Visiting Mt Vaea Track, Apia, Upolu
Mt Vaea Track is one of Apia, Upolu's most-visited mountains. This guide pairs the place with the stays nearby and the tours that include it on their itinerary, so you can plan a trip without bouncing between five tabs.
About this guide
Trail behind the RLS Museum climbing 470m to Robert Louis Stevenson's tomb on the summit. Two routes — the short, steep "Road of Loving Hearts" (~30 min up) and the longer southern ridge path (~1.5 hr up) — both end at a low stone tomb with sweeping views over Apia harbour. Best in early morning to avoid the heat.
Where to stay (7)
Le Manumea Hotel
Vailima · Upolu
- Hotel
from WST 354 / night
Hotel Laimoa
Apia · Upolu
- Hotel
from WST 277 / night
Orator Hotel Samoa
Aleisa · Upolu
- Hotel
from WST 250 / night
Insel Fehmarn Hotel
Apia · Upolu
- Hotel
from WST 260 / night
Dave Parker's Eco Lodge
Apia · Upolu
- Eco-lodge
from WST 220 / night
Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey's
Apia · Upolu
- Bungalow
- Hotel
from WST 600 / night
Taumeasina
Apia · Upolu
- Resort
- Villa
from WST 641 / night
Practical info
Before you fly, skim our Samoa travel info page — visa rules, ferry to Savai'i, driving on the left, village fees, and cultural protocols. For event timing, the Samoa events calendar covers festivals, public holidays, and what's on while you're there.