

About This Experience
Make the most of your day in Samoa with Gray Island Tours' Island Day Tour, designed specifically for cruise passengers. From the dramatic drop of Papapapaitai Falls to the famous To Sua Ocean Trench and the storied halls of the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, this six-hour journey around Upolu covers some of the island's most loved natural and historical attractions. Pick up and drop off is at Matautu Wharf, keeping things simple from the moment you step ashore.
Highlights
- Four iconic Upolu stops in one day
- Convenient Matautu Wharf pick-up
- Waterfalls, history and To Sua Ocean Trench
- Tailored for cruise ship visitors
- Local guides with island knowledge
Booking Confidence
Only 8% Deposit
Pay the rest later or on the day
Charity Donation Included
Supporting local communities
Ages
1-99
Languages
English, Samoan
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