Samoa Trips (Heart of Polynesia, Afu Aau Waterfalls & More)
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Samoa
Talofa lava and welcome to Samoa, the treasured islands of the South Pacific. Samoa is considered the heart of Polynesia. It has a 3000 year-old way of life called Fa'a Samoa that underpins a memorable visitor experience. Samoa is a postcard of natural beauty consisting of ten islands, each offering very distinct and different environments to explore. Blessed with stunning land and seascapes, and friendly people who are proud of their country, there are many versions of paradise to discover.
Explore Samoa's lush green fertile valleys where banyan trees tower above the tropical rainforest canopy. Take time to cool down at a watering hole next to one of Samoa's many cascading waterfalls that drop into rivers cutting jagged lines through the valley floor as they make their way to the ocean.
The coastline is a wonder in itself, with sparkling white sand beaches, in some places stretching for miles, and here and there are walls of sheer cliffs that drop straight into the Pacific.
Beyond the beaches out into the blue lagoons are scattered the rest of the islands that make up the Samoa archipelago, some inhabited, others with only wildlife, protected by the fringing coral reef that keep the powerful force of the Pacific Ocean at bay.
Things to do
Explore Samoa's lush green fertile valleys where banyan trees tower above the tropical rainforest canopy. Take time to cool down at a watering hole next to one of Samoa's many cascading waterfalls that drop into rivers cutting jagged lines through the valley floor as they make their way to the ocean.
Visit the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum. The enchanting colonial homestead will give you an insight into the life of one of the most-loved adventure authors - Enjoy the remarkable and refreshing freshwater cave pool: Piula Cave Pool, also known as Fatumea Cave
- A Must-see on Savai'i are the stunning Afu Aau Waterfalls
- Travel along “The Road of the Loving Heart”
- Slide down a waterfall at the Papaseea Sliding Rock which is located at Seesee in Faleata District. The sliding rocks is divided into two, one for kids and one for adults
Know Before You Go
Samoa is one of the safest destinations to visit with a low crime rate, however it's recommended that you take out travel insurance for peace of mind. Like travelling anywhere, lock away valuables.
The islands are free of major tropical diseases and no vaccinations are required, unless you are arriving from, or transiting through an area infected with yellow fever within 6 days of arrival.
It's also recommended to purchase bottled water for drinking and if you going to drink the tap water in your hotel room (which is generally safe), boil it first and chill in the fridge.
Just like any tropical destination, Samoa has mosquitos. There is no risk of catching malaria in Samoa, but dengue fever outbreaks have occurred on odd occasions and to keep the mosquitos at bay, it's recommended you use a good insect branded repellant.
The Samoa decimal currency is the Tala (dollar) and Sene (cent): 100 Sene = ST$1 (Tala). All major foreign currencies are exchangeable in Samoa.
Samoan Tala can also be purchased outside the country from a few selected banks, however you will need to check with your bank if you can order some before you depart.
Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners & JCB) are widely accepted in the major hotels, restaurants and stores. Travellers' cheques are also widely accepted at major banks and hotels.
Eftpos machines are found throughout Upolu and Savai'i in major hotels, resorts and supermarkets and accept the following cards - Visa, Mastercard, Cirrus, Amex, JCB & Plus Cards and Access International Debit Card.
Just like its Pacific neighbours, Samoa's climate is tropical and warm all year round. Light summer clothing is appropriate all year round. As Samoa has a strong cultural structure and Christian faith, tourists are asked not to wear bathing suits in Apia or in villages.
Temperatures average about 24°C -30 °C year round.
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