Sunset Coast
If your plan is to leave the rest of the world behind, head to the far west of Savaii. The Sunset Coast is the least populated and most traditional area of Savaii. You will find pristine beaches, great swimming, interesting natural sites including the canopy walk and of course wonderful sunsets and fishing charters operated from Asau. Accommodation on the Sunset Coast is standard budget with beach fales at Faleolupo.
Pe’ape’a Cave
Located in the village of Letui is the Pe’ape’a Cave, a lava tube that is home to the white-rumped Polynesian Swiftlet birds. Local guides will provide torch. Take care at the entrance as it is quite steep and can be slippery.
Located in the village of Letui is the Pe’ape’a Cave, a lava tube that is home to the white-rumped Polynesian Swiftlet birds. Local guides will provide torch. Take care at the entrance as it is quite steep and can be slippery.
Aopo Lava Tube, Plantation and Forrest Walk
High up and just outside the village of Aopo is one of Samoa’s most extensive lava tubes; locals tell us they have been unable to find the end even after walking 10 hours down the tube! The cave system is reached by taking a guided 20 minute walk through mahogany plantation and fruit and vegetable plantations and then through natural rainforest.
High up and just outside the village of Aopo is one of Samoa’s most extensive lava tubes; locals tell us they have been unable to find the end even after walking 10 hours down the tube! The cave system is reached by taking a guided 20 minute walk through mahogany plantation and fruit and vegetable plantations and then through natural rainforest.
Faleolupo Canopy Walkway
Climb up through the banyan trees to the canopy walkway for a bird's eye look over this rainforrest preserve. Look for the sign on the side-road (it is easy to miss when travelling anticlockwise). Check pricing including any charges for parking before starting on your walk.
Climb up through the banyan trees to the canopy walkway for a bird's eye look over this rainforrest preserve. Look for the sign on the side-road (it is easy to miss when travelling anticlockwise). Check pricing including any charges for parking before starting on your walk.
Cape Mulinuu & Lua Loto Ali’i Pool
At the western point of Savaii is Cape Mulinuu with the nearby Lua Loto Ali’i Pool. This is a lovely spot to watch the sunset, soak up the view and swim in the crystal clear pool.
At the western point of Savaii is Cape Mulinuu with the nearby Lua Loto Ali’i Pool. This is a lovely spot to watch the sunset, soak up the view and swim in the crystal clear pool.
Lovers Leap
Lovers Leap is a spectacular photo opportunity being perched high above steep cliffs overlooking the ocean. It marks the site of a local legend where a woman and her daughter leap to their deaths on being banished from their village and facing starvation. The lady took her frightened daughter onto her back for the leap and as they hit the water they immediately turned into a turtle and a shark. Local says you can sometimes still see them swimming below.
Lovers Leap is a spectacular photo opportunity being perched high above steep cliffs overlooking the ocean. It marks the site of a local legend where a woman and her daughter leap to their deaths on being banished from their village and facing starvation. The lady took her frightened daughter onto her back for the leap and as they hit the water they immediately turned into a turtle and a shark. Local says you can sometimes still see them swimming below.
Stop for Lunch at
Va-i-Moana Seaside Lodge, Asau
Vaisala Beach Hotel, Vaisala
Va-i-Moana Seaside Lodge, Asau
Vaisala Beach Hotel, Vaisala
Stop for a Swim at
Va-i-Moana Seaside Lodge, Asau
Vaisala Beach Hotel, Vaisala
Falealupo Beach Fales, Falealupo-Tai
Va-i-Moana Seaside Lodge, Asau
Vaisala Beach Hotel, Vaisala
Falealupo Beach Fales, Falealupo-Tai
