Mangrove to Lagoon Kayak and Paddleboard Adventure

Overview

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English

8 hours

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Vai Villas Samoa, an authentic and rich blend of sustainability, ecology, culture, marine exercise and fun; the launching point for our waterborne experience. Kayak or paddleboard through the overhanging mangroves, twisting and turning your way 1.5km to the beach on the lagoon of Safata Bay. Break here for a dip. Then paddle across to shallow open waters of the Safata Bay lagoon to an otherwise inaccessible, isolated and pristine beach at the end of the peninsula opposite for lunch. Return through the mangroves to Vai Villa Lodge.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not recommended for NON-SWIMMERS

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Apia

8:00am Pick up at central Apia accommodation and off southwest across the agriculturally rich hinterland of Aleisa to Upolu’s southwest coast heading for Vai Villas.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

8:50am VAI VILLAS LODGE is an eco-tourism treasure in the heart of Lotofaga Village. Here we familiarize ourselves with the kayaks, paddleboards, paddles, lifejackets and repack our edibles for the journey ahead. At Vai Villas there are many species of native birds that reside within the resort grounds. Step out of the villa verandah and you will spot plenty of fish, ducks, eels, dragon horses swimming in the spring fed waters. Fresh water spring and tidal estuary, mangroves, Jurassic type environment

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Delicious beef or chicken sandwich roll, bottled water, locally bottled orange drink, a can of Samoa's own brew: Taula, Locally produced banana chips.

Entrance Fee to the Vai Villas mangrove destination also includes kayaks and paddleboards, access to the mangrove estuary, and spring fed pool, Villa facilities including showers.

Coffee and/or Tea