Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau Kauai

SMITH'S FAMILY GARDEN LUAU ON KAUAI
If you hear Kauai and Luau in the same sentence then it is most certainly followed by Smith Family Garden Luau. As the oldest and longest running luau on Kauai, Smith’s Luau has entertained locals and guests alike for over 50 years. Located along the Wailua River in the sacred Wailua River Valley near Kapaa, Smiths began as a family business to celebrate Hawaii's Aloha Spirit and still runs strong providing that goal to all who join in the experience through keeping it with the family. Four generations later, the Smith Family continues to keep the tradition alive with the luau and invites all to become part of their ohana.

There is so much more to Smiths than the luau feast, which of course includes kalua pig cooked in a traditional imu. You will most definitely want to start your Smith's Tropical Paradise experience off with the Fern River Grotto Cruise. For a small addition to the price of the luau—as you'll receive a discount with you do both—you can add an unforgettable trip up the Wailua River. Learn about local Hawaiian history as well as modern interesting facts regarding movies filmed in the area and so much more. With the wonderful scenery make sure to bring an extra memory chip for the Luau to come.

A short stroll across the parking lot and you'll reach the entrance to the Smith Tropical Garden Paradise. Start the evening events off with a narrated tram tour of the gardens or explore the meandering pathways of tropical vegetation at your own leisure. From exotic peacocks and endangered singing tree ducks to lagoons teeming with fish, there is still more to experience with more than 20 different fruit trees in the orchard. Not to mention the hundreds of tropical flowers and plants that fill the 30 acre botanical gardens.

Eventually find your way to the imu ceremony where the evening feast gets going. You will be greeted by a member of the Smith Family as they welcome you into their ohana. Witness the ancient tradition of Polynesian Imu cookery when the main course of the night, roasted kalua pig, is unearthed in front of your very eyes. Hurry to your seats as the heart of the luau or the pa‘ina, “feast,” is about to begin. No one will go hungry with the spread put our by the Smith Family Luau including teriyaki beef, ono mahimahi and chicken adobo as well as many other island favorites from poi to haupia. With the best luau food on Kauai, one might forget about the open bar. Yes, that's right—OPEN BAR! Make sure to enjoy all your favorite island drinks. Savor the food along with the live Hawaiian music that will make you wonder if there could be a better day in paradise. No party could be complete without a little participation from the guests on stage trying out hula moves up on stage.

Wind the evening down at Smith's International Pageant featuring thrilling entertainment in the torch-lit Lagoon Amphitheater held three nights a week at the Wailua River State Park. enjoy, as dancers from different Polynesian groups dances for your pleasure. Music is the soul at Smith's Luau. Hawaiians preserved their history through songs and chants called mele. Smiths Tropical Paradise Luau is a celebration of traditions of the Hawaiian Islands as well as songs and dances from other island cultures located in the Pacific Ocean. From the sway of the Hawaiian hula, the steady beat of the Tahitian drum dances and the fiery energy of the Samoan fire knife show all demonstrate profoundly the people who have come to claim Hawaii as a second home. Come and share in the Aloha with Kauai's own Smith Family.

Smith's Family Tropical Paradise Luau is the most popular Hawaii Activity located in Kauai that Honu Hawaii is proud to offer. Smith's Tropical Luau is fun and excitement for everyone in the family. Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau in Kauai is one of the Hawaii Activities that people of all ages won't want to miss. Honu Hawaii Activities is proud to offer great discounts on many Hawaii Activities, Smith's Family Luau in Kauai is one we love to share. If you are searching for a fun luau at the best price, look no further as Smith's Luau is a outstanding choice. Save and relish in a night of fun with the Smith Family at their award winning Luau on Kauai.


Smith Garden Luau Schedule

5:00pm Arrival: Welcome to paradise near the sacred Wailua River, a place that was anciently reserved for Hawaiian royalty. Receive your shell lei and either take a narrated tram tour or a leisurely stroll around the lush 30-acre gardens (last tram tour departs at 5:30pm)

6:00pm Imu Ceremony: Meet some of the Smith family members and learn of the Hawaiian cooking method called Kalua — where Kalua pig is wrapped in ti leaves and cooked to perfection in our earthen imu oven.

6:15pm Cocktails & Music: Open Bar! Enjoy favorite tropical drinks, beer, and wine at the open bar while the Smith family entertains with Hawaiian melodies. (Soft drinks and juice are also available.)

6:30pm Luau Feast: The music continues while you savor traditional flavors and island favorites including kalua pork, beef teriyaki, chicken adobo, and sweet-n-sour mahimahi. Try out local favorites like lomi salmon, fresh poi, Hawaiian sweet potato, mac salad, namasu salad and unbelievable tropical deserts!

8:00pm Rhythm of Aloha Show: Experience the best show on Kauai with authentic performances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Philippines, New Zealand, China and Japan in the spacious, open-air, torch-lit “Pele Amphitheater” (don't miss the erupting volcano!).

NOTE: November through February, schedule starts 15 minutes earlier.




SMITH FERN GROTTO WAILUA RIVER BOAT TOUR

Arrival at the landing includes a brief nature jaunt through a rain forest of native Hawaiian plants and colorful exotic plants leading up to the lush Fern Grotto. The Fern Grotto is considered a geological wonder that began its formation millions of years ago. Ferns grow upside down from the roof of the grotto. The Wailua River is best-known for being “the only navigable river” in all of the Hawaiian Islands. The river’s fresh water is provided by Mt. Wai‘ale‘ale, famous for being one of the wettest spots on earth.

Smith's notorious Wailua River cruise boats are power-driven with an ingenious rear-engine system invented by Walter Smith himself. The boats are open-air and provide amazing views from all sides during the entire ride upstream. The sacred capital of ancient Kauai and the birthplace of the island’s ali‘i, or royalty are located along the river edges.

Enjoy Songs and Legends of the Wailua River Valley as a part of the Smith Family Tradition. In 1946, Walter Smith, Sr. and his wife, Emily, began the family business as a small rowboat with a borrowed outboard motor. Generations later the Smith Family continues the tradition of sharing the local cultural heritage on the two mile river escapade. Enjoy songs and stories of ancient local Hawaiian culture including sacred Mount Kapu, the King’s Highway, and the First Hau Tree. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn the hula from a lesson taught by a youthful hula dancer. Make sure to share your new talent at the evenings luau feast when you will be able to hop on stage and show off your new moves.

The boat tour takes one hour and 20 minutes round-trip.


SMITHS TROPICAL PARADISE GARDENS

Located on the east side of Kauai or “The Coconut Coast, at the Wailua Marina State Park just off the main highway is the lavish 30-acre botanical and cultural garden. Smith's Tropical Gardens are a perfect way to experience some of earth's grander creations from vegetation to peacocks and many other birds flourishing in the lush surroundings

Meander over a mile of paths encircled by tropical delights you won't see back home. Take time to enjoy the relaxing, calming ambiance of the gardens, and you'll come to understand why the Smith's call their gardens paradise.

The Tropical Orchard has over 20 types of fruit from star fruit, jack fruit, macadamia nuts and soursop to bread fruit. Roam the Bamboo and Fruit forests or revel in the colorful attraction of the Flower Wheel and Flowering Tropicals areas. Ancient style Polynesian and Filipino huts are set up for an added cultural flare. The Japanese-themed garden island is a favorite spot for couples getting married in the paradise gardens.

You won't forget your time in Smith's Tropical Paradise!


THE LUAU FEAST

Enjoy the best food at any of the Kauai Luaus while listening to traditional Hawaiian music put on by members of the Smith Family. Make sure to make more than one trip—after all it is a buffet.
The Luau Menu: (subject to change)
Pupus: three bean salad, garden isle greens, macaroni salad, namasu salad, lomilomi salmon
Entrées: kalua pig, teriyaki beef, adobo chicken, sweet sour mahimahi, poi, snowflake potatoes, oriental fried rice, assorted taro breads and butter, along with hot vegetables of the day
Dessert: coconut cake, sweet potatoes, coconut haupia, rice pudding, assorted fresh fruits, and Jello
Open Bar: coffee, punch, soft drinks, Mai Tai, beer, wine, and standard bar beverages

Location: Kapaa on the Wailua River Marina State Park, East Kauai
Free Parking