Manono Island Excursion (Full Day)

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Enjoy a scenic boat ride, walk around the entire island, visit historical and cultural landmarks, relax on a pristine beach, and share a local Samoan snacks. 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It would be beneficial to the guests if information was provided continuously throughout the walking tour and the villages. Jared also picked a Hibiscus for my ear and made a bracelet from a palm frond which was really nice. \r\nWe did not meet local families who shared their customs, stories, and way of life as indicated in the tour description. There also was no home-cooked Samoan lunch shared with a welcoming Manono family. We got water, juice, tuna sandwiches, coconut, banana, papaya and a muffin. There also was no farewell song from the host family. But we did do the ice cream stop after returning from Manono. \r\nUnfortunately, not worth the money and doesn't match the description. You can pack your own lunch, get transportation to the small Manono Uta Wharf, pay one of the fishermen 20 Tala or however much you negotiate and explore for yourself.", "images": [], "reviewer_image": null, "verified": true, "tour_date": "2026-05-27", "response_content": null, "response_created_at": null } ], "review_count": 0, "average_rating": null, "schedule": { "monday_open": true, "monday_start": "08:00:00", "monday_end": "16:00:00", "tuesday_open": true, "tuesday_start": "08:00:00", "tuesday_end": "16:00:00", "wednesday_open": true, "wednesday_start": "08:00:00", "wednesday_end": "16:00:00", "thursday_open": true, "thursday_start": "08:00:00", "thursday_end": "16:00:00", "friday_open": true, "friday_start": "08:00:00", "friday_end": "16:00:00", "saturday_open": true, "saturday_start": "08:00:00", "saturday_end": "16:00:00", "sunday_open": false, "sunday_start": "09:00:00", "sunday_end": "17:00:00" }, "addons": [], "variants": [], "product_checkout_fields": [ { "id": 53, "name": "Accommodation Pick up / Drop off", "input_type": "text", "label": "Accommodation Pick up / Drop off", "help_text": "", "required": true, "dictates_booking_time": false, "use_duration_for_end_time": true, "tied_to_addon_name": null, "products": "9fadc90e-acd0-400a-a90f-e07a667e44f0", "roomTypes": null } ], "people_types": [ { "type_id": "11341871-7072-4a63-8e0f-cb7a4ce6825f", "type_name": "Teens", "price": 125, "lower_age_limit": 13, "upper_age_limit": 17 }, { "type_id": "b66ca87c-650c-4041-a0fa-c184b534e098", "type_name": "Pre-Teens", "price": 125, "lower_age_limit": 7, "upper_age_limit": 12 }, { "type_id": "87223c78-32d2-4967-8f2f-a0e0d9373a3b", "type_name": "Kids", "price": 125, "lower_age_limit": 2, "upper_age_limit": 6 }, { "type_id": "c4c5e5ca-a41a-4f33-ad25-10320ddcafb7", "type_name": "Adults", "price": 250, "lower_age_limit": 18, "upper_age_limit": 200 } ], "availability_exceptions": [], "advanced_pricing": [], "main_island": "Upolu", "return_product_info": null, "asset_info": null, "upcoming_departures": null, "route_info": null, "active_promotions": [], "best_seller": false, "top_reviewed": false, "product_free_write": "", "island": "Samoa", "wholesale_price": null, "high_season_price": null, "high_season_start_date": null, "high_season_end_date": null, "duration_type": "fixed", "certify_information_accurate": false, "confirm_tripcarver_commission": false, "booking_duration_minimum": 1, "booking_duration_maximum": 1, "full_day_booking": true, "mark_as_private": false, "allowed_start_dates": [ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday", "Saturday" ], "min_days_advanced_reservation": 1, "max_days_advanced_reservation": 366, "check_in_time": null, "check_out_time": null, "multiply_base_price_by_number_of_people": true, "count_people_as_separate_bookings": true, "last_minute_discount": null, "minimum_number_of_people": 2, "maximum_number_of_people": 10, "extra_price_per_person": null, "buffer_time": 0, "require_confirmation": false, "enable_price_per_people_type": true, "availability_rules": {}, "deposit_percentage": "8", "verify_photo_ownership": false, "ages_allowed": "3-99", "offered_languages": "Samoan, English", "whats_included": "<div>✔ <strong>Hotel pick-up &amp; 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Scenic Drive to Manono Uta Wharf<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>8:00 AM pick-up from your hotel in Apia.</li><li>Enjoy a 45-minute scenic drive to the Manono Uta wharf, while your guide shares local legends and history.</li></ul><div><strong><br>Boat Ride to Manono Island (25 min)<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Board a traditional boat for a short but scenic journey across the lagoon.</li><li>Seasickness tablets available if needed.</li><li>Natural insect repellent provided for extra comfort.</li></ul><div><strong><br>Traditional Welcome by a Local Manono Family<br></strong><br></div><div>Upon arrival, experience a traditional Samoan welcome with leis &amp; greetings from the host family.<br><br></div><div><strong>Guided Walk Around the Entire Island<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Visit the Missionary John Wesley Memorial and learn about early Christianity in Samoa.</li><li>Stop at the historic church and enjoy a village walk, meeting locals.</li><li>Discover the 99 Stones monument and hear the fascinating legend behind it.</li><li>Reach Salua Village Beach, where you have free time to swim and relax in crystal-clear waters.</li><li>Traditional Samoan snacks (papaya, coconuts, taro or banana chips).</li></ul><div><strong><br>Return Boat Ride to Upolu<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Board the boat back to Upolu, reflecting on your authentic cultural experience.</li><li>Optional Ice Cream Stop &amp; Scenic Stops (Time Permitting)</li><li>On the return drive to Apia, we often stop for ice cream (bring cash).</li><li>Time permitting, we also stop at scenic viewpoints before dropping you back at your hotel.</li></ul><div><strong><br>Drop-Off at Your Hotel (Around 3:00 PM)</strong></div><div><br>Return to your accommodation, ending the day with wonderful memories of Manono Island.</div>", "departure_and_return": "<div>📍 <strong>Pick-Up Location</strong>: Any hotel in Apia.<br>🕘 <strong>Departure Time</strong>: 8:00 AM.<br>⏳ <strong>Tour Duration</strong>: 7 hours (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM).<br>🏝 <strong>Drop-Off Location</strong>: Return to your hotel or resort.&nbsp;</div>", "faq": "<div><strong>Is there a lot of walking involved?<br></strong>Yes, the tour includes a full island walk (~1-2 hours), but it is flat and easy.<br><br></div><div><strong>What if I don’t want to do the full walk?<br></strong>You can relax at the host family’s home while the group completes the walk.<br><br></div><div><strong>Is swimming mandatory?<br></strong>No, but the beach stop at Salua Village is a great place to swim if you choose.</div><div><strong><br>Are there restrooms available?<br></strong>Yes, restrooms are available at the family home and lunch stop.<br><br></div><div><strong>Can I buy snacks on the island?<br></strong>No, there are no stores on Manono, but we provide lunch, snacks, and water.<br><br></div><div><strong>What if the weather is bad?<br></strong>The tour runs rain or shine, but in extreme weather, we may reschedule.</div>", "pg_review": "", "product_help": null, "featured": true, "cancellation_policy_extra_info": "", "fitness_rating": "2", "fitness_notes": "", "accessibility_rating": "0", "accessibility_notes": "", "highlights": "<div>🌿 <strong>Explore a car-free island</strong> – Experience traditional Samoan village life with no roads or cars.<br>🌊 <strong>Boat ride to a remote paradise</strong> – Enjoy a scenic 25-minute boat trip across pristine waters.<br>🏛 <strong>Rich history &amp; culture</strong> – Visit the Missionary John Wesley Memorial, ancient 99 Stones, and historic villages.<br>🏝 <strong>Swim at Salua Village Beach</strong> – Relax on an unspoiled beach surrounded by breathtaking scenery.<br>🍽 <strong>Authentic Samoan lunch</strong> – Share local Samoansnacks.<br>🎶 <strong>Farewell song from the host family</strong> – A special cultural send-off before returning to Upolu.<br>🍦 <strong>Optional ice cream stop</strong> – Treat yourself after an amazing day (bring cash!).&nbsp;</div>", "facilities": [], "itinerary": [], "extra_notes": "", "all_public_holidays_closed": false, "cruise_extra_information": "", "custom_accordion_item_title": null, "custom_accordion_item_content": "", "display_hours_publicly": true, "allow_single_bookings_once_capacity_is_reached": true, "require_fully_booked_before_next_available": false, "require_minimum_capacity_for_booking_confirmation": false, "minimum_capacity_required_for_booking_confirmation": 2, "email_extra_information_to_customer": "", "return_option_available": false, "minimum_duration_for_customer_defined_booking": null, "is_rental_product": false, "rental_inventory_count": null, "rental_unit_label": "", "allow_customer_duration": false, "qr_code": "https://d2iwhohslm84tu.cloudfront.net/qr_codes/qr_product_manono-island-excursion-full-day.png", "total_booking_count": 13, "total_review_count": 0, "updated_at": "2026-06-10T03:07:05.972798Z", "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" }