The Soul of Samoa

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We'll pick you up from your hotel and whisk you away to a local village where genuine Samoan hospitality awaits.<br><br></div><div>Your half-day journey begins with a warm welcome and a traditional kava ceremony, an ancient ritual that honours guests and marks the beginning of meaningful connection. From there, you'll meet local families who'll open their homes and hearts, sharing stories of their daily lives, their plantations and the customs passed down through generations.<br><br></div><div>Get hands-on as you help prepare an umu, our traditional earth oven. Watch as hot stones, banana leaves, and fresh ingredients come together in a cooking method that's been perfected over centuries. While the feast slow-cooks underground, you'll be treated to captivating demonstrations. See how we climb coconuts with remarkable skill, weave intricate patterns from palm fronds, and create fire using age-old techniques that connect us to our ancestors.<br><br></div><div>The experience culminates in a delicious traditional Samoan lunch, cooked to perfection in the umu you helped prepare. There's something incredibly special about sharing food that you've had a hand in creating, surrounded by new friends in a village setting.</div><div>This isn't a staged performance; it's real village life, real families and real traditions.<br><br>You'll leave with full bellies, warm hearts and a deeper understanding of what makes Samoa so special.<br><br>At the end of your visit, we'll drop you back to your hotel with memories that will last a lifetime.</div>", "departure_and_return": "<div><strong>Departure &amp; Return:</strong> Pickup from your hotel or resort in the Apia area on Upolu</div>", "faq": "<div><strong>What is The Soul of Samoa tour by Sunshine Samoa Tours?</strong></div><div>The Soul of Samoa is an authentic half-day cultural experience where you'll visit local families, witness traditional demonstrations including coconut climbing and fire making, participate in a kava ceremony, and help prepare an umu feast with your hosts.<br><br></div><div><strong>Does Sunshine Samoa Tours provide hotel pickup for The Soul of Samoa experience?</strong></div><div>Yes, we offer complimentary pickup and drop-off from hotels and resorts in the Apia area around Upolu. We'll collect you directly from your accommodation and return you after the tour.<br><br></div><div><strong>What's included in The Soul of Samoa tour?</strong></div><div>Everything is included: hotel transfers, village visits, plantation tours, kava ceremony, hands-on umu cooking experience, coconut climbing and weaving demonstrations, fire making, and a delicious traditional Samoan lunch cooked in the umu you helped prepare.<br><br></div><div><strong>How many people are needed to book The Soul of Samoa experience?</strong></div><div>It's perfect for families, small groups of friends, or couples travelling together who want an authentic Samoan cultural experience.<br><br></div><div><strong>How long does The Soul of Samoa tour last?</strong></div><div>This is a half-day tour, giving you plenty of time to immerse yourself in village life, participate in traditional activities, and enjoy your umu-cooked lunch with your Samoan hosts.</div>", "pg_review": "", "product_help": null, "featured": true, "cancellation_policy_extra_info": "", "fitness_rating": "1", "fitness_notes": "", "accessibility_rating": "0", "accessibility_notes": "", "highlights": "<ul><li>Immerse yourself in authentic village life</li><li>Join a traditional kava ceremony</li><li>Help prepare an umu feast</li><li>Watch coconut climbing and fire-making</li><li>Enjoy a traditional Samoan lunch</li></ul>", "facilities": [], "itinerary": [], "extra_notes": "", "all_public_holidays_closed": false, "cruise_extra_information": "", "custom_accordion_item_title": null, "custom_accordion_item_content": "", "display_hours_publicly": false, "allow_single_bookings_once_capacity_is_reached": true, "require_fully_booked_before_next_available": false, "require_minimum_capacity_for_booking_confirmation": true, "minimum_capacity_required_for_booking_confirmation": null, "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_the-soul-of-samoa.png", "total_booking_count": 0, "total_review_count": 0, "updated_at": "2025-11-09T19:30:06.270170Z", "business": "09e3c1f3-3c1a-44c5-a567-ed1df5fedf36", "accommodation": null, "asset": null, "asset_pool": null, "route": null, "return_product": null, "awards": [], "bed_configurations": [], "room_amenities": [], "type": "product" }