Nutridge Estate Luau in the Koolau Mountains
Tour Highlights
Be welcomed into the warmth of local hospitality at a private estate lūʻau tucked into the lush Koʻolau Mountains where Hawaiian food, hula, fire dancing, and cultural traditions are shared like stories among friends.
- Enjoy an intimate backyard-style luau with limited group sizes
- Join hands-on cultural workshops like lauhala weaving and Hawaiian games
- Witness traditional imu cooking and savor a farm-to-table Hawaiian feast
- Take in panoramic views of Honolulu from the historic Nutridge Estate
- Connect with hosts through authentic storytelling, music, and interactive hula
- Be enthralled by a breathtaking fire knife performance, where blazing speed sends flames slicing through the air
Quick Local Tip: If you’re self-driving, arrive early to soak up the Tantalus Lookout views. Then, on your way back down, pull over at the Lower Tantalus Viewpoint roadside pullout on Round Top Drive for an unbeatable nighttime panorama of Honolulu.
What to Expect
Leave the bustle of Waikīkī behind as you wind through the rainforest to historic Nutridge Estate, tucked high on the slopes of Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa. Surrounded by lush gardens and panoramic views of Honolulu, the setting feels more like a private gathering than a traditional lūʻau.
Your evening begins with a warm Hawaiian welcome, complete with a kukui nut lei and handcrafted drink, before gathering around the imu to learn the traditions of underground-cooked kalua pork through storytelling, chants, and hula. Throughout the night, hosts, musicians, and dancers share the history and spirit of Polynesia in a way that feels personal, interactive, and genuine.
Before dinner, explore the estate with hands-on cultural activities like spear throwing, stone rolling, ti leaf bracelet making, and photos beneath the estate's iconic mango tree. As twilight settles in, enjoy an intimate Polynesian revue featuring Hawaiian hula, Māori haka, Tahitian dance, and an unforgettable Samoan fire knife finale.
The evening concludes with an all-you-can-enjoy Hawaiian buffet served beside the century-old Nutridge house. Live music, storytelling, and performances continue throughout dinner, creating an atmosphere that feels less like a staged production and more like an authentic celebration of Hawaiian culture, ʻohana, and aloha.
- Local Nalo greens - Tossed green salad grown in Waimanalo
- Pulehu (grilled) chicken - Sweet, smoky, and juicy
- Kalua Pua’a (shredded pork) - Authentic imu (underground steamcooked) prepared
- Mini lau lau - Traditional Hawaiian preparation of butterfish & pork wrapped in taro leaf
- Steamed rice and sweet bread
- Taro Loco Moco - Taro burgers served with sautéed onions and brown gravy
- Dessert: haupia, liliko‘i bars, and fresh pineapple
Included
- Waikiki Transportation Available
- Kukui nut lei greeting
- Welcome drink upon arrival
- Four hours of immersive, hands-on cultural experiences
- Intimate seating with limited group size
- Hawaiian protocols and traditional ceremonies
- Cultural workshops (weaving, games, Polynesian tattoos)
- Farm-to-table dinner with Hawaiian and local cuisine
- Drinks from the bar available for purchase
- Complimentary water
- Panoramic views from the Nutridge Estate, overlooking Honolulu and the Waianae mountain range
- Live music and authentic hula in a backyard-style setting
Requirements
- All ages welcome
- Some walking is required on slightly hilly terrain—comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Guests 21+ must present a valid photo ID to consume alcoholic beverages
Duration
4 hoursAddress
Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside: 3280 Round Top Dr, Honolulu, HI 96822
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations requests that are received within 48 hours or more prior to the reservation time can receive full refund or equivalent gift card amount of the tickets purchased. Any cancellation requests less than 48 hour of your reservation time will receive NO REFUND.
Customers can also rebook themselves online up to 48 hours or more prior to the reservation time. To cancel or rebook, please proceed to your confirmation email to do so and click “Change Booking” or “Cancel Booking."