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All Reviews for Recommended for Kids 5-7 in Kauai

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

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Grandpa

My family went on this excursion to the Grotto because it looked so good in the brochures. The boat ride up and back was the best part in my opinion. The workers on the boat were very entertaining and told the history of the river and the Grotto.
On the way back they let us place our flowers in the river and tell a little about our mother who had passed away just a few days prior to this part of our trip.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/22
Activity Date: 2022/06/22

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

Best ever tour for the money

Reviewed by: Lorraine and Vikki

My wife and I enjoyed this tour more than all of the others. It was a beautiful, leisurely trip down the river to Fern Grotto. The scenery, and entertainment was wonderful! $30 per person is the best deal on the entire island. Don’t forget to tip.

  • The Grotto

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/20
Activity Date: 2022/07/18

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

Fun Day!

Reviewed by: Kara

The sea caves are quite frightening but adrenaline rush!!

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/19
Activity Date: 2022/07/19

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

Fern Grotto was beautiful

Reviewed by: Jaszmine

The cruise was okay. Due to the roof on the boat, it was difficult to see much. You walk a paved path to pretty scenery. Lots of people.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/19
Activity Date: 2022/07/11

Kauai Private Airport Transportation Service - Lihue Arrival & Departure Shuttle

Job well done!

Reviewed by: Jen

On time, very professional, courteous highly recommend

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Packages: Mercedes Sprinter Van Airport Arrival (up to 14 passengers)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/18
Activity Date: 2022/07/16

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

Fun Night in Kauai!

Reviewed by: Anita

We thoroughly enjoyed the Smith Family Luau! Six adults and a an almost four year old, we all had a great time. The tram ride around the gardens was a nice way to start the evening, we enjoyed hearing the driver talk about the grounds and the tropical plants. We were a bit worried about the number of people in close quarters, but the staff did a good job of metering people as they went up to get their food. Our table, for seven, was actually outside, which was even better. The food was plentiful and everybody found something they liked. The variety of different tropical drinks was fun and easy to get more! The show was exciting, learned a lot about all of the cultures who make up Hawaii. Of course, our little guy LOVED the fire dancing! He said, “the Hawaii party” was the best night ever! If you are in Kauai, as a couple, with friends, or with family, be sure to make a reservation at the Smith Family Luau!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/16
Activity Date: 2022/06/22

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

Good tour, but not enough time at the major sites.

Reviewed by: MJL

The tour was good. The tour guide was excellent! Less time shopping and more time at the sites to hike would make this an excellent tour. We did enjoy it and would recommend it, especially if you don't have transportation.

  • Chicken on cliff

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Packages: Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/13
Activity Date: 2022/07/11

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

Very scenic

Reviewed by: Mr. Pat

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/07/12
Activity Date: 2022/07/08

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

A must do while visiting Kauai!

Reviewed by: Donovan Clan

This trip was amazing. The sites are unreal and the snorkeling is great. The crew are professional, courteous, informative (with interesting insights about the geography and Hawaiian culture as you proceed up the coast), and best of all, a bunch of fun. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to spend some time out on the water. Thank you to Captain Mike, Elijah, and Leroy for an excellent adventure!

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/03
Activity Date: 2022/07/01

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

Wailua River Cruise

Reviewed by: Lina Aquino

The river cruise was fantastic! Last time we did this was 2007. This June 2022, took my children and grandchildren and they had a good time. A little suggestion, maybe next time, take the cruise a little further down where at least we can get a glimpse of the water fall, that will be awesome!!!!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/02
Activity Date: 2022/06/08

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

Native dance and history

Reviewed by: Niveen

Great performance by all! Fun evening and wonderful talent.

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Packages: Show Only Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/02
Activity Date: 2022/06/15

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

Very glad we did this!

Reviewed by: Niveen

Fun cruise exploring the river and history as told by the cruise captain. The walk through the “jungle” leading to the fern grotto was very enjoyable. The cruise back was fun - included song and dance. Recommend!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/02
Activity Date: 2022/06/14

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

Just book it!

Reviewed by: Kristin Wolf

This was such an enjoyable boat tour! The captain and crew were friendly, funny and talented. The fern grotto was beautiful and the music and hula were so fun! Our kids enjoyed it too!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/01
Activity Date: 2022/06/29

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

Great time

Reviewed by: Boucher fam

The staff was amazing, the trip was memorable for sure! Would def book with this charter co again!

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/29
Activity Date: 2022/06/27

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

Pleasantly Surprised

Reviewed by: Jamersham

I was pleasantly surprised by this tour. The entertainment was really great! The woman who sang the songs has a great voice and fun banter;) Overall, a very fun affordable experience. Probably my favorite part was when they taught us the hula :)

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/27
Activity Date: 2022/06/24

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Not my favorite luau

Reviewed by: Saundra S.

I have attended luau's on two other islands and they were significantly better than this one. The food was subpar and did not include some traditional items I've seen at other luaus like poi. They do have an open bar with limited selections like Mai Tai and Blue Hawaii and local beers. There was no real imu ceremony and you could not view the pig being cooked in the ground like in others. The show was OK but more of a theatrical play centered around a storyline with little about Hawaiian history. We also did the train ride which was also just OK. You see some orchards and a few animals like pigs, cows, and horses. I would not recommend this luau to a friend. We were very disappointed overall.

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/24
Activity Date: 2022/06/21

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

Perfect day

Reviewed by: Megan

Our family had the best time on this trip. The captain and crew were helpful, informative and very friendly. We saw turtles, dolphins and the snorkeling was great. The sea caves were very memorable We would recommend this tour to our friends and family.

  • Looking towards the ocean from inside the cave

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/24
Activity Date: 2022/06/22

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

A great time

Reviewed by: 10/10

Our entire family enjoyed the luau. We really liked the train ride as well as the fire spinning.

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/23
Activity Date: 2022/06/21

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

Boat ride was so relaxing!

Reviewed by: Mary

The tour was so nice and relaxing! Skipper and the rest of the staff was amazing. The waterfall at the end was breathtaking!The walk in to the fall was 10-15mins and along the path are different plants natives to Hawaii. Would definitely do again! Mahalo.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/19
Activity Date: 2022/06/17

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

Loved it!

Reviewed by: Becky

Very friendly staff. Relaxing boat ride with great entertainment. I would highly recommend it.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/16
Activity Date: 2022/06/14

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

Nice Relaxing Adventure

Reviewed by: Tim

The Fern Grotto cruise was nice and relaxing, plus the description of sites along way was interesting. we had a couple in our group that was actually married in the Grotto back in the day. Kewl!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/13
Activity Date: 2022/05/20

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

Not worth it if you have to get transportation there…

Reviewed by: Nicole & Thomas

The tour was nothing to write home about. The captain had corny jokes; from the boat, you couldn’t see anything but the hau trees that lined the river; once you get to the grotto, it’s a pretty view but you’re 50-100yards from the cave entrance. The family sang but with all the people there, you could barely hear.

The taxi ride from Poipu was $70 each way. Add that to the cost of 2 tickets($60), this tour was not worth $200. Had we been located closer to the harbor, we might have been able to justify the cost.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/12
Activity Date: 2022/06/10

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

Incredible experience!!!

Reviewed by: Luna

It was an amazing experience. We enjoyed every second of it. From seeing dolphins, sea turtles, the breath taking views and snorkeling. Also, the ride back was a lot if fun!!!

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/12
Activity Date: 2022/06/09

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Cultural Experience

Reviewed by: Kara

Awesome evening full of history and talent!! A lovely show

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/10
Activity Date: 2022/06/10

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

Kauai airplane tour.

Reviewed by: Jennifer

Marcus our pilot was awesome, great views! Highly recommend!

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Packages: Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/08
Activity Date: 2022/06/04

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

River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Cindy

The experience was okay, and easy for most. The river cruise was relaxing and walk to the Grotto was not strenuous. However, the Fern Grotto was disappointing. It did not look like a "grotto" at all. The musical entertainment was okay but nothing to rave about. Something to do for seniors and children; otherwise, the tour is nothing to be excited about.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/06/05
Activity Date: 2022/05/09

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

Best dinner and show ever!

Reviewed by: Moss couple

Food was absolutely delicious both the main courses and the desert not to mention the endless alcoholic beverages and regular drinks host were more than friendly and helpful they were great best time we have had in forever beautiful park very informative and entertaining from the pig pit to the 30 acres of sanctuary tram ride thank you Smith family for the great time I definitely recommend this activity if you visit Kauai !!!!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/05
Activity Date: 2022/06/03

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Fun Experience!

Reviewed by: Kara

Fun and informational! Like watching a play! Cannot recommend it enough.

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/22
Activity Date: 2022/05/20

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

Crystal Clear Kauai waters!

Reviewed by: Kara

This boat ride was fun but long, beware if you get sea sick as it is choppy!

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/22
Activity Date: 2022/05/21

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

We had a great time!

Reviewed by: Jessica Johnson

Stunning views up close of sea caves, waterfalls, and the incredible Na Pali coastline. Great for families. The crew is very patient and helpful. We had a great time and so glad we went!

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/05/11
Activity Date: 2022/05/09
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