In a nutshell

Experience the pictureque beauty and historic landmarks of Samoa during this scenic and informative tour of Apia.

Main stops

Mulivai Cathedral
Samoa Cultural Village
Mulinu'u
home of Robert Louis Stevenson

The programme

Depart the pier for a sightseeing drive through Apia, stopping first at the Mulivai Cathedral with its impressive marriage of local and international architectural designs that include a wonderful wooden ceiling and beautiful stained glass windows.

Next stop will be made at the Samoa Cultural Village. Here, you will be treated to a display of local activities such a fire making (by rubbing sticks together), Siapo (tapa making - a traditional art form made from the bark of the Mulberry tree & using natural dyes made from the sap of the o'a tree and river rocks), basket weaving, printing of traditional designs on lavalavas (sarong) to name few. There is an opportunity to purchase these handicraft or souvenirs made by the village women.

Continuing on, you will see Mulinu'u, the sacred burial grounds of Samoan royalty, the Independence Monuments, Parliament House, the Lands and Titles Court, and the German Monument, where the German flag was raised during its occupation of Samoa.

Your last stop is at Vailima, the former home of Robert Louis Stevenson, which has been converted into a museum. During your guided tour to this tropical haven, you will explore the well-maintained grounds highlighted by local indigenous plants and flowers.

Your visit will conclude chilled seasonal fresh fruit, bottled water and lemon juice served on the museum's patio before rejoining your coach for the brief return drive to the pier.

Good to know

Guests at the Robert Louis Museum are required to take their shoes off when touring the Museum with exception to those who have problems with disability, sometimes they will have through away socks to cover shoes.