Cruise Shore Excursion: Sightseeing & Cultural Tour

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Running from 8:30am to 3pm, you'll have a full seven hours to take it all in before we have you back at the port with plenty of time to spare before your ship departs.<br><br></div><div>We pick you up and drop you off directly inside the port (just look out for our Golden Eco Tours sign) and lunch and drinks are included throughout the day.<br><br></div><div>The tour begins in Apia with a visit to the <strong>Catholic Cathedral Church</strong>, one of the most striking religious buildings in the capital, before heading east along the coast to <strong>Piula Cave Pool</strong>, a freshwater cave pool tucked beneath a Methodist college chapel right on the ocean's edge.<br><br></div><div>From there, we wind uphill to <strong>Le Mafa Pass</strong>, a scenic mountain crossing that offers sweeping views across the island. Next up is <strong>Sopoaga Waterfall</strong>, a beautiful cascade set within lush tropical gardens on a traditional Samoan estate.<br><br></div><div>The tour then heads to <strong>To Sua Ocean Trench</strong>, one of Samoa's most photographed natural wonders, a giant swimming hole carved into the earth and connected to the sea below. A short drive along the coast brings you to <strong>Lalomanu Beach</strong>, widely regarded as one of the finest stretches of sand on the island.<br><br></div><div>The day wraps up with a visit to a <strong>local Samoan family</strong> for cultural activities and live demonstrations, a warm and personal way to close out the experience before heading back to port.<br><br><strong>Note: If you are joining us on a Sunday, your itinerary will differ from the itinerary above.</strong></div>", "departure_and_return": "<div>Pick-up and drop-off is included from inside the cruise port. Departure is at 8:30 am.&nbsp;</div>", "faq": "<div><strong>What is included in the Golden Eco Tours Sightseeing and Cultural Tour price?</strong></div><div>Your tour price covers the full 7-hour tour, lunch, drinks, and pick-up and drop-off from inside the port.<br><br></div><div><strong>Will I make it back to my cruise ship on time?</strong></div><div>Yes. Golden Eco Tours is fully aware of cruise schedules and ensures all guests are returned to the port at least one hour before ship departure.<br><br></div><div><strong>How many people can join the Cruise Shore Excursion Sightseeing and Cultural Tour?</strong></div><div>There is no maximum group size. We accept as many bookings as needed and have the vehicles to accommodate everyone comfortably.<br><br></div><div><strong>Where does the East Side Upolu tour go?</strong></div><div>The tour visits seven stops including the Catholic Cathedral, Piula Cave Pool, Le Mafa Pass, Sopoaga Waterfall, To Sua Ocean Trench, Lalomanu Beach, and a local family cultural experience.<br><br></div><div><strong>What time does the Golden Eco Tours shore excursion start and finish?</strong></div><div>The tour runs from 8:30am to 3pm, giving you a full 7 hours to explore the east side of Upolu.</div>", "pg_review": "", "product_help": null, "featured": false, "cancellation_policy_extra_info": "", "fitness_rating": "2", "fitness_notes": "", "accessibility_rating": "0", "accessibility_notes": "", "highlights": "<ul><li>Seven stops across Upolu's stunning east side</li><li>Lunch and drinks included throughout the day</li><li>Port pick-up and drop-off included</li><li>Visit a local family for cultural activities</li><li>Fleet of vehicles to accommodate all group sizes</li></ul>", "facilities": [], "itinerary": [], "extra_notes": "", "cruise_extra_information": "", "custom_accordion_item_title": null, "custom_accordion_item_content": "", "display_hours_publicly": false, "email_extra_information_to_customer": "", "qr_code": "https://d2iwhohslm84tu.cloudfront.net/qr_codes/qr_product_cruise-shore-excursion-sightseeing-cultural-tour-00cd0802de.png", "total_booking_count": 0, "total_review_count": 0, "updated_at": "2026-10-28T01:13:04.151997Z", "business": "536719af-f747-41bc-b06b-9ed8f4464833", "accommodation": null, "asset": null, "asset_pool": null, "route": null, "return_product": null, "awards": [], "bed_configurations": [], "room_amenities": [], "type": "product" }