The 7 Best Days Out in Samoa

1.Full Day Tour in Samoa with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $130Our pick

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Upolu with local guides such as Chief Chris, George, or Irvin. Visit waterfalls, the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, Baha’i gardens, To Sua Ocean Trench, Piula Cave Pool, markets, and a south-coast beach. Expect cultural stories, Samoan songs, cooking demonstrations, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Our guide George was awesome! He showed us the sites but more importantly gave us a true Samoan view of the history of the island (both good and bad). It was a true pleasure to spend the day seeing Samoa with George.”

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2.Full-Day Upolu Island Highlights Tour from Apia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $130

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Upolu with local guides Shawn or Janette. Swim at Piula Cave Pool, To Sua Ocean Trench, and Togitogiga Waterfall, then see Lalomanu Beach, Papapapaitai Falls, Le Mafa Pass, and the Baha’i House of Worship. Pickup, transport, water, snacks, and entrance fees are included. Lunch is extra.

“Absolutely amazing! Our guide was awesome - she's part Samoan and part Australian and extremely knowledgeable, passionate and full of energy. She made the tour so much fun. The sites we went to were all pretty cool too - Bahai centrRead more”

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3.Full-Day Upolu Island Tour with Waterfalls and Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 8 hours · from $130

Spend eight hours exploring Upolu with Samoa Surf and Turf Tours, led by guides such as Janette or Shawn. Swim at Piula Cave Pool, To Sua Trench, Lalomanu Beach, and Togitogiga Waterfall, with stops at Papapapaitai Falls, Le Mafa Pass, and the Baha’i Temple. Transport, water, snacks, and entry fees are included. Lunch is extra.

“itenary was great. and Janet our tour guide was absolutely amazing and knowledgeable. I had amazing time. highly recommend surf and turf.”

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4.Ultimate Upolu Highlights Tour – Apia Cruise Ship Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $130

Join Shawn or Janette from Samoa Surf and Turf for a six-and-a-half-hour Upolu tour from Apia port. Swim in Piula Cave Pool, visit To Sua Ocean Trench, relax at Lalomanu Beach, and stop at Papapapaitai Falls. The air-conditioned vehicle carries small groups, with water and a snack included.

“Excellent tour with great scenery and local flavor. Good lunch location (on) your dime with beautiful warm ocean water for swimming”

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5.The Pristine Waters of Upolu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $146

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Upolu with a local guide such as Arthur, Artur or Afa. Swim at Sauniatu Waterfall, Piula Cave Pool, Lalomanu Beach, To Sua Ocean Trench and Togitogiga Waterfall, with lunch, snacks and a roadside stop at 110-meter Papapapaitai Falls.

“Our guide, Arthur, was wonderful! As a local, he knew so much about the island and the culture, and was fascinating to talk with. For lunch, he accommodated my food allergies and brought local fruit for us to try. The swimming areas were all so beautiful and enjoyable. I really enjoyed the tour!”

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6.Island Show Fiafia Night @ Le Manumea Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $180

At Le Manumea Hotel in Vailima, enjoy a buffet of Samoan dishes followed by about 90 minutes of action songs, chanting, legends, an ava ceremony, lava lava demonstrations, and Polynesian dancing. The lively MC, including hosts known as Bobo and Boo-boo, keeps the room involved before the show ends with skilled fire knife dancing.

“From the purchasing of the Fiafia night tickets using Viator, to the successful and entertaining evening, our families had a wonderful experience, the food was devine, the best luau I've ever had from the taste to the texture, and the MC hosting the Fiafia was fab-u-lous, had us in fits of laughter from the beginning to the very end :) even our two children were amazed at the fire dance, to the all round entertainers, thank you to all those involved :)”

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7.Apia Port: Cruise Guests’ Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $155

Spend six hours touring Upolu’s east coast in an air-conditioned van with a local English-speaking guide. Swim at Piula Cave Pool and To Sua Ocean Trench, see Sopoaga Falls, relax at Lalomanu Beach, and visit Apia sights before returning to the cruise terminal. Lunch is extra, and the group is limited to 11.

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