Kauai

Luau Kalamaku on Kauai with Manor House Dinner & Show

Name: Luau Kalamaku on Kauai with Manor House Dinner & Show
Brand: Luau Kalamaku
SKU: 5655PLANTATION
Price: 226.00 USD
Rating: 4.5 (150 reviews)

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Luau Kalamaku with Plantation Owners Dinner and Champagne Reception

From $226.00

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

4 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy an enchanted evening in Kauai with a gourmet dinner followed by one of the top-rated luaus on the island! Kick off the night with a Champagne reception and lei greeting at the historic Kilohana Plantation, then settle into a four-course meal of island favorites. After dinner, take in the mesmerizing Luau Kalamaku as dancers, fire-twirlers and musicians enact the story of the first Tahitian voyage to Hawaii. Your premier seat will provide a great view of all the vibrant action.

Dinner and luau at Kilohana Plantation on Kauai
Enjoy a Champagne toast to celebrate this special evening!
Indulge in a four-course Hawaiian dinner
Watch an entertaining luau featuring traditional Polynesian dancers and flame twirlers
Follow the story of Tahitian voyagers to Hawaii displayed beautifully through dance and music
Round-trip transportation available
Gratuities included for your convenience
Named "Best Luau Show" by Lonely Planet

Sample Menu

Starter

Roasted Vegetable Tartine or Shrimp Phy/lo

Starter

Island Caprese or Caesar Salad

Main

Fresh Catch & Kalua Pork or Short Ribs & Kalua Pork

Dessert

Taro Pudding or Profiteroles or Seasonal Fruit Bowl

What's Included

Premium reserved luau seating
Champagne toast
Lei greeting
4-course dinner at The Plantation House by Gaylord's Restaurant
Award-winning, theatrical main show

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (available option)
Plantation train ride (timing doesn't allow)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Lu’au Kalamaku
3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766, USA
Ticket office doors open at 4:45 PM.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

IMPORTANT: Luau Kalamaku operates on the island of Kauai. Ticket office doors open at 4:45 PM. If you opted for round-trip hotel transportation, please call Luau Kalamaku to schedule your pickup at least 24 hours prior to your luau. Hotel pick ups begin at 3:30 PM. The approximate time of arrival at the luau is between 5:00-6:00 PM, depending on traffic and other unforeseen delays. When you call in, we'll schedule your pickup and provide you the exact pickup location to wait and time. We operate a consolidated pickup schedule which may necessitate that we pick you up at the location nearest to where you are staying. We do not pick-up at private properties such as AirBnB's and in residential areas. Your booking may be canceled without a refund if you don’t contact the tour operator to reconfirm.

What To Expect

Treat yourself and your special someone to a memorable night of gourmet island cuisine and a luau extravaganza. Depending on the transport option selected, you’ll either be picked up at your hotel or make your own way to the historic Kilohana Plantation, where you’ll be greeted with a flower lei and glass of sparkling wine. Settle in among the elegant surroundings at Gaylord’s Restaurant and enjoy a four-course meal of fresh Hawaiian fare. (See Itinerary below for a sample menu.)

After dinner, you’ll have time to wander the historic plantation home, which has been lovingly repurposed as a boutique shopping and dining destination. Browse unique galleries and shops, visit the Koloa Rum Company, or stop in at the atmospheric Mango Bar for a tropical cocktail if you like (own expense).

Follow torch-lit paths to the state-of-the-art Luau Pavilion and take your premier seat for some of the best views in the house. Sit back and relax as the talented performers of Luau Kalamaku interpret the history of the first Tahitian voyage to the Hawaiian Islands. Flame twirlers, knife dancers and traditional Polynesian hula dancers bring this epic tale to life with a mesmerizing production, accompanied by traditional drummers and other musicians.

If you choose an option including round-trip transport, you’ll be delivered back to the door of your hotel at the end of the evening.

Kilohana Plantation Estate

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Plantation House by Gaylords

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Luau Kalamaku Kauai

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Luau Kalamaku Kauai

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
All special dietary requests and ADA requests must be notated and requested at least 48 hours prior to the luau date
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

150 reviews

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Amazing night🏝️🏝️🏝️

Tamra_S, Feb 2024

Amazing experience with great food at The Gaylord and great story of the island in the show. The dancers and singers were great. Fun time had by all

Can't recommend enough.

tanyam, Feb 2024

The Plantation Owner's Dinner was excellent, and the show was wonderful. The smiles on the faces of the performers were real, and the pleasure they took in sharing their art was evident. Can't recommend enough.

Amazing!!!

Dwight_B, Dec 2023

We had a wonderful dinner before watching an amazing show. I will tell all of my friends about this experience.

Great romantic evening

William_C, Dec 2023

The food at the beginning was delicious. Both my wife and I had the fresh fish and was truly great. The later in the evening was great to watch and listen to. I would recommend this for anyone looking for a nice romantic evening.

The VIP seating and dinner were an amazing experience

Cynthia_P, Nov 2023

We opted for the VIP dinner and special seating at the Luau. I highly recommend this option. There was a small group that participated. It included a dinner with champagne and leis. It was a good dinner and excellent service. We dined at the beautiful courtyard of the Gaylord Plantation house. Then we were given time to explore the shops at the house. We were then escorted from the house to the laua by two men with torches to our reserved stage-side tables. It was marvelous and special. We didn't have to navigate the crowded luau buffet and our seats were the best in the house. From looking at other reviews, the luau itself is one of the best of Kaiai. The performance was excellent. It told a beautiful story with wonderful dances and native costumes. The performers were exceptional. Our first row table was perfect and was truly a VIP experience.

The food at Gaylord’s was...

Nancy_W, Oct 2023

The food at Gaylord’s was amazing and the luau was spectacular. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and would do it again!

Wonderful experience

Denise_S, Aug 2023

Our VIP dining experience was great! The 4 course meal was delicious and our Plantation owner Host, Jeff, was very knowledgeable and attentive. We also had wonderful seats for the show. We enjoyed the whole experience.

Good show, disappointing meal

Wendy_R, Aug 2023

The show was great, but the food (we did not get to choose from the menu but were rather given just 2 options) was disappointingly average, which made the entire experience way overpriced.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the show. We are sorry to hear that the dining experience did not meet your expectations. Your input is valuable to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Mahalo!

Great culinary and cultural experience!

Tom_N, Jul 2023

The performance was excellent and highlighted Hawaii’s culture and history. Dinner in the plantation house was also wonderful and worth the added investment. Our whole family had a great time.

Exceptional Luau and dinner

Ashley_S, Jul 2023

This was the BEST Luau I have been too. The story was excellent and the performers were exemplary. Everything from the shuttle to get to and from the show and the exceptional drivers, to the food at dinner inside the plantation before the show, the beautiful Lei’s, the drinks, and the Luau exceeded our every expectation. I would highly recommend this Luau to anyone traveling to the island of Kauai. 10/10 and ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️… BRAVA..!!!!!!

Great show

Laura_R, Jun 2023

We loved the sit down dinner four course meal and show but for the price I wish we had open bar at dinner and maybe fans or AC during g the show. It was pretty warm in the pavilion. The dancers were amazing and the fire guys were awesome.

Great Show - Recommend for Large Luau

Wendy_S, Jun 2023

We did the Plantation owner’s Dinner and had a great time. There were some hiccups (we did not choose the pickup from hotel option but they showed up anyway, had to ask for the leis when we didn’t get them at dinner - twice - and manager wasn’t especially friendly about it) but we had an overall good experience otherwise. Dinner was fine but being able to sit in front for the show was fantastic, especially for our young daughter. Loved the dancers/performers (great show production) and enjoyed the story of the history of the journey to Hawaii. The performers definitely gave it their all!

The whole show was very...

monique_t, May 2023

The whole show was very nice and entertaining we enjoyed every moment of the show from the beginning to the the end it's is a must see if you visit Kauai island

Luau POE

Diane_E, May 2023

The show was great. That, sadly, was the only good redeeming thing. Plated dinner was awful despite good waitstaff/service and they cancelled transportation providing minimal partial refund that didn’t even cover Uber one way let alone round trip.

Response from Host, May 2023

Glad to hear that you enjoyed the main performance. Thank you for posting your feedback on the experience. Mahalo!

A must see show

ronald_d, May 2023

After signing up and paying the fee online, everything is all set. Show up and enjoy the dinner and the show.

Great Show

Carissa_J, May 2023

The food was delicious, the staff were ver attentive and amazing and the show was spectacular. Very powerful performance!

Excellent Food Great Show!

Traci_J, Apr 2023

Such a great show. Highly recommend spending more for VIP Plantation Owners dinner and show. Food was great, service was awesome.

Luau Experience

Diane_T, Mar 2023

We had a wonderful dinner before the show. We especially enjoyed the fire performers. Unfortunately, it was difficult to hear the performers when they spoke.

The show was amazing!

Ken_F, Mar 2023

Let me just say the show was amazing. but the dinner at Gaylords was disappointing. The perks of receiving a lei, walking to the luau with fire dancers and having front row seats was what memories are made of. The show was fantastic and very entertaining but the food at Gaylords was I'm sorry to say, lackluster. The staff was wonderful but I was looking for some more authentic Kauai food. Every course was either or choices. Very limited selection.

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Donovan_R, Feb 2023

I opted for the dinner in the Plantation House and it was worth the expense. The dinner was superb and the front row reserved table seat was also superb. The show emphasized Tahitian history in a musical fashion, the dancing was very energetic and well done, and the fire dancing was terrific.

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