Samoa Family Adventure: Beaches, Waterfalls & Culture

Today the family shares one of Samoa's most magical adventures, swimming in the extraordinary To Sua Ocean Trench. You journey to Upolu's spectacular south coast and this thrilling natural wonder, a deep pool of impossibly clear turquoise water sunk into the lush coastal cliffs, reached by a steep wooden ladder; swimming together in its cool, clear, turquoise water, surrounded by tropical greenery, is a thrilling, magical and unforgettable adventure children never forget. You also explore the beautiful surrounding coast, perhaps visiting nearby blowholes, coastal viewpoints and the pretty gardens around the trench, with plenty of time to swim, splash and soak up the beauty of this magical spot together. The sense of adventure and wonder delights the whole family. As the day ends, you return along the scenic coast to your resort. Relax this evening as a family, the children full of stories of their turquoise swim, savouring the beauty and warmth of Samoa.

Today the family explores the lush, green interior of Upolu, splashing in cave pools and beneath waterfalls. You take a refreshing swim together in the magical Piula Cave Pool, a crystal-clear freshwater pool in a lava cave beneath a historic church, wonderful for swimming and gentle exploring, and visit beautiful waterfalls such as the Sopoaga Falls in their lush garden setting, cooling off in the clear pools amid rainforest. Along the way you pass traditional villages of open, thatched fale, plantations of taro, banana and coconut, and lush rainforest, glimpsing the timeless rhythm of village life, fascinating for children. The refreshing swims and sense of jungle adventure delight the whole family. As the day ends, you return to your resort, the children delighted by their day of cave pools and waterfalls. Relax this evening beneath the palms, savouring the beauty and warmth of Samoa together as a family, and rest ahead of more adventures.

Today the family enjoys a magical boat trip to a beautiful offshore islet and the wonders of Samoa's clear lagoons. You take a boat trip out to a beautiful offshore islet, such as Namua, a tiny, palm-fringed jewel ringed by clear water and coral, for snorkelling, swimming, beachcombing and a real taste of castaway paradise; the whole family snorkels together over vibrant coral gardens teeming with colourful tropical fish and, perhaps, turtles, in the warm, calm, clear water, lazes on the pristine beach, and soaks up the magic of this idyllic spot. The sense of escaping to a tiny tropical island delights children and adults alike, a real castaway adventure. The warm, calm, clear water makes for wonderfully easy and safe family snorkelling. As the day ends, you return to your resort, the children thrilled by their island adventure. Relax this evening as a family, savouring the beauty and warmth of Samoa, and rest ahead of a day on one of the world's best beaches.

Today the family enjoys the world-famous golden sands of Lalomanu, one of the most beautiful beaches on earth. You journey to the south-east coast and this glorious beach, a long sweep of soft golden sand backed by palms, lapped by a warm, calm, clear turquoise lagoon and sheltered by a coral reef, with the beautiful offshore islet of Nu'utele beyond. Here the family has plenty of time simply to relax and enjoy paradise together, the children building sandcastles on the soft sand and splashing in the calm, shallow lagoon, everyone snorkelling over the coral gardens teeming with colourful fish, lazing in the shade of a traditional beach fale, and soaking up the beauty and safety of one of the finest beaches in the world. You enjoy a delicious family lunch of fresh reef fish by the sea. The blissful, safe beauty of Lalomanu is perfect for families. As the day ends, you return to your resort, or linger to watch the sunset over the lagoon, the whole family deeply relaxed and happy.

Today the family crosses to Savai'i, the largest and most unspoiled island in Polynesia, aboard the regular car ferry, a scenic and exciting ninety-minute voyage over the sparkling strait, with the chance of spotting dolphins or flying fish, a fun adventure for children. On arrival, you transfer along the coast to your Savai'i accommodation, taking in the raw, unspoiled beauty and timeless village life of the island. This afternoon the family explores the dramatic black lava fields of Saleaula, walking across the vast fields of black lava that buried villages in eruptions over a century ago, seeing the hauntingly beautiful buried church and the poignant 'virgin's grave', a fascinating and dramatic adventure for children and adults alike. The wild, unspoiled beauty of Savai'i and its timeless villages captivate the family. As the sun sets over the empty coast, you settle into your accommodation, immersed in the raw beauty and peace of the largest island in Polynesia.

A full day exploring the wild wonders and unspoiled beaches of Savai'i as a family. You witness the spectacular Alofaaga blowholes, where the powerful ocean erupts in towering jets of spray through lava tubes in the black volcanic coast, a raw and thrilling spectacle that amazes children and adults alike (local villagers may launch coconuts high into the air through the tubes). You also relax on a beautiful, uncrowded Savai'i beach, the family swimming and snorkelling in the clear lagoon and enjoying the sand almost to yourselves, and perhaps visit a friendly traditional village, where children are warmly welcomed, to glimpse timeless Samoan village life. The wild beauty, thrilling blowholes and empty beaches of Savai'i delight the whole family. As the sun sets over Savai'i, you enjoy a final island evening together, reflecting on the wonderful family adventure you have shared across the two beautiful islands. Rest well, for tomorrow you cross back to Upolu for departure.

This morning the family bids a fond farewell to beautiful, unspoiled Savai'i and crosses back to Upolu aboard the ferry, taking in a final scenic and fun voyage over the sparkling strait. On arrival, depending on your flight time, you may have a little time to relax or pick up last souvenirs before being transferred to Faleolo Airport for your onward international departure. The family leaves having shared an unforgettable adventure, swimming in the To Sua trench and cave pools, snorkelling clear lagoons, escaping to a castaway islet, relaxing on golden Lalomanu, exploring lava fields and blowholes, and experiencing the joyful warmth of fa'a Samoa. The memories stay vivid long after you land, the turquoise swims, the castaway islet, the erupting blowholes and the warm Samoan smiles that welcomed the children everywhere. Samoa, the true heart of Polynesia, offers a safe, warm, beautiful and joyful family adventure, and you depart together, treasuring the shared memories, and already dreaming of a return to these beautiful, welcoming islands.