samoa
Samoa is one of the most traditional places in the Pacific. Fa’a Samoa, the Samoan way of life, is centred on family, church and village, and visitors are welcomed warmly.
The islands of Upolu and Savai’i have waterfalls, lava fields, blowholes and the famous To Sua Ocean Trench.
where to go
A swimming hole reached by a ladder.
A beautiful beach on Upolu's south-east coast.
The capital and the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum.
Lava fields, blowholes and quiet villages.
Sliding rocks in the rainforest.
Beach fale and lagoons.
when to go
Samoa is warm all year, with the driest weather from May to October.
May to October
Sunny, cooler and less humid. The best time to visit.
November to April
Hot and humid, with tropical showers and a cyclone risk.
July to October
Humpback whales visit the islands to breed.
where to stay
Looking for something different? We know many more hotels and villas in Samoa, and we'll happily suggest the right one for you.
experiences
Swim in the ocean trench.
Explore the lava fields and the Alofaaga blowholes.
Take part in a traditional umu feast.
Swim below the Sopoaga and Papapapaitai falls.
Explore the lagoon with turtles.
A Samoan dance and fire show.
May to October.
Via Auckland, Sydney or Fiji.
Yes, with a warm welcome and gentle adventures.
Dress modestly in villages, especially on Sundays.
pair it with
Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef, the Red Centre and wine country, with wildlife you won't find anywhere else.
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Mountains, fjords, lakes and vineyards across two islands, best explored at an unhurried pace.
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Warm, welcoming and easy with children, with private-island resorts and wonderful reefs.
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