Kauai’s Best Luau
The 60-acre orchard and agricultural park of the Kilohana Plantation set the perfect setting for one of the most popular luaus on Kauai. The Luau Kalamaku is known for its immersive theatrical show that tells the story of a family’s migration over the long ocean passage from Tahiti to Hawai’i.
With many different package offerings to choose from, this luau features a fantastic open bar, artisan craft fair, traditional Hawaiian buffet, imu ceremony, hula dancing, torch lighting, Tahitian drumming, and an exciting fire show. Our VIP package offers an enjoyable four-course dinner, champagne toast, live entertainment, and premiere seating at the theatrical show. Come to stimulate all of your senses and create memories to last a lifetime.
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All ages
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Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
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All ages
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3-hour
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Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
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All ages
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3-hour
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Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
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All ages
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3-hour
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Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
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All ages
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3-hour
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Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
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All ages
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3-hour
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Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
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All ages
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3-hour
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Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
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All ages
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3-hour
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Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
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All ages
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3-hour
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Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
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All ages
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3-hour
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Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
Luau Kalamaku Features
An Incredible Show With Great Stories
The Lu’au Kalamaku stands apart from other luaus with the interactive stage design and state-of-the-art media system that we use to set the scene for the great Polynesian voyage to these islands. Our theatrical luau will take you along one of the longest sea roads of Polynesia, between Tahiti and Hawaii, and have you at the edge of your seat! Experience the mythology of Kauai through a family’s story of courage and vision as they navigate far over the seas into the unknown. Pele, the fire goddess, rears her head as the show reaches a blazing finale of fire poi and fire knife dancing. Visit the Kilohana Plantation shops before the show begins for Hawaiian souvenirs and artisan crafts.
General Luau Package
Buffet, Open Bar, & Show.
Enjoy an exciting evening that includes a flower lei greeting, a tasty Hawaiian buffet served buffet style, an imu ceremony, torch lighting, and fantastic music. Before the show begins, enjoy tropical cocktails or refreshing beverages at our open bar and experience local arts and crafts at a craft fair featuring local artisans. The evening culminates in the theatrical luau show to excite all of your senses, now enhanced with an award-winning Hawaiian show featuring a state-of-the-art media system, fire poi balls, and traditional fire knife dancing. Guests can also explore the shops of the Kilohana Plantation.
Premium Upgrade: Priority line for the luau buffet and premiere seating for the show.
Plantation Owners Evening Package (VIP)
4-Course Meal, Champagne Toast, Live Entertainment, Luau Show.
For the most luxurious evening, enjoy a four-course dinner at Gaylord’s Restaurant and live entertainment in Kilohana Plantation’s 60-acre orchard and agricultural park. This package includes a champagne toast, flower lei greeting for women with fresh flower leis and shell leis for men, premiere seating at the Luau Kalamaku show, exploration of the shops at historic Kilohana Plantation, complimentary drinks before the show after arriving at the luau, an award-winning Hawaiian show with a state-of-the-art media system, fire poi balls, and traditional fire knife dancing.
Kauai Luau Details
Highlights
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Theatrical Luau – A Storytelling Experience
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Open Bar Included
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Buffet Luau Menu
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Tahitian Influenced, Award-Winning Show
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Crafts & Demonstrations
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State Of The Art Media Presentation
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Lots of Hula Dancers
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Fire Knife Dancers & Fire Poi Ball Twirlers
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VIP Option (4 Course Dinner)
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Explore 60-acre tropical plantation
Description
At the beautiful Kilohana Plantation, you can enjoy an evening of wonderful food and entertainment. Our tropical plantation grounds feature a great restaurant and plenty of local artists showing their “made on Kauai” crafts so there are lots of ways to immerse yourself in the Hawaiian culture.
Explore the grounds of this 60-acre tropical plantation then head for dinner at the very tasty luau buffet or take in the Plantation Owners Evening package to enjoy a special sit-down 4-course meal at the restaurant.
There is a sugar cane train to explore the grounds. This is a fun little adventure for your group to start the luau.
The show begins after dinner, for those with the Plantation Owners Evening package or Premium package you will be given seats closest to the stage to enjoy the show. This luau is unique throughout the islands as it is a theatrical, storytelling experience. Get immersed in Polynesian history as the story takes you on a journey across the wide Pacific Ocean in search of new islands. This story has a special connection between Tahiti and Hawaii so a lot of these two cultures are represented throughout.
General Seating
- Luau Kalamaku General Seating Package From Lihue
- Meet at our location in Lihue
- Luau Kalamaku General Seating Package From Kauai Hotels & Pier
- This includes a general seating ticket plus roundtrip transportation from the pier or your hotel/accommodation.
- Luau Kalamaku General Seating & Train Package From Lihue
- This includes a general seating ticket plus a train ride prior to the luau start.
- Luau Kalamaku General Seating & Train Package From Kauai Hotels & Pier
- The package includes a train ride, general seating and roundtrip hotel or cruise ship pier transportation.
Premium Package
Visitors who choose a premium package have better seating for the show and a priority line in the buffet.
- Luau Kalamaku Premium Package From Lihue
- Meet at our location in Lihue
- Luau Kalamaku Premium Package From Kauai Hotels & Pier
- Includes transportation to and from the luau grounds to your hotel or cruise ship.
- Luau Kalamaku Premium Seating & Train Package From Lihue
- Meet at our location in Lihue and enjoy a train ride before premium package seating at the luau.
- Luau Kalamaku Premium Seating & Train Package From Kauai Hotels & Pier
- Pick up at your hotel or cruise ship pier and enjoy a train ride before the start of the luau.
The Plantation Owners Evening Package (VIP)
Your luau includes a sit-down 4-course dinner at Gaylordʻs Restaurant at Kilohana Plantation, a champagne toast, live entertainment, and premium seating at the luau show.
- Luau Kalamaku Plantation Owners Evening From Lihue
- Meet at the luau grounds in Lihue.
- Luau Kalamaku Plantation Owners Evening From Kauai Hotels & Pier
- Pickup at the cruise ship and Kauai hotels for an evening of VIP treatment and entertainment.
Itinerary
5:00 PM | Check-in & Bar Opens |
5:00 - 6:30 PM | Stroll The Craft Fair |
5:30 - 6:10 pm | Ride The Kauai Plantation Train (additional charges apply) |
6:15 - 6:30 pm | Imu Ceremony |
6:30 - 7:30 pm | Dinner & Live Music |
7:30 - 8:15 pm | Kalamaku Show |
8:15 - 8:30 pm | Photos |
Price & Availability
Luau Kalamaku General Seating Package From Lihue
AdultsAges 18 yrs+ | $159.00 |
TeensAges 13-17 yrs | $98.00 |
ChildrenAges 3-12 yrs | $59.00 |
InfantsAge 2 yrs and under | FREE |
Luau Kalamaku General Seating Package From Kauai Hotels & Pier
AdultsAges 18 yrs+ | $187.00 |
TeensAges 13-17 yrs | $126.00 |
ChildrenAges 3-12 yrs | $72.00 |
InfantsAge 2 yrs and under | FREE |
Luau Kalamaku General Seating & Train Package From Lihue
AdultsAges 18 yrs+ | $187.00 |
TeensAges 13-17 yrs | $126.00 |
ChildrenAges 3-12 yrs | $78.00 |
InfantsAge 2 yrs and under | FREE |
Luau Kalamaku General Seating & Train Package From Kauai Hotels & Pier
AdultsAges 18 yrs+ | $215.00 |
TeensAges 13-17 yrs | $154.00 |
ChildrenAges 3-12 yrs | $91.00 |
InfantsAge 2 yrs and under | FREE |
Luau Kalamaku Premium Package From Lihue
AdultsAges 18 yrs+ | $184.00 |
TeensAges 13-17 yrs | $129.00 |
ChildrenAges 3-12 yrs | $89.00 |
InfantsAge 2 yrs and under | FREE |
Luau Kalamaku Premium Package From Kauai Hotels & Pier
AdultsAges 18 yrs+ | $212.00 |
TeensAges 13-17 yrs | $157.00 |
ChildrenAges 3-12 yrs | $102.00 |
InfantsAge 2 yrs and under | FREE |
Luau Kalamaku Premium Seating & Train Package From Lihue
AdultsAges 18 yrs+ | $212.00 |
TeensAges 13-17 yrs | $157.00 |
ChildrenAges 3-12 yrs | $108.00 |
InfantsAge 2 yrs and under | FREE |
Luau Kalamaku Premium Seating & Train Package From Kauai Hotels & Pier
AdultsAges 18 yrs+ | $240.00 |
TeensAges 13-17 yrs | $185.00 |
ChildrenAges 3-12 yrs | $121.00 |
InfantsAge 2 yrs and under | FREE |
Luau Kalamaku Plantation Owners Evening From Lihue
AdultsAges 18 yrs+ | $210.00 |
TeensAges 13-17 yrs | $210.00 |
ChildrenAges 3-12 yrs | $210.00 |
InfantsAge 2 yrs and under | FREE |
Luau Kalamaku Plantation Owners Evening From Kauai Hotels & Pier
AdultsAges 18 yrs+ | $236.00 |
TeensAges 13-17 yrs | $236.00 |
ChildrenAges 3-12 yrs | $236.00 |
InfantsAge 2 yrs and under | FREE |
Food & Drink
Luau Kalamaku Buffet Feast & Open Bar
(General & Premium Package)
Drinks/Bar (Included)
- Traditional tropical drinks, Mixed drinks, Local Beer, Wine & non-alcoholic beverages
Starters
- Kauai Fresh Green Salad with a Choice of Two Dressings
Romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, cucumber, tomato, and red radish.
VEGETARIAN~GLUTEN FREE - Balsamic Vinaigrette
Balsamic vinegar, salad oil, olive oil, fresh basil, sugar, garlic, and black pepper.
VEGAN~VEGETARIAN~GLUTEN FREE - Potato Macaroni Salad
Potatoes, macaroni, onion, celery seeds, garlic, green onion, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. (contains eggs
VEGETARIAN - Vegetarian Tofu Salad
Tofu, fresh tomato, red ogo (seaweed), Maui onion, sesame oil, and fresh ginger.
VEGAN~VEGETARIAN - Seasonal Fruit Salad
May include any of the following: Hawaiian-grown pineapple, locally grown sunrise papaya, cantaloupe, or watermelon.
VEGAN~VEGETARIAN~GLUTEN FREE
ENTREES
- Poi
Taro root and water
VEGAN~VEGETARIAN~GLUTEN FREE - Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
VEGETARIAN - Teriyaki Chicken
Chicken thighs, fresh ginger, fresh pineapple, garlic, cornstarch, water, soy sauce, salt and black pepper
GLUTEN-FREE - Steamed Jasmine Rice
Aromatic Thai jasmine rice, star anise, salt, water
VEGAN~VEGETARIAN~GLUTEN FREE - Kalua Pork
Whole pig roasted underground in an imu (Hawaiian earth oven) wrapped in banana and ti leaves, salt, liquid smoke
GLUTEN-FREE - Vegetable Chow Mein
Chow mein noodles, bok choy, carrots, celery, onions, bell peppers, won bok, garlic, shoyu, broccoli, cauliflower, sambal (chili paste), sesame oil
VEGETARIAN - Sauteed Garlic Vegetables
Zucchini, onion, carrot, ginger, butter
VEGAN~VEGETARIAN~GLUTEN FREE - Seasonal Fish
Fresh island fish filet, fresh ginger, bok choy, soy sauce, coconut milk, garlic, spinach, heavy cream, salt and pepper
DESSERTS
- Banana Cream Tart
Butter, salt, sugar, cornstarch, heavy cream, vanilla, creme de banana, salt - Pineapple Upside Down Cake*
Wheat flour, soy milk, heavy cream, sugar, corn syrup, eggs, butter, pineapple
*contains eggs - Haupia (Coconut Pudding)
Cane sugar, coconut cream, coconut milk, cornstarch
4-Course Dinner At Gaylords Restaurant
(Plantation Owners Evening Package - VIP)
1ST COURSE
Choice of:
- Shrimp and Scallop Spring rolls
Butter lettuce cups
Sweet chili papaya dipping sauce - Pacific Blue Crab Cake
Kalani farms field greens
Roasted beet vinaigrette
Sweet & spicy citrus aioli drizzle
2ND COURSE
Choice of:
- Island Caprese
Vine ripe tomatoes
Buffalo mozzarella, avocado, mango, basil
Tahitian vanilla-infused balsamic vinegar - Local Field Green Salad
Cherry tomatoes, marinated and grilled Portobello mushrooms,
Goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, basil dressing
3RD COURSE
Choice of:
- Sesame Seed Seared Fresh Catch
Ginger, scallion
Sushi rice, tempura avocado, lomi lomi tomatoes
Hot Chinese mustard butter, kabayaki drizzle - Hoisin Glazed Pork Spare-ribs
Pineapple fried rice
Sambal dressed Asian slaw, lemongrass butter
4TH COURSE
Choice of:
- Banana Cream Pie
Butterscotch sauce, Gold Koloa Rum whipped cream - Profiteroles, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Chocolate sauce, fresh whipped cream, Kauai Coffee/Hot Tea
Cancellation
Any request for a refund 72 hours or more prior to the start of the tour or activity is honored with a full cash refund. No refunds are issued for any cancellations inside the 72-hour period, prior to the start of your tour. There is no refund for no-shows.
There is no charge for date change or tour change based on tour availability outside of the 72-hour cancellation period.
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