Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau
174 Wailua Rd., in Wailua Marina State Park, in Kapaa, (808) 821-6895. Reservations required.
Reputedly the island’s best luau, Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau begins at 5 p.m. with an informative tram ride through lush tropical gardens. A traditional imu ceremony, in which a roasted pig is removed from its undergound lava rock oven, occurs at 6 p.m., followed by mai tais and punch and an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet with all the traditional goodies.
Salads, that infamous poi (here’s your chance to try it, and it’s not so bad—just sort of bland), Jell-O, fried rice, lomi salmon, fresh fruits, kalua pig, teriyaki beef, adobo chicken, sweet & sour mahi mahi, snowflake and sweet potatoes, hot vegetables, haupia, coconut cake, and rice pudding comprise the menu, which is definitely kid-friendly.
Dinner is accompanied by singing and dancing, with the pageant show starting in a separate arena at 8 p.m.
After the torches are lit, Madame Pele makes a fiery entrance that is followed by colorful dances and songs from throughout the South Pacific and Hawaii. What’s not to like here?
Reputedly the island’s best luau, Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau begins at 5 p.m. with an informative tram ride through lush tropical gardens. A traditional imu ceremony, in which a roasted pig is removed from its undergound lava rock oven, occurs at 6 p.m., followed by mai tais and punch and an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet with all the traditional goodies.
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| dinner plate at Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau in Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii |
Salads, that infamous poi (here’s your chance to try it, and it’s not so bad—just sort of bland), Jell-O, fried rice, lomi salmon, fresh fruits, kalua pig, teriyaki beef, adobo chicken, sweet & sour mahi mahi, snowflake and sweet potatoes, hot vegetables, haupia, coconut cake, and rice pudding comprise the menu, which is definitely kid-friendly.
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| dinner at Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau in Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii |
Dinner is accompanied by singing and dancing, with the pageant show starting in a separate arena at 8 p.m.
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| show at Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden Luau in Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii |
After the torches are lit, Madame Pele makes a fiery entrance that is followed by colorful dances and songs from throughout the South Pacific and Hawaii. What’s not to like here?
Smith's Motor Boat Service, 174 Wailua Rd., in Wailua Marina State Park, in Kapaa, (808) 821-6892.
On grounds that were once owned by Hawaiian royalty and accessible only by river boats that leave every 30 minutes, this lava grotto and waterfall makes a lovely destination. It is a natural amphitheater with impressive acoustics, and it is a popular spot for weddings. The large flat-bottomed, open-air, canopy-covered tour boats share the water with kayakers on what is the only navigable river in Hawaii. Everyone, including kids, is entertained en route up the narrow, calm river with historical stories, singing, and hula lessons. Trips last about 1½ hours and give kids the chance to let off some steam during a walk from the landing up to the grotto.
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first three images ©2014 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
On grounds that were once owned by Hawaiian royalty and accessible only by river boats that leave every 30 minutes, this lava grotto and waterfall makes a lovely destination. It is a natural amphitheater with impressive acoustics, and it is a popular spot for weddings. The large flat-bottomed, open-air, canopy-covered tour boats share the water with kayakers on what is the only navigable river in Hawaii. Everyone, including kids, is entertained en route up the narrow, calm river with historical stories, singing, and hula lessons. Trips last about 1½ hours and give kids the chance to let off some steam during a walk from the landing up to the grotto.
More things to do in Kauai.
More information about Kauai.
More gardens around the world.
More ideas for exploring the U.S.
first three images ©2014 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
last image courtesy of venue
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