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    Kauai Plantation Railway Tour & Transportation

    Enjoy standard seating, round-trip transportation, and a Kauai Plantation Railway train ride

    4.5 stars• 6.1K reviews
    From$254/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    5 Hours

    Includes

    Open bar, Buffet dinner, Train ride

    Highlights

    Experience an evening luau on Kauai featuring a scenic train ride, open bar, buffet dinner, live music, hula, and fire performances. Enjoy round-trip transportation from designated pickup locations and an immersive show told through song, dance, and storytelling.

    • Ride the Kauai Plantation Railway
    • Savor a buffet luau feast
    • Enjoy an open bar before the show
    • Watch the imu unveiling
    • Experience hula, Tahitian rhythms, and live music
    • Be amazed by fire poi and fire knife dancing

    What's Included

    • Open bar
    • Buffet-style luau feast
    • Kauai Plantation Railway train ride
    • Live music and traditional hula
    • Fire poi and fire knife performances

    Things to know

    Round-trip transportation operates from designated pickup locations; confirm your pickup time and location after booking.

    Cancellation Policy

    Refunds are honored for cancellations requested 48 hours prior to check-in. Full charge applies for no-shows. For groups of 20 or more, cancellations made at least 21 days before the reservation receive a full refund; changes or cancellations within 21 days are non-refundable.

    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

    3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766

    Experience provided by Luau Kalamaku
    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.

    How can we help?

    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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    Central Transport - Adult

    $254.64

    (18 and Older)

    0

    North Transport - Adult

    $259.07

    (18 and Older)

    0

    Central Transport - Teen

    $174.92

    (Ages 13 - 17)

    0

    North Transport - Teen

    $179.35

    (Ages 13 - 17)

    0

    Central Transport - Child

    $102.96

    (Ages 3 - 12)

    0

    Poipu Transport - Adult

    $254.64

    (18 and Older)

    0

    North Transport - Child

    $105.18

    (Ages 3 - 12)

    0

    Poipu Transport - Teen

    $174.92

    (Ages 13 - 17)

    0

    Poipu Transport - Child

    $102.96

    (Ages 3 - 12)

    0

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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 4
    5/5

    Highly recommend this Luau on Kauai! Did the Manor House Experience and would suggest doing this.

    Photo of Karrie Hamons

    Karrie Hamons

    May 25, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Highly recommend this Luau on Kauai! Did the Manor House Experience and would suggest doing this.

    Photo of Karrie Hamons

    Karrie Hamons

    May 25, 2026

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