Toa Luau at Waimea Valley in Oahu booking from $125.33

Toa Luau at Waimea Valley

Overview

Toa Luau invites you to immerse yourself in the beauty and excitement of Polynesia on Oahu’s historic North Shore! Book any one our 3 Luau seating options. We have 2 Luau showings per day, first luau starts at 1pm and second luau starts at 5pm. Set aside ample time in the day to walk through the fragrant flower lei gardens or hike among some of Hawaii’s most diverse plant life and even swim at the refreshing Waimea falls.

The epitome of your visit happens with TOA at Oahu’s most authentic Polynesian luau! Complete with authentic interactive cultural demonstrations, island feast and a sampling of Polynesian dances from all over the Pacific.

Your time with us will be one to remember long after you leave our beautiful islands. There’s something for everyone when you spend an adventurous day with TOA LUAU in alluring Waimea.

City: Oahu

Thu 03 Oct

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What's Included

Mai Tai/Aloha Juice (Silver=1 drink, Gold=2 drinks, VIP=3 drinks)

Full Polynesian show

Luau Feast

Fire knife dancing

Traditional cooking demonstrations

Flower lei greeting

Kava ceremony

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Haleiwa
59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Waimea Valley

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress Code: Between casual and aloha wear. No Swimsuits allowed.
Waimea Botanical Garden and Falls is closed on Mondays all year except the Summer months, which is June to August. Despite of this, Monday luaus still pushes through all year round. On Mondays, gates will open 30min prior to check-in time for Toa Luau guests only.

What To Expect

Toa Luau

Experience Toa Luau at Waimea Valley! Offering 2 Show-Times:12:30pm and 5pm Schedule for 1pm Luau: 12:50pm Check-in 1:00pm Food Prep and Lawn Activities 1:25pm Umu Demonstration (Rock oven) 1:45pm Kava Ceremony 2:15pm Dinner 3:00pm Polynesian Show covering Hawaii, Tonga, New Zealand, Tahiti and Samoa. Fire Knife show at the end. 4:00pm Aloha and Farewell Schedule for 5pm Luau: 4:50pm Check-in 5:00pm Food Prep and Lawn Activities 5:25pm Umu Demonstration (Rock oven) 5:45pm Kava Ceremony 6:15pm Dinner 7:00pm Polynesian Show covering Hawaii, Tonga, New Zealand, Tahiti and Samoa. Fire Knife show at the end. 8:00pm Aloha and Farewell Dress Code: Between casual and aloha wear. No Swimsuits allowed. Waimea Botanical Garden and Falls is closed on Mondays all year except the Summer months, which is June to August. Despite of this, Monday luaus still pushes through all year round. On Mondays, gates will open 30min prior to check-in time for Toa Luau guests only.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Laura S

Mar 2022

Wow! Wow! Wow!!! We have been in Hawaii for 11 days and this was the highlight of my trip! We (my husband and I) brought our 12 and 14 year old boys and we ALL loved it! The culture, dancing, food, storytelling and everything in between was AMAZING!!!! We had locals at our dinner table that were there and said it was hands down the best luau they’d ever been to! So entertaining and family friendly! Staff and crew were awesome and so friendly! I can’t recommend this place enough!!!! Kudos to the Toa family for creating an amazing experience and show!

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Aloha and mahalo for this review! We're happy that you and your family had a great time at the luau and enjoyed the food we prepared for you. We hope to see you again when you get to visit the island soon. Godbless!

marmot1995

Mar 2022

If your priority is to put money toward smaller businesses, have a great time, and learn something along the way...this is your activity. I've been to a couple obligatory luaus in the past which are always nice and fun and fancy but over the years I was hoping to find something smaller, and that would honor the cultures tied to the experience. Toa luau came up in my searches and the appeal for me was that it's family run as opposed to a big corporation or a large religion, it's located in waimea valley which from previous experiences features cultural demonstrations and I hoped this might indicate how the luau would go, and if course the positive reviews. There's a main parking area right at the visitor center area with overflow parking about a five minute walk down the road on the approach to the visitor center. Drive past all the little lots that say beach parking to reach those two lots. Check in happens at the waimea valley ticket booth which is just past the visitor center area. I visited in March, left Waikiki area by car around 1, and had enough time to stop at Matsumoto's shave ice, and then do a quick paced walk to the waterfall in waimea valley, and get back to the ticket area/ visitor center area at 445 on the dot for check in to the luau. My suspicion is in the summer months traffic on the north shore might be worse and that timing won't work. Bring your proof of reservation to park and show at the ticket area for free entry into the valley. Gather on the porch area near the visitor center restrooms since that's where they'll let people in. They'll check you in and give you drink tickets, along with your lei, and then direct you outside from the covered dining area to the grassy space. They'll have four to six stations setup to watch and participate in. The demonstrators are engaging and are great working with children as well. As mentioned in the reviews, the host is spot on. He has the humor and skill to hold and audience's attention and also, along the way he slips in a narrative that shares about traditions, family, and all around culture. He also dispels a lot of myths perpetuated by media and honestly some other luaus, in a humorous and gentle way. The food is great with more available upon request but...I was definitely stuffed with one plate. Plate included chicken, pork, salad with macademia nut dressing, roll, rice, macaroni salad, fresh fruit variety, haupia, and cake from Ted's bakery. I had added a note in my reservation that I needed a dairy free plate and a nut allergy plate. I didn't know if they'd accommodate and had simply planned to ask once I arrived what my family could eat but the servers had separate plates set up already. Fancy food? No. Solid really good option, definitely. Drinks are available at the bar including options for kids. You are assigned to a table with about 9 people each. I purchased the silver ticket and was pleasantly surprised that the back tables are bar height with bar stools so even my short 7 year old could see the performance no problem at all. I loved that the program tells more about the music and instruments, something often missed in other luaus. The program also distinguishes well between the dances and traditions from different Polynesian islands. It's not just a single mention... it's a quick dive into past tradition and often something more current about the place or nation. The demonstrators and performers are tremendous. They are the same people serving as well. This is ..a lot of work for the crew. My 7 year old was engaged the entire time, even though we were a little jet lagged. Starting out the evening from about 5-6 with time to move around outside and also the ability to go outside if kiddo finished eating dinner was great. I would highly, highly recommend the Toa Luau. They've only been around for four years. I hope they'll be able to keep the smaller, intimate setting. The size is perfect for everyone to participate and easily see what's happening. Thanks Toa Luau and Billy for your time and energy and commitment to the visitor and the many cultures across Polynesia. There's a main parking area right at the visitor center area with overflow parking about a five minute walk down the road on the approach to the visitor center. Drive past all the little lots that say beach parking to reach those two lots.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

WOW! We can't thank you enough for the effort you put into giving us this review. We are so glad that you and your family had a great time. Hopefully we'd you'd get to come visit again soon. Aloha and God bless you!

Susan_K

Mar 2022

I would highly recommend the Toa Luau because it is a family run business and an intimate experience. It is not crowded, the food is delicious and served at your table (vs a buffet). Uncle Billy, the emcee, has a fun sense of humor and kept us entertained in between the demonstrations and Polynesian dance numbers (which were my favorite part of the evening.) The male dancers are incredible! Another important factor for me - it was only 3-3 1/2 hours duration. Even though we stayed in Waikiki, it was worth the drive to the North Shore for this particular luau. It doesn't seem to be very well-known - definitelty a hidden gem! Be sure to take cash for a tip. They advertise cashless tips may be given, but it's only via Venmo. It's fun for adults and kids alike.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Aloha! This review is much appreciated, mahalo! We're glad you had a great experience at the luau and enjoyed the food we served for you. We sure hope you'd come back soon when you get to visit the island again. Mahalo!

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