Where the Pacific happens.
The beaches, waterfalls, ocean trenches, markets and cafés travellers come here for. Find the activities that visit each, and the places to stay nearby.
6 places
Mt Vaea Track
Mountain · Upolu · Apia
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.
Mt Silisili
Mountain · Savaii · Central
Samoa's highest peak (1,858 m). Two-to-three day guided hike through cloud forest on Savai'i — arrange a guide through the village of A'opo. For experienced hikers only.
Mt Matavanu
Mountain · Savaii · North Central
The volcano whose 1905–1911 eruption created the Saleaula Lava Fields below. A short walk leads to the rim above a green forested crater — about 45 minutes return through bush — and you can sometimes spot the deeper crater that's now an unofficial picnic spot. Trail starts behind Manase. Wear shoes that can handle loose volcanic rock.
Mt Fito
Mountain · Upolu · South Coast
Upolu's highest peak (1,100 m), tucked inside O Le Pupu-Pu'e National Park. Rainforest summit with views toward Apolima Strait — guided hike only.
Mt Tafua
Mountain · Savaii · East Coast
Twin volcanic craters on Savai'i's sunrise coast, with a short walk through dense rainforest to panoramic views over the south coast and the lava fields beyond. Easier than Mt Matavanu; doable in a half-day.
Tafua Crater
Mountain · Savaii · Tafua
Volcanic crater on Mt Tafua, Savai'i — a short hike from the village, well known for its flying-fox colony. Open Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm; closed Sundays.