Visiting Peapea Cave (Savai'i), Savaii
Peapea Cave (Savai'i) is one of Savaii's most-visited natural pools. 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
Lava-tube swimming hole at Letui village — a collapsed cave roof opens onto a long freshwater pool bats nest in. Wade in from the shallow end and swim across; the water is cool and brackish-fresh. Village fee includes a local guide who points out the bat roosts. Bring a torch for the deeper end. Slippery rocks — water shoes recommended.
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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.