Celebrate Hawaiian storytelling with hula, fire dancing, and a buffet feast
3.5 hrs
Buffet dinner, open bar, live show
Step into a theatrical Hawaiian luau centered on the story of Kalamaku and voyages between Hawaii and Tahiti. Enjoy music, dance, food, and storytelling throughout the evening.
4:45-5:30 Check-in upon arrival 4:45-6:10 Stroll through our Local Artisan Craft Fair 5:20-6:10 Kauai Plantation Train Ride (optional add-on) 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
For bookings under 20 people, cancel at least 48 hours before check-in for a refund; later cancellations and no-shows are fully charged. For groups of 20 or more, cancel at least 21 days before the luau for a full refund. Group reductions up to 10% are allowed by then; later changes are nonrefundable.
Product ID: QX6F9P
Yes. No transportation is included with this option, so you provide your own ride to the luau. Parking is free.
Check in between 4:45 and 5:30 PM.
Yes. The Kauai Plantation Train Ride is available as an optional add-on.
Luau Kalamaku, 3-2087 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, HI 96766
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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