While visiting Maui for Christmas with our group of nine, I was introduced to Na Lio Maui. This show included a Hawaiian/western style barbecue dinner and live show including horses and riders. The barbecue dinner was a pleasant change from the traditional luau fare served at most shows and was well prepared. The staff took great care seeing to our every need. The show presented the history of horses and cattle in Hawaii. The highlight for the women in the group was the meet and greet at the end with the horses and riders of the show. Having been to Maui multiple times, I found this show to be a wonderful and unique change from the more traditional luau type show. I would recommend this show to all but especially to those who are looking for some Hawaiian history different than you will find elsewhere.

We thoroughly enjoyed the dinner/show. The BBQ dinner was tasty and filled us up. The musician, one of Maui's most well known slack key guitar artists, George Kahumoku, sang and played most of the evening. In Na Lio we see and hear the history of the horse and cattle in Hawaii. It is charming, it is delightful, The horses are beautiful, the riders are talented, the dancers performed with grace and humor. I just love paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) hula! The show is kind of silly at some points, people dressed in long trench coats and hats with horns represented the cattle. But the the horses were real. I think if you are interested in Hawaiian history and want something a little different, Na Lio will fill the bill. There were no children present at this performance. I would guess that the evening might be a little too long for them. A lot of the dialogue between the two paniolos is almost in pidgin so it might be hard for kids to follow. But I whole heartedly recommend this show to those who want to see something a little different in a gorgeous setting on the slopes of the West Maui Mountains.

This show has it all! Beautiful scenery, dancers, music and HORSES!! If you are looking for something new to do on Maui - this is it. From the convenient parking and elegant sign-in location you are treated to a mini bus tour above Lahaina town to the event venue. The scenery is breathtaking as you climb up into the West Maui Mountains to the show location. The guides on the bus are excellent, giving you a tidbit of Maui history and some insights into the performance you are about to experience. Upon arrival at the farm, you are treated to unique & tasty locally made snacks & beverages while you are entertained with an excellent pre-show of live music and dancers. The show itself is spectacular. The story of the little-known history of horses in Hawaii is revealed in a most wondrous performance. Everyone's attention was on the stage for the whole show - even the kids! There is action, romance, history and George Kahumoku Jr. with his award-winning Hawaiian Slack Key music. Our family especially enjoyed visiting with the horses and riders after the show - what a treat! You will leave with smiles in your faces and great memories to take home with you. If you are visiting Maui, this is a MUST SEE!!!