Preferred seating luau with round-trip transportation and a Kauai Plantation Railway train ride
5 Hours
Train ride, open bar, dinner
Upgrade to preferred seating and enjoy an evening of dinner, drinks, and live performance, plus a ride on the Kauai Plantation Railway. Round-trip transportation from designated pickup locations is included.
Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Check in at least 15 minutes prior to the train ride.
Refunds are available if you cancel within 48 hours prior to your check-in time at the luau. A full charge applies for cancellations outside of 48 hours and for no-shows. For groups of 20+, cancel at least 21 days before for a full refund; changes within 21 days are non-refundable.
Pick-ups begin at 3:30 PM. Transportation from designated pickup locations runs from 3:30–5:00 PM.
Your pick-up time shows in the blue section above. If you don’t see your exact time, you may not have selected your hotel/area, or your location may not be a direct pickup point and you may be routed to the closest pickup location.
Check in at least 15 minutes before the train ride, right after you arrive at the luau.
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