Luau With Lei Greeting

Kauai: Luau Ka Hikina Admission with Dinner and Lei Greeting runs through Luau Ka Hikina. Rated 4.6 across 851 reviews. Runs 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours (approx.). From $183.25.

Overview

Luau Ka Hikina is an evening built around three things: a lei greeting when you arrive, a buffet dinner with a mix of options for the whole family, and a Polynesian show with music and dance. A welcome Mai Tai or fruit punch is poured at arrival, and a hosted open bar stays open until the performance begins. The whole thing runs roughly two hours 25 minutes to three hours.

The show leans toward culture and history rather than pure spectacle. One reviewer who has attended luaus on other islands called this one the best of the lot, citing the food variety, the performers, the emcee and the staff. Many other reviewers also single out the food and the performers as the highlights of the night.

The event is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, service animals are allowed, and the venue is near public transportation. Hotel pickup is not included, so you make your own way there. Most travellers can participate, and families with children are welcome, though parties over nine need to call the operator directly for availability.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Arrive at the venueMake your own way to the venue, which the listing describes as near public transportation. Hotel pickup is not included.
2. Lei greetingA lei greeting is included on arrival, along with a complimentary welcome Mai Tai or fruit punch.
3. Open barA hosted open bar is available until the performance starts.
4. Buffet dinnerA buffet style traditional luau dinner is served, with many options for the whole family. Reviewers frequently praise the variety and quality of the food.
5. Polynesian showThe evening runs about two hours 25 minutes to three hours in total.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical details shape the evening, from the bar timing to what the food covers.

• Timing. The evening runs about two hours 25 minutes to three hours. Plan for a full night out, since dinner and the performance together take up most of it.
• Food and drink. Dinner is a buffet with many options, and most reviewers praise the food, with one calling it outstanding and another advising guests to arrive hungry. The welcome Mai Tai or fruit punch is included, and the open bar runs only until the performance starts.
• Bring the kids. The listing calls the experience family friendly and says most travellers can participate. Reviewers mention a pre-show with entertainment before dinner, and a night that works well for families and friends.
• Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included, so you need your own transport. The venue is near public transportation, and one reviewer mentioned parking being included on site.
• Crowd and pace. One reviewer described the event as not too big, and another called it a great little luau suited to travellers who prefer avoiding big crowds. Another felt the show ran a little long, so the evening is a full multi-hour commitment.
• Learn as you watch. Several reviewers describe the show as informative, with a lot to learn about Polynesian culture in a fun way. Go expecting stories and context, not only dancing.

Common issues. Hotel pickup is not included, and the event needs good weather, with cancellations for poor conditions refunded or rescheduled. A minimum number of travellers is required, and if it is not met you are offered a different date or a full refund. One reviewer felt the show was slightly too long. Parties over nine need to call (808) 320-3624 directly for availability.

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