'Easy-going, merry and leisure-loving’: Robert Louis Stevenson’s assessment of his adopted homeland still rings true today. Our specialists have explored both the coastline and the green, fertile interior of this South Pacific island nation. They’re brimming with ideas for how to make the most of your own vacation to Samoa — whether you choose to retreat there at the end of a busy Australasia itinerary, or include a visit into a more wide-ranging trip to the South Pacific.
You might visit sleepy villages to hear traditional church singing, before touring farther inland to see lava tubes and volcanic terrain. You can bathe in open-to-the-skies natural swimming holes, visit Louis Stevenson’s former home and grave, and while away hours on Samoa’s beaches before cooling off in sheltered ocean lagoons. Our specialists will also tell you to witness for yourself the Samoans’ blend of devout Catholicism with deep-seated Polynesian spirituality. You can encounter it through experiences like attending a church service, or hearing the villages’ call to prayer.
Suggested Samoa tour
This sample tour will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Samoa, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your tour will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Suggested activities for Samoa
Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience Samoa.
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Return to nature full-day tour Return to nature full-day tour
UpoluReturn to nature full-day tour
This day-long excursion takes in a myriad of views and experiences, including villages, mountains, mangroves and beaches. Your day is broken up with lunch and swimming opportunities.
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Apia Xplorer half-day tour Apia Xplorer half-day tour
Apia Xplorer half-day tour
On the Apia Xplorer half-day tour, explore the local produce and craft markets, learn about local materials and visit the home of Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Samoa, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
Practical tips for traveling to Samoa, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest Government of Canada travel advice.
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