Kauai Luau & Plantation Train Ride
Ride the plantation train, then enjoy a Hawaiian luau with dinner and fire knife dancing
Duration
3.75 Hours
Includes
Train ride, buffet dinner, open bar
Highlights
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.
- Watch the unveiling of an imu, an underground oven
- Follow a theatrical story inspired by voyages between Hawaii and Tahiti
- See traditional hula, Tahitian rhythms, fire poi balls, and fire knife dancing
- Browse a local artisan craft fair when time permits
Itinerary
##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
What's Included
- Kauai Plantation Train Ride
- Open bar
- Buffet luau feast
- Dessert and coffee
- Live music and traditional hula
- Kalamaku show
Important details
- Check in between 4:45 and 5:05 PM, at least 15 minutes before the train ride
- Travelers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Arrange your own transportation to the property; parking is free
Cancellation Policy
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
FAQs
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.
Meeting details
Luau Kalamaku, 3-2087 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii 96766
Related locations
Kauai Plantation Railway
Admission includedBoard 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.
