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Namua Turtle Island and Eastern Upolu Tour: Discovering Samoan life with a High Chief
4.7
24 Ratings
Apia
Embark on a captivating tour of Namua Turtle Island and Eastern Upolu with High Chief Tai. Swim with wild turtles, visit Lalomanu Beach, Vavau Beach, To Sua Ocean Trench, and Sopoaga Falls, and immerse yourself in the rich Samoan culture.
Embark on a captivating tour of Namua Turtle Island and Eastern Upolu with High Chief Tai. Swim with wild turtles, visit Lalomanu Beach, Vavau Beach, To Sua Ocean Trench, and Sopoaga Falls, and immerse yourself in the rich Samoan culture.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Namua - This is a secluded island with crystal clear water and pristine white sandy beach off the Eastern Coast of Upolu where a motor boat will take you on a 10 minute ride. This is where turtles frequently come to nest so you will have a chance to see them on the boat ride.
- Lalomanu Beach - We can stop here for a refreshing cocktail if…
- Namua - This is a secluded island with crystal clear water and pristine white sandy beach off the Eastern Coast of Upolu where a motor boat will take you on a 10 minute ride. This is where turtles frequently come to nest so you will have a chance to see them on the boat ride.
- Lalomanu Beach - We can stop here for a refreshing cocktail if needed.
- Vavau Beach Fales - This is where the reality TV show Survivor was filmed. One of my favorite beaches in Samoa.
- To Sua Ocean Trench - This is the most advertised spot about Samoa where you descend down 30 meters from a ladder to a naturally formed water hole for swimming in the aqua blue water.
- Sopoaga Falls - Look at the powerful water as it runs off the Sopoaga gorge. You will also be treated to cultural demonstrations of how we make one of the most used ingredients for traditional cooking…”coconut cream”.
- Faga-loa Bay - Have a look at one of the most isolated villages on Upolu from 700 meters above sea level and get an awwsome panoramic view from the mountains into the lush green valleys of Le Mafa Pass.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Apia area only
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Apia area only
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Lunch
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Lunch
Additional Information
High Chief Tai, along with his associates, will provide a deep dive into the culture and history of the region during your visit to Namua Island. There, you’ll have the opportunity to snorkel, spot, and swim with wild turtles. A small boat will then take you back to the main island to continue the tour, which includes a stop at the famous Lalomanu…
High Chief Tai, along with his associates, will provide a deep dive into the culture and history of the region during your visit to Namua Island. There, you’ll have the opportunity to snorkel, spot, and swim with wild turtles. A small boat will then take you back to the main island to continue the tour, which includes a stop at the famous Lalomanu Beach. Here, you can enjoy a cold beverage or swim once again in the beautiful ocean. More highlights of the tour are Vavau Beach, the location for the filming of Survivor Reality Show, To Sua Ocean Trench, and Sopoaga Falls where you’ll get to witness the production of coconut cream and other cultural demonstrations. This isn’t just about sightseeing— it’s a chance to learn the ‘faasamoa’, the Samoan way of life, from a genuine Samoan High Chief.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Snorkeling equipment is not available for hire.
Location
Samoa Hotel Association
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
4.7
(24 Ratings)
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Thenakedbackpacker
Oct 18, 2024
Thank you for a fantastic Tour and welcoming, knowledgeable guide - Chris was our tour guide. He provided a interesting detailed commentary as we went as well as regaling great legends and information about the areas. He told us about the customs of Samoa and the people and how he was raised. He even sang to us. The places we stopped were beautiful. Our first stop was at Pialu Cave Pool. I hadn't intended to swim, but the water was so inviting I had to go in. The place is serene and peaceful and the cool water refreshing on a hot day. Chris made everything easy, pointing out where the facilities were, where to go and what there was to see. On the way to Sopoaga Falls, he drove us up a mountain road from where we had fabulous view of the ocean and unspoilt countryside. The falls were magnificent and Chris entertained us by teaching us how to make coconut cream. At To Sua Ocean Trench, we again enjoyed swimming in a mix of sea and fresh water. We were lucky as it was calm and almost empty. Be prepared for the steep walk back up the ladder to get out. Vavau beach Fales is a picturesque beach, with white sand and crystal clear waters. We were taken to a great spot for lunch, Aga Reef resort and Chris kindly took our orders in advance and phoned them through to the restaurant so we didn't have to wait long to be served. It was very relaxing sitting out on the deck overlooking the pool and endless seas. Namua Island was probably my favourite stop. On the boat trip across we saw many turtles in the shallow clear waters. Over on the pristine beach we were able to leave our belongings in a fale while we went snorkelling. The reef has an amazing variety of fish of all shapes, sizes and colours. I had a couple of encounters with a very curious triggerfish that kept swimming right up to my goggles before turning away at the last minute.
All up it was one of the best days we had in Samoa, much of which was contributed to Chris' welcoming personality and great sense of humour.
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Marta_k
Jul 28, 2024
An enjoyable day. Beautiful scenery. - Our guide Chris was on time and an excellent host for our day of sightseeing and swimming. Well done.
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Matthew_c
Jul 17, 2024
Awesome experience - We had an amazing tour with Tai - if you’re visiting Samoa, this is a must do! 10/10 had the best time… thanks heaps for an amazing day Tai!
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Robert_b
Apr 22, 2024
Wow! The turtles!!!! - Great experience seeing beautiful landmarks and the sea turtles were the highlight. Our guide was absolutely fantastic.
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Steven_t
Apr 20, 2024
Turtle Waterfall beach tour - Great time had by all. Excellent. We had a ball. George was funny and informative. The sights were extraordinary. Lunch was delicious. What more could you want? Do this
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Bronnie1975
Nov 1, 2023
Game Changer! Words and Photos Don't Do It Justice!!! - 5/5 recommend! Tai is full of passion for Samoa and that shone through in his storytelling!
What a day! Nearly 9 hours of natural island beauty, laughter, new experiences, unknown treasures.... we loved every minute!
Thank you Tai, we wish you and your family every bit of happiness, good health and everything that is great in the world!
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Navigate16767119553
Apr 8, 2023
Best day on our Samoa trip! - We were recommended Tai's tour from our accommodation and we couldn't be happier!
Not only was Tai super friendly, but he was incredibly knowledgeable and informative. We went on a tour for 8 hours but it just flew by, visiting a number of the most amazing natural beauties that Samoa has to offer. We were initially tossing up whether to go on a tour or rent a vehicle to take ourselves around but having now gone on the tour I am 100% sure we made the right choice. Highly recommend!
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Kristinhnl
Feb 10, 2023
Spent 3 days touring with Tai’s, I highly recommend them! - I spent 3 of my 7 days in Samoa touring with Tai’s. I got to see the island of Savaii as well as the East and West sides of Upolu.
I learned a lot about the history and culture from a local chief, saw the most beautiful waterfalls, and snorkeled at the best spots. Tai’s made the whole experience easy and fun! I highly recommend spending the day (or 3) with them!
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Kristinhnl
Feb 8, 2023
Solo traveler spent 3 days touring with Tai’s, I highly recommend! - I was a solo traveler and spent 3 days out of my weeklong trip touring the islands with Tai’s brother. I had originally booked 2 days but towards the end of my trip there were a few more specific places I wanted to see and they were thankfully able to accommodate me on short notice!
I went on a nice day trip to the island of Savaii, another solo traveler joined this tour. It was definitely worth the trip as it has a lot of different things to offer than Upolu island.
My other 2 tours were on Upolu…basically one day to the Eastern side of the island and one to the West. Thankfully with their help and guidance I was able to see all the best waterfalls, snorkel at the best spots (definitely go to Palolo Deep, and I also loved the amazing giant clams at Savaia), experienced some wonderful views from up in the mountains, and most importantly got the local perspective on life in Samoa and learned a lot about the history and culture.
Samoa is a beautiful and wonderful place. I highly recommend booking a tour with Tai’s Native Experience!
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Thao
Nov 7, 2024
Cash grab tour - We got our resort reception (Aga Reef Resort) to call the tour provider to check if we can be picked up at our resort or meet at Namua Island jetty, instead of Apia. Our resort is only 9 minutes away from the jetty to Namua Island, which seems to be the first stop of the tour after Apia. However, whoever we spoke to on the phone demanded another 50USD if we don't want to start the tour at Apia. They said that because they have to drive all the way over here and there are only 4 of us for the tour. This doesn't make any sense as they have to come all this way to start the tour anyway (?!). Of course we didn't pay an extra 50USD as this is such a cash grab. Instead of making the same amount of money and spending less time taking us around Apia, they chose to forgo the whole income and provide terrible customer service.
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