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Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Waimea Canyon and Fern Grotto Riverboat

Reviewed by: Bridgett Zelasko

Most beautiful sites on the island of Kauai. Must do tour! I loved all the stops we stopped at I couldn't stop taking pictures! The spouting horn was my favorite!

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/03/08
Activity Date: 2014/02/23

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

A very satisfied customer

Reviewed by: Becky Skvarek

We got married here 5/6/88. It was so beautiful then, and is now also. Everyone there was so nice, smiling, and so helpful. Our son wanted to propose to his girlfriend as a surprise during the Luau. We came ahead early to help prepare for this to happen. Everyone was so helpful in setting this up, and it went so perfectly and beautiful!! Other visitors there said it made them cry also. They made it very special. Thank you to them all for all their help and TLC. Thanks to Dee, Nancy, and the MC during the Luau. I can't remember his name......last name Smith. They were all wonderful. Becky and Dana

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/03/01
Activity Date: 2014/02/26

Inter-Island Trip Kauai to Oahu - Complete Pearl Harbor Day Tour with Airfare & Lunch Included

Pearl Harbor

Reviewed by: Wade

The tour guide was very informative and friendly. The bus was clean. The Arizona was very somber but we were glad we were able to see it. We also went to the Missouri, we would have liked to had more time here and less time driving around Honolulu. Otherwise it was a good day spent.

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Packages: via Hawaiian Airlines
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/02/25
Activity Date: 2014/02/19

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

A REFRESHING View of Kauai

Reviewed by: Steve & Kathy

This was probably the funnest thing we did while on the island. While the ride to the location was bumpy, to say the least, it was through a beautiful countryside and our hosts were fun and interesting (Brandon and Jerry). We were warned that the water was 'refreshing' and it was! It was also easy to get used to and the tubes were comfortable. Be prepared to be weighed in so that they accommodate you accordingly, to wear a helmet and rubbery gloves, and to get wet. The dark areas are not bad to float through and to imagine that they were man-made is amazing. While I didn't get my question answered (What DID they do with all the rock they cleared out), they were well informed about the vegetation and area we experienced. The turkey/veggie pita lunch afterward was in a nice picnic area and allowed more time to get to know our hosts.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/02/24
Activity Date: 2014/02/20

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Wonderful Tour of Kauai

Reviewed by: Steve & Kathy

We enjoyed a day with Davin our driver through Waimea Canyon, the spouting horn, and the fern grotto. There was so much more than just those stops and our driver not only navigated expertly with the large bus he was driving but also provided an informed narrative of our surroundings. We also enjoyed the lunch at the golf course we stopped and the scenery of such a beautiful area. While our stops were quick, we were able to do some shopping and purchased some wonderful souvenirs. Would suggest Veltra tours to anyone!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/02/24
Activity Date: 2014/02/18

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Rob K.

Tremendous experience! It was a great mix of kayaking and hiking. Not too hard, not too easy. We had a wonderful time!

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/02/20
Activity Date: 2014/02/15

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Better than expected

Reviewed by: Judy M

I was a little nervous on whether I could keep up on this tour as I am in my 50's but not a problem at all. The guides were great in making sure we all were safe secure and laughing all the time. They were curteous friendly and funny. The guides really made the adventure. Highly recommend

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/02/10
Activity Date: 2014/02/06

3.5-Hour Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar on Holo Holo Catamaran

Great trip

Reviewed by: njv

This was the highlight of our Kauai stay. The Na Pali coast was awesome. The captain was informative and friendly. He even spotted whales for us. The two man crew were super friendly and helpful.

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It was a pleasure to have you aboard, and we are so happy to know how much you enjoyed it! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha

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Packages: Until 12/31/2019
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/02/09
Activity Date: 2014/02/06

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

Fern Grotto Tour

Reviewed by: Kauai Val

This is an awesome activity. I love the leisurely cruise up the river, the beautiful tropical foliage, the traditional Hawaiian music and the hula entertainment. This is the best bang for your buck in the islands. Definitely a must do!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/01/28
Activity Date: 2014/01/25

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

Luau

Reviewed by: kim

Never having been to a luau before, I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the grounds. It's really pretty and picturesque. The host is always smiling and makes you feel welcomed. With the food being delicious and great entertainment, it was an awesome evening. Worth spending the money.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/01/27
Activity Date: 2014/01/01

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

Good combination of dance, scenery, & river view

Reviewed by: Ann

I think this trip was reasonably priced and you get a variety of things: river, hula performance, and the fern grotto--not a dull moment for this trip.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2014/01/14
Activity Date: 2014/01/11

Snuba Tours of Kauai | Small-Group Guided Beach SNUBA Diving Tour at Lawai Beach

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Courtney

Snuba diving was the best!! Kevin and Shawn were our instructors and they were so much fun! I'm scuba certified and and my best friend has only snorkeled, and snuba was so easy to do. I would absolutely do it again. I did however wish we could go deeper but you share a tank so you're limited to air. It was still a great experience and I'm really glad I did it!

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/01/12
Activity Date: 2014/01/09

Deluxe Na Pali Experience Snorkel Tour, Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Sail Away

Reviewed by: Reid Family

This tour had two main components. The first was the actual experience of sailing on the ocean. This was fantastic! Most of us loved the waves and wind, while a couple not so much. The crew were attentive and kind to our seasick companions. We listened to our competent crew tell stories, and share their knowledge. Lunch was outstanding. Fresh salads, make your own sandwich, and homemade cookies for dessert.
The second part is seeing the Na Pali shoreline, which we were unable to do so due to the great swells in the North. Despite this, it was still a neat experience to see the same areas on the South shore that we had visited by land. We were able to see whales.
Snorkeling was not the best I have done, but we did have a sea turtle swim under us. We had to stop in an area that was not the usual, due to the windy weather, and this may have been a factor.
Overall, this was a very good experience with a competent crew, enjoyable scenery and good food.

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It's wonderful to hear that, although there were alterations to the original tour route, you thoroughly enjoyed your time on the water and the overall experience! Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your great review! Mahalo and Aloha

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Packages: Until 12/31/2018
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/01/06
Activity Date: 2013/12/20

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

Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: Jeremy Cowham

We had so much fun at the Luau and are going again this month when we get back on the island. It is a must to take advantage of the free pick up and drop off if you don't mind waiting a few extra minutes.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/01/06
Activity Date: 2013/05/22

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Reids were 'Reid-y' for anything!

Reviewed by: Reid Family

Our day for this adventure was sunny and warm. The ten of us were excited to get underway and see the secret waterfall hidden amongst the trees.
The kayaks we were given were ocean kayaks and were very comfortable and easy to use.
After a very muddy hike, the cool clean water of the pool by the beautiful waterfall was very much appreciated. The hike was much muddier than expected, and at times we were slogging through muddy puddles where we could not see our feet. It was dangerous at times. Perhaps a little more preparation for those participating would be beneficial. The guides are used to the conditions and may forget that us regular folk from snow country may not be as accustomed to mud and such.

Our guide was well-versed in the natural plants, and even made us bracelets from the leaves of a tree. He was patient, and very knowledgeable.
Lunch was good and nutritious, and we were all hungry by the time we got to the waterfall.
We would do this trek again, but might check in first to see what the mud factor is!

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/01/06
Activity Date: 2013/12/26

Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai

Great experience

Reviewed by: Obami

Very nice and relax trip. This is our first kayak experience. The river is clam and beautiful. Snorkeling is good too, many fishes.

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Packages: Blue Lagoon Standard Tour [3 hrs]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/12/29
Activity Date: 2013/12/24

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

Definite Must Do!!!

Reviewed by: Chere

Best view of the island! Amazing pilot! Beautiful scenery! Well worth the money. Should do the helicopter ride on all islands

  • Before lift off

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Packages: Standard
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/12/28
Activity Date: 2013/03/09

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

Fun Experience

Reviewed by: Chere

We learned about the island, how to hula, and took some amazing pictures. The Smiths were great

  • Fern Grotto

  • On the ride over...

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Packages: Standard
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/12/28
Activity Date: 2013/03/08

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

Must Do!!!

Reviewed by: Chere

Best view of the island! Amazing pilot! Beautiful scenery! Well worth the money. Should do the helicopter ride on all islands.

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Aloha! Thanks so much for your review! We are so happy you enjoyed your tour with us. Please come and Like us on our Facebook Page at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. If you have any photos you would like to share with our page, please private message me thru Facebook. We hope to see you again! Sandy C- Social Media Director

  • Na Pali Coast

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/12/28

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

Best Pork Ever!!! <3

Reviewed by: Chere

My husband and I had a blast!!! The food, entertainment, drinks, and animals were all amazing!

  • Before they dig up the pig...

  • Luau

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Packages: Feb - May (Mon, Wed, Th &amp; Fri)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/12/28
Activity Date: 2013/03/08

Wailua River Kayak, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Adventure with Lunch

Muddy trek

Reviewed by: newbie to scuba

We kayaked and then hiked to the waterfall where we ate lunch.
The only bad part was that it had been raining the past few days and the road was muddy. My shoes were completely muddy and others chose to just walk bare feet in the muddy road. I think I will stay with beach activities since I can hike the Shenandoah back home. FYI- There were roosters and chickens even at the waterfall.

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Packages: Wailua Waterfall Kayak
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2013/12/17
Activity Date: 2013/12/03

Wailua River Kayak, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Adventure with Lunch

The hike into hell

Reviewed by: JnJtucson

This excursion should never have happened. The first part, the paddle upriver was fine, but that's where the fun stopped. Due to the recent rain activity, the normally treacherous, 2 foot wide path to the falls was turned into a muddy,ankle busting,obstacle course. Even when it is dry, this path is just barely navigable. Several people on our tour fell down and slipped into the mud,which pretty much covered the trail. We had to cross the river a couple of times, which normally would have been a fun experience, but it turned into a survival contest for many of us. Once we got to the falls, there was nowhere to sit comfortably to eat the lunch, which we had to backpack in from the kayaks. There are rocks all around the pool formed by the falls, but you have to pick your way through them, holding on to something all the way. While the falls is cute and right out of a Hollywood TV show, it is, in my estimation, not worth the trouble and cost to see it. I suggest that this trip be left to younger, childless couples in their 20,s or 30,s, if they really need to pick their way through tree roots and rocks for 2 miles. If you have youngsters, think again about this trip. If you're over 50, forgetaboutit!!
The guide was great and tried to help as much as possible, but I think he should have called off the trip due to the rains. Someone should have gone up the trail early enough to warn everyone of the conditions. Had there been another way down from the falls, I would have paid anything not to go back through the muddy hell that we endured on the way up. I guess that some tourist companies will do anything for money, especailly when it is ours. I cannot recommend this activity to anyone until the path is fixed. This activity should be labeled "moderate to hard". Lastly, should you think that this is the raving of a wimp, I am a former Special Forces, Vietnam vet who has slogged through the worst jungles in the world and survived. This one gave me a good test.

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Packages: Wailua Waterfall Kayak
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/12/08
Activity Date: 2013/12/05

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

best food

Reviewed by: Calimom

Tour and food were spectacular! Our teen said the teriyaki beef was the best thing ever.

The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the length of the dancing show. The show is after the all you can eat buffet. Full bellies and tranquil music made us so sleepy! We had plans to go shoot pool afterwards, but scrapped those plans to sleep.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2013/12/05
Activity Date: 2013/11/27

ナ・パリ・コースト クルーズ 立ち入り禁止の聖域「ニイハウ島」沖でのシュノーケリング付き<朝食・ビュッフェ昼食付き/英語ガイド>

Severe seasickness 激しい船酔い

Reviewed by: yuka

The day I originally booked was canceled due to bad weather, so I rescheduled for two days later. Even then, the wind was strong, and I got seasick. Many people were suffering. I couldn't enjoy the beautiful cliffs as much as I had hoped. However, the snorkeling was great; the water was warm, and I had fun. There were big sea urchins. It was a shame I couldn't drink beer since we drove to the meeting point. On the way back, there’s a supermarket nearby, so that might be interesting.

当初申し込んでいた日は天候不良で中止。2日後に変更しました。
それでも風が強く、船酔いしました。
何人もの人が苦しんでいました。
せっかくの断崖はあまり楽しめませんでした。
でもシュノーケリングは、海も温かく楽しめました。
大きなうにがいました。
集合場所まで車で行っていたので、ビールが飲めず残念。
帰りは近くにスーパーもあるので、面白いかも。

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私たちはあなたをお迎えできたことをとても嬉しく思っており、改善できる点についての率直なコメントと、それが全体的な体験にどのように影響したかについて感謝します。将来またお会いできることを願っており、すべての期待を超えることを目指します!またお会いするまで…マハロとアロハ。

We are so glad to have had you aboard and want to thank you for your honest comments on what you feel can be improved upon and how it impacted your overall experience. We hope to see you in the future and exceed all expectations! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha

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Packages: 【期間限定】キャンペーンプラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2013/12/01
Activity Date: 2013/11/10

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

Plantation Owners Dinner

Reviewed by: Brandon and Kelly

What a great way to experience the Hawaiian culture! We very much enjoyed our dinner as well as the Luau performance after dinner. The dancers were fantastic and we were thoroughly entertained! We would highly recommend the plantation owners dinner for couples as it is a very romantic setting with a staff that made us feel very welcome and appreciated!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/10/30

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

Excellent Luau

Reviewed by: Jen & John Sustachek

This is was an excellent night! Great food and plenty of it, great show too! We really enjoyed the music they played during dinner even allowing us to dance. The grounds are spectacular with all the trees and beautiful flowers!! Best luau we have ever been to

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/10/28

Deluxe Na Pali Experience Snorkel Tour, Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Great Time!

Reviewed by: Gina

We had a great time despite weather challenges. Crew was great!! Captain saw some dolphins and turned around and followed them for a good 15 minutes...it was amazing. We were able to lay on the front of the boat and were nearly close enough to touch them.

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Thank you so much for joining us and for your 5-star review! Mahalo and Aloha

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Packages: Until 12/31/2018
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2013/10/06
Activity Date: 2013/09/30

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

Relaxing Afternoon on the River

Reviewed by: JamesD

Truly enjoyed the smooth ride up river with explanation of the local culture and sites. Musicians and dancers obviously enjoyed their craft and were top notch. Very pleasant way to spend the afternoon.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/09/28
Activity Date: 2013/09/09

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

luau kalamaku

Reviewed by: Lori

Had a wonderful time. Great show. Would go back again.

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/09/25
Activity Date: 2013/09/24

Kauai Island Tour - Hanalei, Kilauea Lighthouse, Chocolate Tasting & Movie Sites

Reviewed by: David

Tour guide was very knowledgeable and lots of fun it was a great experience. Would highly recommend this tour.

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Posted on: 2013/09/08
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