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

Awesome

Reviewed by: Debra

We had our first flight cancelled. So it was worth the wait. Beth was our pilot. She is a third generation pilot with her grandmother being first. She has 11 yrs of experience. She answered all questions. She explained every place that she flew over.

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Packages:	Standard Seating Flight [50 mins]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2017/03/16
Activity Date:	2017/03/09

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

January Hawaii trip

Reviewed by: Neal Reader

Beautiful boat trip up the Wailua River, scenery and stories of the area spectacular.
Fern Grotto an incredible natural creation. Well worth the money.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/02/27
Activity Date:	2017/01/30

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

January Hawaii trip

Reviewed by: Neal Reader

Excellent faciltilies, food and service was great. Show after dinner was awesome.
Only complaing not enough time to explore the gardens before Luau.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/02/27
Activity Date:	2017/01/30

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

Unbelievable views

Reviewed by: Duane

All 4 of us able to have window seats of the beautiful island.

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Hi Duane, so glad you enjoyed, we appreciate your feedback, Mahalo! Ellen

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Packages:	Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2017/02/19
Activity Date:	2017/02/16

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

Good Luau

Reviewed by: Ron M

Not bad. Food and entertainment in different areas. We have been to a few on the beach on Oahu and Maui that were excellent. This one rates OK. Nice grounds but came for Luau.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/02/18
Activity Date:	2017/01/25

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

Nice side trip

Reviewed by: Ron M

Nice river cruise. Did it before going to our Luau next door

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/02/18
Activity Date:	2017/01/25

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

River Cruise

Reviewed by: RobertH

The location was very hard to find. Price was fair. The man entertaining was kinda corny. I was expecting more.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/02/17
Activity Date:	2017/02/04

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

Must do!

Reviewed by: Leslie B.

Four of us thoroughly enjoyed the river cruise to fern grotto and Smith Family Luau experience afterwards. We had researched luaus on the Hawaiian Islands, and I am convinced we found the ideal one. Loved the gardens and cultural dance show!

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Packages:	River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/02/16
Activity Date:	2017/01/16

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

Beautiful!!

Reviewed by: ohiofirekids

He most beatiful views I have ever seen!!....will definitely return!!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/02/11
Activity Date:	2017/01/17

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

Smith's luau

Reviewed by: itlbfun

The luau is just average. The show portion of the luau is in a "theater" type setting making it seem removed from the luau. The food was ok. They did try hard to accommodate my food allergy and prepared a separate plate for me.

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Packages:	Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/01/30
Activity Date:	2017/01/27

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

Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: itlbfun

Not like it was 28 years ago. You are distanced fron dancers by stadium seating. Imu pig was good but the rest of the food was jusr adequate. Show wasn't spectular either.

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Packages:	Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/01/28
Activity Date:	2017/01/27

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

Tropical Luau

Reviewed by: Hughes Family

It was great. The food options were incredible. Vegan menu items were a bonus. It was a fun, entertaining evening in a beautiful setting. We enjoyed the family feeling.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2017/01/27
Activity Date:	2016/12/28

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

Kauai Tour

Reviewed by: Hughes Family

It was the ride of a lifetime! We all enjoyed it and the scenery was great. Interesting narrative as well

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Packages:	Eco-Star [50-55 min]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2017/01/27
Activity Date:	2016/12/31

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

Beautiful Property

Reviewed by: Randi Ellenbest

We went to this luau with our two adult daughters. It was such a beautiful place to explore! We were able to walk around and take pictures. The dinner was good and nicely displayed. There was a little of something for everyone to like. The show was very good and entertaining. It got a little hard to sit for that long on the forward slanted seating though. I would recommend for a fun night.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2017/01/14
Activity Date:	2016/12/19

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

Worth Every Penny

Reviewed by: Virginia

Such a great experience- travel up the Wailua River, learn about history (Hawaiian and movie), visit the beautiful fern grotto, and learn the hula on your boat ride back to the dock. Easygoing and enchanting, photographic and peaceful.

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Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2017/01/13
Activity Date:	2017/01/09

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

Majestic

Reviewed by: Shandzl

Wow, what a wonderful experience! The fern grotto was breathtaking and I loved how they taught us how to hula!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2017/01/09
Activity Date:	2017/01/05

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

Great activity

Reviewed by: Phil

Nice crew, entertainment (Hula and hawaiian music)

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/01/07
Activity Date:	2017/01/03

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

Lovely cruise in Nature

Reviewed by: Jenny

On a lovely sunny morning the cruise up the Wailua river to the Fern Grotto was a lovely experience. The entertainment was delightful and all staff friendly and helpful. Explanations about the history and nature were good.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/12/27
Activity Date:	2016/12/23

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

Enjoyed this!

Reviewed by: Jenny

Beautiful, interesting, very enjoyable. Crew were wonderful!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2016/12/26
Activity Date:	2016/12/22

Kauai Movie Sightseeing Tour - Roberts Hawaii

Excellent Information and Hospitality

Reviewed by: Karen

This tour was neat for movie buffs and for anyone wanting in depth knowledge about the ins and outs of the island. Kat and Mickey were wonderful tour guides. This was a must do in my book; I just wish we had done it earlier in our trip.

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Packages:	Standard Tour: Pick-up from Poipu Hotels
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/12/22
Activity Date:	2016/12/21

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

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Linda

The Smiths river boat trip to the Fern Grotto was wonderful. We loved the live entertainment, they were great.

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Packages:	River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/12/19
Activity Date:	2016/12/16

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

Best Luau ever

Reviewed by: Linda

We have been to Luau's on all the islands but none of them can compare to the Smiths. The place is gorgeous. We felt like we were walking around in Disneyland. The food, service and show was excellent!

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Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/12/19
Activity Date:	2016/12/16

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

A great time at Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau!

Reviewed by: Sherri & Tom Boehm

Smith's is a must to visit when on Kaua'i!!! Beautiful gardens and people who make you feel like extended family! A wonderful time!!

Dinner is cooking!!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/12/10
Activity Date:	2016/12/07

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

My 50th birthday luau

Reviewed by: Cmai

What a fabulous time! Loved this luaua show. It was best I've seen! Ate way too much but thoroughly enjoyed my evening!

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Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2016/12/06
Activity Date:	2016/12/02

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

My 50th bday

Reviewed by: Cmai

Enjoyed trip up river much. Very nice crew. I wish they knew more about physical science of area. The history they shared was great. thx!

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Packages:	River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2016/12/06
Activity Date:	2016/12/02

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

Great Food, Great Entertainment, Awesome Time.

Reviewed by: JJ Salazar

The tour of the Garden was fantastic. Peacocks all around. The tour guide was very hospitable and funny. The start of the Luau celebration was very informative and they explained about the tradition the Hawaiian people do and of their honorable way of life and respect for the planet in general. The seating was very organized and tables were called one at a time and in an expeditious manner. The food was very well presented and plenty of it. The salads and dressings were island flavor and very delish. The main dishes were local fish, Roasted Pork, Teryaki Chicken with your side of fried rice. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The Show was a great ending to the night with a history of the evolution of the Hawaiian Islands and its people. I would definitely do it again. Worth the time and money. Take a camera...plenty of photos.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/11/28
Activity Date:	2016/11/25

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

Luau

Reviewed by: NLKTravel

Pros: I added the optional transfer for $12pp and it was nice to have someone else drive since drinks were included. This was a large tour bus with plenty of room. When you arrive, you are greeted with a flower lei. Some local venders were selling hand made items, spices, photos, and nuts. The grounds are well kept with a flower lei greeting. The food was very good and you could go back for seconds. The dancers and show was one of the best I have seen.

Cons: If you drive yourself, arrive early so you can find parking. Paying for the "Plantation Owner's Evening" I thought we should have been sitting closer and I didn't feel like I was being treated like an "Owner". See the photo I attached of how far back we were from the show. For some reason, our bartender was not having a good day and was basically being grumpy. I hope his attitude changed later.

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View from table 126, Plantation Owner's Evening

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Packages:	Plantation Owner's Evening (Show with 4-course Dinner)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/11/19
Activity Date:	2016/10/21

Small-Group Circle Island Airplane Tour with Window Seat - Air Ventures Kauai

Excellent adventure!

Reviewed by: Paul D.

This was an exceptional experience. Easily one of the highlights of our two weeks in Hawaii!

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Packages:	The Big Kahuna Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/11/19
Activity Date:	2016/10/27

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

This is a must do!

Reviewed by: J & J

Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau was an amazing experience. The grounds are amazing. There are many different types of Bamboo, Trees, flowers, and birds. The food is beyond delicious and the pork from the imu is mouth watering. The Luau is very colorful, long, and full of history. Loved the fire dancers. The entire family enjoyed their time here.

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Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2016/11/13

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

Smiths Tropical Pardise Garden Luau

Reviewed by: Frank

We attended the Smiths Luau and Show. The Luau and Show were very professionally organized. The Smiths have a family business and We would recommend their Luau and Show to anyone in the area. The food was very good, really liked the teriyaki beef and luau pork. The fire dancer at the nightly show was very good.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/11/10
Activity Date:	2016/10/26

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All Reviews for Recommended for Kids 5-7 in Kauai

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Awesome

January Hawaii trip

January Hawaii trip

Unbelievable views

Good Luau

Nice side trip

River Cruise

Must do!

Beautiful!!

Smith's luau

Smith's Luau

Tropical Luau

Kauai Tour

Beautiful Property

Worth Every Penny

Majestic

Great activity

Lovely cruise in Nature

Enjoyed this!

Excellent Information and Hospitality

Fern Grotto

Best Luau ever

A great time at Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau!

My 50th birthday luau

My 50th bday

Great Food, Great Entertainment, Awesome Time.

Luau

Excellent adventure!

This is a must do!

Smiths Tropical Pardise Garden Luau

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