The Savaiian Hotel Tours
South Coast Short tour (Half day tour with 2 options)
The Taga Option
This tour takes a little more then half a day and covers the south coast of Savaii. It starts off with a brief visit to our very colourful Salelologa market, and then heads off down the south coast. This drive will take you through several small coastal villages and lush rainforest area. Stops are made at various natural attractions such as the Satupaitea fresh water springs, and Taga sea arches as well as areas of historical significance.
The highlight of this tour is the arrival at the Taga blowholes which are spectacular in sight and force. Natural tubes in lava rock meeting the ocean allow for ocean swells to shoot water in jet streams as high as 30 meters into the air. Heading back into Salelologa stops are made at the Satupaitea springs and eventually our beautiful Afuaáu falls where a rock pool at the base of a waterfall allows for a swimming break. Lunch will be provided here.
Optional Extras:
Extra 1) Crater option:
For those tramping enthusiasts, Tafua is a village along the South coast which is home to an old volcano. The Tafua crater is an easy 30min walk up to the first crater base, with an additional semi-difficult 30minute tramp up to the top. Views from the crater rims are quite spectacular and if you are lucky you may get to glimpse the diurnal Samoan flying fox which have made their home in the crater base which is now overgrown with rainforest.
This option can be added to the Taga Tour at an extra cost.
Extra 2) Tapa Making Demonstration:
Siapo, is an age old traditional art Samoans have used since the beginning of time to decorate and cloth. Siapo is a type of paper made from pounded bark. A Siapo making demonstration is a delightful experience where we take you to the fale/house of some local Samoan women who will run you through the process, from collecting the raw product from the environment surrounding them, to the final piece of fine artwork.
This option can be added to the Taga Tour at an extra cost.
Extra 3) Pulemelie Mound:
Please email to enquire if this site can be added.
North Coast tour
This tour will take a little more then half a day.
This tour takes a little more then half a day and covers the North coast of Savaii. It will begin with a visit to our colourful Salelologa Market before heading off northwards. Brief stops are made at various natural attractions and areas of historical significance such as Sapapalii where Christianity was first introduced to Samoa, and local coastal freshwater springs. The drive northwards is a delightful ride through many neat scattered coastal villages, opportunities for taking photos can be made along the way. The highlight of this tour includes arriving at the Saleaula lava fields which are now 100yrs old. A visit to the local legendary virgin’s grave and church ruins amongst the lava is made. Following this we will visit ‘’swim with the turtles’’ where the opportunity to get into the water with these amazing creatures is provided. The Letui ‘peá peá cave’ is our last stop, which is home to a local swiftlet population which was almost wiped out in the recent 1990’s cyclones, these graceful birds have found haven in a fascinating cave which one of many naturally formed lava tubes.
Please note:
- The Tafua crater can be challenging for some and is not advised for anyone with a disability. During rainy periods this option is not available due to safety reasons.
- Minimum of 2 persons on tour.
- If you are on a tight scheduled Holiday and wish to see Savaii but are unable to stay the night, we are happy to collect your from the Salelologa wharf (ideally the 8am or 6am boats should be caught), Take you around the island to have our ‘sights’ impressed upon you, a meal and a swim included, and then return you to your departing ferry on the same day. Please pick from the above options for tour.
- Tours are relaxed and additional stops are happily made upon request for photos etc.
- Bookings are essential as vehicle options are dependant on the number of passengers.
- What to bring: a sturdy pair of shoes, sunscreen and a hat, a towel and some change for swimming, and of course a camera!
Bookings for tours are essential and can be arranged in person on arrival to the Hotel or via email.
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