Ride the plantation train, then enjoy a Hawaiian luau with dinner and fire knife dancing
3.75 Hours
Train ride, buffet dinner, open bar
Ride the Kauai Plantation Railway before an evening luau of Polynesian storytelling, music, and dance. Gather for an imu unveiling, buffet dinner, and the Kalamaku show.
##Luau Schedule
*Check-in times vary depending on the package and add-ons like the train ride and round trip transportation.
4:45-5:05 Check-in and Head to the Train Depot 5:20-6:10 Kauai Plantation Train Ride 5:00-7:30 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
Refunds are honored for cancellation requests made within 48 hours before luau check-in. Full charges apply for requests outside this window and no-shows. For groups of 20 or more, cancel at least 21 days before the luau for a full refund; changes or cancellations within 21 days are non-refundable.
Product ID: NV6HAV
No. You must provide your own transportation to the luau. Parking is free.
Check in between 4:45 and 5:05 PM, and check in at least 15 minutes prior to the train ride.
Check-in: 4:45–5:05 PM. Kauai Plantation Railway ride: 5:20–6:10 PM. Imu (underground oven) unveiling: 6:10–6:30 PM. Dinner, dessert, coffee, live music, and traditional hula: 6:30–7:30 PM. Main show (Kalamaku): 7:30–8:15 PM.
Luau Kalamaku, 3-2087 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii 96766
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.
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