great. The show incredible, we loved every minute of the Luau!

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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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Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Waimea Canyon & Wailua River Cruise
Activity Date: 2015/09/20 | Posted on: 2015/10/02

The Canyon was beautiful. The river cruise was very relaxing and enjoyable. All in all it was very nice. The road up to the Canyon reminded me of going to Kings Canyon in California. Very interesting!

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Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Waimea Canyon tour
Activity Date: 2015/09/27 | Posted on: 2015/09/30

My friend and I had a great time. Jack was a great tour guide and was very informative and very entertaining .

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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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Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Nice tour guide
Activity Date: 2015/09/06 | Posted on: 2015/09/26

The operator and all the crew was super nice , really enjoy the show , but I am kind of feel bad because most of people doesn't know how to tips ...hopefully in the future most tourist need to know how to take care the performance and the tour guide

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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals
Fantastic!!!
Activity Date: 2015/09/24 | Posted on: 2015/09/26

This adventure was a blast! Everything was provided and we had a picnic lunch at the end! Our guides were very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. They made us feel very safe and made sure we had fun. Thank you Caleb, Kalee and Sierra

Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
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3.5-Hour Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar on Holo Holo Catamaran
Must Do
Activity Date: 2015/09/22 | Posted on: 2015/09/25

This cruise was fantastic! Beautiful boat and great crew! It was a wonderful up close experience of the Na Pali Coast!

Packages: Until 12/31/2019
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We are thrilled to have had you out on the water and couldn't be happier knowing how much you enjoyed it! Mahalo and Aloha

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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
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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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Hidden Valleys of Kauai Waterfall Swim, Kayak & Hike Adventure
Fun but there was no waterfall swim!
Activity Date: 2015/08/20 | Posted on: 2015/09/02

I really enjoyed the kayaking part of it down the river. Our tour guide was really friendly and good at describing the history of certain things around the river. However, my husband and I were really looking forward to swimming at the waterfall, but the waterfall wasn't any high one. It was a really small waterfall, almost like a grotto. We couldn't swim anywhere at all, and really wanted to swim, hoping the river leads to a stream or a high 100ft waterfall...

Packages: East & North Kauai Hotels
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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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