Tours

We offer a range of exciting and interesting add-on tours, trips and activities for those times when you want to get out there and experience some of the amazing sights and attractions of Samoa. These tours operate on a set schedule, however certain tours are weather dependent.

You will tour in comfort aboard our two 2005 model 15-seater Air Conditioned Toyota Hi-Ace vans.

ADVENTURE/CULTURE TOURS

Tours as below range between ST$80 - 120 (approx. A$40-60) per adult
(kids 5-11 years A$25, under 5 years free).

Tour cost includes admission costs to any venue or tourist site and, in most cases, all equipment needed.
 
SET TOUR SCHEDULE AS FOLLOWS: Tours will depart with a minimum of two passengers, except the basic fishing trip which has a minimum of four passengers.

MONDAY 9:30am - 4:30pm

ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON TOUR (ST$100 approx. A$50)
We travel via the Cross Island road and stop at the awesome Papapapai-tai Waterfall. Upon arrival at the RLS museum, the tour is conducted by experienced Samoan staff with insights not only into the life of RLS, but Samoan history as well. After the tour, an optional walk up Mt Vai to Stevenson’s grave site is available. This is approximately a 45 minute walk each way, with excellent views overlooking Apia and the north side of Upolu Island. Depending upon time remaining and day of the week, a drive into Apia may be offered. Light refreshments and lunch included plus museum entry. Option to visit Apia markets and Sliding Rocks.

TUESDAY 9:30am - 12:30pm

WEST COAST SCENIC DRIVE (ST$80 approx. A$40)
Head west from Sa’Moana to the remote west coast (rarely seen by tourists) to sample some of Samoa’s most picturesque landscape and coastlines. You will feel like you’ve been zapped onto the set of Jurassic Park. You will also visit a village where you can hand-feed large turtles and friendly fish! Refreshments included.

WEDNESDAY 9:00am - 1:00pm

THE CAPITAL – APIA (ST$80 approx. A$40)
50 minute drive to the nation’s capital for a wander around the streets of Apia and venture through the craft/food markets to find that souvenir to take home. Chat with the locals and if you have a craving for junk food you can even pay a visit to McDonald’s.

THURSDAY (No set departure times)

GUIDED KAYAK AND SNORKELLING EXPERIENCE – NO CHARGE
(Weather and tide dependent)
Depart Sa’Moana by sea kayak for an approximately 30 minute paddle to Turtle Reef where you can snorkel with the turtles (an amazing experience)! There is an uninhabited island and beach where you can beachcomb and enjoy the serenity.

FRIDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm

SCENIC ISLAND TOUR (6 hours duration) (ST$100 approx. A$50)
Scenic tour of Upolu island highlights and attractions. This includes village life, the capital Apia, waterfalls, mountain ranges, beautiful bays, white sand coral beaches and outer islands. On this tour you will journey west from the resort through some unspoilt and picturesque landscape and continue on a clockwise drive. Please note, this is not an activity-based tour but one where you will want your cameras. Several of our stops are beautiful swimming locations so towels and swimmers are an essential take along. Refreshments and lunch included.

SATURDAY 9:00am - 1:00pm

THE OCEAN TRENCHES (4-6 hours duration) (ST$80 approx. A$40)
(Weather, tide and swell dependent)
The Ocean Trenches is an amazing venue, an excellent location to relax on a secluded beach, snorkel through trenches of reef with diverse marine life within a lagoon and, for the thrill seekers, swim through caves and lava holes. Depending on time of day light refreshments and/or lunch included.

SUNDAY

No set tours on Sundays due to the Sabbath Day. Samoans are deeply religious (Christian) people and, as we like to be respectful of their beliefs, have declared Sunday to be a NO TOUR day (except for surfing excursions by boat). A great day to kick back and relax and enjoy the resort's free activities (as listed below). Sunday lunch on the deck overlooking the lagoon is always a highlight.

OPTIONAL TOURS

These are activities that we can organise for guests or, in the case of the dive option, can be pre-booked and arranged by the guest direct.

BASIC FISHING TRIP (available on a request basis at ST$160 [approx A$80] per person)
Maximum 4 hours, minimum of 4 people, bottom fishing off Saanapu Sea Mount. All equipment, refreshments and lunch provided. Out at the mount one never knows what will be hooked next, from a coral trout, red snapper, dog tooth tuna to an amazing variety of reef fish or a small reef shark! All fishing equipment and refreshments are included.

PAY AS YOU GO SURFING TOUR (ST$120 approx. A$60 per person)
Travel in either of our boats (34 foot twin hull aluminum, powered by twin 85 HP Yamaha outboards or the 29 foot fibreglass mono hull powered by twin 75 HP Yamaha outboards), both with shade canopies and access ladders for your convenience, or by road in our two 2005 model 15-seater Toyota vans. Get to the best waves at the right time each day in Samoa. All trips include snacks and/or lunch and refreshments.

Trips will depart most days if there are other surfers on pre-paid surf packages at the resort. We have a policy of a maximum of 15 surfers at any one time, therefore if there are already 15 surfers on pre-paid surfing packages then you will be unable to book a surf trip. Weather, swell and tide dependent.

SCUBA DIVING
Scuba diving is run by Aqua Samoa Dive School and is accessible through our neighbor, Aggie Greys Lagoon Resort & Spa.  Bookings and payments should be made direct to Aqua Samoa. For information on the dives on offer and prices please contact Steve & Kat of aquasamoa@ipasifika.net or check the website www.aquasamoa.com

GOLF
Currently there are two golf courses in Samoa that are open to the public, Faleata Country Club and Royal Samoan Country Club. Both courses offer a unique playing experience in beautiful tropical surroundings. Faleata costs are cheap by western standards and 18 holes in a motorised buggy will set you back about A$15. Royal costs are a little dearer at about A$20. Golf sets are available for hire at the courses at a lower charge than Sa’moana’s but are generally mismatched and of poor quality. Our sets are still quite new Cougars and we have both left and right clubs plus a women’s set.
 
GAME FISHING CHARTERS
This is an excellent choice for the keen fisherman who wants to see some deep-sea action in the tropical waters of Samoa. Some of the species we catch include marlin, sail fish, El Dorado (dolphin fish), dog tooth tuna and yellow fin tuna to name but a few! Quite often whales and dolphins are sited on these trips.
The cost is A$600 for a four hour charter with each requested additional hour charged at A$150 per hour. These charters cater for a maximum of four fishermen with lunch, refreshments and all equipment included. As lures are expensive, a basic fee of A$15 applies to any lost lures. Serious fishing enthusiasts undertaking charters are encouraged to bring their own rods, reels and basic equipment.