Escape to paradise with a 7-night stay in Samoa! Begin with a cultural tour of Apia and then journey to Manono Island for an authentic Samoan experience, complete with an Umu lunch and traditional customs. Enjoy Apia’s landmarks, a lively Fiafia show, and an uplifting village church service. Take in breathtaking natural wonders, including the To Sua Ocean Trench and cascading waterfalls. With free days to relax or explore, this tour offers the perfect blend of culture, relaxation, and adventure.
Home pick up and return within the Auckland metropolitan area (if applicable).
Services of Travelwise Holidays Tour Leader throughout.
Return airfare Auckland to Samoa flying with Air New Zealand. Return airport transfers in Apia.
7 nights at Taumeasina Island Resort OCEAN VIEW Rooms including standard share twin/double room with private facilities.
Cooked breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 5 dinners including dinner at Paddles Restaurant
Manono Island Day tour, the "Real Samoa", including ferry transport.
Sightseeing tour of Apia. Museum, Gallery and Temple tour. Visit the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, the Baha’i Temple and gardens and the Tiapapata Art Gallery. The first German monument, Parliament, tombs, Lands & Titles Court plus a drive up to Mount Carmel Church for a view of Apia town and harbour.
All locally guided sightseeing tours, entry fees and ferry trips, as per itinerary.
Travelwise Holidays documentation & travel bag
WED 27 AUG - AUCKLAND/SAMOA
Depart Auckland at 8.45am on Air NZ NZ990. Arrive Apia at 1.25pm. Taumeasina Island Resort. Stay 7 nights. Included: D
THU 28 AUG - SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing includes a Museum, Gallery and Temple tour. Visit the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, the Baha’i Temple and gardens and the Tiapapata Art Gallery.
Afternoon at leisure at the resort. Included: B, D
FRI 29 AUG - MANONO ISLAND DAY TOUR
A fascinating insight into Samoan culture and life. An hour's drive to the west and then 20 minutes by boat brings us to Manono Island. The boat leaves from Cape Lefatu, with views of the crater island of Apolima along the way. The island is entirely enclosed by a reef, with stunning crystal-clear water. On reaching Manono we will be greeted by our Samoan hosts for a briefing on Samoan customs and etiquette. Meet the locals and learn about their locally grown products and their uses. An Umu lunch is included. Electricity was only introduced here in 1995. It was here that the highest chiefs lived. In Manono there is a very Samoan atmosphere, no noise, no dogs, no vehicles, and the main thoroughfare is a footpath that follows the coast. Island life has hardly changed in the last 100 years. This is a real paradise. Included: B, L, D
SAT 30 AUG - SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast we depart on a half day tour of Apia including the first German monument, Parliament, tombs, Lands & Titles Court plus a drive up to Mount Carmel Church for a view of Apia town and harbour. Experience a traditional Fiafia Buffet & Show for dinner tonight at the hotel. Included: B, D
SUN 31 AUG - CHURCH SERVICE /VILLAGE TOUR
This morning after breakfast an uplifting Church service and afterwards enjoy a tour of the village and light refreshments. Upon return to the Hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure. Included: B
MON 01 SEP - SUA OCEAN TREANCH, WATERFALLS
Today is a full day tour visiting To Sua Ocean Trench and to view the Sopoaga and Papapapataia waterfalls including a Coconut husking and demonstration. Tonight is freedom dining at your own expense. Stay at the resort or catch a taxi into Apia and explore some of the local restaurants. Included: B, L
TUE 02 SEP - FREE DAY
Day at leisure at the resort or look into an optional day trip that tickles your fancy at reception. Tonight a Farewell Dinner. Included: B, D
WED 03 SEP - APIA/AUCKLAND
Relax before your Air New Zealand flight, departing Apia at 2.40pm and arriving into Auckland at 5.50pm. Included: B
Deposit: $500pp
