Samoa

Swim with green turtles with guides that can show you these ancient mariners before they are released back into the wild. The Satoalepai Wetlands sanctuary is the ideal place to bring your family. The kids will love feeding these gentle giants and swimming among them will be a memorable experience.

A must-do adventure for all the tourists in Samoa is the To Sua Ocean Trench: climb down the steep ladder leading to a natural pool of crystal clear, serene waters, and enjoy the unique experience of swimming in a grotto!

Due to the tropical climate and fertile soils, the rainforests of Samoa are a lush and vibrant paradise. Native wildlife such as seabirds, skinks, flying foxes, geckos, as well as a plethora of unique flora call the forests home. Le Pupu-Pue National Park on Upolu is one of the best with extensive walking tracks and a listed 42 bird species. Tafua Peninsula Rainforest Reserve, in the southeast, is another bird watchers haven where you may see the rare Samoan tooth-billed pigeon. In the Falealupo Rainforest Reserve, take the treetop canopy walkway built about 40 metres above the ground among giant Banyan trees!

Beautiful beaches are one of Samoa's fine points and Lalomanu Beach is one of them. The picturesque white-sand and the blue-green transparent waters are like straight off a postcard, and the tranquil vibe just makes it a great place to relax and recharge your energy.

At the Togitogiga Waterfalls, in the village of Salailua, enjoy a swim in one of the delightful swimming holes. There is no entry fee here and toilets and changing rooms are always available.

If you are feeling more energetic, take the hike to the top of the 55m high Fuipisia falls. You will find this spectacular jungle waterfall off the pass road in the village of Lotofaga. This is also a great place for bird watching.

Another powerful waterfall is the Sopoaga Falls where you will find a lovely garden and picnic area. The garden is full of native plants and trees making it a beautiful place. Make sure not to miss the coconut-husking demonstration and taste the lovely fruit before leaving.

The Mu Pagoa Falls, mark the point where Samoa’s largest river tumbles into the sea. This is for sure an excellent place to take pictures and experience local villagers as they are engage in using this natural resource in their daily life activities.

Another beautiful scenic beach with white sandy beach and clear blue water, Tafa Tafa Beach is the ideal place for a day trip where to sunbath, swim and snorkel. After the tide goes out, search for the gorgeous shells and natural souvenirs to bring back home. There are organised trips to this beach with companies such as: Samoa Scenic

Admire the powerful Papapapai-Tai Falls plunging 100 metres from the lookout. This is one of the longest waterfalls in Samoa and is truly a beautiful sight even though visitors can't actually get too close to the waterfall for safety reasons.

On Savaii, Pulemelei Ancient Mound is a historical site located on Letolo Plantation. At 12 metres tall, it’s the largest ancient structure in Polynesia. This massive man-made mound measures a whopping 61x50 metres. The mystery of how and why it was built still remains unsolved. It’s marked on some maps as Tia Seu Ancient Mound.

Located in the centre of the capital city, Apia, you will find this beautiful church with stained glass and art on the walls. The architectural beauty and the decor blends Samoan culture and Catholicism and it is truly a place where to admire icons, paintings, marble floors and carvings.