region
Upolu
Sleep in Apia for the first nights and do the island in road trips by hire car: south-coast beaches, To Sua Ocean Trench and the waterfalls; then a beach fale or the Savai'i ferry.
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Rules in force · 3
- Samoa ↗Many passports receive a visitor permit on arrival with an onward ticket, but rules vary: check the Samoa Immigration Office for your passport before booking.
- Samoa ↗Beaches, pools and waterfalls are village land: pay the customary fee, and follow the evening prayer curfew (sa) by stopping and keeping quiet if you are in a village when it sounds.
- Samoa ↗Drive on the left; check with the rental company whether your licence is accepted or a temporary local permit is required.
Upolu is a compact island with one town. Beaches, pools and waterfalls belong to villages and charge a small fee. A hire car turns the island into easy road trips, and Sunday is a rest day when most things close.
Where to sleep
Apiasleep base
Harbour, cathedral, markets, hotels.
South coast of Upoluovernight
Beach fale and To Sua Ocean Trench; 1 h by car.
Night sequences
- 5 nights
- Apia 2 + south-coast Upolu 3
- Sunday closures: do not plan a tight tour on a Sunday.
Day-trips door to door
| To | From | Door-to-door p50 | Last return | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Sua Ocean Trench and the south coast | Apia | 75 min | unknown | Hire car or driver; village and site fees are paid in cash. |
| Mulifanua ferry wharf (for Savai'i) | Apia | 60 min | unknown | Book the ferry and any car ahead; confirm times with the operator. |
Bags between cities
No luggage forwarding culture: keep the big bag at the Apia hotel.