8 days in Upolu Itinerary

The Samoan capital of Apia serves as the first port of call for most visitors, and it plays home to a number of historic sites, a laid-back seaside promenade, and a range of hotels and restaurants keeping tourists entertained.

Apia is known for nature, museums, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic scenery at Papaseea Sliding Rock, get engrossed in the history at Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Plantation House Samoa, and indulge your taste buds at Fugalei Market.

For other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Apia tour builder.

Sydney, Australia to Apia is an approximately 10-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Apia Standard Time (WSST), which is usually a 3 hour difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can drive to Lalomanu.

Lalomanu is a village on the east coast of Upolu island in Samoa.The village is part of the electoral constituency (Faipule District) Aleipata Itupa i Luga which is within the larger political district of Atua.The white sandy seaside is called Lalomanu Beach, one of the most popular beaches in Samoa with beach fale accommodation run by locals, including Litia Sini Beach Resort and Taufua Beach Fales, for tourists and visitors. Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): kick back and relax at Lalomanu Beach, explore the striking landscape at To Sua Ocean Trench, and then admire the sheer force of Sopoaga Falls.

To see reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Lalomanu travel planner.

Getting from Apia to Lalomanu by car takes about 1.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can travel back home.