Apia Township & Surroundings

Experience the picturesque beauty and historic landmarks of Samoa during this scenic and informative tour of Apia. Depart the pier for a sightseeing drive through Apia, stopping first at the Mulivai Cathedral with it’s impressive marriage of local and international architectural designs that include a wonderful wooden ceiling and beautiful stained glass windows. Next, a stop will be made at the Samoa Cultural Village. Here, you will be treated to a display of local activities such as, a welcome Kava Ceremony, 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 & river rocks), basket weaving, printing of traditional designs on “lavalavas” (sarong) to name a few. There is an opportunity to purchase these handicraft or souvenirs made by the village women. Continuing on, you'll 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 of this tropical haven, you will explore the well-maintained grounds highlighted by local indigenous plants and flowers. A refreshment of seasonal fresh fruit, water and juice is served on the museum's patio before rejoining your coach for the brief return drive to the pier.