Reviewed by: Carlos García
My first show ever , I did not know what to expect but I loved it . I am definitely coming back and enjoy the garden next time . The theater was something I really loved . The last act with the fire was my favorite. I do recommend for families or even for solo travelers . I learned a little more about the culture and the different races that have made Hawaii a paradise with culture and history
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/06 |
Reviewed by: camila and manny
The food, the show, the decoration, the stuff… everything on point
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/23 |
Reviewed by: Mary M
The uncovering of the pig was very interesting, and it tasted so very delicious, as well as everything else. The Smith family kept everyone well entertained. I would definitely see it again.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/11 |
Reviewed by: Csaba
Ordered tickets online, showed up early at the location and waited in the line to get in the boat. I was lucky to get good seats in the boat where the view is better than seating in the middle. If you take this trip you will see what I mean.
Some of the people ended up seating in the middle and they didn’t look happy about that…
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/29 |
Reviewed by: Matt
Such a great experience. It’s an adventure that anyone can do. Very relaxing and a lot to see.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/29 |
Reviewed by: Denise
This was a great way to spend some time seeing the beauty of the island and learning some of its history. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable and entertaining. I had a great time.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/18 |
Reviewed by: Lisa G
Great experience! Even my snarky teens loved it! The food was very good. Lovely and engaging atmosphere. Great staff! The performances were impressive and high caliber. Definitely recommend!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/17 |
Reviewed by: Mary M
The best helicopter ride so far. It was amazing and awesome, I loved the way the music matched the scenery, and the pilot was very knowledgeable about the island. The island is beautiful, and so was the experience, way better then the doors off.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Standard Seating Flight [50 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/07 |
Reviewed by: ひとみ
The meeting place was a bit hard to find... There are companies with similar names, it's set back, the sign is small, and it shares a building with several travel agencies. Other than that, the explanations were clear, and both the pilot and the receptionist were efficient and kind. It was quieter than the helicopter and Beachcraft. I used it on the third day after my arrival. I had driven around the Waimea Canyon area on the second day, so I had a rough idea of the island's geography, but from the air, the vastness of the canyon, the flowing water, the dry red soil, the green forests, and the savanna-like low shrubs and short plant colonies were all clearly defined and dynamic under the sun.
I have a desire to challenge myself with several trekking courses, but by the time I finally had some free time, I wasn't confident in my legs and back, so I was glad I chose the scenic flight for safety. The top of Mount Waialeale (the highest point on Kauai) was covered in clouds, so I couldn't see it, but it was a day with few clouds, allowing me to overlook almost the entire island. I was very satisfied.
集合場所がちょっとわかりづらい・・・かな。 似たような名前の会社もあり、奥まっている、看板が小さい、いくつかの旅行会社とシェアしている建物だったので。
それ以外は、説明もわかりやすく、パイロットさんも受付さんもテキパキ親切。ヘリコプターやビーチクラフトよりも静かです。利用したのは到着から3日目。2日目にワイメアキャニオン周辺をドライブしたので、おおよその島の地理は頭に入っていたけれど、空中からですと、キャニオン部分の広さや、水の流れている場所、乾いた赤土と緑の森、サバンナのような低木と背の低い植物のコロニー、太陽の下、しっかり色分けされていてダイナミックでした。
いくつものトレッキングコースに挑戦したい気持ちはありますが、ようやく暇になった頃には足腰に自信が無く、安全第一で遊覧飛行を選んで良かったです。
ワイアレアレ山(カウアイ島で一番標高が高い)の頂部分だけは、雲に覆われていて眺めることができませんでしたが、ほぼ全島が見渡せるほどに雲が少ない日でした。大満足です。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/18 |
Reviewed by: Fran
The "entertainment" on the way up the river was great. The fern grotto is absolutely beautiful; although a little disappointing that you can't go inside the cave these days, its still a worthwhile trip. Commentary on the way back was very informative and gave everyone some insight into Hawaiian culture.
Acoustics could have been better as it was hard to hear some of what was being said.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/17 |
Reviewed by: L Davis
The experience was nice and very low key - exactly what we were looking for. The hosts were so awesome. We enjoyed their stories and the music. And the Fern Grotto was as beautiful as described.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/05 |
Reviewed by: Giggly
The weather was beautiful and our guide on the.boat was fun. The ladies who sang and did the hula were a nice touch. I learned things about the hula that I did not know. They made the excursion memorable. The fern grotto was pretty it it looks like it needs to recover a lot of its growth. Glad we went, though. An interesting adventure.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/09 |
Reviewed by: ya_nervous
The boat was one of the best we saw out on the water and made us very happy with our choice of charter. The views were spectacular and the snorkeling was an added cherry on top. Will definitely recommend to others.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/21 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Catamaran although large fits into the gorgeous sea caves!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/24 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Beautiful tour! Our family was happy we found time to visit the Grotto!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/22 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Great sights from above! Lower cost than helicopter but still amazing sights!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/20 |
Reviewed by: mf
I had a great time encountering dolphins and turtles. It was disappointing that there were few fish while snorkeling. The captain and crew were kind, which was nice.
イルカや亀に遭遇して楽しく過ごしました。
シュノーケルは魚が少なく残念でした。
船長や乗組員も親切で良かったです。
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/09 |
Reviewed by: モアナ
Five years ago, I saw the Na Pali Coast on a cruise, but at my husband's strong request, we participated in a helicopter tour. I was able to understand the safety video before boarding thanks to the Japanese subtitles. I had two concerns: motion sickness and the fast-paced English explanations, but there were no problems at all. I took some motion sickness medication just in case, but the ride was very smooth with no turbulence, and above all, the scenery was so stunning that there was no time to feel nauseous.
What made it even better was that the pilot spoke fluent Japanese. We were the only Japanese people on board; the others were from the mainland, but with the interpretation provided, everyone felt friendly and welcoming. It was a fantastic tour that was worth every penny.
5年前にクルーズでナパリコーストを見ましたが
主人のたっての希望でヘリコプターツアーに参加しました
乗る前の安全ビデオも日本語字幕で理解できました
不安な点が2つ、乗り物酔いと早口英語での解説、でしたが全く
問題無し
一応酔い止めは飲みましたが、とてもスムーズで揺れもなく快適、なにより
あまりに素晴らしい景色で酔う暇無いです
そしてさらに良かったのがパイロットの方が流暢な日本語でお話しして下さいました、日本人は私達だけて他は本土からの方々でしたが
通訳していだたき参加している皆んなフレンドリーな感じに包まれました。
お値段だけの価値はある素晴らしいツアーでした
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Jordan
It was a great time going out on the boat the lucky lady with Captain Edie. The crew was attentive and friendly and informative. The views are amazing. We were lucky enough to be able to see dolphins during our adventure. The time for snorkeling could have been a little longer. Overall it was a great experience and I highly recommended it for everyone to try while visiting Kauai.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/23 |
Reviewed by: California tourists
Kevin picked us up at our hotel on time and spent the day showing us the west and south sides of Kauai. He gave us lessons in pronouncing Hawaiian words, the geology of Kauai, and history of Kauai, while driving from viewpoint to viewpoint. He was sensitive to what we were interested in and what types of food we wanted for lunch. We were impressed that he understood the weather patterns, kept a constant watch on the clouds, and was able to get us to the Waimea Canyon and Na Pali coast viewpoints at times when we could see the views.
We had a most enjoyable day and would highly recommend tour guide Kevin and The Ultimate Kauai Private Island Tour - South and West tour.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Kauai Private South & West Tour: Waimea Canyon, Koloa Town & Hanapepe Lookout |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/23 |
Reviewed by: Cameron Immesoete
I've been fortunate to attend somewhere between 10 and 12 different Lu'aus, mostly in O'ahu, Kaua'i, Maui, and Hawai'i. Our experience at Smith's was superior for the following reasons:
1. Atmosphere and ambience: the Garden is absolutely beautiful, and few lu'aus have an ambience like this. Another good one for this to be fair is the Polynesian Cultural Center Lu'au.
2. Authenticity: the Polynesian & Fire Show, and other traditions (like pulling the pig from the earth) encompassed in the lu'au, were top-notch and very well-executed.
3. The Food & Drinks: a greater variety, quantity, and quality of food & drinks were offered here versus any other lu'au I've attended. There were two times as many food choices, and thanks to the buffet style, you can feast on them all.
4. The Staff: the staff here is so genuinely kind. My fiancee and I biked a few miles over to this lu'au and we had to bike back in the dark. Our hostess ran to her car and gave us some headlamps! It was so kind of her. We're really grateful for the Smith Family team.
Thank you all very much. I highly, highly, highly recommend.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Pam
This was a great experience. We had both new and seasoned snorkelers in our group and we all enjoyed ourselves. I thought the best part was riding on the boat and seeing the island from the water.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/28 |
Reviewed by: Sabra
This luau is informing and very exciting! They talk a lot about the past of Kauai and ancestral history. Price point at only $25 (without dinner) is absolutely great, especially for families with little ones. Handicap seating is available. Main seating area is at a slant so if you want to sit towards the bottom (closer) come early. My 1 year old even loved it and was clapping. Attire is Hawaiian style and it’s wonderful to see all the cool outfits. Bathrooms are close by and water is provided. I felt it ran a bit short this time compared to last year but it was still super amazing and would 100% go again.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Show Only Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Loved this- you cannot go wrong getting to see the islands from above, especially Kauai and all the greenery and water falling!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | [50 mins] Standard Flight - Special Deals on Selected Flight Times |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/21 |
Reviewed by: bkst
Counted on this boat tour for good snorkeling and did not get it at all even though waters were calm at the time of day we snorkeled. Co-captain agreed that captain could have picked a better spot for snorkeling. Decently long boat ride to get to Na Pali Coast. Boat tour was cut short by almost an hour (not sure why, but honestly it would have dragged on if it wasn't cut short). Other than those things, it was nice seeing the scenic coast and we saw turtles and dancing dolphins.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Colorado
Entertainment was great! Everyone was very nice. Pictures were awesome. It was not all you could eat and drink. The food was cafeteria style and put away before we could get seconds. Desert was basic. Not at all what we expected at a luau.
Where is the pig on a spit?? Fresh fruits and vegetables from the island?
Definitely should’ve done more research before attending a Luau. If you want a Beach Luau, this is not the one for you. If you wanna plantation in Luau, where the people are friendly, and the food is average, this is your place!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Standard Hawaiian Package (with Hanalei & Princeville Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/12 |
Reviewed by: TravelerT
I was expecting to "be at one with nature" but there were so many people. We took a short walk up the path, which was beautiful but no time to stop & appreciate it or take photos. Then, when reaching to grotto, it was so crowded, there are other people in all the photos. You don't actually go into the fern grotto, you see it from a short distance. We were told we could take photos on the way down, but the path is narrow and there's the huge line of people behind you so you can't stop. The river ride was nice, but the entertainment took away from the peacefulness of the ride.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Colorado
Crew was wonderful! Trip was amazing! Would love to come back and do it again
Need to know…wearing a spf shirt would have been a good idea! Having salty crackers for upset stomach would have helped.
The captain surprised us by taking the boat into a small area so that we could see the entirety of amazing cave. Very cool!
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/10 |
Reviewed by: John
My wife and I had taken guided tours before mainly in the Carribean. On those tours, we stopped for various activities: touring a ruin, lunch on the beach, and a hike through a rainforest. Our guide, Kevin, did an excellent job trying to show us everything (and finding restrooms). The fault was not in the guide but in the attempted scope of the tour. It was six hours of driving and stopping for photos and then more driving. For instance, there were two waterfalls on the tour: One (twin falls) in the great distance and the other along the roadside (blink and you would miss it). It would be better if we could be taken to the trailhead and allowed to hike close to the falls. Or maybe with some preplanning, we could have swum at one of the beaches we stopped at. Although my wife and I are in our 60s and 70s, we are both very active. It was an introduction to the Island but we were exhausted at the end of the six hours.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | Kauai Private North & East Tour: See Hanalei Bay & Wailua and Opaekaa Falls |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/19 |
Reviewed by: TTD
My husband and I did this trip with our 20 and 14 year olds. We all enjoyed it. The boat scenery is beautiful the grotto is an amazing site and the music and entertainment on the way home was nice. We all even participated in the hula lesson.
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/15 |
Tips and suggestions
Reply from activity provider
An unexpected error has occurred. Please go back to the previous page and try again, or wait a few minutes and try once again.