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Full Day Tour in Samoa: Explore Highlights and Experience Local Culture
4.8
166 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
(166 Ratings)
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Sarahci6503ay
Jan 17, 2026
Fantastic Day - Great day out with Chris! Very knowledgeable about the island and the landmarks we went past. Thanks very much for an excellent day out, highly recommended.
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Cristina_m
Jan 10, 2026
Samoa deserves a tour! - We did not know that viator was associated with costa so we went out to find our companion. They were waiting to see the sign with our names. Fortunately after 45 minutes we met and George was able to show us everything described in the program. Kind and considerate.
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Sara_h
Nov 14, 2025
Great all-in day of culture, history and nature in/around Apia - We enjoyed our day out with Chris. We saw all of the main historical and cultural sites, plus a number of spots of natural beauty. Chris has a lot of history and Samoan legend to share. It was a great way to see and do the highlights of Apia in one day.
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E7029nsrichards
Nov 9, 2025
Blown away by the warmth of the Samoan people - What a wonderful day in Samoa! Our tour guide, George, was so warm, kind and welcoming, consistent with all the wonderful people we met while on the island. We often find the tour guides make the experience, and this team did not disappoint. From majestic waterfalls to beautiful and refreshing beaches and cave pools, it was a great day. Thank you George for your deep knowledge of the culture and history, and for your kindness and inclusivity for people from ALL walks of life. 🏳️🌈
We also appreciated your unfiltered story telling about the history of the island.
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Laura_k
Nov 6, 2025
Exceptional Tour in Samoa! - Exceptional Day and Exceptional Tour. The tour is jam-packed so be clear that you want to see many things, not spending a lot of time at each. That is exactly what we wanted; to see as much as we possibly could in our one day Shore Excursion! It was two small vans (about 18-19 people in each). We had a fantastic guide, Earvin in our van, who told us anything and everything about each place and answered every question asked about Samoa all day long. He had a microphone so people could hear in the bus. He stayed around at every stop in case people had questions. The driver was also great and felt part of the group in helping us move quickly through the locations. It is amazing how much we saw. Some people added quick swims to their days at some of the stops. We even were able to have a Samoan picnic (not included in the cost) that was excellent. It was great food and a wonderful opportunity to actually sample local food. The cooks stayed and answered questions on the food as well. The coconut demonstration (and I have seen two others) was the best and most thorough I have ever seen. What can I add, except this is the only group to use for Samoa for any tour!
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Glen_h
Oct 31, 2025
George is a star - Fabulous time. George was passionate and informative and we learnt a lot about the culture. It is the most beautiful island with beaitiful flora and lovely people. It was a full day and we did a lot.
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Ray_h
Oct 30, 2025
George was a great tour guide - Excellent tour as a great overview of sites on the island. The lunch could be eliminated. Not many in our group ate much of it. Could use step to get in and out of the van.
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27laurak
Oct 29, 2025
Exceptional Tour in Samoa! - Exceptional Day and Exceptional Tour. The tour is jam-packed so be clear that you want to see many things, not spending a lot of time at each. That is exactly what we wanted; to see as much as we possibly could in our one day Shore Excursion! It was two small vans (about 18-19 people in each). We had a fantastic guide, Earvin in our van, who told us anything and everything about each place and answered every question asked about Samoa all day long. He had a microphone so people could hear in the bus. He stayed around at every stop in case people had questions. The driver was also great and felt part of the group in helping us move quickly through the locations. It is amazing how much we saw. Some people added quick swims to their days at some of the stops. We even were able to have a Samoan picnic (not included in the cost) that was excellent. It was great food and a wonderful opportunity to actually sample local food. The cooks stayed and answered questions on the food as well. The coconut demonstration (and I have seen two others) was the best and most thorough I have ever seen. What can I add, except this is the only group to use for Samoa for any tour!
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Camille_d
Oct 29, 2025
Awesome day! - 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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Michael_g
Oct 23, 2025
A feast of stories and sights - Our guide George was fabulous, knowledgeable, personable, spoke superb English, and regaled us with stories and legends of the places that we saw. Honestly, we were more impressed with the people, culture and land of Samoa than any other place we have visited to-date on our South Pacific Cruise. Our disappointments were not seeing the market, that the Crater pool was not swimmable due to overnight flooding (not your fault), and that there was absolutely nothing to see where snorkeling was advertised (even though there has been nothing there but dead coral since the tsunami in 2009). The falls and countryside were stunning and our driver was amazing.
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