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
176 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Lin Y,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The guide George was working hard and tried to tell us as much as he could. But the tour wasn't organized well. There were always people got back late at every place so the next place was rushed. The bus was old and made noises so it was hard to hear what George was saying.
High praise for Chief Tai!
Krisser2014,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day - we saw all the top sites in Samoa, and our guide (Ervin) taught us something about what we saw and Samian culture. He wanted to be sure we had the best possible experience, and we did!
Great comprehensive private tour
Ilasik6,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked a private tour for our day on shore on a cruise. Good communication prior to the booking, although I’ve never had to pre-pay using Western Union and not a credit card before. Got over 8 hours of sightseeing visiting so many attractions including swimming in 3 different great beaches Good stories by George who went beyond the itinerary and showed us so much Highly recommend
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.
From US$130.00
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