Preferred seating for a Hawaiian feast, hula and fire dancing
3.75 Hours
Open bar, buffet feast, show
Settle into preferred seating for Lu'au Kalamaku's theatrical journey through ancient Polynesia. Follow a story of voyages between Hawaii and Tahiti through music, dance and fire performances.
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
Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 48 hours before check-in. Cancellations within 48 hours and no-shows are fully charged. For groups of 20 or more, cancel at least 21 days ahead for a full refund; reductions of up to 10% are allowed by that deadline.
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No. You must provide your own transportation to the luau. Parking is free.
Check in at Luau Kalamaku between 4:45 and 5:30 PM.
Yes. The Kauai Plantation Train Ride is an optional add-on scheduled from 5:20 to 6:10.
Luau Kalamaku, 3-2087 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii 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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