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Full Day Tour in Samoa: Explore Highlights and Experience Local Culture
4.8
173 Ratings
Apia
Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Samoa on this full-day tour. Explore the highlights of Upolu, experience local traditions, and learn about the fascinating history of the island. Book now!
Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Samoa on this full-day tour. Explore the highlights of Upolu, experience local traditions, and learn about the fascinating history of the island. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Robert Louis Stevenson Museum - Explore the historic home of the renowned author, now a celebrated landmark in Samoa.
- Baha’i House of Worship Samoa - This iconic structure boasts unique architecture and pristine gardens, perfect for a restroom break and photo opportunity before a short 10-minute drive to the next destination.
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- Robert Louis Stevenson Museum - Explore the historic home of the renowned author, now a celebrated landmark in Samoa.
- Baha’i House of Worship Samoa - This iconic structure boasts unique architecture and pristine gardens, perfect for a restroom break and photo opportunity before a short 10-minute drive to the next destination.
- Sopoaga Falls - Marvel at the stunning views of the Sopopoaga cliff and its magnificent waterfall. Enjoy a demonstration of traditional Samoan cooking, including the preparation of delicious coconut cream. A 15-minute drive will take you to the next stop.
- Papapapaitai Falls - Known as the tallest waterfall on the island, standing at approximately 95 meters, it is frequently featured in Samoan tourism promotions. A 40-minute drive will lead to the next location.
- Maninoa - Visit one of Samoa’s premier resorts and restaurants to enjoy lunch or a refreshing drink. Swim, snorkel, and relax on the beautiful white sands of the south coast, recognized by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s best beaches. After lunch, embark on a 90-minute drive back to Apia via the Northeastern Coastal Road.
- To Sua Ocean Trench - Discover Samoa’s most iconic landmark, with its stunning gardens and majestic ocean views. This 30-meter deep natural pool, formed by volcanic activity, is a highlight of Samoan tourism. A long ladder provides access for those eager to swim in this world wonder. A 30-minute drive will take you to the next lunch stop.
- Le Mafa Pass Road - At an elevation of about 600 meters, enjoy views of the Lalomauga village below as the journey continues back to Apia.
- Piula Cave Pool - The final stop offers a refreshing dip in a natural freshwater pool flowing from within a cave. A 35-minute drive will return you to Apia.
- Mulinuu Peninsula - View the Samoan Parliament House, Court House, and historic monuments.
- Fugalei Market - Experience Samoa’s largest food market, where locals sell their goods and fresh produce, followed by a short drive to the Drive Through Market.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Other
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Other
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Swimming gear and towels
- Lunch
- Swimming gear and towels
Additional Information
This tour is perfect for first-time visitors to Samoa, offering a glimpse of the stunning attractions on the principal island of Upolu. Gain an understanding of the diverse Samoan landscape, local lifestyles, and cultural demonstrations orchestrated by Chief Tai and his team. It’s a fantastic opportunity for those interested in exploring Samoa’s rich…
This tour is perfect for first-time visitors to Samoa, offering a glimpse of the stunning attractions on the principal island of Upolu. Gain an understanding of the diverse Samoan landscape, local lifestyles, and cultural demonstrations orchestrated by Chief Tai and his team. It’s a fantastic opportunity for those interested in exploring Samoa’s rich history.
- Travelers will need to provide their own snorkeling equipment if they wish to snorkel.
Location
Samoa Tourism Authority Event Fale
Beach Road
Samoa Tourism Information Center is directly opposite the Mulivai Cathedral on Main Beach Road Apia. Please wait in patio of Information center for pick up.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(173 Ratings)
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Kat_f
Mar 30, 2026
Memorable and fun experience - We visited Apia on a cruise and booked this excursion last minute. We had a great day driving around the island, visiting as many sights as we could within the time we had. The driver (Sam) was very friendly and accommodating. We were a group of 8 and all had a great time. Upon return (and just before our ship sailed) we realised we left a mobile phone on the minibus, but luckily we managed to get a hold of the Chief Tai (the operator) and Sam brought the phone to the dock just in time. Many thanks for the excellent communication and customer service!
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Ros
Mar 30, 2026
Georg our Great Guide - Georg was a fantastic guide. We were a group of 11 friends on a cruise. Georg was there to meet us when we arrived at the port and I knew from his bubbly personality that we were in for a great day. He was very knowledgeable and very proud of his country. He wanted to show us everything and explain his culture. A great day with a great guide. Highly recommend
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Eva_l
Mar 20, 2026
Our guide Chief George... - Our guide chief George was great and shared a lot of interesting information about how the community works in Samoa. We got to see a lot of beautiful Samoa and also had a little trip in Apia when we got back. Would have liked a longer stop on the beach.
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Melodyerfani
Mar 12, 2026
Beautiful adventure! - Had a lovely time! George was a knowledgeable and engaging guide. So happy we had such a fun time. It was a full day with so many interesting stories and beautiful locations. Highly recommend!!!
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Rory_w
Feb 20, 2026
Just Cracking ! - An absolutely cracking day out ! Don’t get done over by underwhelming ship shore excursions. This experience really is native and we saw loads of Upolo.
The lunch venue was absolutely breathtaking and extremely reasonable.
Samoa is a long journey across the Pacific and Atlantic for us Europeans but it’s everything that one’s perception of islands in the Pacifiic should be.
Thank you for a warm Samoan welcome and day out on the beautiful island of Upolo.
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6dk9pxt2r8
Feb 19, 2026
Thank you for the fantastic tour of Samoa - We would like to thank Erwin for this extraordinary day. In almost nine hours, you showed us Samoa's most beautiful highlights with incredible passion and expertise, and we couldn't have asked for a better guide.
We were particularly impressed that you immediately had a competent, interesting and often even surprising answer to each of our questions. You could clearly see how much you know and love your country – and that’s exactly what you passed on to us perfectly.
We enjoyed the whole day to the fullest. The impressions, the views and the many exciting stories have inspired us in the long run. After our return, we were honestly more than flashed by the countless positive impressions we were able to collect thanks to you.
Thank you for your patience, your kindness and the great way in which you have introduced us to Samoa. This day will remain in our best memory for a long time.
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Sandra_s
Feb 19, 2026
Fantastic tour & great value - We had the best time on this tour. Our guide Angel was informative & engaging. The tour was well organised & we got to see all the highlights of Samoa. We would highly recommend it to everyone. We loved Samoa & didn't want to leave.
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Cornelia_g
Feb 18, 2026
Fabulous tour with George! - We had a great tour with George who took us to all major attractions in Samoa. This tour is highly recommendable! George also told us a lot about the local culture and geography.
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Theo_c
Feb 15, 2026
Samo in the most beautiful way - Wonderful experience with probably the most beautiful places on the island of Samoa. The guide was perfect - knew a lot about history and culture and could convey that well
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Richard_c
Mar 31, 2026
Recommended - Great tour. Chris had a good sense of humour and was very knowledgeable. He took us all over the island and recommended an awesome spot for lunch. Only thing is we didn’t visit every stop on the itinerary and there wasn’t an explanation why.
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