Full-Day Upolu Island Highlights Tour from Apia
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Apia, Samoa
- 7 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled waterBottle water and snack
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Snacks
- LunchLunch is not included, but we stop at a lovely restaurant with a great selection of food and cold drinks.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We can pick up/drop off at Sinalei Reef Resort, but we require an extra fee of 70 tala that will need to be paid on the day and pick up will be early at 745am. Thanks Hotel pick up will be in the front lobby of your hotel between 845am and 9am. If we are picking up multiple guests from various hotels we will contact you before tour with a more accurate time. We pick up in the Apia area only. If you are staying in a hotel or airbnb in Apia not listed please contact us directly. Thanks
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Piula Cave Pool
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Le Mafa Pass Road
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
To Sua Ocean Trench
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
4
Lalomanu Beach
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
5
Togitogiga Waterfall
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
6
Papapapaitai Falls
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Baha'i House of Worship Samoa
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 122 reviews
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Linda_K, Jun 2026
If you are visiting Samoa you must do this tour! Shawn is a wonderful guide who happily answered any questions and gave us a great rundown of Samoa. The tour was so seamless and enjoyable from following up the day before and on the day itself. Make sure this day tour is on your must do list!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks Linda for your review. I'm happy you had a great day out with me and enjoyed seeing Samoa.
Take care,
Shawn
Steven_M, Jun 2026
Great tour. Local tour guide with many years of experience. She knows all the best locations and is a pleasure to chat with
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello Steven,
Thanks for your review and all the best on your travels.
Janette
julesdacanay, Apr 2026
Shawn is an excellent guide, patient and friendly. Pace was just right; small group kept it really well managed. Would recommend to anyone who prefers a smaller, less herd experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank Jules, It was lovely to meet you and hope you had a chance to snorkel in Samoa. All the best.
Shawn
Janelle_C, Mar 2026
This tour was a great way to see a bit of Samoa, Shawn was very informative with the Samoan history and places of interest.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for your review Janelle. Take care.
Shawn
Eoin_O, Mar 2026
Jeanette is an amazing guide. I had a great day out. I shared the trip with another traveller and we both had a great day out.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for your review, it was a great day out with you both.
Janette
Vincent_S, Mar 2026
We had the best day out
Jeanette was an awesome tour guide and made the day lots of fun. Comfortable air-conditioned van with plenty of room. The itinerary was relaxed......fantastic lunch on the beach.......diverse swimming experiences....and the scenery....just wow! We would highly recommend booking this tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for the great review, it was lovely to meet you both. Take care.
Janette
Edward_P, Feb 2026
Takes in many different swimming holes, beaches and waterfalls. You get a good feel for the island and do a lot of swimming
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks Edward. It was great meeting you and safe travels back to LA.
Shawn
Julie_K, Feb 2026
Very relaxed and flexible tour, plenty of time to enjoy the sights and sneak in a swim. Janette was a very informative guide who answered all our questions throughout the day
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you Julie, it was lovey to meet you. All the best.
Janette
Katie_M, Feb 2026
Samoa Surf and Turf provided a very high quality tour that was a great value! I’ve done a lot of travel and love to take a tour to get more information about an area and this tour was one of the best I’ve had! The day was a really good pace and it felt like I was enjoying the day with a knowledgeable guide. I would definitely recommend to friends and family visiting Samoa.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks Katie for your review and I'm happy you enjoyed the day with us. Take care
Shawn
Emma_L, Jan 2026
Incredible day seeing the best of Samoa.
We wanted a relaxed holiday so we allocated just one day to sightseeing and this tour really covered all the highlights.
Our guide Shawn was amazing and shared so much Knowledge of his country and culture with us. All admission fees were included, the tour ran seamlessly and we got a great amount of time at each location.
I would absolutely recommend this and would love to do more of their tours on future visits. Thanks Shawn and team!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks again Emma,
Looking forward to reading your ebook. Thanks for sending that. Take care.
Shawn
Tayla_L, Dec 2025
This was one of the best tours I have EVER done. I have been to 41 countries and this tour was the reason that Samoa is my favourite country of all. It was so engaging, beautiful and influential in a way that makes you want to come back every year. We were so taken care of. Thankyou so much for this amazing experience.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thanks Tayla for your review I really appreciate it and so happy your experience with me was so positive. Take care.
Janette
Paris_B, Dec 2025
What a fantastic tour. Our guide, Shawn was incredibly knowledgeable. Throughout the day we were on the move. Even when we were driving for a long stretches of time, we would stop every 15 minutes or so to see absolutely breathtaking attractions on the roadside.
I would highly, highly recommend this tour. We learned so much about Samoan culture, Shawn was an amazing guide, and the places that we went were beautiful - especially the swimming stops.
A lot of the swimming holes that we went to were deserted, it was literally just us there! It almost felt like we had a completely private tour of the island. Also, there were NO tourist traps, everything felt very local and authentic.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thanks Paris, it was great meeting you and your mom and I am glad you enjoyed your day in Samoa with me and safe travels back to Austin.
Shawn
Patricia_C, Dec 2025
Janette is absolutely AMAZING! She picked us up at our hotel and immediately it was like we were visiting a friend. It was raining pretty hard so she modified the tour to avoid the flooded roads which was exactly what we needed. We enjoyed our tour to experience and learn about Samoa beyond what we could’ve done on our own. Highly recommend!!!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for the lovely review. I had such a great day with you both. Take care
Janette
desi_s, Dec 2025
Absolutely amazing! Our guide was awesome - she's part Samoan and part Australian and extremely knowledgeable, passionate and full of energy. She made the tour so much fun. The sites we went to were all pretty cool too - Bahai centre, waterfalls, the Trench (must do!), Lalomano beach, cave pools etc were great.
I felt I had seen and done soooo much in just 8 hours. Highly recommended.
Bring swimming gear, a towel, and a smile and you'll have an amazing time.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review it was great showing you around Samoa. Take care.
Janette
Calleigh_G, Nov 2025
There is not many tours in Samoa, so I was so thankful to see this one! It covers a lot and you will learn so much about Samoa, along with getting to see how beautiful it is. I had a really great day
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thanks and we are glad you chose us as your tour guide.
Janette and Shawn
Penelope_W, Oct 2025
Such a fantastically excellent day tour, thoughtfully done, and really well paced, so plenty of time to take in each of the amazing highlights of Upolu scenery. Shawn had plenty of great stories, and was so factually informative. Great to have a local tour guide who is clearly passionate about Samoan history & heritage. Accepted solo travellers (when other companies only accepted 2 as a minimum). Very highly recommended!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Penelope,
Thanks for your review all the best.
Shawn
Chiara_C, Oct 2025
Interesting and informative tour covering many of the island's attractions in one day. Excellent communication and on-time pick-up.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks Chiara,
GLad you enjoyed your day with us. All the best.
Janette
Darrell_S, Oct 2025
Sean was amazing. Super chill, very kind, informative. Was picked up on time, visited all the spots, nothing rushed. Sean's van was nice and cool and clean.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks Darrell, it was great showing you Samoa. Safe travels back to Hawaii.
Shawn
W_L, Sep 2025
我們在薩摩亞度過了一個難忘又美好的一天！導遊 Janette 不僅熱情專業，還非常細心貼心，讓我們一路都感到安心又愉快。她的行程規劃與時間掌控堪稱完美，午餐安排的地點更是令人驚喜與喜愛。整體來說，一趟充滿驚喜與溫度的旅程，非常專業，絕對值得大力推薦！
We had an unforgettable and wonderful day in Samoa! Our guide, Janette, was not only warm and professional but also incredibly thoughtful, making the entire journey both enjoyable and worry-free. Her itinerary planning and time management were absolutely perfect, and the lunch spot she chose was truly delightful. Overall, it was a journey full of surprises and heartfelt moments – highly professional and absolutely worth recommending!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your review.
Take care,
Janette
MariaJose_B, Sep 2025
Great tour of Upolu Island with Samoa Surf and Turf. I definitely recommend this company, the guide was excellent, the car was great, the tour very intersting and the island is beautiful.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you Maria for your review.Gald you enjoyed your day.
Shawn
Fiona_B, Aug 2025
This was a fabulous day of exploration of the many beautiful sites, waterfalls and the Island.
Shawn was an excellent guide and was able to answer everyone's questions easily.
Communications were excellent and although due to my personal niggling injuries, I didn't swim at any of the spots not did I venture down the 30m ladder at To Sua sinkhole.
The lunch was excellent spot to stop and the snacks provided by Shawn we just right.
Thanks Shawn for a fabulous day - it ticked alot of boxes
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Fiona,
Thanks for your review.
Take care,
Shawn
vicki_r, Jul 2025
Wow this was just an amazing day. Jeanette our driver was a beautiful guide- she was able to answer all our questions plus offer up so much interesting information on the history and culture of Samoa. The itinerary is perfect. We swam, ate a great lunch and just sat back and took in the amazing scenery.
This is a must do in Samoa. I would give it 10 stars if I could. Thankyou again Jeanette😊
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks Vicki for your review, it was my pleasure and all the best.
Janette
Ivan_T, Jul 2025
Shawn, the owner and guide, was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He was engaging and a great conversationalist. You must at least dip in the To Sua Ocean Trench - it's an unforgettable experience!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks Ivan,
Have fun on your travels the next few months.
Shawn
Jeff_M, Jul 2025
Janette and Shawn were great hosts. They picked us up on time with a lovely welcome and a smile, bottled water, and away we went. There were four of us and we joined another four, so eight tourists total in a nice modern air conditioned van.
We visited Piula Cave Pool, dive straight into refreshing fresh water; Sopoaga Falls; To Sua Trench - a must for many, a ladder down into salt water pool fed by the sea through an underwater cave; Lalomanu Beach whish was so picturesque - we also had a lovely lunch here at a local restaurant, Janette and Shawn waited for our order to be cooked while we swam; Togitogiga Falls for another fresh water swim, Papapapaitai Falls, and Bahai Temple (this was personally interesting to me as I had also visited the one in New Delhi).
The day never felt rushed, and Janette and Shawn were happy to take any questions we had. It was a day that will live in the memory. I absolutely recommend this tour which is also very good value for the money.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks Jeff,
It was our pleasure and happy you enjoyed the day with us. Take care.
Janette and Shawn
Stacy_W, Jul 2025
It was such a great experience driving around and exploring Samoa. Every stop was beautiful. It was nice learning about Samoa and the things that have happened. I would highly recommend it and would go back.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks Stacy for your review and safe tavels home.
Janette
Robert_D, Jul 2025
Good range of locations to introduce the island - mountains, coasts, villages, and waterfalls.
Guide was informative and friendly.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks Robert for your review. Safe travels back home. Take care.
Janette
Omega_F, Jun 2025
Well worth the tour! Very knowledgeable about the island. If you’re in Samoa this tour is definitely a must do!!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks Omega for your review, it was great meeting you both and safe travels back to the USA.
Janette
Kathy_M, Jun 2025
This was such an amazing experience. We got to see all the beautiful sights the island has to offer, but what I loved most was learning about the rich culture of Samoa — something I wouldn’t have experienced on my own. The guides truly made this trip special. If I were staying longer, I would definitely book another tour with them. It’s an absolute must-do! This tour made my Samoa trip the best one yet. Thank you so much!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks Kathy for your review. Glad you enjoyed your time with us in Samoa and have fun in American Samoa.
Shawn and Janette
karen1066, Jun 2025
Had the most amazing day with Jeanette. She took us to several locations on the island where we had the opportunity to swim, Though even had we not wanted to swim the sites were beautiful for the sightseeing opportunities alone.
Jeanette allowed us ample time at each spot and never rushed the group. Throughout the day she was informative, chatty and friendly. She took time to photographs us and bought us crisps, water and a cinnamon roll. We were even provided with fresh towels. It really was a first class experience.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks Karen, I am glad you enjoyed your day with me. Take care.
Janette
Adrienne_P, Jun 2025
If you only have time to do one day tour in Samoa, this is it!!! I have booked many tours through Viator in many countries, and this was by far my favorite. Janette will be your tour guide and she is amazing! She will answer all of your questions about the island and take you to all of the best places Upolu has to offer. Bring your swimsuit and towel and get ready to swim in some of the most incredible places. Book this trip! You will not regret it! And if you have more than one day in Apia, book the giant clams snorkeling tour that Samoa Surf & Turf offers! You will not be disappointed by this company.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for the lovely review. Take care and safe travels.
Janette
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