Polynesian Cultural Center Luau: Feast & HĀ Show

Six island villages, a traditional feast, and fireknife dancers in one afternoon.

The Aliʻi Lūʻau Package is a full-day guided tour of the Polynesian Cultural Center combining exploration of six authentic island villages, hands-on cultural activities, a traditional Hawaiian buffet dinner with live music, and gold-level seating at the award-winning "HĀ: Breath of Life" evening show. Arrive when the park opens at noon to experience all the stops—the guided tour runs five and a half hours, dinner follows at five, and the show begins at seven-thirty. A guide leads the village exploration in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or six other languages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Polynesian culture and entertainment

• Arrive at Polynesian Cultural Center
• Explore six island villages with guide
• Participate in hands-on cultural activities
• Attend canoe pageant
• Enjoy Aliʻi Lūʻau buffet dinner
• Watch “HĀ: Breath of Life” evening show

The Experience

The day starts with a guided walk through six island villages, each one set up to show the traditions, crafts and daily life of a different Polynesian culture. You participate in hands-on activities as you move through—learning a skill, trying something, watching a demonstration—rather than standing outside looking in. The guide handles the route and the timing, so you do not have to decide which village to visit next or how long to spend at each one. A canoe tour across the lagoon and the Canoe Pageant "Huki – A Canoe Experience" are built into this stretch, and you also get entry to the Hawaiian Journey Movie Experience.

At five o'clock you move into the Aliʻi Lūʻau buffet dinner. A flower lei greeting marks your arrival, and the meal itself centers on a traditional Hawaiian feast with the imu (underground oven) unveiled as part of the experience. Live Hawaiian music and dance happen while you eat, so the entertainment is not separate from the meal—it is part of the room. A free smoothie comes with the package, and the dining staff can prepare alternate menus for gluten-free and other dietary restrictions if you request them when you arrive.

At seven-thirty you move to gold-level seating for "HĀ: Breath of Life," the center's evening show. The performance runs just over an hour and features Polynesian dances, music, and fireknife displays that tell the stories and traditions of the islands. Because you have gold-level seating instead of standard admission, you get a better sightline and closer proximity to the stage. After your initial visit, you also receive a free three-day pass to return to the center.

What’s included

• Guided tour of six island villages with hands-on cultural activities.
• canoe tour across the lagoon and Canoe Pageant "Huki – A Canoe Experience".
• Hawaiian Journey Movie Experience entry.
• Aliʻi Lūʻau buffet dinner with live Hawaiian music and dance, flower lei greeting, and free smoothie.
• gold-level seating at "HĀ: Breath of Life" evening show.
• free three-day pass for return visits.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Polynesian Cultural Center

Is this one for you?Book this package if you want the full Polynesian Cultural Center experience in one day without piecing it together yourself—the guide handles the village route and timing, the dinner and show are scheduled back-to-back, and you arrive at noon so nothing gets missed.

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Top questions

What exactly happens during the six-village guided tour?

The Islands of Polynesia Guided Tour takes you through six authentic island villages for five and a half hours, with a guide leading the way and explaining the culture, crafts and traditions of each one. You participate in hands-on activities and cultural demonstrations at the villages, take a canoe tour across the lagoon, and watch the Canoe Pageant "Huki – A Canoe Experience." The guide is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and six other languages.

What time should I arrive, and how does the schedule work?

Arrive when the park opens at noon to fit all the experiences into one day. The guided village tour runs from noon to five-thirty, the Aliʻi Lūʻau buffet dinner is from five to six-thirty, and the "HĀ: Breath of Life" evening show runs from seven-thirty to eight forty-five. Arriving later than noon may mean missing key activities.

What's included in the Aliʻi Lūʻau buffet dinner?

The buffet is a traditional Hawaiian feast with live Hawaiian music and dance performed during the meal. A flower lei greeting, a free smoothie, and the unveiling of the imu (underground oven) are part of the experience. Gluten-free and other dietary restrictions can be accommodated if you request them from the dining staff when you arrive.

What is "HĀ: Breath of Life" and what makes the gold-level seating different?

"HĀ: Breath of Life" is an award-winning evening show featuring Polynesian dances, vibrant music, and fireknife performances that tell the stories and traditions of Polynesia. Gold-level seating gives you a better sightline and closer proximity to the stage than standard admission.

Is there anything else included besides the tour, dinner and show?

Yes—you also get entry to the Hawaiian Journey Movie Experience, a canoe tour across the lagoon, and a free three-day pass to return to the Polynesian Cultural Center after your initial visit.