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Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Best show on the North Shore

Reviewed by: Tim H

We went to the Polynesian show at WDW years ago and this one blew it out of the water. Fantastic family atmosphere.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] VIP Package: Front Row Seating + Three Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/14
Activity Date: 2025/09/12

Immersive Luau Experience with Dinner, Fireknife & Hands-On Cultural Activities

Simply the Best

Reviewed by: Parks Family

Tonight we went to an immersive and interactive luau -it was simply the best and I would highly recommend!

We all had such a great time - we were welcomed like family! We loved learning to drum, spin fire “knives”, wrap fish for cooking, bury the fish to cook on the hot rocks, have a traditional kava ceremony, and weave tea leaves to make bracelets, leis, etc. We then had a catered kalua pork dinner and got to eat the fish we wrapped and cooked. This was so much better than the commercialized luaus we have attended before! If you want a true family experience this is for you. If you want the commercialized cocktail filled experience this isn’t it!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/06/20
Activity Date: 2025/06/18

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Outstanding!

Reviewed by: Cox Clan

The hospitality was amazing and the food was great! Worth every penny!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/05/22
Activity Date: 2025/05/20

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Wow!!

Reviewed by: Kara

What a top-tier luau in a beautiful setting at Waimea Valley! Highly recommended

Local customer service: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] VIP Package: Front Row Seating + Three Drinks
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/05/07
Activity Date: 2025/04/23

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Outstanding

Reviewed by: Dd

Authentic and warm. Food was also excellent. Location was great

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/22
Activity Date: 2025/02/20

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Memories are made of experiences like this

Reviewed by: GJR

This was my first luau and I really didn't know what to expect. I was greatly impressed with the quality of the program, the enthusiasm of the performers and the outstanding cuisine we enjoyed for the meal. The evening with the Toa Luau group was an unforgettable highlight to our visit to Hawaii. In addition to the luau, we had the opportunity to hike to the waterfall while enjoying the beauty of the botanical garden. As I said, the whole experience was unforgettable.
Greg & Janet R

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/31
Activity Date: 2025/01/29

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Thoroughly enjoyed visiting this beautiful nature habitat.

Reviewed by: Patsy

Beautiful gardens, well laid out trails
The luau and show was outstanding. So fun and informative too. 5 star + show and staff.
A great meal too. Thank you

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Cleaner and better stocked bathrooms

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/05
Activity Date: 2024/12/03

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

AMAZING!!!

Reviewed by: Iokua

This experience was amazing! The waterfall swim was the perfect way to begin the adventure. And then the luau itself was incredible. Much love and respect for the awesome drummers, dancers, fire spinners, and the kindness shown by all. Highly recommend!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/10/01
Activity Date: 2024/09/24

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Luau Experience

Reviewed by: Keyolfson

Our family thoroughly enjoyed the Waimea Valley Luau!
The pre activities were so fun; my son (23 years old) participated in the coconut opening and the palm head cover. He totally embraced the moment.
The area was beautiful! We did the falls and the gardens first.
The drinks were quite festive, and the food was awesome.
The “show” was engaging; I loved the music and dance. And, the fire was very impressive!
I would highly recommend this experience!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/24
Activity Date: 2024/07/29

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

A great experience!!

Reviewed by: John & Debbie 50th!

We loved this luau!!! From the start to the finish, it was well planned, fun and engaging. We loved the MC, the food, the dancing the activities, everything. We will highly recommend it!!! Thank you for the real leis and for being bold to say a prayer to Almighty God before the meal. Thank you for putting on a great show!

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Packages: [12:30 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/06/14
Activity Date: 2024/06/12

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Great experience, family fun atmosphere, and generous hosts!

Reviewed by: Deena Su

My family thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The MC was fantastic and funny. The flower and anniversary leis were a wonderful touch. The activities were fun. The show was very entertaining, impressive, and the food was good too! The waterfall and hike were fun before too. Thank you for a fantastic day and evening! Mahalo!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/06/09
Activity Date: 2024/06/07

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Great family friendly event!

Reviewed by: Ruth

We enjoyed Toa Luau so much! Our children, 2 & 4, had a wonderful time as well. The cast/crew are the same people running the activities before the meal, and serving the meal, then putting on a great show - their hard work and enthusiasm is inspiring <3 I noticed their attention to detail in how smoothly the check-in, meal, and all the transitions went. Highly recommend!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/04/28
Activity Date: 2024/04/26

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Wow what a show!!!! The best luau

Reviewed by: Dolores M Cortes

Wow should I start off with the most delicious authentic hawaiian food I have ever tried..My whole family cleaned their plate..Including the dessert was delicious..The show was amazing so worth the cost..The host keep us laughing

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/04/04
Activity Date: 2024/04/01

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

You feel just like family.

Reviewed by: Bert & Theresa

From the beginning to the end you truly feel like you are part of the family. The host has such a love for Hawaiian history and the desire to preserve every ounce of it. What a beautiful display of culture. The meal was more then anyone could hope for. If time would have permitted we definitely would have attended again.

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Aloha Bert and Theresa! Mahalo for writing us this review. We're delighted that you enjoyed the luau and felt welcomed. Hope to see you again the next time you're on the island! Mahalo!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/25
Activity Date: 2023/09/15

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Amazing

Reviewed by: Courtney

Hands down would do again! The luau was amazing, and everyone was so kind and worked so hard to put on an amazing show. We also got to swim in the falls which was amazing. Definitely recommend! If you're reading this, just book it. You won't regret it. It was also kid friendly. I took my 1 year old and everyone loved
him and took extra effort to involve him in the cultural activities.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Courtney and mahalo for leaving us this review and for sharing a very cute pic of your kid! Looks like she had fun husking the coconut. We're glad that you guys enjoyed your time at the luau. Mahalo for the recommendation, we truly appreciate it! Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Mahalo nui loa!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/09/10
Activity Date: 2023/09/08

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Great show

Reviewed by: Noah

The show was super entertaining! 10/10.
The food was fantastic and they don’t let you go hungry :). 10/10
The bar drinks were disappointing. We each had 2 and none were drinkable. 1/10

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Noah and mahalo for this review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the show and the food at the luau. We're really sorry about the drinks, we'll inform the team and try to make it better. Hopefully we'd see you again the next time you're on the island! Mahalo!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/08
Activity Date: 2023/09/06

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Great performance

Reviewed by: Yvonne

The Luau was good. The Kalua pork was amazing. The plating could have been better. The staff were very friendly and nice.

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Aloha Yvonne and mahalo for this review! We're happy that you had a good experience with us at the luau and enjoyed the food. Visit us again! Mahalo!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/03
Activity Date: 2023/08/01

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Cultural Experience

Reviewed by: K. C.

Great show, solid food, mixed drinks good, interactive displays fun. We got the gold package which was nice, but silver would have been almost as good. It's awesome that the botanical garden tickets were included with the show tickets. Get there early to get parking otherwise it fills up fast. The entertainers put in a lot of effort and they have some great skills.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha K. C.! We're glad that you enjoyed the show, food, and drinks at the luau. We're grateful that you took your time to leave us this review and to share your experience with us to the community. Hope we'd see you again! Mahalo!

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Packages: [12:30 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/07/26
Activity Date: 2023/07/24

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Fabulous Luau

Reviewed by: MStein

This luau was wonderful! Dinner was great, the service was well executed and we learned so much about the Polynesian culture. The show was awesome! Very talented performers who made it so much fun for everyone in attendance! This is a definite yes!!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha MStein and mahalo for leaving us this review! We're happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience and dinner at the luau. We're glad that you enjoyed the show. Hope you'd visit us again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/06/16
Activity Date: 2023/06/14

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Dan Kearney

Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Dan and mahalo for this review! We're glad that you had a Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! experience at the luau, lol! Visit us again soon. Mahalo!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/06/10
Activity Date: 2023/06/06

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Glad we chose this luau

Reviewed by: LJT

We chose this luau because of the beautiful setting in the Waimea Valley. Would recommend getting to the North Shore early in the day, spend some time at Waimea Bay then tour the Park and Falls before the luau. Much better to experience this cultural experience in such a stunning, natural setting.We had our teenage son and daugher with us and our mother and everyone had a great time. The family and staff work hard, wearing a variety of hats throughout the evening-serving dinner, running the lawn activities, and of course performing a large variety of authentic dances and music. The host is genuine and the food was very good. Everything tastes authentic and high quality. The whole operation was enjoyable, I even enjoyed the lawn activities more than I expected. We reviewed many luaus on Oahu and are very glad we chose this one.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha LJT and mahalo for taking the time to write us this review and for sharing your experience at the luau. Mahalo for the recommendation, we appreciate it! We're glad that you enjoyed your time at the luau and had fun exploring the gardens and the waterfall. Hope we'd see you again the next time you're on the island! Mahalo nui loa!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/05/19
Activity Date: 2023/05/18

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Wonderful Event!

Reviewed by: Lucy Kulbago

We enjoyed walking to the falls, the cultural tour through the hales, the botanical gardens and the peacocks. But the lu'au dinner and show was amazing! We enjoyed the before dinner activities, delicious dinner and after dinner cultural dancing show. Definite highlight of our trip!

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Aloha Lucy and mahalo for this review! Such a cute pic of you and your husband! Looks like you guys enjoyed your experience at the luau looking at your beautiful smile. Hopefully we'd see you guys again! Mahalo!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/03/03
Activity Date: 2023/03/01

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

A truly remarkable experience!

Reviewed by: Krystle

We went to a Friday afternoon Luau and WOW! The experience was amazing. Streamlined and efficient, the serving and hospitality staff were exceptional. The show itself blew us away. The cultural activities were so fun for our 3 year old. We had been married the day before and they celebrated that with us, which was really special. It was such a great experience we will definitely go back when we are next on Oahu! Highly recommended A+++ great value for your money and time

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Krystle and mahalo for leaving us this review and also for the recommendation, we are truly grateful! We're glad that you had a wonderful experience with your Toa Luau ohana and enjoyed the show. Happy to hear that your kid enjoyed the activities. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages: [12:30 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/03/02
Activity Date: 2023/02/24

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Guest of Feb15, 2023

This was an interesting and excellent experience. Even though the activities were not that interesting to me as an adult, it is great for kids. I had a excellent experience watching my 2 year old enjoy it. The main person who did all the talking was courteous and enjoyable. He had the right timings for his jokes which I appreciated a lot. Also the way the others in his group contributed was entertaining. They seemed as if they were naturals at entertaining people.
I would say that for a group that has only been doing this for a few years, they knew what they were doing and they were great!

I highly recommend this, especially for families!

My family had a great time!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha and mahalo for taking the time to write us this review and for sharing your experience with us at the luau. We're glad that you and your family had an interesting and excellent experience and enjoyed the activities at the luau. Mahalo for the recommendation, we appreciate it! Hopefully we'd see you and your family again!

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Packages: [12:30 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/03/01
Activity Date: 2023/02/15

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

The best Luau on the Island!

Reviewed by: Anniversary

This is one experience you do not want to miss. Don’t pick just any luau! This was includes the ability to hike/ride a shuttle to a water fall! The entertainment is incredible and the history is the most enriching thing I’ve experienced. The staff are fun, friendly, and purposeful!
Seriously, don’t pass this up!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/02/10
Activity Date: 2023/02/08

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Funny very entertaining

Reviewed by: Kendra

So much fun. Highly recommended. Funny host. Great food.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Kendra and mahalo for this review and for the recommendation! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the show and the food at the luau. Pleas visit us again the next time you're on the island! Mahalo!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/02/08
Activity Date: 2023/02/06

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

I wish I had left more time to explore the Valley!

Reviewed by: Kris H

The grounds are beautiful and larger than I expected. We allowed an hour to explore the grounds but could have easily spent 2-3 hours looking at all of the scenery. The luau was a lot of fun. There were some hands-on activities before we were seated which were fun. Once seated, we had a great meal and were offered seconds. I could barely finish my 1st plate:)
The entertainment was truly fun. Lots of stories, dancing, singing and some comedy. The closing of the show had fire dancers and one was a 10-year-old boy who could twirl the fire stick outrageously fast. Overall, this was a great experience which I would do again if I were in Honolulu with a car.

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Aloha Kris! We're glad that you had a great experience at the luau and had fun. Mahalo for this review, we greatly appreciate it! Hopefully you'd visit us again. Mahalo nui loa!

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Packages: [12:30 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/01/23
Activity Date: 2023/01/13

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Best time ever

Reviewed by: Larry Vallejos

One of the most memorable things we have ever experienced. I genuinely felt like family! We will recommend this to everyone we know!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] VIP Package: Front Row Seating + Three Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/11/18
Activity Date: 2022/11/16

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Waimea Valley Falls & Toa Luau

Reviewed by: DMF

Disappointed that the falls was not flowing, but the Luau was great. Learning about the hawaiian culture was interesting. The food was delicious and plentiful. The show was fabulous. You will not be disappointed.

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/10
Activity Date: 2022/08/31

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Great time! Best luau experience! The family was incredible! Husband said it was the best pulled pork he has ever eaten!

Reviewed by: Shae

We had a great time, celebrated our anniversary! The family that hosted the luau was wonderful and we were impressed with every aspect of the luau. If you are staying on Waikiki beach, be prepared for an hour drive to get there. We didn’t account for that length of time so we didn’t get to appreciate the hiking available beforehand.

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/07
Activity Date: 2022/09/05