Samoa Adventure

9 Days | Explore a beachside paradise in Samoa

4.9 out of 5 based on 15 reviews submitted.
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Between snorkelling over colourful coral reefs that teem with wildlife and plunging into waterholes below hidden waterfalls, this trip is designed for lounging in the sun in your lavalava (sarong). Among all the beautiful natural gifts that the islands of Samoa have to offer, you’ll also spend time learning about the traditional culture and village life of the locals. With fully guided day tours around different parts of two islands, as well as time to yourself to relax and unwind, this nine-day Samoan adventure is paradisical. Explore bustling markets to stock up on souvenirs and fresh fruit and experience traditional practices like fire dancing and feasting to cap it all off.

Trip overview

Map of Samoa Adventure including Samoa
Start
Apia, Samoa
Finish
Lalomanu, Samoa
Theme
Explorer
Destinations
Samoa
Physical rating
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Style
Original
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
TESS
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Why you'll love this trip
  • Experience Fa'a Samoa (The Samoan Way) – this phrase refers to the Samoan culture and traditions that influence the lives of many local people – with a local leader by your side to give you all the insights.
  • Explore Vavau village for an immersive cultural day with the locals. Watch an ava (welcome) ceremony, then be treated to songs and dance while you feast on traditional foods.
  • Visit the gorgeous sandy beaches of Vavau and Lalomanu and go snorkelling and swimming at the Giant Clam Sanctuary, teeming with starfish, tropical fish and coral.
  • Discover Samoan culture through storytelling and legend – visit Fafao o SaoAli'l (the Passage of the Afterlife), Giant Moso's Footprint, the Star Mounds (one of Samoa’s most sacred places) and the remains of the Virgin's grave.
  • Immerse yourself in local culture and be treated to song, dance and performance – you'll attend a Fa’ataupati (slap dance) and fire knife dancing night. On Sunday morning, attend a local church service led by a choir, followed by a traditional Sunday feast.

Is this trip right for you?
  • There are some water-based activities included in this trip. You will get the most out of this trip if you are a competent and confident swimmer. If you are not so confident, we recommend that you bring a life jacket from home to allow you to still participate safely.
  • The accommodation for this trip is not at luxury beach resorts, but is at simple, comfortable locally owned accommodation. Hot water may not be consistently available, so you should expect some cold showers. WiFi is also not widely accessible, and a local SIM will need to be purchased to have consistent internet access.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

Map of Samoa Adventure including Samoa

Inclusions

Meals

8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, Ferry

Accommodation

Hotel - Superior Rooms (2 nights), Seaside Lodge (2 nights), Airconditioned Villas (3 nights)

Activities
  • Apia - Robert Louis Stevenson Historical Home
  • Apia - Bahai House of Worship
  • Apia - Mulivai Cathedral
  • Apia - Fresh Produce & Flea Market visit
  • Savai’i - Market visit
  • Savai'i - Blowholes
  • Savai’i - Afu Aau Waterfall
  • Savai'i - Giant Moso's Footprint
  • Savai’i - Ancient Star Mound
  • Savai’i - Cape Falealupo half day tour
  • Savai’i - Fafao o SaoAli'l (Passage of the Afterlife)
  • Savai'i - Virgin’s Grave
  • Savai'i - Saleaula Lava Fields
  • Upolu - Giant Clam Sanctuary
  • Vavau Village - Traditional games & cultural activities
  • Vavau Village - Ava (Welcoming Ceremony)
  • Vavau Village - Customary feast
  • Lalomanu - Fire knife & fa'ataupati show
  • Upolu - Sopoaga waterfall
  • Upolu - To Sua Trench
  • Upolu - Ma Tree walk
  • Lalomanu - Samoan church service
  • Lalomanu - Traditional toonai Sunday feast
Add on activities
  • Savai'i - Mangrove kayaking tour from - WST100
  • Savai'i - Whittakers Chocolate Koko tour - WST15
  • Savai'i - Traditional Samoan Fofo massage (from) - WST40

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Please note the legal drinking age in Samoa is 21 years.

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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 15 reviews submitted.
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Rebecca · Traveled July 2024
Samoa is a beautiful place with friendly people and many dogs. Ado is an amazing guide who shares her culture and goes to every effort to ensure you have the best time. You will have cold showers, there will be no wifi, there will be disruptions to the planned itinerary but if you can go with the flow you will have an amazing experience.
Review submitted 19 Jul 2024

Anna · Traveled April 2024
Wonderfully paced trip. Ado our leader was knowledgeable, insightful and definitely fun. Great activities, beautiful locations and warm water. ‘The Samoan Way’ is definitely felt and appreciated throughout this trip. Came home feeling happy, relaxed and chilled.
Review submitted 21 Apr 2024

Justin · Traveled September 2023
We had an amazing time travelling around Samoa with the amazing Ado. Ado did a great job at sharing her beautiful culture with us, as well as showing us some of the most amazing natural beauty!
Review submitted 17 Sep 2023

Kelli · Traveled September 2023
Ado & Chen were amazing tour leaders. This trip showed Samoa at its finest with the perfect blend of time to relax and time to explore. The accomodation is what you expect in a developing country, but this does not take away from the spectacular scenery and friendly people. Loved this trip.
Review submitted 17 Sep 2023

Courtney · Traveled August 2023
I absolutely loved my trip to Samoa. The people are so incredibly friendly, and the tour gave us the opportunity to see things and hear stories that we otherwise wouldn't have had the chance to. Highly recommend this tour!
Review submitted 25 Aug 2023
Samoa Adventure
From
CAD $3,880