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

Best Luau ever!

Reviewed by: Karen

The grounds are amazing at the Smith Family luau! The food are delicious and the after dinner show is awesome, the best luau ever!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/07/21
Activity Date:	2019/07/02

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

A must, if first time in Kawaii.

Reviewed by: Jerry T

Won was a greatbbus driver, who brought the Island to life. The canyon was a special picture taking opportunity. It is a long bus drive, but the island is bigger then you think. Great your.

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/07/20
Activity Date:	2019/07/17

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

Fern Grotto cruise experience

Reviewed by: Richard from Oahu

We appreciated the ride up to view the grotto, which everyone visiting Kaua’i should see. The best part was the music! Made me thirsty!

I highly recommend the Smith boat ride without reservation.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/07/20
Activity Date:	2019/07/17

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

Amazing show

Reviewed by: Ted/Ginger Williams

Love the food and show. Was disappointed with the garden areas..

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/07/19
Activity Date:	2019/07/16

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

Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: Tom & Sharron

This was a return trip and we were not disappointed. The Smith family does a great job on their property, the food is AWESOME, and the entertainment is first class. I would highly recommend you try them out!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/07/13
Activity Date:	2019/07/08

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

GET TO THE CHOPPA!!!

Reviewed by: Danny B.

Completely changed my perception of the island. Couldn’t imagine anyone coming to Kauai and not doing this. I’m getting goosebumps just thinking about it.

View of Tunnels Beach/Reef.

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Packages:	4:00 PM Happy Hour Flight - $35 0FF Special Deal
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/07/13
Activity Date:	2019/07/10

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

Great entertainment, informative guide very fun!!!

Reviewed by: Laura Ryman

This was a great trip. Informative Guide, beautiful walk up to the fern canyon. Great entertainment all around fun. The hula lesson was fun too!!!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/07/09
Activity Date:	2019/07/03

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

Overall very good experience

Reviewed by: Keawalani

Nicely organized and fun filled event. Just performance isn’t that high level. Dancers were ok but not really professional level of dancers. Food was good. And overall experience was very good.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/07/06
Activity Date:	2019/07/03

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Great experience

Reviewed by: Jlt

Great way to see the island. Marty was an excellent pilot and tour guide. First time on a helicopter and the ride was smoother than expected. Highly recommend especially early in vacation to get a feel for the island.

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Packages:	Standard Seating Flight [50 mins]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/06/28
Activity Date:	2019/06/25

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

a lot of fun with views of nature’s beauty

Reviewed by: R&R family

The crew members were great entertainment and informative. Highly recommended

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/06/27
Activity Date:	2019/06/24

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

Fun ride

Reviewed by: Dave

Beautiful views. It is a lot of fun. Great entertainment. Nice people. Would recommend it.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/06/11
Activity Date:	2019/06/08

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

Great Last Trip

Reviewed by: Joe Mays

The trip was great, the entertainment was great.Enjoyed all there was to see and would be great for all ages.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/06/10
Activity Date:	2019/06/07

Discover Kauai Helicopter Tour from Princeville - Blue Hawaiian

Breath Taking

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Langston

Beautiful sights! As we saw the sights he explained what we were seeing. Loved seeing the place they filmed Jurassic World and the history of the families that have lived there for generations. Very comfortable ride and we could ask questions as we went along. Highly recommend this company. They show you a safety video before which is informative. The company is very serious about safety. Also loved the video they took while we were flying which we bought for a very reasonable price. Wouldn’t fly with any other company.

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Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/06/05
Activity Date:	2019/05/20

Small-Group Best of Kauai Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Really enjoyed the tour

Reviewed by: The Barnetts

We wanted to give this tour 4.5 stars but couldn't. We really enjoyed the sights and the information that our guide Steve provided. He was attentive, informative, and entertaining. One suggestion would be to have a bottle of water available for each tour guest.

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Packages:	Best of Kauai by Land & River Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/06/02
Activity Date:	2019/05/27

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

25th Anniversary Trip

Reviewed by: Melanie

This was an amazing tour!!! A first for us both and would do it again in a heartbeat!!! We had Guy as our pilot and he was amazing!! He knew so much about the island we had a hard time finding questions to ask. This is a must when you come to Kauai. This company is great as well. The only thing that happened was our video didn't get us landing but the staff did discount our video and I had videotaped our landing so we did get a bit of it though. We went with another couple ad they enjoyed it as well.

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Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/05/28

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

Great tour of the river

Reviewed by: Nikki

Friendly people and nice tour with lots of information

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/05/22
Activity Date:	2019/05/19

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

Money well-spent!

Reviewed by: DeHartPDX

This was an amazing tour of he Napali Coast. The crew was phenomenal! They were so personable and knowledgeable. They were very attentive to our kids and kept everyone engaged and excited. The captain steered the boat with precision allowing us to get into small cave openings and over large waves.

Bring non-spray sunscreen and a hat that won’t blow off since it gets very windy. We took motion sickness pills prior to the trip which really helped.

The views were breathtaking! Highly recommend.

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Packages:	Morning Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/05/19
Activity Date:	2019/05/16

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

fun beautiful and quick

Reviewed by: CRL

Great and fun trip and just takes a couple of hours

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/05/11
Activity Date:	2019/05/08

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

Smith Family Garden Luau with a Toddler

Reviewed by: Patty

This was a good experience all the way around! Ordering tickets was easy through Veltra. Check in was seamless.
The 10 min tram ride around the beautiful grounds was just long enough to give an overview of the area but not so long that a 3 year old would get bored. They allowed time before dinner to walk around and get the wiggles out. The food was good and they even marked the gluten free dishes. There was another break before the show to run around and use the restrooms (even had a golf cart to transport there & back). The acts were exciting enough, and short enough to keep the toddler entertained and the fire dancer was great! Only drawbacks: cell service almost non-existent (hard to connect with late arrivers), lots of waiting to get in because of the photo line-maybe do it after tram ride).

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/05/09
Activity Date:	2019/05/06

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

Ok.

Reviewed by: Deb D

Relatively inexpensive way to see some of the river greenery. Appreciated the history/culture narration. Lead entertainer on the way back was funny! Hula ladies don’t really seem into it, you feel like they are just doing a job and don’t necessarily enjoy it, and they seemed tired. Fern grotto a beautiful site.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/05/02
Activity Date:	2019/04/29

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

A romantic river rendezvous

Reviewed by: MsTravelGal

Wedding ceremonies have been held at the fern grotto for decades. It's a historic and beautiful spot to get married or renew your vows. We didn't know this before arriving but it was a special surprise since my fiance proposed the day before. The cruise to the fern grotto was the perfect way to end our vacation in Kauai. Even if you're not going for a wedding, you'll get to hear and watch Hawaiian singers and musicians perform a traditional Hawaiian wedding song. So whether you're celebrating an engagement, a honeymoon, or 50 years of marriage, this beautiful destination will fill your heart with love. I'm so glad we did this tour!

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Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/04/10

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

Great Family Fun

Reviewed by: Nevin

The Smiths family luau was very well organized. They took care of all the guest and made you feel very welcomed. The food was very delicious and the show was very well done with incredible dancing and special effects. You not only go there to have a good time, but you learn the history of the island and all it has to offer. I would rate this as a Superior experience.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/04/07
Activity Date:	2019/04/04

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

Best Luau Experience

Reviewed by: Noble

Our whole party of six was pleasantly surprised by the Smith's Family Garden Luau. We have been to other luaus and this rates as the best so far. The grounds are beautiful! The food and service was excellent! The staff were very friendly. The dinner entertainment was nice and the after dinner show was very good and informative of Hawaiian cultural history.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/03/04
Activity Date:	2019/03/01

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Juan was a great driver and tour guide.

Reviewed by: Tom

Juan was a great driver and tour guide. I left a couple of shirts I purchased on the bus and Juan brought them to our hotel. Great guy!

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/03/02
Activity Date:	2019/02/27

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

Very interesting trip

Reviewed by: Martin

Excellent organization of the trip, nice music and dance, very impressive walk to fern grotto. All-in-one: Beautiful trip worth the money

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/02/28
Activity Date:	2019/02/25

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

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Karri

This was my first trip to Hawaii and my first Luau. The Smith family did an amazing job. The food was delicious and the show was outstanding. Highly recommend!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/02/23
Activity Date:	2019/02/22

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

Show was wonderful!

Reviewed by: T. G.

The grounds of the Smith Family Luau are beautiful, kept up well. The unearthing of the pig was a great experience. The food, well, it was okay, nothing special. The mai tai's were a funny brown color, not sure what juice was in it. The best part was the show. The music and dancers were amazing! So happy we were able to see it.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/01/22
Activity Date:	2019/01/16

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

It was a fun boat ride.

Reviewed by: Gladys Espino

The boat felt a little outdated but the staff and the scenery made up for it. Our girls had fun riding the boat, watching the hula dancers, and learning about some history.

Here's a picture of a waterfall at Fern Grotto

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/01/03
Activity Date:	2018/07/04

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Perfect!

Reviewed by: Cheyenne

Our very first helicopter ride could not have been better. Three days later we're still in awe! Thank you, Pilot Marty, for a smooth, humorous, and informative ride.

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Packages:	Standard Seating Flight [50 mins]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/12/27
Activity Date:	2018/12/24

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Amazing Tour Guide

Reviewed by: Jacky

We had a wonderful time. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and he took the effort to know everyone's name and show great customer service. The whole tour he was all smiles and friendly making you feel great throughout the tour.

Waimea Canyon

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/12/24
Activity Date:	2018/12/21

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Best Luau ever!

A must, if first time in Kawaii.

Fern Grotto cruise experience

Amazing show

Smith's Luau

GET TO THE CHOPPA!!!

Great entertainment, informative guide very fun!!!

Overall very good experience

Great experience

a lot of fun with views of nature’s beauty

Fun ride

Great Last Trip

Breath Taking

Really enjoyed the tour

25th Anniversary Trip

Great tour of the river

Money well-spent!

fun beautiful and quick

Smith Family Garden Luau with a Toddler

Ok.

A romantic river rendezvous

Great Family Fun

Best Luau Experience

Juan was a great driver and tour guide.

Very interesting trip

Wonderful experience!

Show was wonderful!

It was a fun boat ride.

Perfect!

Amazing Tour Guide

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