The 15 Tours in Upolu That Earn Their Price

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 Highlights Shore Excursion Tour + Lunch & Island Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $194

Spend six to eight hours touring Upolu from Apia Wharf with guides such as Tasi and Elijah. Visit the market, cathedral, Stevenson Museum, Bahá’í temple, waterfalls, To Sua Ocean Trench, and Le Mafa Pass. Lunch, bottled water, private transport, and a Samoan island show at Maninoa are included.

“We really enjoyed this tour and our guide. There lots of good stops. The Robert Louis Stevenson House is interesting and has several informative guides throughout. The lunch and show are the highlight of the tour!”

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8.Namua Turtle Island and Eastern Upolu Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $175

Spend six to seven hours exploring eastern Upolu with a Samoan guide such as Tai, Chris, or George. Take a short boat ride to Namua Island for swimming and turtle spotting, then visit Piula Cave Pool, To Sua Ocean Trench, Sopoaga Falls, Lalomanu Beach, and Faga-loa Bay. Hotel pickup, transport, and bottled water are included.

“Our guide Chris was on time and an excellent host for our day of sightseeing and swimming. Well done.”

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9.Guided Tour to Primeval Crystal Waters of Samoa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $163

Spend about nine hours exploring Upolu with guide Tim or Atua, swimming at waterfalls, Piula Cave Pool, Lalomanu Beach, and To Sua Ocean Trench. The private tour also includes lunch, transport, water, and stops at Papapapaitai Falls or the O le Pupu-Pue lava coast, with room to adjust the route.

“Had a fabulous day out with Tim. Such a nice guide, flexible with the itinerary and it was all great”

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10.Adventour Samoa: Cruise Ship Excursion(Highlight of Samoa)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $150

From Apia Port, you’ll visit To Sua Ocean Trench, Togitogiga Waterfall, Papapapaitai Falls, Apia’s markets, and key cultural sights. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, entry fees, water, and an English-speaking guide. Guide Wayne has received especially strong praise for informative, friendly guiding. Lunch and snorkeling gear cost extra.

“escursione molto bella. da cambiare il mezzo di trasporto.”

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11.The Jewels of Eastern Upolu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $151

Join Samoan Island Adventures for a 5 to 7-hour tour of eastern Upolu. You’ll swim at Piula Cave Pool, Lalomanu Beach, To Sua Ocean Trench, and Togitogiga Waterfall, with lunch, fruit, entrance fees, and port drop-off included. Arthur, a German-born guide raised in Samoa, may lead the trip.

“Samoa is a beautiful Island and Arthur (German born in Germany raised in Samoa) did a great job taking us around the island. Four swimming location was a real treat. The water in the ocean and the trench were warm and inviting. If you're on a cruise ship with limited time this is a must.”

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12.Southern Savaii Day Trip from Upolu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $200

Cross from Upolu to Savaii with local guides Chris or Tai, then visit Afu Aau Falls, Mu Pagoa Waterfall, Alofaaga Blowholes, and Salelologa Market. You’ll also see how siapo cloth is made. Private transport, ferry travel, and a small group make this a practical full-day outing.

“Tai was communicative setting it up, Chris was a great tour guide getting us where we wanted to go. This was our second time booking with them because they were so awesome the last time!”

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13.Crater Lake Hike and Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $77Best value

Travel from Apia along Cross Island Road, then follow a rough 4WD track before hiking 6km through dense rainforest to volcanic Lake Lanoto’o. Expect steep, slippery sections, a swim, snacks, lunch, and a maximum group of six. Good shoes and moderate fitness are essential.

“Our guide was so patient and attentive, it was a beautiful Forrest hike and the lake was stunning! My friend is gluten intolerant and they made a personal alternative lunch for her which was so considerate.”

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14.Upolu Island Full-Day Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $130

Spend eight hours touring Upolu with an English-speaking local guide, visiting Fugalei Market, the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, Papapapaitai and Sopoaga Falls, To Sua Ocean Trench, Piula Cave Pool, and the Baha’i House of Worship. Guides such as Chris and George add local stories and cultural detail. Lunch and optional swims cost extra.

“C'était super avec mon guide "Chris" qui a bien commenté l'histoire de l'ile de Samoa ainsi que les lieux visités. Une visite des principaux endroits faire. Beau pays Samoa et un grand merci à "Chris" pour la visite. A refaire si je passe par Samoa.”

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15.Samoa in a Day: Customizable Tour of Beaches, Waterfalls, Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $180

Build a private Samoa day around the places you care about, with guide Kisa and Matua Tours Samoa. Visit giant clams, To Sua Ocean Trench, Lalomanu Beach, Piula Cave Pool, and Fugalei Market, or adjust the route for weather, crowds, and your pickup point. Expect five to eight hours, snacks, air-conditioned transport, and four included admission fees.

“Kisa was a great guide. Starting at the port where she picked us up for a private tour, she was totally prepared to show us this beautiful island and have fun doing it. She modified the itinerary to deal with crowds and the rain. We snorkeled wRead more”

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