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Last review on 2023/12/22
# of Reviews: 61

One of the best Luaus in Hawaii! Had a great time!

Posted on: 2023/12/22

[Reviewed by HawaiiActivties.com Staff]

I recently attended the Mauka Warriors Luau in Oahu and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the entertainment. Having been to many luaus throughout Hawaii, I can say that Mauka Luau stands out with its unique and special show. The Thrilling Fire Knife Dancing was the best and most impressive on the entire island!

In my opinion, what makes Mauka Luau truly distinctive is its interactive experience and engaging storytelling, The mesmerizing hula and fire performances narrate fascinating stories of the islands' history
Before the dinner and luau show, there is a great variety of different hands-on Polynesian activities to enjoy.

While the buffet might not have the widest variety compared to other luaus, the food at Mauka Luau is incredibly tasty and presented beautifully.

The venue itself offers stunning mountain and ocean views of Waikiki and Honolulu, and if you look carefully, you can even catch a glimpse of Diamond Head in the distance. They strive to offer a more intimate setting and there is plenty of space in between the tables, so you don't feel crowded.

Transportation from Waikiki is available, making it convenient for guests, and the prices are affordable, offering excellent value for the experience you receive at the Luau. Plus, all guests receive complimentary professional photos sent directly to their phones, which is a nice touch.

I highly recommend checking it out!

Rating: star
Attended as:Families
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The Best Magic Show in Hawaii!! Fun for all! Outstanding entertainment!

Posted on: 2023/07/18

The Magical Mystery Show at the Hilton Waikiki Beach is seriously one of the best things to do in the evening in Waikiki! My friends and I had an absolute blast from start to finish. When we arrived, we were greeted with a delicious cocktail and escorted into the Museum of Curiosities. There, a talented magician entertained us with captivating stories about how King David Kalakaua brought the concept of "salon performance" to Hawaii from England. Once we discovered the secret password, we entered the main theater. Let me tell you, the room is cozy and beautifully decorated with vintage furniture and comfy chairs.
But here's the best part - the interaction with the performers was absolutely outstanding! It honestly felt like we were getting our own personal magic show. The close-up magic was incredibly engaging, and it was a hit with both the adults and the kids. We laughed so much and were completely impressed beyond words by the mind-blowing tricks! Every single part of the magic show was thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable. And let me just say, it was totally worth every penny! I can't recommend it enough!
Seriously, what a unique activity. It's perfect for a rainy day or any day, really. You're guaranteed plenty of laughs. Trust me, you won't regret it!

Rating: star
Attended as:Friends
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Fantastic evening! Great Oahu Luau!

Posted on: 2023/03/30

What a fantastic evening we had at Aloha Kai Luau! The stunning venue located on the lawn area of Sea Life Park boasts breathtaking views of the mountains and ocean overlooking Makapuu Beach - it's truly something special. This intimate luau experience is perfect for those who want to avoid the crowds of other shows in Oahu. Families with little ones will love the pre-show cultural activities that are both fun and educational.

The venue is situated on the lush lawn area of Sea Life Park and offers stunning views of both mountains and the ocean overlooking Makapuu Beach. The drive itself is an adventure, passing by breathtaking sights on the way. While the seating arrangement could be improved slightly for a more comfortable experience, every seat offers a great view of the show.

Dinner was delicious with plenty of options for everyone. The bar offers beers, wine, seltzers, and mai tai cocktails and there are two premium cocktails options as well.
The show is a great experience and the dancers are incredibly talented. The torch ceremony and fire knife show were my personal favorites. Overall, this is an evening not to be missed!

Rating: star
Attended as:Friends
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Mana Kai Great Waikiki Sunset Cruise

Posted on: 2022/02/18

We had the best time in our sunset sail, we were able to bring our own wine and enjoy every minute of it. Excellent experience, booking was really easy, we really had a great time, can’t wait to do it again next time!

Rating: star
Attended as:Families
Activity Date: 2022/02/14
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So much fun!!!

Posted on: 2021/09/14

I loved the experience of swimming near those sharks it was a unique experience to see how huge these animals are and how beautiful is the marine life. I thought I was going to see 2-3 sharks and when I arrived there were more than 20. The boat left on time. The staff was very nice, thoughtful. They made us feel safe and answered all our questions.

Rating: star
Attended as:Friends
Activity Date: 2021/09/03
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Great way to virtually hang out with friends and family!

Posted on: 2020/08/28

I had so much fun playing the Creative Connectivity Game with my friends. With the lockdown, unfortunately, we can not hang out together anymore, so this game was a great way for us to spend a fun time together. Tara is a great host and very engaging. The experience is done through WhatsApp and before the game starts she makes some questions to get to know us better. She totally customizes the experience to go with the group vibe. The whole experience is about one hour and she gave us about 9 fun challenges to complete. All challenges were very creative and we learned a lot of interesting facts about Hawaii! It is also a great birthday gift or a different way to have a birthday party and virtually hang out with friends and family. I would recommend this online game experience for friends, families, and team building. 

Rating: star
Attended as:Friends
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Great Experience

Posted on: 2020/02/29

I went with my family to Japan, total of 8 people. We visit Tokyo and Kyoto. I am very glad we decided to go from Tokyo to Kyoto by Bullet Train. After doing a lot of research I found the best deals through Veltra and the booking process was really easy. We redeemed the voucher at Tokyo station the day before our trip. If you are travelling with a large group, the process could take a little long. The staff is very polite and gives you maps and explains how to use the tickets and how to find the boarding location. It could be a little intimating to try to take train at a foreign country, however that a lot of signs in English all over the station. Dont be afraid about asking for directions and help, they have staff everywhere to help you. The train offers wifi, is spacious, comfortable, clean and it's always on time. It's open seating, so you can pick your seat upon boarding. They have bathrooms and they sell coffee and snacks during the trip. I recommend packing some snacks too. Kyoto is a wonderful city, lots of history, temples and great food. On my next trip to Japan I will book other tours with Veltra and I will try to go to Kyoto again.

Rating: star
Attended as:Families
Activity Date: 2020/01/15
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Best ATV Tour

Posted on: 2019/05/26

The tour was amazing. Kualoa Ranch is an incredible beautiful place!
Before the tour starts you are required to complete a safety briefing, you will watch a short video with nice tips about how to operate the vehicles. Since it was my first time driving an ATV it was very helpful to watch the instructions.
We booked the 2-hour tour and at first i thought it would be too long, but it gave us enough time to appreciate all the sites without having to rush. The valley is so beautiful.. you feel like yo are at Jurassic Park. The guide was really nice, knowledgeable and professional and took the so many great pictures of our group. He was telling us all about all the movies and tv shows that were filmed at Kualoa ranch (Jurassic World, Jurassic Park, Lost, Hawaii Five-0, Godzilla, 50 first dates...)
We had an amazing day at Kualoa Ranch, it was the highlight of our trip!

Rating: star
Attended as:Friends
Activity Date: 2019/04/20
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Hands down, the best activity in Hawaii, so worthy!!!

Posted on: 2019/03/06

We had the most fun time on the boat. The water of Waikiki can’t be explained. The staff was very friendly, as they say with a lot of “aloha spirit”. Great music and it’s open bar, you can’t go wrong with any of that. Music was on point, and the whales decided to give us a show as well. Hands down, the best activity in Hawaii, so worthy!!!

Rating: star
Attended as:Couples
Activity Date: 2019/02/28
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Love it!

Posted on: 2019/02/25

I went to one of the many Adventures at Kualoa Ranch with my grandson. I took him to the Hollywood Movie Site Tour and we love it! My grandson is 5 years old and he loves dinosaurs and was so excited to see the Jurassic Park movie site, and believe it or not he was so excited to see the sign that appears on the movie. Also, all that bones and of course the dinosaurs. He was so happy!!!
For me was much more then I expected, everything was so beautiful and the lady who was guiding us, I think her name is Fono, wow ... she was awesome!
Everything was so beautiful and we enjoyed it a lot! I highly recommend it!

Rating: star
Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2019/02/23
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