Tours and Cultural Experiences
Known as the beautiful isles of the Pacific Samoa has the best natural sights within close proximity of most resorts. Samoa Holidays and Events will provide experienced guides and air condition vehicles, providing the experience of a holiday that you desire
Fuipisia Falls | To Sua Ocean Trench | Faofao Beach Fales
This is a full day tour where the coach will take a scenic drive through the North East coast of Upolu with a beautiful coastal view whilst passing through many traditional villages with the first stop at the Falefa Falls.
The next leg will be the drive through the Le Mafa Pass at 1,700ft above sea level. The journey will take us through the lush green forest towards Mount Mauga O Alii. The trip will have a brief stop at the Fuipisia Waterfall before driving further through plantations and more traditional villages before we reach the famous To Sua Trench. This is a big volcanic hole where there is a tunnel under water leading out into the ocean. Access to the water is via a long ladder and it is advisable to take care as it could be slippery at times when wet.
BBQ lunch or Samoan traditional food will be served at Faofao Beach Faleswhile guests may choose to take a swim, snorkel or walk and relax on the white sandy Beach.
The return trip will be through the South West coast and over the Cross Island Path with a short stop at the Papapapaita Waterfall before descending to Apia.
Insect repellant, swim wear, sunscreen, towel and reef shoes are recommended for this tour.
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Departure: Apia area pick-up at 9:00am and drop-off at 5:00pm
Fugalei Produce Market | Handicraft Market | Catholic Cathedral | Piula Cave Pool
A half day tour which begins with a visit to the local market to experience the sights and sounds of the market place and the fresh produce of the day. The Handicraft Market lies adjacent to the main market where you can also spend time to purchase souvenirs or gifts for families and friends back home.
The coach will depart for the Immaculate Conception Cathedral at Mulivai within the main city of Apia for approx. 10 – 15 minutes before the trip continues through the main Beach Road for a scenic drive towards the cool fresh water Piula Cave Pool for a swim. (Guests to buy light lunch on the way before Piula trip).
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Departure: Apia area pick-up at 10.00am - return to Apia area at 2pm.
Lalomanu Beach at Sieni Ropeti Fales
A direct trip from Taumeasina to this beautiful beach at Lalomanu can be arranged for a day out trip. Have BBQ lunch, enjoy a game of volleyball on the beach while others may choose to have a swim or snorkel and even sunbathe. Other fun activities can be arranged i.e Tug of war, Team Bonding games etc.
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Departure: Apia area pick-up at 9.30am – return to Apia area at 3.00pm
Inga the Winger Tours
Tours or personal training with All Blacks sensation, Va'aiga Tuigamala (Inga the Winger)
Note: Schedules can vary at certain times of the Year
Experience Fa'a Samoa at the Samoa Cultural Village | Piula Cave Pool
This will be a full day tour where we will pick you up from your hotel destination within Apia City boundary at 9.30 am and we will head to the Cultural village.
Be welcomed, the traditional Samoan way through an ava ceremony often reserved for visiting royalty and dignitaries. The tour starts at 10.30am and runs for approximately 2 hours and commences with the preparation of the Umu. A guided walk around the Cultural village explains the demonstrations that are taking place, then once the Umu is ready, guests can sample fresh traditional Samoan cuisine of fish, taro and palusami served on a woven plate while watching a performance of traditional Samoan dance.
The Samoan siva is a graceful dance performed by the women where the dancer tells a story with her hands and fast actions of the faátaupati or slap dance which is performed by the men.
Upon completion of the above we will take a scenic drive through the eastern coastline road to Piula Cave Pool for a fresh water swim for an hour.
Drop off to your hotel destination at 4.30pm.
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Departure: Apia area pick-up at 9.30am – return to Apia area at 4.30pm
EFKS Museum & Fine Arts | Tuanaimato Sports Complex | Papase'ea Sliding Rocks
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Departure: Apia area pick-up at 9.30am – return to Apia area at 2.00pm
This is a half day tour where pick up will be done from your hotel destination within Apia city boundary. The journey leaves for the EFKS Museum through the main west coast road which takes approximately 25 minute drive.
If you want to see and experience the most stunning carvings and art work. EFKS is the place to visit. It is also the place to learn about Samoan culture and history.
After walking through and learning about the history carved with fine arts and paintings we shall take our return journey we shall take a scenery drive through Tuanaimato Sports Complex on our way to Papase'ea Sliding Rocks for a fresh water swim and lunch before we return to your hotel destination.
To Sua Ocean Trench | Piula Cave Pool
A special trip to the iconic To Sua Ocean Trench departing from any hotel destination within the city boundary of Apia can be arranged through our tour guides.
A coastal drive through our main east coast will enable us to catch some glimpse of the modern and old village structures through modern and traditional villages along the way. On this route we can make a first stop at the fresh water Piula Cave Pool or be our last stop after having a swim at the To Sua Ocean Trench which is approximately 40 minute drive to the other side of the Island.
Most guests prefer To Sua as the first stop and Piula as the last for a fresh water swim after having a dip at the Ocean Trench.
Along the way we will drive inland through Le Mafa Pass at 1,7000ft above sea level with a beautiful tropical green scenery before we descend to Lotofaga and straight to the Trench.
On the return trip we will drive through Lalomanu Beach and return through Le Mafa Pass back to Apia.
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Departure: Apia area pick-up at 9.30am - drop-off at 3.00pm
Robert Louis Stevenson Museum| Bahai Temple | To Sua Ocean Trench | Faofao Beach
Things to bring on the tour: Sunscreen, hat, Insect repellant, swim wear, towel and some cash should anyone wish to buy from the local Beach restaurant.
This tour will begin by taking a ride up to the beautiful island plantation home of the famous author Robert Louis Stevenson. It has subsequently served as the official home for the head of numerous administrations in Western Samoa. It is now a world class museum located directly Below the famous authors Mt Vaea burial site.
Next stop will be at the TiapapataBahai Temple before taking a scenic tour down the Cross Island road to Papapapaitai Waterfall and a North Easterly drive through traditional villages and country side scenery towards Lotofaga and the famous To Sua Trench.
BBQ lunch (Potato Salad, Vegetarian Salad with Fish or Chicken plus Fruits for deserts) will be served at Faofao Beach Fales. Two hours will be spent on Faofao Beach Fales and guests can make a choice to go for a swim, snorkel or sunbath.
The return journey will take us back through the south west route to Le Mafa Pass with a beautiful scene at 1,700 feet above sea level than head west through more Samoan villages on the coastal overlay towards Apia.