Namua Turtle Island and Eastern Upolu Tour
Namua Turtle Island and Eastern Upolu Tour
• 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.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Namua
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 15 minute ride. This is where turtles frequently come to nest so you will have a chance to see them on the boat ride.
50 minutesLalomanu Beach
We can stop here for a refreshing cocktail if needed.
15 minutesVavau Beach Fales
This is where the reality TV show Survivor was filmed. One of my favorite beaches in Samoa.
30 minutesTo Sua Ocean Trench
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.
45 minutesSopoaga Falls
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".
40 minutesFaga-loa Bay
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.
15 minutesIncluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Apia area only
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Sopoaga Falls
- Entry/Admission - To Sua Ocean Trench
Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Lunch
Good to Know
- 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
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.