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
- Hotel
- Bungalow
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 weekly markets.