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    Kauai Luau With Plantation Train Ride

    Feast, hula, and fire performances at a Kauai luau

    4.5 stars• 6.5K reviews

    Duration

    5 hrs

    Includes

    Train ride, buffet dinner, open bar

    Highlights

    Spend an evening with Hawaiian food, live performance, and storytelling inspired by Polynesian voyages. Discover Kauai mythology through the Kalamaku stage show.

    • Explore a theatrical story set along Polynesian sea routes
    • Discover Kauai mythology through music, dance, and storytelling
    • Browse local artisan crafts when time allows
    • Visit the Shops of the Kilohana Plantation

    Itinerary

    ##Luau Schedule

    3:30-5:00 Transportation from Designated Pickup Locations 5:00-5:20 Check-in and Head to the Train Depot 5:20-6:10 Kauai Plantation Train Ride 6:10-7:30 Enjoy the Pre-Show Open Bar 6:10-6:30 Imu (underground oven) Unveiling 6:30-7:30 Dinner, Dessert, Coffee, Live Music, and Traditional Hula 7:30-8:15 Main show – Kalamaku

    What's Included

    • Open bar
    • Buffet luau feast
    • Dessert and coffee
    • Kauai Plantation Railway ride
    • Live music and traditional hula
    • Fire poi and traditional fire knife dancing

    Cancellation Policy

    Free cancellation up to 48 hours before check-in. Cancellations within 48 hours and no-shows are charged in full. For groups of 20+, cancel at least 21 days before the luau for a full refund; changes or cancellations within 21 days are non-refundable.

    Product ID: EG2HDX

    FAQs

    Pick-ups begin at 3:30 PM from designated pickup locations. Select your hotel and the area of Kauai where you are staying at checkout; your exact pick-up time and location are provided after booking.

    Transportation runs 3:30–5:00 PM, then check-in (5:00–5:20 PM), Kauai Plantation Railway train ride (5:20–6:10 PM), pre-show open bar (6:10–7:30 PM), imu (underground oven) unveiling (6:10–6:30 PM), dinner/dessert/coffee with live music and hula (6:30–7:30 PM), and the main show (7:30–8:15 PM).

    If you don’t see an exact pick-up time, you may not have selected your hotel and area, or pick-up may not be available at your exact location. In that case, you may be routed to the closest pickup location.

    Meeting details

    Kauai, Hawaii

    Experience provided by Luau Kalamaku

    Related locations

    Kauai Plantation Railway

    Admission included

    Board the Kauai Plantation Railway and step into a slower, greener world. The open-air cars wind through the working grounds of Kilohana Plantation, passing fields of sugarcane, tropical fruit trees, and roaming animals that wander close to the tracks. The air carries the scent of earth and bloom, and the conductor narrates the land's layered story as it rolls past. Riding the Kauai Plantation Railway feels less like a tourist attraction and more like a genuine encounter with Kauai's agricultural soul.

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    $254.64

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    North Transport - Adult

    $259.07

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    Central Transport - Teen

    $174.92

    (Ages 13 - 17)

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    Review summary

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    Most visitors rave about the theatrical performance itself, which consistently stands out as the evening's highlight. The show features talented performers, impressive production values, and engaging storytelling that captures Hawaiian culture. Guests appreciate thoughtful touches like the lei greeting, optional train rides where you can feed animals, and the imu ceremony. The food gets generally positive feedback, with many finding it tasty and plentiful, though a few found it just average. Some practical considerations: seating location matters significantly for the experience, with back tables feeling disconnected from the action. The venue handles large crowds, and while most found operations smooth, a few guests felt the pacing between activities dragged or the exit process chaotic with everyone leaving simultaneously. Sound levels during the show run quite loud. Several reviewers mention this was their favorite luau across multiple Hawaiian visits, and return guests speak highly of the consistent quality that brings them back.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 2
    5/5

    Just amazing! Don't miss this experience.

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    Kevin Dockery

    August 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Just amazing! Don't miss this experience.

    Photo of Kevin Dockery

    Kevin Dockery

    August 31, 2026

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