Luau Buffet Dinner and Hawaiian Show Kauai
- DurationAbout 3.5 hours
- Open onSelected evenings each week; check availability when booking
- Meeting pointLuau venue in Lihue, Kauai. Transport is not included unless you choose a transport option.
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Overview
This Kauai luau is a cultural evening of Hawaiian dance, music and food. You arrive to a lei greeting, enjoy a buffet dinner of local favourite dishes and then watch a stage show telling the story of the islands through hula, Polynesian dances, songs and fire dancing. The evening lasts about three and a half hours, and you can choose standard, elevated or premium seating, add a train ride, or select a version with return transport.
Highlights
- Traditional lei greeting on arrival
- Buffet dinner with local favourite dishes
- Hawaiian show with hula, Polynesian dances and fire dancing
- Choice of standard, elevated or premium seating
- Options with a train ride or with return transport
- Evening of about three and a half hours, suited to families
Full Description
What a Kauai luau is
A luau is a traditional Hawaiian feast, and on Kauai it is also a night of storytelling. Visitors arrive in the late afternoon, receive a fresh lei as a welcome and gather outdoors in the garden setting before dinner and the show. If you are wondering what a Kauai luau is like, expect an evening that mixes food, music, dance and Hawaiian history in one place.
The format suits visitors of all ages. Start times fall in the late afternoon, so you arrive in daylight and settle in before the stage show begins. The tropical air is mild, but bring a light layer for later in the evening. A luau is a very good way to meet Hawaiian culture in a single night.
The buffet dinner
Dinner is served as a buffet, so you can take your time and choose from a spread of local favourite dishes that reflect the flavours of the island. The menu is built to suit different tastes, and guests with dietary needs should tell us when booking so we can pass the request on.
The food is part of the culture: Hawaiian feasts traditionally gather the whole community around shared plates. Tables seat families and groups together, which keeps the meal relaxed, and buffet service means each guest can take as much or as little of each dish as they like.
The Hawaiian show on stage
After dinner the main show begins. Dancers and musicians tell the story of Hawaii and the wider Pacific through hula, Polynesian dances, drums and songs, ending with a dramatic fire dance. Costumes, live music and storytelling make the show lively for children and adults alike.
Seating changes how close you are to the stage. Standard seating gives a good view of the whole show, elevated seating gives a raised view over the crowd, and premium seating is nearer the stage. Many visitors choose the Kauai luau show as a highlight of their holiday, so choose your seating when you book.
Getting there and choosing an option
The luau takes place at a plantation estate in the Lihue area. Standard options do not include transport, so plan to drive and park at the venue. Two options include return transport from pickup points in Central Kauai and Poipu, or from North Kauai, which is useful if you prefer not to drive after dinner.
Another option adds a train ride around the estate before the show, which children often enjoy. Start times for the evening vary by option, and pickup options leave earlier in the afternoon. The booking panel on this page shows the current dates, times and options.
Itinerary
- Arrival and lei greetingCheck in at the venue and receive a fresh lei as a welcome.
- Pre-dinner timeExplore the grounds, take photos and, with the right option, ride the train before the show.
- Buffet dinnerEnjoy a buffet of local favourite dishes at your table.
- Hawaiian showWatch hula, Polynesian dances, music and a fire dance on the stage.
- Evening endsSay farewell to the performers; with a transport option you are returned to your pickup point.
What's included
- Lei greeting
- Buffet dinner with local favourite dishes
- Evening Hawaiian show
- Standard seating
Not included
- Tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Travellers without a car — hotel pickup is included
- Food lovers
Not suitable for
- Guests who cannot be seated outdoors in the evening
- Anyone who needs a specially prepared meal and has not told us before booking
- Guests who need hotel transport but have not chosen an option with return transport
Meeting point
The luau takes place at a plantation estate near Lihue on Kauai. The standard, elevated, premium and train options do not include hotel pickup, so you travel to the venue yourself. Two options include return transport from Central Kauai and Poipu or from North Kauai, and the pickup point and time are sent after booking.
Important information
- Arrive within the check-in window shown on your confirmation
- The show is outdoors in the evening, so bring a light jacket or wrap and comfortable shoes
- Tell us about dietary needs when you book so the request can be passed on
- Seating differs by option: standard, elevated or premium
- Hotel pickup is included only with the transport options
- Tips are not included
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Kauai luau cost?
The price depends on the option you choose and the date. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option, adult and child.
How long is the luau?
The evening lasts about three and a half hours, including the greeting, dinner and the stage show.
Is hotel pickup included?
Not in the standard, elevated, premium or train options. Two options include return transport, one from Central Kauai and Poipu and one from North Kauai. Choose the one you need.
What is the difference between the options?
They differ by seating (standard, elevated or premium), by the optional train ride, and by transport. All options include the lei greeting, the buffet dinner and the Hawaiian show.
Is dinner included?
Yes. Every option includes a buffet dinner of local favourite dishes.
Is the luau suitable for children?
Yes. Children's tickets are available, and the show with its dancing, music and fire dance is popular with young guests. The booking panel shows the age ranges.
What time does the luau start?
Start times depend on the option, usually in the late afternoon, with pickup options leaving earlier. The booking panel shows the times for each date.
What should I wear to the luau?
Wear comfortable casual clothes. Bring a light layer for the evening air.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Often yes, if places remain, but popular nights fill up. The booking panel shows which dates and options are open.
Is the Kauai luau worth it?
If you want a cultural evening with food, music and dance in one place, it is a very popular choice. Pick the seating that fits your group.
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