Mountain to Mangrove Hike, Kayak
and Cultural Experience
Overview
Dive headfirst into the natural wonders of Samoa on a 9.5-hour small-group tour from Apia. Enjoy a 6.2-mile (10 km) trek along a volcanic spine, through a rainforest, and into a plantation. The latter portion of your day includes swimming, brunch, and a kayak ride around the mangroves. Celebrate your Samoan adventure with dinner at Vai Villas, then unwind on the return journey to your hotel.
What's Included
Pickup details
We pick up and drop off to all central Apia Hotels. If you are staying outside of Apia we can meet you at The Booking Hub, Apia Marina.
Tour details
8:00am Pick up at central Apia accommodation and off up the Cross Island Road to drop-off point, a brief 1km walk along a 4WD road to the overgrown Lake Lanoto’o “car park”.
9:00am Lake Lanoto’o Car Park
rom the car park we set off on our 10km trek along a disused “bush track” across the volcanic spine of Upolu’s mountain range. Some mud on this section. Shortly we begin our long decent through rainforest toward the south coast. 10:15am RAINFOREST BREAK under a huge and historical a’oa (banyan) tree. You’ll feel kinship with the ancient Samoan travellers as you descend through this forgotten high country.
11:15am PLANTATIONS Passing through highland pasture we may encounter a local ranch hand riding his horse Samoan style. We enter raw plantation county then finally meet civilization and the Main South Coast Road. 5 hours
12:30pm VAI VILLAS at LOTOFAGA
A well-deserved swim in a spring fed pool then a tasty refreshing brunch.
1:30pm MANGROVE KAYAK 1.5km through this pristine winding Jurassic mangrove ecosystem.
2:45pm SWIM in SAFATA BAY Momentarily cast the kayaks aside and plunge into the waters of this beautiful and serene bay. Leisurely return.
4:00pm VAI VILLAS FALE Early Dinner with host Lua. Bid adieu to our wonderful hosts after an unforgettable adventure.
Approx. 5:45pm RETURN to Apia.
Dive headfirst into the natural wonders of Samoa on a 9.5-hour small-group tour from Apia. Enjoy a 6.2-mile (10 km) trek along a volcanic spine, through a rainforest, and into a plantation. The latter portion of your day includes swimming, brunch, and a kayak ride around the mangroves. Celebrate your Samoan adventure with dinner at Vai Villas, then unwind on the return journey to your hotel.
- Get the personalized experience of a small group
- Relax in round-trip transportation from your hotel
- Enjoy brunch and dinner during the tour
- Immerse yourself in Samoan nature.
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off Apia area only
- Water Refills (Please bring your own bottle)
- Fresh fruit snacks
- Packed sandwiches for lunch
- All site/Attraction fees
Pickup details
We pick up and drop off to all central Apia Hotels. If you are staying outside of Apia we can meet you at The Booking Hub, Apia Marina.
Tour details
8:00am Pick up at central Apia accommodation and off up the Cross Island Road to drop-off point, a brief 1km walk along a 4WD road to the overgrown Lake Lanoto’o “car park”.
9:00am Lake Lanoto’o Car Park
rom the car park we set off on our 10km trek along a disused “bush track” across the volcanic spine of Upolu’s mountain range. Some mud on this section. Shortly we begin our long decent through rainforest toward the south coast. 10:15am RAINFOREST BREAK under a huge and historical a’oa (banyan) tree. You’ll feel kinship with the ancient Samoan travellers as you descend through this forgotten high country.
11:15am PLANTATIONS Passing through highland pasture we may encounter a local ranch hand riding his horse Samoan style. We enter raw plantation county then finally meet civilization and the Main South Coast Road. 5 hours
12:30pm VAI VILLAS at LOTOFAGA
A well-deserved swim in a spring fed pool then a tasty refreshing brunch.
1:30pm MANGROVE KAYAK 1.5km through this pristine winding Jurassic mangrove ecosystem.
2:45pm SWIM in SAFATA BAY Momentarily cast the kayaks aside and plunge into the waters of this beautiful and serene bay. Leisurely return.
4:00pm VAI VILLAS FALE Early Dinner with host Lua. Bid adieu to our wonderful hosts after an unforgettable adventure.
Approx. 5:45pm RETURN to Apia.