The 15 Samoa Tours That Book Out by the Wet Season

1.Full Day Tour in Samoa with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $130Our pick

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Upolu with guides such as Chief Chris, George, or Chief Tai. Visit waterfalls, the To Sua Ocean Trench, Piula Cave Pool, markets, historic sites, and a south-coast beach. Expect cultural stories, Samoan songs, cooking or coconut demonstrations, air-conditioned transport, and a busy schedule.

“Excellent trip around the island with Kris as our guide and our driver (sorry didn’t catch his name) Many tourist buses all going the same route so we went ahead of the others and saw some fabulous sights, especially the beach swim. A lot to see in one trip but our guide made the trip extra special with his knowledge and friendliness to make sure we all had an authentic experience of the island. Well worth it for a day trip!! Thanks to all 🩵”

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2.Full-Day Upolu Island Highlights Tour from Apia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $130

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Upolu with local guides Shawn or Janette. Swim at Piula Cave Pool, To Sua Ocean Trench, Lalomanu Beach, and Togitogiga Waterfall, with mountain views, bottled water, snacks, air-conditioned transport, and a restaurant lunch stop. Groups are capped at nine.

“From pick up to drop off Janette was so knowledgeable had a lovely welcoming smile, as I was travelling solo it was no trouble for her to take some photos for me. The group all got along great. The high light for me was To sua ocean trench, incredible once I got down there I floated about for a while thinking wow I had to pinch myself and remind myself where I was. The beach I fell asleep at I was so relaxed after a delicious lunch, oh and don't get me started on the best cinnamon scrolls I have ever had for the delicious snack. Overall this tour is…”

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3.Full-Day Upolu Island Tour with Waterfalls and Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 8 hours · from $130

Spend eight hours exploring Upolu with local guides Janette or Shawn. Swim at Piula Cave Pool, To Sua Trench, Lalomanu Beach, and Togitogiga Waterfall, then see Papapapaitai Falls, Le Mafa Pass, and the Bahá’í Temple. Transport, water, snacks, and entrance fees are included, while lunch is extra.

“Awesome tour guide and great tour highly recommended it.”

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4.Ultimate Upolu Highlights Tour – Apia Cruise Ship Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $130

Join Shawn and Janette of Samoa Surf and Turf for a six-and-a-half-hour Upolu tour from Apia’s cruise port. Swim in Piula Cave Pool, visit To Sua Ocean Trench, relax at Lalomanu Beach, and stop at Papapapaitai Falls. The air-conditioned vehicle, water, snack, entrance fees, and careful return-to-ship timing are included.

“We had separated and prepaid for a tour of the island starting at 9:00. The tour operator unilaterally changed the time to ten minutes after the gangplank was down.. We were unable to open the email notifying the change in time. Passengers Read more”

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5.The Pristine Waters of Upolu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $146

Spend 7 to 9 hours swimming at Sauniatu Waterfall, Piula Cave Pool, Lalomanu Beach, To Sua Ocean Trench, and Togitogiga Waterfall. Local guides such as Arthur and Afa add island context, while lunch, snacks, transport, and a maximum group of six keep the day easy to manage.

“Swimming in the waterfalls and seeing the beautiful To Sua Trench was wonderful. Having said that the whole day was lovely and Afa was an excellent guide. Thanks for a great day.”

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6.Island Show Fiafia Night @ Le Manumea Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $180

Spend Thursday evening at Le Manumea Hotel in Vailima with an island buffet and 90 minutes of Samoan and Polynesian entertainment. Expect action songs, an ava ceremony, chanting, legends, lava-lava demonstrations, audience participation, comedy, and a powerful fire knife finale. The lively MC, known as Bobo or Dwayne, keeps the evening moving.

“Food was good! Dinner was at shared tables in the hotel lobby—there were lots of structural columns so your view may be blocked if you’re not at one of the front tables. Get there early for a good view!”

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7.Apia Highlights Shore Excursion Tour + Lunch & Island Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $194

From Apia Wharf, you’ll tour Upolu with a local guide, visiting the market, cathedral, Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, Bahá’í temple, waterfalls, To Sua Ocean Trench, and Le Mafa Pass. Lunch and a Samoan dance show at Maninoa are included. Guides such as Tasi, Elijah, and Taesie lead the day.

“My husband and I had a simply spectacular day with Tour Samoa! They packed in so much content into six hours, including a cathedral and temple, a local market, the Stevenson Museum, a beautiful private beach/lunch and show, a coRead more”

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8.Namua Turtle Island and Eastern Upolu Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $175

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Eastern Upolu with a Samoan high chief such as Tai, Chris, Sam, or George. Cruise to Namua Island for swimming and possible turtle sightings, then visit Piula Cave Pool, To Sua Ocean Trench, Sopoaga Falls, Lalomanu Beach, and Faga-loa Bay in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“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 Read more”

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9.Guided Tour to Primeval Crystal Waters of Samoa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $163

Join Tim or Atua for a private, active day across Upolu, with five swims, waterfall stops, To Sua Ocean Trench, a beach lunch, and optional stops such as the O Le Pupu-Pue lava cliff walk. Expect about four hours in an air-conditioned vehicle, 10,000 or more steps, and a flexible route.

“Had a fabulous day out with Tim. Such a nice guide, flexible with the itinerary and it was all great”

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10.Tour Samoa with a local~ Full Day Island Tour of Apia Upolu Samoa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $155

Spend eight hours seeing Upolu with Tour Samoa, from Apia markets and the Catholic Cathedral to the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, south-coast beaches, Sopoaga Waterfalls, and To Sua Ocean Trench. Pickup, lunch, bottled water, and air-conditioned transport are included. Guides such as Elisapeta, Lubuto, and Butou are praised for warm cultural insight.

“This was an excellent tour, thanks in large part to our terrific guide Elisapeta. She gave great commentary and is very well suited to be a host/guide for the day. All the sites we visited were very interesting, as well as scenic. And the spot for our Read more”

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11.Southern Savaii Day Trip from Upolu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $200

Cross from Upolu to Savaii with local guides such as Chris or Tai, then visit Afu Aau Falls, Mu Pagoa Waterfall, and the Alofaaga Blowholes. You will also see siapo made from paper mulberry bark and stop at Salelologa Market. The day uses a ferry and private road transport, with lunch at your own cost.

“This tour was the highlight of our Samoa trip. It was so much fun. Our guide was amazing. He was so interesting and fun. He told us so many stories and about Samoan culture. The ferry was comfortable and pleasurable. The sites were pretty Read more”

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12.The Jewels of Eastern Upolu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $151

Spend 5 to 7 hours exploring eastern Upolu with guide Arthur or another local guide. Swim at Piula Cave Pool, Lalomanu Beach, To Sua Ocean Trench, and Togitogiga Waterfall, with lunch, fruit, entrance fees, and port drop-off included.

“Samoa is a beautiful Island and Arthur (German born in Germany raised in Samoa) did a great job taking us around the island. Four swimming location was a real treat. The water in the ocean and the trench were warm and inviting. If you're on a cruise ship with limited time this is a must.”

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13.Crater Lake Hike and Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $77Best value

You’ll follow a rough 4WD track and a steep, sometimes slippery rainforest trail to Lake Lanoto’o, Samoa’s volcanic crater lake. This 5 to 6-hour trip from Apia includes pickup, snacks, lunch, and a swim stop. Groups are capped at six, but sturdy footwear and moderate fitness are essential.

“Our guide was so patient and attentive, it was a beautiful Forrest hike and the lake was stunning! My friend is gluten intolerant and they made a personal alternative lunch for her which was so considerate.”

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14.Tour of Primeval Crystal Waters of Samoa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 9 hours · from $163

Join Tim and Kevin for a nine-hour Upolu water adventure from Va’a-o-Fonoti. Swim at Sauniatu Waterfall, Piula Cave Pool, Lalomanu Beach, To Sua Ocean Trench, and Togitogiga Waterfall, with time for sea cliffs and Papapapaitai Falls. The small group, air-conditioned van, lunch, snacks, and flexible stops make this an active but well-supported day.

“The entire trip was amazing, worth time & price! I recommend the tour as the guide was very profesional.”

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15.Samoa in a Day: Customizable Tour of Beaches, Waterfalls, Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $180

Set out from Apia with a private guide and air-conditioned transport for a flexible Samoa day. Kisa and the Matua Tours team can shape the route around To Sua, Lalomanu Beach, Piula Cave Pool, the Giant Clam Sanctuary, or local markets. Four attraction fees and snacks are included, but lunch is extra.

“Kisa was a great guide. Starting at the port where she picked us up for a private tour, she was totally prepared to show us this beautiful island and have fun doing it. She modified the itinerary to deal with crowds and the rain. We snorkeled wRead more”

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