One of the best experiences Grand Hyatt Kauai highlights is its luau. The Luau is perfect for families, couples and friends who are eager to learn and experience tradition and culture.
In addition, kids and families can enjoy making their own Hawaiian crafts and even attend Hula lessons. In fact, it is also one of the most popular ones among younger crowds. Most guests feel the aloha spirit through the celebration and live music played in the background.
Then, everyone feels the thrill as the pahu drums beat to the pulse of the waves only yards away as the Fire-Knife Dancers take that stage. Among the dishes are the fish, poi, and the traditional slow-roasted pig that truly melts in the mouth. Also, guests can enjoy delicious cocktails inspired by the Hawaiian spirit.
Luau Kalamaku is one of the most popular luaus on the island. Check out the latest prices and more details. That said, the Plantation Owners Dinner begins with a large feast that brings you to a culinary journey back in time. Then, guests have a torchlit walk to the Luau Pavilion to attend the Luau. It is there when guests can feast their eyes on one of the most famous luaus on Kauai.
I brought my kids here a couple years ago and you can read our full Luau Kalamaku review. Another great way luau is the Kauai Luau and Sunset dinner at Lihue. Unlike some of the other luaus on the list, the Sunset dinner begins with a traditional imu ceremony. This tradition wherein a roast pig is removed from an underground clay oven is often put aside to focus on the hula show.
First, the sunset dinner is served banquet-style where guests can interact with each other. Also, there is a buffet of island favorites available for anyone willing to try. The dinner is accompanied by your choice of complimentary wine, beer, cocktails, or non-alcoholic drinks. Next, guests are guided onto a torch-lit amphitheater where they can enjoy the beginning of the luau. The luau begins just after sunset and starts with locals presenting songs and dances in tribute to the diverse cultures that have inhabited Hawaii throughout history.
The Smith Family Garden Luau has been in the business for over 50 years, passing the tradition over 4 generations. The family believes that while food is the heart of the luau, music is its soul. After, the Hawaiian hula and Tahitian drum dance are performed.
Finally, the Samoan Fire Knife dance tells the tale of all the people who have come to call Hawaii home. You can read our full Smith Family Luau review. Book your discount Lihue Kauai luau. The buffet includes Kalua pork, huli huli chicken, lomi salmon, coconut glazed sweet potato, and haupia with sliced fruits. The package includes one standard alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink per person. After dinner, guests can proceed to the secluded Niihau Court where the fiery and majestic Hawaii Alive Luau show will take place.
Hawaii Alive Luau is perfect for kids because the performances are electric, lively and educational. Check latest rates and availability. This fun Kauai experience includes an impressive torch lighting ceremony, amazing food, and a spectacular show.
Following the imu ceremony, you will feast on a variety of Hawaiian foods with the kalua pig as the main dish of your dinner. Most luaus feature similar variations of Hawaiian dishes, including lomi lomi salmon a medley of smoked salmon, tomato, onions and green onions , fresh caught fish, kulolo a sweet dessert made of coconut milk and taro , and of course poi taro that is pounded by stone into a paste.
While you feast on these many splendors, the night becomes alive with the rhythm of pahu drumming, graceful dancing, music representing all of Polynesia and many times a fire knife dance where knives lit with fire are twirled, spun and thrown into the air.
Do not try this at home. You may even get called up to show off your hula hips and dancing skills. The luau is held on Monday and Thursdays at p. Luau Kalamaku takes place on Kilohana Plantation, a historic plantation estate owned by the Wilcox Family.
Once inside of the Luau Kalamaku hale house , you will be treated to a one-of-a-kind show telling the story of the original Tahitian voyage to the Hawaiian Islands that includes hula, fire knife dancing and a fire poi-ball exhibition.
Be prepared to have your breath taken away as this luau features exotic dances and songs from different Polynesian islands including Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand, and Hawaii. These dances depict different stories of ancient Polynesia venturing in double hull canoes, seeking new land in Havaiki Nui or the great land of promise. If you plan to go, consider booking seats for Sundays and Thursdays as the parties are more lively on those days. For a more relaxing yet culture-filled party, the Luau Kalamaku is celebrated on a historical plantation estate owned by the Wilcox Family — the Kilohana Plantation.
Explore the vast property including its restaurants, shops, and its immaculate grounds. You can even take a train ride through the Kauai Plantation Railway or get a good taste of the locally crafted Koloa Rum in its in-house distillery. In the evening, you will be amazed with a unique show portraying the original Tahitian voyage to the Hawaiian Islands accompanied with Hawaiian hula performances, Samoan fire knife dancing, and a fire poi-ball exhibition.
A beautiful presentation of elaborate costumes, mesmerizing fire dances, will be performed on a round stage for great views. Music from the Philippines, China, and even Japan are also incorporated in the rhythm of the dance.
We suggest coming by every Tuesdays and Fridays to make the most of it. Located in the sacred Wailua River Valley, it offers garden tours around the three-acre botanical and cultural garden with the party at the end. Kids will love this place as regal peacocks and their chicks roam freely around the lawns. After dinner, you will have a chance to witness a dramatic play telling stories of Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire, at the Pele Amphitheater.
This is one luau that all members of a family can enjoy, so we suggest picking this luau if kids are coming with.
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