Swap the familiar streets of Apia for the wild, volcanic landscapes of Savai'i on this full-day adventure with Orion Tours - lunch included! From thundering blowholes and ancient lava fields to a rainforest waterfall you can swim in, this is Samoa at its most dramatic and unhurried. With lunch, snorkel gear, entry fees and transport all taken care of, all you need to bring is a sense of adventure.
Highlights
Blowholes, lava fields, waterfall swim, black sand beach
Full-day guided tour across Savai'i Island
Lunch, snorkel gear, water and entry fees included
Air-conditioned vehicle with local Samoan guide
Free pick-up from central Apia
Booking Confidence
Only 8% Deposit
Pay the rest later or on the day
Charity Donation Included
Supporting local communities
Ages
All Ages
Languages
English, Samoan, Tagalog (on request)
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