Namua Turtle Island and Eastern Upolu Tour
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Upolu, Samoa
- 6 to 7 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Combine visits to Namua Island and Easter Upolu with a Samoan High Chief as a guide on this unique tour in Samoa. Listen to Chief Tai's in-depth commentary on the history and culture of Samoa while visiting highlights such as Lalomanu Beach, Sopoaga Falls, Vavau Beach, and To Sua Ocean Trench. Jump in the turquoise water to swim and snorkel among the turtles and other marine life, with snorkel gear provided.
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Learn about the Samoan way of life from a Samoan high chief
- Travel in a private tour vehicle
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Apia area only
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours
- 07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026
Monday - Friday : 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027
Monday - Friday : 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Itinerary
1
Namua
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Lalomanu Beach
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Piula Cave Pool
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
To Sua Ocean Trench
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Sopoaga Falls
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Faga-loa Bay
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Snorkeling equipment is not available for hire.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 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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Featured review
Lisa_T
This was a great day - the drive to the cave pools was very cool and the water was clear and beautiful. The waterfall was gorgeous and we were treated to a coconut cream making demonstration. Samoan men work hard and it was awesome to see them at work. The snorkel was on a small island a bit away from mainland but it was fun as well. Sam is a kind, informative guide who took great care of us all day. Thank you for a special day!
Reviews
4.9
based on 30 reviews
Karen_L, Feb 2026
Great day out. Fiva was a great guide. We were able to see things other groups did not. He was able to get us to popular places before the big buses arrived, giving us peace to swim or take in the landscape.
Mitch_N, Oct 2025
Chris did a fantastic job at showing and describing the incredible Samoan Culture!!! He was funny and knowledgeable. We all appreciated all of this!!!
Hayley_T, Sep 2025
Great way to see the island highlight spots without having to drive yourself. Shout out to Chris for being so friendly and sharing his Samoa Culture knowledge. Nice relaxing day, swimming, snorkeling, seeing turtles Would recommend.
Elizabeth_W, Jul 2025
This was a great tour with lots of variety. Your own private island paradise for an hour or two. (Bring your own snorkel and mask), followed by a gorgeous lunch stop. Then add in a swim at the trench, a waterfall and a cave pool and you have a fantastic day sightseeing and experiencing some of the highlights of Samoa. Chris shared his knowledge on many topics about Samoa which certainly gives a greater understanding of the culture and history. Definitely don't miss this trip.
Lisa_T, Apr 2025
This was a great day - the drive to the cave pools was very cool and the water was clear and beautiful. The waterfall was gorgeous and we were treated to a coconut cream making demonstration. Samoan men work hard and it was awesome to see them at work. The snorkel was on a small island a bit away from mainland but it was fun as well. Sam is a kind, informative guide who took great care of us all day. Thank you for a special day!
Marta_K, Jul 2024
Our guide Chris was on time and an excellent host for our day of sightseeing and swimming. Well done.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback. We appreciate your company with us. Have blessed rest of 2024.
Matthew_C, Jul 2024
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!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
It was my pleasure Matt. Hope to see you again in Samoa soon.
Thank you
robert_b, Apr 2024
Great experience seeing beautiful landmarks and the sea turtles were the highlight. Our guide was absolutely fantastic.
Steven_T, Apr 2024
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
vivienne_b, Nov 2019
What a wonderful day. Our tour guide Tai, (high chief) made sure we enjoyed, history and culture with the best of Samoan beauty . Beach swimming and swimming in natural clear water pools. Demonstrated the uses for coconut...visited water cascades. And cultural sites. Highly recommend this tour. A big shout out for Tai. Thanks so much.
Response from Host, Jan 2020
It's been my pleasure taking you around madam. Thank you so much for taking your time to post this review. I do apologize for the delayed response though as I've only just figured out how. Take care.
Hugh_M, Aug 2019
My wife and I had a great time swimming at Namua Island and touring eastern Upolu. We had a small group (just the two of us with Tais brother as guide in the car). We were able to see all the sights of eastern Upolu without any crowds. We highly recommend this Tour!
Response from Host, Jan 2020
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. It was a pleasure to have been of service to you. Have a great year ahead.
kize, Sep 2018
My partner and I went on two day tours with Tai while we were on holiday in Samoa and we can't recommend him highly enough! Our first tour was to Namua Island and the beaches of Eastern Upolu. Tai provided us with the history of Samoa on our air conditioned drive to our first destination. He is very knowledgeable on the history and culture and we learned a lot. Namua Island was picture perfect and we saw many turtles on our short boat trip to and from the island - nice to see them in the wild. We swum, had lunch and lounged in the fales. After Namua, we had a beer at Lalomanu Beach gorgeous!, then carried on to Tai's favourite beach and then on to To Sua trench. I was not brave enough to go down the ladder, but it was a stunning place! Sopo'aga Waterfall was last on our list and we also got a demonstration from Tai about how to open and shave a coconut! The chickens were pleased to have a feed! Tai then shouted us a MASSIVE banana ice cream and dropped us back at the hotel. A day well spent! We then contacted Tai again to ask for another trip to Savai'i - the biggest of the Samoan Islands. Our day was filled with a beautiful ferry ride across the strait, amazement at the beautiful decorations put up for miles in celebration of the Miss Samoa pageants hosted by Savai'i the previous weekend. We had a quick breakfast at the beautiful resort and then straight to the Saleaula Lava Fields - complete with the LMS Church still standing and Virgin's Grave. Tai was very informative about the correct history of the eruption and it was by far my favourite place. Swimming with the turtles was next and my partner hopped in and admired the turtles in the water. To round out our day, Tai took us to the local markets and showed us the local handmade wares. We then hopped back onto the ferry and made our way back to the hotel. Tai was polite, informative, funny and personable. He tailors his tours to what you want to do and knows the islands and it's people well. If you're planning a trip to Samoa and want to see the sights, Tai is the way to do it!
Response from Host, Jan 2020
Hello my friend, it has been a while till I finally figured out how to post a response on here. This is a great review of my humble services and I thank you for taking your precious time. May you have a great 2020 and looking forward to seeing you again in Samoa.
Duane U, Aug 2018
We booked Tais Native Experience through Viator before leaving home.
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The first day was a trip east of Samoa traveling to the beautiful island of Namua where we had lunch, swam and relaxed before spotting turtles swimming alongside the boat on the way back to the mainland.
We visited To Sua Ocean Trench, Sopoaga Falls and various other stops.
All the while Tai was telling us about his wonderful Samoan culture. He is passionate about his country and it shows in his enthusiasm.
During the day we were talking about the Samoan traditional cooking method of an umu which he then set up for us for the next day.
Day two was a trip into the township of Apia to see the police band start the working day at 9.00am followed by the markets. Lunch was a traditional suckling pig, taro, fish and coconut cream and Luau coconut cream, onion and salt cooked in young taro leaves. It was wonderful to see what an authentic Samoan feast is like.
We finished the day with a swim at the Cave Pool.
We decided we would hire Tai for one more day for a trip to Savaii.
Day three we were picked up early to take the ferry. When there we were treated to a demonstration in Siapo making, creating fabric from bark and painting it with resin from trees.
We then saw the amazing blow holes which was magnificent showing the power of the sea.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Tai as a tour guide. His air conditioned van was good for the hot days. His commentary and knowledge is as good as it gets. Our first visit to Samoa was made so enjoyable because of Tai.
Tai, a High Chief, makes you understand and appreciate his culture.
Response from Host, Jan 2020
Hello my friend, I know it's been a while but I just found out the handle to respond on here. Thanks very much for this review. Hope all is well and that you are safe from the fires in Australia. Love from Samoa.
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