Smith's Luau and Fern Grotto
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Thirty acres of lush botanical gardens serve as Smith’s idyllic home, where festive feasts, lively cultural performances, and journeys along the famous Wailua River begin. Whether you visit the grounds for a stroll or settle in for one of their legendary luaus, you’ll be overwhelmed by this serene tropical paradise. From here, step aboard an open-air boat and enjoy hula, songs, and stories on a relaxing cruise along the Wailua to the ancient Fern Grotto. The company has been family owned and operated for more than 60 years.
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This family owned business was awesome and friendly. Had a great time on the boat tour and was very informative. Took the latest tour and went right over to the Luau, which was my first. The food was excellent, the live show was entertaining and fun to watch. I felt like I got more than what I expected. Great Adventure!
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Wailua Marina State Park, 3-5971 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, Hawaii 96746
Activity includes
- A royal welcome with a shell lei
- Option to take either a narrated tram tour or a leisurely stroll around the lush 30-acre gardens
- Opportunity to learn about the Hawaiian cooking method called Kalua — where Kalua pig is wrapped in ti leaves and cooked to perfection in an earthen imu oven
- Open bar and luau feast
- Authentic performances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Philippines, New Zealand, China and Japan
- Live music throughout the evening
Details
People per Ticket:1 person
Check-In Time:15 minutes prior to tour
Meet Location:Wailua Marina State Park
Parking:Once you’ve turned off the highway, just follow the drive all the way back to the parking area
Sample Menu:Kalua pork, beef teriyaki, chicken adobo, sweet’n’sour mahimahi, local specialties like lomi salmon, fresh poi, Hawaiian sweet potato, macaroni salad, namasu salad and scrumptious tropical deserts
Itinerary:5 p.m. Welcome Start in paradise near the sacred Wailua River, a place once reserved for Hawaiian royalty; Receive your shell lei and choose either a narrated tram tour or a leisurely stroll around the lush 30-acre gardens (last tram tour departs at 5:30pm)
6 p.m. Imu Ceremony Learn about the Hawaiian cooking method called Kalua — where Kalua pig is wrapped in ti leaves and cooked to perfection in our earthen imu oven
6:15 p.m. Cocktails & Music Have a mai tai, beer, or glass of wine at the open bar while the Smith family entertains with Hawaiian songs
6:30p.m. Luau Feast The music continues while you enjoy traditional flavors and island favorites
8 p.m. Rhythm of Aloha Show Move to the rhythm with colorful, authentic performances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Philippines, New Zealand, China and Japan in the spacious open-air, torch-lit “Pele Amphitheater” (complete with erupting volcano)
Activity includes
- A two mile river journey on the tranquil Wailua River up to Fern Grotto landing
- Songs and stories of ancient Hawaii — like the King’s Highway, sacred Mount Kapu, and the First Hau Tree
- Hula lessons and a chance to perform during the cruise
- A short nature walk through the rainforest to the lush Fern Grotto
Details
People per Ticket:1 person
Check-In Time:15 minutes prior to tour
Meet Location:Wailua Marina State Park
Parking:Once you’ve turned off the highway, just follow the drive all the way back to the parking area
