Full Day Tour in Samoa with a Local
Overview
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This is the ideal tour for anyone who is visiting Samoa for the first time to get to know the beautiful highlights on the main island (Upolu). Get the appreciation of the contrasting landscape in Samoa and an insight into the way of life of the locals as well as cultural demonstrations from Chief Tai and his associates. This is also ideal for those keen to learn about the history of Samoa.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers will need to provide their own snorkeling equipment if they wish to snorkel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Robert Louis Stevenson Museum
You can have a look at the famous writer's old residence that has now become a famous landmark in Samoa.
Baha'i House of Worship Samoa
This is an iconic building with unique architecture and immaculate gardens where we can have a toilet stop and take photos before taking a 10 minute drive to our next stop.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Swimming gear and towels
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Shore Excursion with Local
Duration: 5 hours: Chief Tai's Shore Excursion Tour itinerary is specially curated to cover highlights of Samoa's finest waterfalls, beaches etc
SUV, Van, or Bus
Pickup included
Reviews
172 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day out!
Dian B,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day exploring a beautiful and interesting island with a fabulous tour guide. Highly recommend.
Best day trip ever.
Jarcus,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you to you and your team, it was a great day and Chris was the best of hosts. Brilliant. Memorable...and such a beautiful island. Snorkelled with turtles, reef fish and saw giant clams, learned local history and traditions, while exploring the island and made it back to the Solstice in time. A must do experience.
Best way to see Samoa, with a local
D7712FSleeo,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful way to see Samoa. Irvine was a wonderful tour guide taking us around the island he loves. You can see why. The gardens at RLS Museum and the Bahia temple were stunning. The waterfalls were breathtaking and the ocean trench was perfect. A great stop at the beach; we didn’t eat so as to maximise our time swimming. It was just wonderful to see the local view of Samoa and not just the usual tourist sites. Only 9 in our group so we felt we were special to them and not just another load of tourists. Highly recommend; Samoa and Irvine did not disappoint.
Recommended
Richard C,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great tour. Chris had a good sense of humour and was very knowledgeable. He took us all over the island and recommended an awesome spot for lunch. Only thing is we didn’t visit every stop on the itinerary and there wasn’t an explanation why.
Memorable and fun experience
Kat F,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We visited Apia on a cruise and booked this excursion last minute. We had a great day driving around the island, visiting as many sights as we could within the time we had. The driver (Sam) was very friendly and accommodating. We were a group of 8 and all had a great time. Upon return (and just before our ship sailed) we realised we left a mobile phone on the minibus, but luckily we managed to get a hold of the Chief Tai (the operator) and Sam brought the phone to the dock just in time. Many thanks for the excellent communication and customer service!
Georg our Great Guide
Ros,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Georg was a fantastic guide. We were a group of 11 friends on a cruise. Georg was there to meet us when we arrived at the port and I knew from his bubbly personality that we were in for a great day. He was very knowledgeable and very proud of his country. He wanted to show us everything and explain his culture. A great day with a great guide. Highly recommend
Our guide Chief George...
Eva L,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide chief George was great and shared a lot of interesting information about how the community works in Samoa. We got to see a lot of beautiful Samoa and also had a little trip in Apia when we got back. Would have liked a longer stop on the beach.
Beautiful adventure!
melodyerfani,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a lovely time! George was a knowledgeable and engaging guide. So happy we had such a fun time. It was a full day with so many interesting stories and beautiful locations. Highly recommend!!!
Just Cracking !
Rory W,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An absolutely cracking day out ! Don’t get done over by underwhelming ship shore excursions. This experience really is native and we saw loads of Upolo. The lunch venue was absolutely breathtaking and extremely reasonable. Samoa is a long journey across the Pacific and Atlantic for us Europeans but it’s everything that one’s perception of islands in the Pacifiic should be. Thank you for a warm Samoan welcome and day out on the beautiful island of Upolo.
Thank you for the fantastic tour of Samoa
6dk9pxt2r8,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We would like to thank Erwin for this extraordinary day. In almost nine hours, you showed us Samoa's most beautiful highlights with incredible passion and expertise, and we couldn't have asked for a better guide. We were particularly impressed that you immediately had a competent, interesting and often even surprising answer to each of our questions. You could clearly see how much you know and love your country – and that’s exactly what you passed on to us perfectly. We enjoyed the whole day to the fullest. The impressions, the views and the many exciting stories have inspired us in the long run. After our return, we were honestly more than flashed by the countless positive impressions we were able to collect thanks to you. Thank you for your patience, your kindness and the great way in which you have introduced us to Samoa. This day will remain in our best memory for a long time.
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