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The Luau Kalamaku is an unforgettable evening filled with a lavish island buffet and a truly immersive and interactive show. Explore the many shops and experience traditional cultural demonstrations.
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The Luau Kalamaku is an unforgettable evening filled with a lavish island buffet and a truly immersive and interactive show. Explore the many shops and experience traditional cultural demonstrations.
Your evening begins with a four-course dinner at Gaylord’s Restaurant at Kilohana Plantation’s 60-acre orchard and agricultural park. Then you’ll enjoy premier seating at the Luau Kalamaku show.
Gather for an authentic Hawaiian experience under an open-air pavilion and enjoy a breathtaking performance chronicling an epic sea voyage from Tahiti to Hawaii with graceful hula dancers, fire poi balls and stunning fire knife dancing.
The epic tale of “Kalamaku” is brought to life by talented local performers, live music and stunning costumery. Relax to live music while sipping a Mai Tai from the open bar under the canopy of a mango tree and witness the traditional imu ceremony where a roasted pig is unearthed from an underground oven.
Dine on delightful local dishes with fresh ingredients sourced from Kauai farms. Tuesday and Thursday evenings and select Mondays in summer and winter. Choose your adventure with three available packages
"Went to the plantation grounds for a train ride, craft display, buffer dinner, and a exciting flaming torch show. The show presents a story of a father and his daughter. It is a Hawaiian story line displayed through about 12 vignettes with beautiful costumes, people, music, and dance. We enjoyed the show and food. Just watch the torches!"
– dennis d. · Tripadvisor"Never having been to a luau before I have nothing to compare this too. But we thought it was amazing. The athleticism, the choreography and the story telling was fabulous. The buffet was fresh with nice choices, even vegetarian. The cocktail hour gave us a chance to peruse many of the local Crafters creations. Would definitely go again."
– Sandra G. · Tripadvisor"A luau that tells the story of the beginning of Hawaii from Tahiti! The setting is very nice with a central stage! Good looking performers, singing and good dancing, lots of hip movement and handsome men! The food is adequate! But the overall luau is good, with shopping from local vendors beforehand! There’s a train ride available beforehand, too! And a rum tasting house, too! You’ll like this luau! I’ve been several times and have not been disappointed!"
– Tandy F. · Tripadvisor"We chose to go to the Plantation Luau and Dinner and took the train ride around the plantation. The train ride was very informative about the crops grown there, but more enjoyable was seeing all of the animals following the train to be fed slices of bread. The buffet meal was extraordinarily good. The luau show was the best. Wonderful history lesson through dance regarding the history of the people who came to the Hawaiian Islands."
– Lynn A. · Tripadvisor"It was a variety of experiences all in one. Vendors of Kauai handiwork, beautiful lei and aloha, view of roasting pig in a pit, Hawaiian music and hula exhibitions, experienced performers, wonderful story, audience participation, excellent buffet (food was unbelievable!) and unlimited drinks! It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience."
– Barb · TripadvisorHistoric Kilohana Plantation on a sprawling 104-acres in Lihue, Kauai is home to Luau Kalamaku and includes an agricultural park, railway, restaurant, shops, a rum company and more. Sugar baron Gaylord Wilcox built the estate in 1935 and today the manor is a beautiful example of plantation era architecture.
Guests who select the Plantation Owner’s Evening package dine around the impressive courtyard at Gaylord’s Restaurant in the manor house.
You’ll find unique treasures at the Artisan Market skillfully crafted by Kauai’s talented artisan community: timeless keepsakes, local delicacies and sweet treats and clothing and intricate jewelry made from nature’s materials are just some of the items available in the market which is held exclusively for guests of Luau Kalamaku.
Climb aboard an authentic plantation train and circle the heart of Kilohana Plantation. Experience its lush beauty on a conductor-narrated tour.
Breeze past orchards of fruit trees, dense forests and sprawling picturesque pastures inhabited by resident wildlife including donkeys, horses, goats, geese, wild pigs and more.