Big Island Luau

There is nowhere else on the planet that you can truly attend an authentic Hawaiian Luau outside the Islands and the Big Island offers you a wonderful variety of them.

Though there are many Big Island luaus, they all display certain similarities:

THE FOOD: Eating under a palm tree and sharing of the ‘gift of food’ is an integral part of every Luau. The main ingredient of any luau is "Kalua Pork" or pig. Preparations for the cooking of the pig begin early the day of the luau. A large pit called an "imu" is dug in the sand. Dry, hardwood Kiawe wood (known in North America as Mesquite) is placed into the pit with rounded river rocks assembled on top. The wood is lit on fire and after a couple of hours all that is left on the bottom are hot coals and incredibly hot rocks which will maintain the heat for hours to come. The rocks are then spread evenly on the bottom and juicy, fresh cut banana stalks are placed on top. Finally, a layer of banana leaves provide a bed for the pig. The pig is then place in the pit and covered with more banana leaves and ti leaves and usually a gunnysack to keep the heat in.

Finally the pit is covered with a tarp and beach sand. The rocks heat the juicy banana stalks causing a pressure cooker effect in the imu. After 6 to 8 hours the finished pig is unveiled. The intense steam has cooked the meat so it just falls away from the bone and the moisture from the banana stalks has kept the meat moist and delicious. Other delicacies which are usually provided at a luau are chicken long rice, lomi lomi salmon, haupia (coconut desert), poi (very nutritious), veggies, salad, steaks, roasted chicken, fresh fish, rice, lots of specialty items, deserts and much more. An open bar is usually provided which includes Mai Tai’s and other adult beverages while the children are provided with lots to drink. Although you will probably find and number of the items on your plate unusual to say the least, you can always be assured that there will still be plenty of food available that still has some semblance of what you are familiar with.

THE ENTERTAINMENT:
Another integral part of every luau is of course the entertainment included from many of the various cultures from Polynesia. Here you will find some variation with regard to what various luaus provide. Only a very few of the luaus are traditional Hawaiian in that they will only provide dance and song of the hula that is specific to the culture of old Hawaii. The vast majority of the others will provide entertainment that can be found from other cultures throughout the Pacific Rim such as from Tahiti, Samoa (with it’s famous fire dance), Fiji, and New Zealand. All luaus are always held during sunset. Most are located on beautiful beach locations with a view a palm tree and the sun setting over the ocean. They will usually last three hours or so in duration and there is no question that you will not only leave full and happy, but with an extra bit of the “Spirit of Aloha” that Hawaii is famous for.

Big Island Hawaiian Luau and Feast

The "Lava - Legends and Legacies" is an authentic journey through the South Pacific Islands of Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji, Samoa and New Zealand. Join the talented cast of musicians, drummers and dancers for a fast paced musical revue culminating with a spell binding Samoan fire knife dance.

Location: Royal Kona Resort's Luau Garden
Capacity: 425 Guests

ACTIVITY:

The all-you-can eat luau dinner buffet will begin after the Imu Ceremony and will include: Charbroiled Pulehu Beef, Turkey-Chicken Luau, Kalua Pig, Black Bean Mahi-Mahi, Lomi Lomi Salmon, Poi, Fish Poke, an assortment of Salads, Steamed White Rice, Rolls and Coconut or Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Also includes an Open Bar
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday (days can vary) Check-in 5:15pm

Big Island of Hawaii Luau

ISLAND BREEZE LUAU - This traditional luau is held on the beachfront of historic and picturesque Kamakahonu Bay and the grounds of Ahu'Ena, Kamehameha the Great's former estate at Kailua Kona. The evening begins with a shell lei greeting, picture taking and a display of Polynesian crafts and demonstrations to learn about island traditions. Torches are lit and the conch shell is blown announcing the arrival of the Hawaiian Royal Court by outrigger canoe - the Imu Ceremony follows.
Highlighting the evening is the Island Breeze Polynesian show with dances and songs of ancient and modern Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand, Fiji and other Pacific Islands. A favorite of everyone is the dangerous and daring Fire Knife dance.
Capacity: 350 Guests
Location: King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
(Vouchers must be turned in for luau tickets at luau desk King Kamehameha Hotel)

ACTIVITY:

The luau dinner features over twenty local dishes including: Appetizers, Fresh Fruit and a variety of Salads, Banana Bread, Poi, Steamed White Rice, Hawaiian Sweet Potato, Lau Lau, Kalua Pig, Kona Broil Chicken Long Rice & Catch of the Day Fish. Desserts: Coconut Cake, Haupia, Coconut Pudding, Kona Coffee, Fruit Punch, Mai Tais and standard bar service

Times: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 5:30pm- 8:30pm

Big Island Hawaiian Luaus

Location: The Outrigger Waikoloa Beach Resort Luau Grounds

Schedule: 5:30pm Wednesdays and Sundays

Capacity: 500 guests

Kalua Pork, Kalua Turkey, Pulehu Chicken, Island Mahimahi Island sweet potato, fried rice, potato salad, pasta salad, Hawaiian coleslaw, lomi lomi salmon, tossed island greens, fresh pineapple and papaya, Portuguese Sweet Bread and poi.
Desserts: Pineapple Upside Cake, Banana Cream Pie, Guava Chiffon Cake Coconut Cake, Haupia, and Chocolate Cake
Complimentary Mai Tais and open bar service.

ACTIVITY:

The Luaus at The Outrigger Waikoloa Beach is not just a feast but an experience of the music, art and dance of Polynesia. An ancient chant welcomes all to witness the opening of the imu, the underground pit where a whole pig has been cooking all day.

Big Island Luau Pricing and Cancellation Policy