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Kauai · Lihue · Kilohana Plantation

Luau Kalamaku

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Journey from Tahiti to Hawaii through theatrical storytelling, hula and a dramatic fire finale at Kilohana Plantation. Choose your luau seating, add a plantation train ride, or make it a Manor House dinner-and-show evening.

LOCATION
Kilohana Plantation, 3-2087 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, HI 96766View Map
USUAL OPERATING DAYSTuesday, Friday · select Monday

Itinerary

  1. Arrive at Kilohana Plantation

    The usual buffet evening begins around 5:00 PM, with time to browse the local craft stalls.

  2. Optional plantation train

    Take the train before dinner only if your selected package includes it. Follow the train time on your confirmation.

  3. Gather for the imu ceremony

    Around 6:15 PM, join us for the traditional imu presentation before the meal.

  4. Dinner, music and hula

    Around 6:30 PM, enjoy the buffet and dessert with live entertainment. Hawaiian, Silver and Gold packages include the buffet and open bar.

  5. The Kalamaku stage production

    Around 7:30 PM, the theatrical story follows a voyage from Tahiti to Hawaii through music, hula and a dramatic fire finale.

  6. Photos after the show

    Stay for the opportunity to take photos with the performers before departing.

Usual buffet-evening schedule. Manor House guests follow a separate dinner itinerary. Your confirmation gives the times for your selected package.

Manor House Experience itinerary
  1. Separate Manor House arrival

    Use the Manor House check-in instructions on your confirmation rather than the buffet itinerary.

  2. Champagne welcome

    Begin the evening with the Manor House champagne welcome.

  3. Four-course dinner at Gaylord’s

    Enjoy the separate restaurant dinner, which replaces the luau buffet. Restaurant drinks beyond the included welcome are separate.

  4. Continue to the Kalamaku show

    Take your reserved premier show seats for the theatrical performance and fire finale.

This package does not include the train, craft fair or imu ceremony. Follow the package-specific schedule.

Luau choices

Hawaiian Package

Standard assigned seating with the Hawaiian buffet, open bar and Kalamaku show.

Silver Package

Preferred assigned seating with the same buffet, open bar and evening show.

Gold Package

Premier assigned seating closer to the action, plus the buffet, open bar and show.

Manor House Experience

Four-course dinner at Gaylord’s Restaurant, champagne welcome and premier show seating. Replaces the buffet; train, craft fair and imu ceremony are not included.

Before you go

  • Use your booking confirmation for the exact check-in time and meeting point.
  • Bring comfortable footwear and a light layer for an outdoor evening.
  • Check your selected package for dinner, seating, drink and transportation inclusions.
  • Share dietary or accessibility needs with the operator before your visit.

Location & arrival

Luau Kalamaku

Kilohana Plantation, 3-2087 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, HI 96766
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