Kauai: Luau Kalamaku with Buffet Dinner & Show

Kauai, Hawaii



Enjoy a Hawaiian buffet and open bar, then experience Kauai’s award-winning luau featuring fire dancing, hula, and a dramatic show.

The Kilohana Plantation Luau in Kauai offers a traditional Hawaiian dinner and cultural show, ideal for visitors interested in local cuisine and Polynesian history.

Highlights

  • Taste a Luau buffet dinner with local favorites
  • Enjoy a lei greeting and photo opportunity by the waterfall
  • Watch traditional hula dancing and live Hawaiian music
  • Stroll through the craft fair featuring local artisans
  • See fire dancing and the award-winning Kalamaku show

Description

Spend your evening at Kilohana Plantation, a 60-acre orchard and agricultural park in Kauai. Upon arrival, receive a traditional lei greeting and enjoy drinks from the open bar.

The buffet dinner includes poi (mashed starchy vegetables), fresh salads, Kalua pork baked in an imu, seasonal fish, teriyaki chicken, noodles, fresh fruits, pineapple upside-down cake, haupia (coconut pudding), and banana crème tart. The menu features gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options and may change seasonally.

After dinner, watch the 45-minute Kalamaku show, which tells the story of an epic Polynesian sea voyage between Tahiti and Kauai. The production includes live Hawaiian music, graceful hula dancers, fire knife, and fire poi ball performances on an interactive stage designed to transport audiences back to ancient Polynesia.

Browse the on-site craft fair showcasing works by local artisans and witness the traditional unearthing of the pig from the imu. At the end of the show, take a photo with the cast of performers.

Includes

  • Lei greeting
  • Open bar
  • Buffet dinner featuring local dishes
  • Kalamaku show

Excludes

  • Tips
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (available for an additional fee)

Important Information

  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation available for an additional fee
  • The price does not include the optional train ride at an extra cost
  • The menu offers gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options
  • Menu items may vary seasonally

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking tip: Arrive early to fully enjoy the craft fair and lei greeting. Bring a camera for photos by the waterfall and with the performers after the show. The luau is best visited in the evening for a complete experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Luau Kalamaku includes a traditional Hawaiian buffet dinner, lei greeting, live hula dancing, Hawaiian music, fire dancing, and access to a craft fair at Kilohana Plantation.
The luau takes place at Kilohana Plantation, a 60-acre orchard and agricultural estate in Kauai, Hawaii.
Yes, guests can take photos, especially by the plantation's waterfall during the lei greeting.
Yes, the luau offers family-friendly entertainment including live music, traditional dancing, and cultural demonstrations.
Reservations are recommended to secure a spot; check the official website for booking details and availability.
The buffet features local Hawaiian cuisine and traditional luau favorites prepared in an authentic style.
The evening luau generally runs for a few hours, but check the website for the current schedule.
Yes, Kilohana Plantation provides parking for guests attending the Luau Kalamaku.
Yes, the show features traditional hula dancing, live Hawaiian music, and fire dancing performances.
Yes, there is a craft fair with local artisans where guests can browse and buy handmade items.

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