Escape to paradise with a 7-night stay in Samoa! Begin with a cultural tour of Apia and then journey to Manono Island for an authentic Samoan experience, complete with an Umu lunch and traditional customs. Enjoy Apia’s landmarks, a lively FiaFia show, and an uplifting village church service. Take in breathtaking natural wonders, including the To-Sua Ocean Trench and cascading waterfalls. With free time to relax or explore, this tour offers the perfect blend of culture, relaxation, and adventure.
Activity Level 1
Home pick up and return within the Auckland metropolitan area (if applicable).
Services of Travelwise Holidays Tour Leader throughout.
Return airfare Auckland to Samoa flying with Air New Zealand. Return airport transfers in Apia.
7 nights at Taumeasina Island Resort OCEAN VIEW Rooms including standard share twin/double room with private facilities.
Cooked breakfast daily, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Manono Island Day tour, the 'Real Samoa', including ferry transport.
Sightseeing tour of Apia. Museum, Gallery and Temple tour. Visit the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, the Baha’i Temple and gardens and the Tiapapata Art Gallery. The first German monument, Parliament, tombs, Lands & Titles Court plus a drive up to Mount Carmel Church for a view of Apia town and harbour.
All locally guided sightseeing tours, entry fees and ferry trips, as per itinerary.
Travelwise Holidays documentation & travel bag
THURS 23 JUL - AUCKLAND/SAMOA
Depart Auckland on Air New Zealand NZ992 at 8.45am, arriving in Apia at 1.30pm. Stay at Taumeasina Island Resort for 7 nights. Included: D
FRI 24 JUL - SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing includes visiting the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, the Baha’i Temple and gardens and the Tiapapata Art Gallery. Afternoon at leisure at the resort. Dinner tonight at the renowned Kokobanana Bar & Grill. Included: B, L, D
SAT 25 JUL - TO-SUA OCEAN TRENCH/WATERFALLS
Today is a full day tour visiting To-Sua Ocean Trench and to view the Sopoaga and Papapapataia waterfalls including Coconut husking and a demonstration. Experience a traditional FiaFia Buffet and show tonight. Included: B, L, D
SUN 26 JUL - CHURCH SERVICE /VILLAGE TOUR
This morning attend a Church service plus a tour of the village and a Chinese lunch. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight is freedom dining at your own expense. Stay at the resort or catch a taxi into Apia and explore some of the local restaurants. Included: B, L
MON 27 JUL - SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast we depart on a half day tour of Apia including the first German monument, Parliament, tombs, Lands & Titles Court plus a drive up to Mount Carmel Church for a view of Apia town and harbour. Enjoy lunch at Pacific Jewel. Included: B, L
TUES 28 JUL - MANONO ISLAND DAY TOUR
A fascinating insight into Samoan culture and life. An hour's drive to the west and then 20 minutes by boat brings us to Manono Island. On reaching Manono we will be greeted by our Samoan hosts for a briefing on Samoan customs and etiquette. Meet the locals and learn about their locally grown products and their uses. An Umu lunch is included. In Manono there is a very Samoan atmosphere, no noise, no dogs, no vehicles, and the main thoroughfare is a footpath that follows the coast. Island life has hardly changed in the last 100 years. Included: B, L, D
WED 29 JUL - FREE DAY
Day at leisure at the resort or look into an optional day trip at reception. Tonight a Farewell Dinner. Included: B, D
THURS 30 JUL - APIA/AUCKLAND
Relax before we transfer to Apia Airport for your Air New Zealand flight NZ993 departing at 2.45pm, arriving in Auckland at 5.55pm. Included: B
Deposit: $500pp
