Sunny Samoa Tour | Seemore Tours

Sunny Samoa

Departing Auckland

8 August 2020

8 Day / 7 Night tour

$3,935

(NZD) pp twin share

$4,595

(NZD) pp single

ENQUIRE HERE

Talofa! That means welcome, to beautiful Samoa. This proud island nation lies in the middle of the vast South Pacific Ocean, welcoming you with open arms to explore paradise.

Walk out of your beach front villa and snorkel or swim in crystal clear waters then be lulled to sleep by balmy ocean breezes and the sound of waves crashing on the reef. This 8-day tour includes day trips and cultural experiences combined with plenty of time for rest and relaxation. Indulge yourself in Paradise and join us for this spectacular beach adventure.

Itinerary | 8-15 August 2020

DAY 1. Arrive Samoa

After a short flight, we arrive in Apia, Samoa’s capital and are greeted by a local guide who transfers us to the Return to Paradise Resort and Spa – our home for the next 7 nights. Walk out of your beach front villa and snorkel or swim in crystal clear waters then be lulled to sleep by balmy ocean breezes and the sound of waves crashing on the reef. This evening we’ll enjoy dinner in the main dining area followed by a Tala show and dance.

Dinner
DAY 2. Lazy Sunday

This morning you have the opportunity to attend the local village church and be mesmerised by magnificent singing of young and old.

Back at the resort, choose to indulge in a special Sunday lunch known as To’ona’i which is a mixture of traditional Samoan buffet including Oka (Fish Salad) and Umu roasted pork. Dinner tonight is at the resort.

Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3. Sightseeing

After a tropical breakfast we depart for an all-day guided tour which includes a visit to the spectacular Papapapaitai waterfall, the Bahai Temple, Robert Louis Stevenson’s majestic mansion, the magnificent local cathedral and a spot of shopping at the local markets in Apia. We finish the day off at the resort either snoozing or swimming in one of the 4 pools or ocean. Tonight, enjoy a beautiful sunset dinner al fresco!

Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4. As you please

Today is a free day with the option to do the Giant Clam Tour ($65pp) where you can kayak or snorkel in the locally protected village clam reserve.

Dinner tonight is in one of the 3 local restaurants overlooking the water.

Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5. Leisure Day

Today is a day of leisure with a cultural activity from 3-4pm around the pool. Dinner is a traditional Samoan buffet followed by a Fiafia show (fire dancing).

Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6. The Movie and Village Tour

This morning we take a short walk to the village and explore the various locations and hear stories from the making of the movie ‘Return to Paradise’ filmed in 1953. We see insights into how the villagers still live with their old traditions and visit the local primary school where the proud children greet you enthusiastically and sing their hearts out. Tonight, we enjoy a screening of the movie ‘Return to Paradise’ and Gold Class Dining.

Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7. You Choose

A day of leisure with optional tours to choose from:

Matareua Coastal Walk and BBQ ($62pp)
An escorted 40 minute walk on an ancient trail carved-out by ancestors –experience the wonderfully scenic coastline, blow holes and historical sites before arriving at a secluded beach. Swim and snorkel or just relax while the locals cook you a delicious marinated salmon BBQ over a coconut husk fire. All fitness level welcome and the tour can take anywhere from 3-6 hours dependant on how long you wish to stay at the beach.

Mangrove Kayak Tour and BBQ ($62pp)
This safe and scenic tour takes guests on a kayak trip through a beautiful calm and picturesque estuary into the rain forest. Followed by a BBQ lunch and swim. Single or double kayaks are available.

Tonight, we enjoy a sunset drink and special farewell dinner under the stars.

Breakfast, DInner
DAY 8. Homeward Bound

All good things must come to an end – even paradise as we depart for our return flight home.

Breakfast

Life moves slowly at the 100 per cent Samoan-owned Return to Paradise resort. Decisions are tough: should I swim in the crystal-clear lagoon or one of the four pools? Should I snooze on a sun-lounger on the sparkling white sand or should I return to the comfy bed in my Beachfront Room, leave the doors wide open and listen to the waves crash? "

Departing Auckland
8 August 2020
8 days / 7 nights

$3,935

(NZD) pp twin share

$4,595

(NZD) pp single

ENQUIRE HERE

Inclusions

General

Trusted and knowledgeable Tour Manager
Return flights to Apia
Airport Transfers
7x Nights Beach front Villa at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa

Meals

All breakfasts
All dinners

Highlights

Arrival cultural performance & Entertainment while staying
Day of sightseeing including Papapapaitai waterfall, Bahai Temple, Robert Louis Stevenson’s mansion, the local cathedral and local markets
Return to Paradise movie and gold class dining
Movie tour and village visit

Return to Paradise (1953)

During the 1920s, itinerant American beachcomber Mr. Morgan (Gary Cooper) is deposited on the island of Matareva in the South Pacific. When he decides to stay he is confronted by Pastor Cobbett (Barry Jones), who lost both his father and his wife as a young missionary on the island. Cobbett rules Matareva as a Puritanical despot, using local bullies as "wardens" to enforce his rules. "Morgan Tane" stays on Matareva by winning the support of the natives after he defeats the wardens with the aid of an empty shotgun. Morgan has an illegitimate child, Turia (Moira Walker), by island girl Maeva (Roberta Haynes). After Maeva's death in childbirth, the distraught Morgan departs the island, leaving Turia behind with her grandmother.

Morgan returns to Matareva during World War II, where he reconciles with Cobbett, who has become a friend and teacher to the islanders, and meets Turia. She falls in love with an American Air Force pilot, Harry Faber, after he crash-lands his cargo plane in the lagoon. An interesting irony is that when Morgan first arrived, Cobbett tried to force him to leave the island lest he get an island girl pregnant. Now he faces the same thing when Faber tries to seduce his daughter, Turia, as a diversion while awaiting pickup by the Navy. Morgan intervenes and makes Faber leave and his crew leave, using the same empty shotgun as an inducement. When Turia forgives him, Morgan decides to remain with her on Matareva.

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