Toa Luau - Afternoon Show
Looking for a Hawaiian luau earlier in the day? This Toa Luau package starts at 12:30 pm and finishes at 3:30 pm, making it a great option for families with young children and also for those who are driving from Waikiki. This earlier luau is otherwise the exact same luau with the same delicious buffet and the same show as their evening luau which starts at 5 pm.
Taking place within the Waimea Valley botanical garden on Oahu's North Shore, Toa Luau is unique in that it includes admission to the garden with its beautiful nature trails, a waterfall and historical sites. So if you would like to take advantage of the included garden admission, please arrive earlier in the day before the luau festivities.
🌺 Toa Luau Highlights
- Hawaiian luau on Oahu's North Shore
- Enjoy cultural presentations, great food and a spectacular Polynesian show
- Take a leisurely walk on a paved path through the world-class botanical garden to the Waimea waterfall (natural walk is optional)
- Swim at Waimea Falls (optional activity and subject to weather conditions)
🍽️ Toa Luau Menu
- Pupukea Green Salad - Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Candied Mac Nuts & Papaya Seed Dressing
- Island Mac Salad - Celery, Onion, Carrots, Deviled Egg Aioli & Smoked Chili Flake
- Kalua Pork
- Lomi Tomato - Alaea Salt and Chili Pepper Water
- Grilled Shoyu BBQ Chicken - Shoyu, Green Onion, Sesame Seed, Chicken Thighs
- White Rice with Furikake
- Local Fruits
- House-Made Haupia
- Ice Tea & Spa Water
- White Cake with Coconut Frosting
🎟️ Choose from Three Toa Luau Packages
| Toa Luau Inclusions | Silver Package | Gold Package | VIP Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | Silver Section | Gold Section | VIP Section |
| Flower lei greeting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cultural activities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Umu demonstration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kava ceremony | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luau dinner buffet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Buffet order | Third | Second | First |
| Polynesian show | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drink tickets (for adults) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
***Drink tickets are for Adult tickets only. For children and youth, the Silver Package includes 1 non-alcoholic drink ticket, the Gold Package includes 2 non-alcoholic drink tickets and the VIP Package includes 3 non-alcoholic drink tickets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the afternoon Toa Luau different from the evening show?
The afternoon luau presents the same cultural activities, Hawaiian buffet and Polynesian show as the evening experience, but it runs from 12:30 pm to approximately 3:30 pm. The earlier schedule is especially convenient for families with young children and guests who prefer to drive back from the North Shore before dark.
Can guests visit Waimea Falls before the afternoon luau?
Yes. Same-day admission to Waimea Valley is included, and the valley opens at 9:00 am. Guests who want to walk through the botanical gardens and visit or swim at Waimea Falls should arrive about three hours before luau check-in, since the waterfall is reached by a 1.5-mile roundtrip paved path and swimming depends on daily conditions.
What happens during the three-hour afternoon program?
The experience begins with hands-on cultural activities and a traditional umu cooking demonstration, followed by a kava ceremony and Hawaiian buffet. The afternoon concludes with performances representing Hawaii, Tonga, Aotearoa, Tahiti and Samoa, including a fire-knife finale.
Special Instructions
Where & When
Parking at the Valley is $2.
Driving Directions:
Toa Luau is located at Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, HI 96712 (located across from Waimea Bay) View Map
If you decide to hike up to Waimea Falls before the luau starts, please give yourself at least 2-3 hours before luau check-in to hike and swim.
Your luau ticket includes access to Waimea Valley botanical garden and can be used on one day of your choice during the week before or the week after your luau. Waimea Valley hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Please note: Waimea Botanical Garden and Falls is closed on Mondays all year except the summer months, which is June to August.
Restrictions
Special Notes
Swimming at Waimea Falls depends on daily waterfall conditions. Lifeguards assess the safety each day and make the swim call at 9:00 am. For the latest swimming status, you can call (808) 638-7766.
Changing rooms are conveniently located near the waterfall for your use.