Upgrade to premier luau seating and ride the Kauai Plantation Railway
3.75 Hours
Open bar, Buffet dinner, Train ride
Get closer to the main stage with the Gold Package, then take a Kauai Plantation Railway train ride before dinner and the Kalamaku main show. Spend the evening with a pre-show open bar, buffet meal, and live music and hula.
No transportation is included; you must provide your own transportation to the property. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Check in at least 15 minutes prior to the train ride.
Refunds are honored if you cancel at least 48 hours prior to your check-in time. A full charge applies for cancellations within 48 hours and for no-shows. For groups of 20 or more, cancel at least 21 days before for a full refund; changes/cancellations within 21 days are non-refundable.
Yes. This package does not include transportation, so you must provide your own transportation to the luau. Parking is free. If you want transportation, book the Hotel Pickup option for an additional fee.
Check in at Luau Kalamaku between 4:45 and 5:05 PM, and check in at least 15 minutes prior to the train ride.
No. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
Highly recommend this Luau on Kauai! Did the Manor House Experience and would suggest doing this.
Karrie Hamons
May 25, 2026
Highly recommend this Luau on Kauai! Did the Manor House Experience and would suggest doing this.
Karrie Hamons
May 25, 2026