Luau Kalamaku
Experience an authentic Hawaiian luau just outside of Lihue on Kauai. Held at the historic Kilohana Plantation, Luau Kalamaku is on of Kauai’s best luaus. What makes it special is that it features the island’s largest cast of performers. Also, it offers the unique opportunity to enjoy a train ride through the historic plantation lands (this is an optional add-on, see details below).
Prior to the luau dinner, you can watch or participate in a variety of traditional arts and crafts, watch cultural presentations and the Hawaiian imu ceremony, which demonstrates how the ancient Hawaiians cooked their foods in earthen ovens. Then sit down to a delicious buffet dinner with a wide variety of tasty dishes.
The evening culminates with an exciting show that pays tribute to the ancient Polynesians who sailed across the South Pacific and ultimately arrived in Hawaii. Watch talented performers bring the history and beauty of Hawaii to life with music and dances.
Luau Package: The Luau Kalamaku Hawaiian luau package includes standard seating.
Gold Luau Package: Luau Kalamaku's exclusive Gold Package includes premium seating, so you can experience our theatrical show so close to the stage that you can feel the heat from our famous fire dancers!
Train ride: This is an optional add-on that takes place before the luau dinner. Enjoy a train ride through the 105 acres of the Kilohana Plantation. The train takes you by historic plantation homes and through a lowland forest and taro, pineapple and sugarcane fields. There will be a stop to fee the plantation’s herd of wild pigs, sheep and goats. You will also get to see their horses, cattle, clydesdales and donkeys.
Luau Kalamaku Highlights:
- Traditional Hawaiian arts & crafts and cultural presentations
- Hawaiian luau buffet dinner
- Authentic award-wining Hawaiian show
- Hawaiian hula dancers
- Traditional fire knife dancing
- Open bar
Luau Kalamaku Menu:
Starters:
- Potato Macaroni Salad: Potatoes, macaroni, onion, celery
seeds, garlic, green onion, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. *Contains
eggs. (Vegetarian)
- Vegetarian Tofu Salad: Tofu, fresh tomato, red ogo (seaweed), Maui onion, sesame oil and fresh ginger (Vegan)
- Seasonal Fruit Platter: May include any of the following:
Hawaiian grown pineapple, locally grown sunrise papaya, cantaloupe
and watermelon (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Kauai Fresh Green Salad: Romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, cucumber, tomato and red radish (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Balsamic Vinaigrette: Balsamic vinegar, salad oil, olive
oil, fresh basil, sugar, garlic and black pepper (Vegan, Gluten
Free)
Entrées:
- Teriyaki Chicken: Chicken thighs, fresh ginger, fresh
pineapple, garlic, cornstarch, water, soy sauce, salt and black
pepper
- Kalua Pork: Whole pig roasted underground in an imu
(Hawaiian earth oven) wrapped in banana and ti leaves, salt,
liquid smoke (Gluten Free)
- Seasonal Fish: Fish filet, ginger, coconut milk, garlic, spinach, heavy cream, white flour and pepper
- Steamed Jasmine Rice: Aromatic Thai jasmine rice, star anise and salt (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Vegetable Chow Mein: Chow mein noodles, bok choy, carrots,
celery, onions, bell peppers, wonbok, garlic, shoyu, broccoli,
cauliflower, sambal (chili paste) and sesame oil (Vegetarian)
- Sautéed Garlic Vegetables: Zucchini, onion, carrot, ginger and butter (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Poi: Taro root and water (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (Vegetarian)
Desserts:
- Banana Cream Tart: Butter, salt, sugar, cornstarch, heavy cream, vanilla, crème de banana, salt
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake: Wheat flour, soy, milk, heavy
cream, sugar, corn syrup, butter, pineapple. *Contains eggs.
- Haupia Coconut Pudding: Cane sugar, coconut cream, coconut milk, cornstarch
Drinks/Bar:
- Traditional tropical drinks, mixed drinks, local beer, wine & non-alcoholic beverages
Manor House Experience:
This special culinary option is a combination of the Luau Kalamaku evening show and a
True Taste of Kauai, a specialized dinner at Gaylord's Restaurant at
Kilohana. Please click on the link below to see the menu:
Manor House Experience Dinner Menu
Manor House Experience Schedule:
5:00 pm: Fresh flower lei greeting & check-in at the plantation home
5:15 pm: Champagne reception
5:25 pm: Four-course dinner at Gaylord's Restaurant featuring signature items
6:45 pm: Shopping at the galleries and boutiques inside the plantation home
7:05 pm: Torch lit walk to the Luau Pavilion & stop at the Mango Bar for a Mai Tai or glass of wine
7:30 pm: Premium reserved seating at Kalamaku, the luau show
Please note: Menu is subject to change without notice as some ingredients are seasonal and based on availability.
Luau Kalamaku
Luau Kalamaku Kauai
Award-wining Hawaiian Show
- Where and When:
- Check-in is at 5:00 pm.
Luau Kalamaku is located at 3-2087 Kaumualii Highway,
Lihue, HI 96766 View Map
If you are on the south or west side of Kauai, head EAST. Kilohana Plantation is located directly after the Kauai Community College on the left-hand side of the road. Look for the white picket fence. The luau is located next to the Kauai Plantation Railway station at the far left end of the parking lot.
Transportation add-on: Transportation is roundtrip and per person. Depending on the location, pick-up is between 3:30 pm and 4:45 pm. Exact times will be emailed to you. If you are not staying at one of the locations listed below, pick-up will be at the closest location to where you are staying.
Pick-up Schedule:
3:30 pm: Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, front entrance by the valet desk
3:40 pm: Alii Kai Princeville, front lobby near Valet Desk
3:40 pm: Cliffs At Princeville, at the front registration area
3:45 pm: Hilton Garden Inn, at the front lobby
3:45 pm: Bali Hai Villas, meet at the Clubhouse
3:45 pm: Ka Eo Kai, at the Clubhouse
3:55 pm: Kauai Coast Resort (Beach Boy), front of the hotel
4:00 pm: Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach, front lobby
4:00 pm: Anaina Hou Community Park, by the bench at the Park 'n Ride (parking: in the park n' ride)
4:00 pm: Makai Club At Princeville, at the main entrance, road-side
4:05 pm: Waipouli Beach Resort and Spa, at the front of the porte-cochere (public parking: turn right upon entering the property)
4:10 pm: Lawai Beach Resort, at the front of the lobby
4:15 pm: Pono Kai Resort, front entrance
4:15 pm: Koloa Landing At Poipu Beach, at the front entrance on Poipu Road
4:20 pm: Sheraton Kauai Resort, at the sidewalk in front of the Ocean Lobby
4:25 pm: Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation, at the west gate, upper parking lot of the resort
4:30 pm: Kauai Beach Villas, at the office by the stop sign
4:30 pm: Marriott Waiohai Beach Club, at the 4-way intersection off of Poipu Road, prior to the hotel
4:35 pm: Kauai Beach Hotel & Resort, in front of the lobby
4:35 pm: Point At Poipu, on Pe'e Road in front of the hotel
4:45 pm: Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort, front entrance
4:45 pm: Grand Hyatt Regency Kauai, at the Group entrance
- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
- Special Notes:
- A high chair and a mini plate are available upon request for infants.
Please contact us if anyone in your party has special needs. If you require an ADA lift bus, we do require at least 48 hours notice to secure availability. The train ride is ADA accessible.
- Operation Days:
- Tuesday & Friday (and Monday during the summer)
- Duration:
- 3.5 hours
- Vendor:
- Island:
- Kauai
- Capacity:
- Approximately 700
- Equipment: