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    Kauai Luau & Plantation Railway Train Ride

    Premier luau seating, a plantation railway ride, and round-trip transportation

    4.5 stars• 6.5K reviews

    Duration

    5 hrs

    Includes

    Transportation, train ride, luau

    Highlights

    Experience an evening of Hawaiian food, music, storytelling, and dance at Luau Kalamaku. Your Gold Package places you closer to the main stage and includes a ride on the Kauai Plantation Railway.

    • Ride the Kauai Plantation Railway before the luau
    • Enjoy premier seating closer to the main stage
    • Watch hula, Tahitian rhythms, fire poi, and traditional fire knife dancing
    • Discover Kauai mythology through the Kalamaku theatrical performance
    • Browse a local artisan craft fair, time permitting

    Itinerary

    ##Luau Schedule

    3:30-5:00 Transportation from Designated Pickup Locations 5:00-5:20 Check-in and Head to the Train Depot 5:20-6:10 Kauai Plantation Train Ride 6:10-7:30 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

    • Round-trip transportation
    • Kauai Plantation Railway ride
    • Premier seating
    • Open bar
    • Buffet luau feast, dessert, and coffee
    • Live music and hula performance

    Important details

    • Check in at least 15 minutes before the train ride
    • If you're under 18, an adult must accompany you

    Cancellation Policy

    Free cancellation up to 48 hours before luau check-in. 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; cancellations or changes within 21 days are non-refundable.

    Product ID: VVXXWC

    FAQs

    Transportation runs from 3:30–5:00 PM from designated pickup locations. Check-in starts at 5:00 PM, the train ride runs 5:20–6:10 PM, the pre-show open bar runs 6:10–7:30 PM, and the main show runs 7:30–8:15 PM.

    Check in at least 15 minutes before the train ride, right after you arrive at the luau.

    Select your hotel and the area of Kauai where you are staying when you book. Your pickup time and location are provided with your booking details.

    Meeting details

    Kauai, Hawaii

    Experience provided by Luau Kalamaku

    Related locations

    Kauai Plantation Railway

    Admission included

    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.

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    Central Transport - Adult

    $298.92

    (18 and Older)

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    Central Transport - Teen

    $212.57

    (Ages 13 - 17)

    0

    Central Transport - Child

    $139.50

    (Ages 3 - 12)

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    Review summary

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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 2
    5/5

    Just amazing! Don't miss this experience.

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    Kevin Dockery

    August 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Just amazing! Don't miss this experience.

    Photo of Kevin Dockery

    Kevin Dockery

    August 31, 2026

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