Luau Kalamaku with Buffet Dinner & Show

Overview

Welcoming guests to Kauai since 2007, Luau Kalamaku is Hawaii's only luau show performed “in-the-round,” offering optimal views of the stage. Witness the unearthing of the pig from the traditional imu (underground oven) and enjoy a hula lesson. A craft fair featuring unique items by local artisans awaits on the sprawling lawn. Feast on a delicious buffet of local and familiar favorites and enjoy a Mai Tai from the open bar. The 45-minute main show tells the amazing story of the ancient Hawaiian legend of Kalamaku “child of the new land." Through laughter, fear, seduction and fire, a new legacy is created, born from the cherished seeds of their ancestors. The theatrical luau show culminates with a fantastic fire dream featuring fire poi balls and traditional fire knife dancing.

City: Kauai

Sun 27 Oct

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Starting at $191.10

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Sun 27 Oct

Starting at $191.10

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What's Included

Soda/Pop

Open Bar (Until Main Show Begins)

Buffet Dinner

Luau Show

Coffee and/or Tea

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates rain or shine; held in a covered pavilion
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (432)

Lynn A

Feb 2020

We chose to go to the Plantation Luau and Dinner and took the train ride around the plantation. The train ride was very informative about the crops grown there, but more enjoyable was seeing all of the animals following the train to be fed slices of bread. The buffet meal was extraordinarily good. The luau show was the best. Wonderful history lesson through dance regarding the history of the people who came to the Hawaiian Islands.

Robert_C

Feb 2020

This was the best Hawaiian show I have ever seen. It tells the history of the Hawaiian people in eight parts. The fire dance was amazing. The buffet was OK. Alcohol drinks were included in your ticket. There was a small art/craft exhibit and sale before so you could stroll and drink. I would definitely recommend it!

Soopergirl88

Feb 2020

The beautiful staff (who ended up being part of the show) were very welcoming, but unfortunately from the second we arrived, we were herded like cattle to check in and seated in a mass hall, er, more like inside a giant tent. While the small stage is in the middle of it all, it's an ugly dinner area. No ocean, no water, just a crowded area with a horrible sound system. Service was very rushed in a mass feeding frenzy. All of a sudden, a family style salad was shoved to the side of me asking me to take some & pass along. Other pupus (appetizers) included a sliced quarter of a very sour pineapple and tiny, cheap serving of chips that was expected to feed 10 grown adults seated around the table! Beware: While you think you're getting all-you-can eat and drink for the evening, you are actually cut off about an hour before the evening ends (or 45 mins before the show actually starts). The buffet food was very dismal and cheap for what you pay--and I had even upgraded my husband and I to the VIP Gold package! Nothing VIP about it, just better seats. While the kahlua pork was somewhat tasty, along with the Okinawan mashed sweet potato (the purple stuff!) and the haupia for dessert, the teriyaki chicken came in inedible as it was raw (yikes, pink still!) and cold. Back to the pig--I'm actually not sure if this was the actual one that was dug up from the ground because the buffet opened up mighty quick (how'd they serve it up so fast?) and the "tray" of the said pig carcass they carried in appeared empty! Drinks were weak. To top it off, I don't like sitting at a round table with a bunch of strangers whom I'll never see again. I expected a long table or a more intimate seating for guests who paid a bit more for their ticket. As for the show, it had a very tacky, cheesy story. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise that it was told in such a short amount of time to spare us from more torture. I wish instead it was just a sampling of Hawaiian culture, told more about the customs and traditions vs. trying to weave a sappy story that brings in elements of rip-off Cirque du Soleil costumes especially during the fire dance. As an added element of typical tacky tourism, don't forget to purchase your overpriced photo that was taken of you at the beginning of the evening when you arrived! Overall, this was my first luau and it was very disappointing especially as it was very crowded, felt very closed in (again, no ocean backdrop) and you're under a roof all night. We only chose this Luau Kalamaku because the Grand Hyatt cancelled their luau twice during the week we were in Kauai. I had heard that their food was much better and in a more open, luscious setting. With a premier package there, you get your photo for free, as well as upgraded leis and tiki glasses to keep. Finally, do not book your luau (or any island tours/activities if you can help it!) through Expedia Local Experts (ELE). They are located as concierge in most Kauai resorts, but they can be aggressive to get their commission. They upsold us with a shuttlebus that picked us up from our hotel to the luau--after picking everyone else up from their hotel. We finally got to the plantation/luau location an hour later and lost much valuable time to be able to look around and shop the vendors (including the Koloa Rum Company!) there! The ride home was especially miserable. We were packed on a bus that going nowhere, but heading to hell with a bunch of drunken, smelly, loud and obnoxious millenials who couldn't handle their alcohol. Take an uber or cab instead. Kauai’s best luau? Kauai’s best disappointment.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Aloha, Mahalo for your detailed review as it allows us to evaluate specific aspects of the luau. While Luau Kalamaku features a theatrical show that differs from other luaus, we are sorry to hear your expectations were not met. We appreciate the opportunity to continually improve and hope you enjoyed your vacation on Kaua‘i.