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πŸ‡ΌπŸ‡Έ Samoa

Sleep in a beach fale over turquoise water, swim in the famous To Sua ocean trench, chase waterfalls and live the easygoing fa'a Samoa way of life.

Visa-free πŸ“… Best: May–Oct (dry) πŸ’΅ $110/day avg
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Capital
Apia
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Currency
Samoan Tala (WST)
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Language
Samoan, English
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Best time
May–Oct (dry)
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Visa
Visa-free (entry permit)
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Avg daily budget
$50 – $380
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Apia (APW)
Overview

Why travellers love Samoa

Upolu's beaches, the To Sua trench and waterfalls, plus the lava fields and blowholes of Savai'i, define a Samoa trip β€” all at a relaxed Polynesian pace.

Open beach fales make for an authentic, affordable South Pacific stay.

Where to go

Top places in Samoa

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Upolu

Upolu

πŸ—“ 3 days

Beaches, the trench and the capital.

BeachHoneymoon
To Sua Ocean Trench

To Sua Ocean Trench

πŸ—“ Β½ day

Swim in a famous garden swimming hole.

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Lalomanu Beach

Lalomanu Beach

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

Beach fales on turquoise water.

BeachRelax
Savai’i

Savai’i

πŸ—“ 2 days

Lava fields, blowholes and waterfalls.

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Plan day by day

Samoa itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Upolu β†’ To Sua Ocean Trench β†’ Lalomanu Beach
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$250 – $1,900
1–2

Upolu

Beaches, the trench and the capital.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Honeymoon
3–4

To Sua Ocean Trench

Swim in a famous garden swimming hole.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Iconic Β· Adventure
5

Lalomanu Beach

Beach fales on turquoise water.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Beach Β· Relax
Route
Upolu β†’ To Sua Ocean Trench β†’ Lalomanu Beach β†’ Savai’i
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$350 – $2,660
1–2

Upolu

Beaches, the trench and the capital.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Honeymoon
3–4

To Sua Ocean Trench

Swim in a famous garden swimming hole.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Iconic Β· Adventure
5–6

Lalomanu Beach

Beach fales on turquoise water.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Relax
7

Savai’i

Lava fields, blowholes and waterfalls.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Nature Β· Adventure
Route
Upolu β†’ To Sua Ocean Trench β†’ Lalomanu Beach β†’ Savai’i
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$500 – $3,800
1–3

Upolu

Beaches, the trench and the capital.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Beach Β· Honeymoon
4–6

To Sua Ocean Trench

Swim in a famous garden swimming hole.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Iconic Β· Adventure
7–8

Lalomanu Beach

Beach fales on turquoise water.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Relax
9–10

Savai’i

Lava fields, blowholes and waterfalls.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Adventure
✨ Build a custom Samoa itinerary β†’
Visa & entry

Samoa visa requirements

Visa required?
No visa β€” free entry permit on arrival
Allowed stay
Up to 60 days
Visa on arrival
Yes (free permit for all)
eVisa
N/A
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. Most visitors get a free 60-day entry permit on arrival; an onward ticket is required. Always verify with the official Samoa immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Samoa visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Samoa budget guide

Budget

$50/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$380+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Samoa budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Samoa

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To Sua Ocean Trench

Climb down to a stunning swimming hole.

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Lalomanu

Sleep in a fale on a perfect beach.

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Waterfalls

Togitogiga and Afu Aau falls.

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Savai'i lava fields

Blowholes and volcanic coast.

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Fa'a Samoa

Living Polynesian village culture.

Blog

Samoa travel articles

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