


Feast, hula, and fire performances at a Kauai luau
5 hrs
Train ride, buffet dinner, open bar
Spend an evening with Hawaiian food, live performance, and storytelling inspired by Polynesian voyages. Discover Kauai mythology through the Kalamaku stage show.
##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
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
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.
Kauai, Hawaii
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.
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.
Just amazing! Don't miss this experience.
Kevin Dockery
August 31, 2026
Just amazing! Don't miss this experience.
Kevin Dockery
August 31, 2026
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