Shore excursion · Upolu
Private Day Shore Tour: Samoa's Waterfalls, Beach & Culture
- Shore excursion
- 7 hours
- Upolu
About this activity
Piula Cave Pool, Sopoaga and Papapapaitai falls, To Sua Ocean Trench, Lalomanu Beach with island lunch, Bahai Temple. Private guide, small groups, flexible pacing.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operated by Samoa Private Tours
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation — cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather — if it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers — if it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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About the operator
Samoa Private Tours
Apia, Samoa
Private full-day shore tours showcasing Samoa's natural and cultural landmarks. Includes Piula Cave Pool, To Sua Trench, Lalomanu Beach, Sopoaga Falls, Bahai Temple and a 2009-tsunami family-home cultural visit.
Stay nearby on Upolu
Properties near where this activity goes — closer beds mean less island-driving on tour day.
Private Day Shore Tour: Samoa's Waterfalls, Beach & Culture at a glance
A 7-hour private guided tour of Upolu that visits Piula Cave Pool, Sopoaga and Papapapaitai waterfalls, To Sua Ocean Trench, and Lalomanu Beach with an island lunch. You'll also see the Bahai Temple. The tour operates with a private guide and small groups, allowing flexible pacing throughout the day. It's designed as a shore excursion from Apia and offers a comprehensive look at Samoa's natural landscapes and cultural sites in one outing.
- About
- A 7-hour private guided tour covering Samoa's waterfalls, swimming holes, and coastal beauty. Visits Piula Cave Pool, Sopoaga and Papapapaitai falls, To Sua Ocean Trench, and Lalomanu Beach with lunch. Includes a stop at the Bahai Temple.
- What to expect
- Travel with a private guide and small group to multiple natural and cultural sites. Visit cave pools and three major waterfalls, swim at an ocean trench, relax on Lalomanu Beach, and enjoy an island lunch. Flexible pacing allows you to spend time at each location according to your preference.
About Private Day Shore Tour: Samoa's Waterfalls, Beach & Culture
How long is Private Day Shore Tour: Samoa's Waterfalls, Beach & Culture?
Private Day Shore Tour: Samoa's Waterfalls, Beach & Culture runs about 7 hours.
How much does Private Day Shore Tour: Samoa's Waterfalls, Beach & Culture cost?
NZD 762 per adult.
How do I book Private Day Shore Tour: Samoa's Waterfalls, Beach & Culture?
Book Private Day Shore Tour: Samoa's Waterfalls, Beach & Culture on Viator (the operator's preferred channel for Kalena traffic) — see the Book button on this page.
Last updated 29 July 2026