Experience Nutridge Luau

Experience Nutridge Luau: Perched on Mount Tantalus inside Pu'u 'Ualaka'a Park, this intimate, homestyle luau offers stunning panoramic views from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor. Guests enjoy a kukui nut lei greeting, hands-on cultural activities, traditional imu cooking, and a locally sourced farm-to-table dinner - all in a breathtaking rainforest setting with unforgettable sunsets.

historic Nutridge Estate

schedule4 hours

ALL TAXES & FEES INCLUDED

Open Tuesday through Friday.

  • now $180.00

  • was $185.94

Experience Nutridge Luau – Mount Tantalus Rainforest Luau in Honolulu

🌿 Experience Nutridge Luau

Held at the historic Nutridge Estate inside of the Pu'u 'Ualaka'a Wayside Park, Experience Nutridge Luau offers a truly magical 5-star experience. This Hawaiian luau features a unique setting unlike any other – it is situated on Mount Tantalus, surrounded by a rainforest and tropical flora and features spectacular views of Honolulu, all the way from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor.

🌟 Luau Highlights

  • Authentic Hawaiian backyard homestyle luau
  • Million-dollar view and breathtaking sunsets
  • Receive a kukui nut lei and welcome drink upon arrival
  • Four hours of interactive activities, including cultural workshops and makahiki (games)
  • Traditional imu (underground oven) participation
  • Limited group size offers everyone "front row" involvement
  • Breathtaking views stretching from downtown Honolulu to the Waianae mountain range

🍽️ Farm to Table Menu

  • Sweet Bread: King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread with Butter on the side
  • Local Nalo Greens: Fresh Local Greens served with Lilikoi (Passionfruit) and Pineapple Sesame Dressing
  • Lau Lau: Pork & Sweet Potato Wrapped in Steamed Luau Leaves
  • Sticky Rice: Local Style White Rice
  • Kalua Pua'a: Pork Cooked in Authentic Imu (Underground Pit)
  • Moa Pulehu: Sweet and Smokey Grilled BBQ Style Chicken
  • Taro Loco Moco: Dave's Taro Burgers served with Sautéed Onions and Mushroom Gravy
  • Pineapple: Fresh Tropical Gold Pineapple from Dole on Oahu
  • Lilikoi Bar: Passionfruit Purée on Shortbread Cookie Crumble
  • Haupia: Coconut Based Hawaiian Dessert


We do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions (gluten free, vegetarian, etc.) upon request 24 hours in advance. Please notate any special requests next to guest's name when making your reservation.

**Guests 21 and over must present a picture ID to order or consume drinks**

Special instructions

  • Where and When:


    WITH ROUNDTRIP TRANSPORTATION FROM WAIKIKI

    Hotel pick-up is available from select locations in Waikiki with departure times ranging from 3:00 - 3:40 pm depending on the departure location. Transportation is in comfortable, air-conditioned mini-tour vans. Look for a mini tour van & escort who will be dressed in a red & yellow uniform. The exact departure time and location will be emailed to you. We will select the closest location to your accommodation available.

    DRIVING OUT

    Check in at 3:45 pm at Experience Nutridge Luau, 3280 Round Top Dr, Honolulu, HI 96822 View Map

    Driving Directions:
    From Waikiki, the drive time is about 25 - 35 minutes depending on traffic. We suggest leaving by 3:15pm.
    Heading towards the valley on Punahou St. turn left on Wilder Ave. Turn right on Makiki St and stay on Makiki St which will turn into Round Top Dr. (do not turn onto Makiki Heights Drive). Follow Round Top Dr. for about 5 minutes until you see the Pu'u Ualaka'a State Park (just past the Manoa Valley lookout) Enter through the large yellow gate and drive straight ahead. Parking is outside of the front entrance.

    Luau ends at approximately 8:00 pm.

  • Restrictions:

    If you have limited mobility, please be sure to let us know. There is an ATV vehicle normally available specifically for the use of transporting guests with mobility issues so they can be with the group and not left out.

  • Special Notes:

    Infants do receive their own plate and chair at the luau. On transportation the luau does ask for children 0-3 to be placed in the lap of an adult (there are no requirements for child seats for the tour van that is used).
    Transportation sells out well in advance. Please book with transportation when making your reservation as you may not be able to add it on later. If you are unable to add to cart, transportation is sold out.

  • Operation Days:

    Tuesday through Friday

  • Duration:

    4 hours