Mangrove to Lagoon Kayak and Paddleboard Adventure
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About This Experience in Upolu
Why Visit Upolu?
Upolu, Samoa offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Upolu provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Upolu
You can reach Upolu, Samoa by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Delicious beef or chicken sandwich roll, bottled water, locally bottled orange drink, a can of Samoa's own brew: Taula, Locally produced banana chips.
- Entrance Fee to the Vai Villas mangrove destination also includes kayaks and paddleboards, access to the mangrove estuary, and spring fed pool, Villa facilities including showers.
What's Not Included
- Coffee and/or Tea
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for NON-SWIMMERS
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
The Visitor Information Centre is on Beach Road, almost directly opposite the Immaculate Conception Cathedral
End Point
The Visitor Information Centre is on Beach Road, almost directly opposite the Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
8:00am Pick up at central Apia accommodation and... 15 minutes
8:00am Pick up at central Apia accommodation and off southwest across the agriculturally rich hinterland of Aleisa to Upolu’s southwest coast heading for Vai Villas.
8:50am VAI VILLAS LODGE is an eco-tourism treasure... 1 hour
8:50am VAI VILLAS LODGE is an eco-tourism treasure in the heart of Lotofaga Village. Here we familiarize ourselves with the kayaks, paddleboards, paddles, lifejackets and repack our edibles for the journey ahead. At Vai Villas there are many species of native birds that reside within the resort grounds. Step out of the villa verandah and you will spot plenty of fish, ducks, eels, dragon horses swimming in the spring fed waters. Fresh water spring and tidal estuary, mangroves, Jurassic type environment
10:45am SWIM in SAFATA BAY momentarily cast the... 3 hours
10:45am SWIM in SAFATA BAY momentarily cast the kayaks aside and plunge into the waters of this beautiful and serene bay. Your guide will narrate the legend of how the bay was formed. 11:00am PADDLE ACROSS SAFATA LAGOON 400 meters to the beach at the end of this isolated, narrow uninhabited peninsula. There may even be some turtles on the way. 11:20am SAFATA BAY PENINSULA BEACH What a spot for a delicious lunch. 11:50am PENINSULA EXPLORATION of the beautiful waters on both the lagoon and seaward sides at the end of the peninsula. There may even be turtles and other marine life here. 1:00pm PADDLE BACK ACROSS THE LAGOON to our mangrove estuary beach 1:25pm MANGROVE ESTUARY perhaps a rest and swim before the final paddle through the mangroves
3:15pm DEPART FOR APIA Stop at Papapapaitai Falls viewing platform along the way 10 minutes
3:15pm DEPART FOR APIA Stop at Papapapaitai Falls viewing platform along the way. These spectacular falls are the highest in Upolu at 110 metres.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
