Top Samoa Private Sightseeing Tours

Severe disruption to our cruise timetable robbed us of three hours on Samoa but our tour guide did his best to ensure we saw as much of the island as possible in the limited time available. We did see waterfalls, glorious coastline and the beautiful cathedral. We left, believing we had been given an authentic taste of life on Samoa

We were in town on a cruise, so it was a short day but we managed to see everything we wanted and learned so much about the country. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and very proud of his country. We couldn't have asked for a better day.

MUST DO WHILE VISITING SAMOA- alas, I am a Samoan woman who booked this tour and was so blown away by the beauty of my homeland. Tim did an excellent job capturing the wonder of Samoa. His flexible approach to time, and attention to detail make this experience unforgettable! His hands on approach is to be admired. The tour itself is jam-packed with so many stops- and some detours in between. Overall it’s an amazing experience! Thank you, Tim for making my first true visit home so fun!

If you want to swim in pristine water holes and the beach, and see amazing scenery, book this tour now. Our guide Atua was fantastic. No rushing, no issues to stop at a shop or two, and quite witty. We were a party of six. We all had a fantastic time. All of us wanted to turn around and do it the next day. Though we were worn out after 9 hrs! I'll also add that the lunch was very nice. Nice fresh rolls and fruits! Thanks to Tim who was always very responsive with any questions we had.

Our tour guide, Afa, was amazing. He was friendly, funny and courteous. Afa willingly answered all of our questions regarding Samoa. It was quite a bit of driving, however, he kept us engaged throughout. Swimming with giant clams was a highlight. We were the only 2 people at the site snorkeling. The trench was also an amazing experience. Afa treated us to tropical 🍊 oranges which were delicious. Thank you, Afa, for a truly memorable day and experience.

We did two day trips with Matua and they were very flexible about customizing both itineraries based on our arrival and departure times to/from the island. The activities were interesting and both guides were excellent, offering us an abundance of information about Samoa and answering all of our many questions. I highly recommend this company.

Tim was the best guide I have ever had It was such a perfect day! We saw so many beautiful places and gave us wonderful snacks all day. He was sweet witty and kind!

Not only did we cover a huge amount of ground, seeing tge absolute highlights of eastern Samoa plus some hidden gems, but we also got really involved by swimming and hiking around those sites. This is definitely an Active tour but me being somewhat limited in that area didn't stop me from having a fantastic time because Tim tailored it all to my abilities. I ended up having 3 glorious swims as well as bush walking through a rainforest to a cliff face, having lots of food available through the day, taking lots of photos of stunning views, and just having a fun and laughter filled day with someonewho's led a fascinating life. An absolute highlight.

Austin did a great job as our driver and tour guide. He was flexible on the sights we saw and where he took us. He also took a route that took advantage of our time and missed the big tour buses.

Where to even begin, Kisa was LIFE. She was everything you want in a guide. My experience to the island for the first time was unbelievably enriched because of her.Now on to the main meat of the review. I was traveling with my friend who is an avid traveler and always down for an adventure, but I am a low effort traveler with mobility limitations. My experience was no less spectacular than hers. Kisa ensured both our needs were met.When we met her, we told her we are total vibe travelers. We love culture and seeing the way of life and things that you love to show off on your island. Kisa was so knowledgeable and if she didn't know she didn't hesitate to say that... but gave us a fact in the same vein that was just as cool.I quite literally cannot say enough about this tour. We really wanted to try the food and maybe go to a market. Kisa selected a market that had easy entry for me. Again, she kept both of us in mind. While we did a little shopping she grabbed a bunch of little things for us to try and we snacked out in the car. I tried soursop for the first time. Lifeee changing.And don't think bestie didn't have the time of her life. We went to the coldest water spot on the island for her to take a dip. We hit us a museum. Lastly, we went to a breath taking church that wove in the Samoan culture with Christianity and it was beautiful.

Just as promised, this tour is Customizable! Guide Josh, a nice young man, gave us total control while suggesting key places he felt we’d want to see. Driving his well maintained sedan we Essentially traveled a cross island loop on good roads visiting Many beautiful natural features of the island — waterfalls, palm lined beaches, dozens of family villages, mountain views, and a quaint beach retreat/resort restaurant with unbelievable views during a delicious lunch (at our expense as expected.) We felt the absolute highlight of the day was an hour long visit to To-Sua Ocean Trench where we descended a ladder +/-30 feet into a sinkhole just above the beach. Cool clear emerald-green waters awaited us at the bottom. We were thankful that Josh brought us there early as crowds began to arrive making the one-at-a-time ladder climb a bit crowded and slow. We’d Highly recommend this “just us two” tour. Josh was kind, thoughtful of our comfort needs, and we found him to be just as curious about our life as we were about his life in Samoa… And finally Josh brought us to a large market near the port where he selected a few traditional Samoan delicacies for us to sample! It really was a great day on The Samoan island of Opolu.. Visited from a transpacific cruise stop originating in Sydney Aus.

We had an amazing day on our tour. Our guides were knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating! We were able to do and see everything we wanted to. We would highly recommend the Samoa in a Day Tour!

I liked this tour because we got to do everything we asked for. We researched about Samoa and we were happy that this tour went to the clams and the ocean trench. I recommend to book this tour if there are places you wish to visit (which might not be on other tour itineraries).The tour guide was very knowledgeable about Samoa. There is a long drive from clams to the ocean trench but our guide kept us engaged with commentary. We got to know our guide and shared stories about our culture. We enjoyed our time.

This tour was an amazing way to experience the beauty and culture of Samoa. My guide was very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about Samoan history, and he took me to several hidden gems and stunning sites around the island. It rained a little, but it didn’t take away from the experience at all—Samoa is beautiful in any weather.I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a meaningful and scenic introduction to the country.

Excellent tour of Samoa. Liz was very knowledgeable and Jay was an excellent driver. The tour is customizable so you can let them know where you would like to go and see.

We were picked up by our guide directly at the port. First we were asked what we would like to do, because we were still a bit undecided, our guide suggested us various things from which we put together our tour ourselves. A special highlight was the R.L. Stevenson house. Our guide Afa also told us about each location, answered all questions about Samoa, let us discover everything at our own pace and even cracked coconuts for us!