Namua Turtle Island and Eastern Upolu Tour
- 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
• You will receive invaluable historical and cultural insight as High Chief Tai and his associates take you to visit Namua Island where you can snorkel, spot and swim with wild turtles. You will be taken back by a little boat to the main island where the tour will continue on to the ever famous Lalomanu Beach where you can buy a nice cold drink or even jump in the ocean again. Our other stops include Vavau Beach where Survivor Reality Show was filmed, To Sua Ocean Trench and Sopoaga Falls where you will see how we make coconut cream and other cultural demonstrations. Take the chance to not only see the sights but learn about the Samoan way of life called "faasamoa" from a real Samoan High Chief.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Apia area only
What's not
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Lunch
Itinerary
This is a secluded island with crystal clear water and pristine white sandy beach off the Eastern Coast of Upolu where a motor boat will take you on a 10 minute ride. This is where turtles frequently come to nest so you will have a chance to see them on the boat ride.
We can stop here for a refreshing cocktail if needed.
Sacred volcanic cave pool - naturally formed crystal clear pool from underground water spring. Swim with colourful native fresh water fish right into the shady cave. The pool flows right at the edge of the sandy beach - a favourite fishing spot for the locals.
This is the most advertised spot about Samoa where you descend down 30 meters from a ladder to a naturally formed water hole for swimming in the aqua blue water.
Look at the powerful water as it runs off the Sopoaga gorge. You will also be treated to cultural demonstrations of how we make one of the most used ingredients for traditional cooking..."coconut cream".
Have a look at one of the most isolated villages on Upolu from 700 meters above sea level and get an awwsome panoramic view from the mountains into the lush green valleys of Le Mafa Pass.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 30 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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4Very nice guide but the program was to ambitious for the time we had {9h)
We schedule was due to delay in the kitchen with our lunch bit stressful but our guide did his best to keep us happy. He was really good.
5Great day out. Fiva was a...
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.
5Chris did a fantastic job...
Chris did a fantastic job at showing and describing the incredible Samoan Culture!!! He was funny and knowledgeable. We all appreciated all of this!!!
5Great way to see the...
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.
5East Upolu Tour
With Tai's Native Experience we had the best day travelling around east Upolu. Our driver George had a thorough knowledge of Samoan culture & through his telling of Myths showed a passion & love of his country. His coconut dehusking & grating demonstration at Sopoaga falls was great. From our trip to Namua Island, to lunch at Aga Reef Resort then onto some secluded beaches for a dip. It was a truly memorable day, with a real gentleman with much consideration & heaps of laughs.
5Sights, experiences, culture and knowledge
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.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 120 travellers
- Operated by
- Tais Native Experience
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
How it compares in Upolu
- Its from-price is 10% above the median of the 20 day trips we list in Upolu.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 20.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Upolu
Upolu is the main island of Samoa, a green volcanic island of waterfalls, a sea trench and white-sand beaches around the capital, Apia.
Upolu is the second-largest island of Samoa but home to most of its people, with the capital, Apia, on its north coast. A mountainous spine of forest runs along the island, falling to a coast of coral reefs, black-rock headlands and white-sand beaches. Robert Louis Stevenson spent his last years in a house on the slopes above Apia, now a museum, and is buried on the summit of Mount Vaea.
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