The following itineraries are
examples of what you can do in a week. It is easy
to explore independently where you have maximum flexibility
with your visit. We are happy to customize
your trip and give you advice.
Apia
& South Coast Beaches
7 Day / 5 Night - Self Drive
Land only package from $949 per person plus airfare
Tuesday departure
| Day 1 |
Arrive: Apia, Western Samoa
 Early
morning arrival where you are met, welcomed with
flower lei and transferred the 20 scenic mile drive
to Apia, the Capital and commercial center. Steeped
in history, Aggie Greys Hotel is truly a landmark
in the region and a meeting place for many seasoned
travelers who regard it as "a home away from
home". Like other well-known retreats, the
hotel is in a class of its own, providing every
modern facility and service in a friendly and relaxed
atmosphere.
Stay:
Aggie Greys Hotel - 2 nights (Optional: Early check-in
for immediate occupancy) |
| Day 2 |
Apia
Pick up your Getz Hatchback 4 door rental car in
Apia town. Note: International and all valid
overseas licenses are accepted but a Samoan temporary
Drivers License is compulsory and need to be arranged
directly at the Police Station at a cost of (approx
USD$20)
Take a scenic drive around
the island, which will provide you with much beauty
and charm to appreciate and remember. The road takes
you along the coastline, through plantation lands
and over mountain country. You’ll have a chance
to see the Samoan people in their natural environment
and visit points of cultural and historical interest.
A highlight is a visit to Robert Louis Stevensons
former home, now a museum |
| Day 3 |
Upolu
South Coast
 Its
a 35-minute drive across the Island to Samoa’s
beachside resorts on the south coast. Coconuts sits
on the beach at Maninoa village.
Stay:
Coconuts Beach Club - 3 nights |
| Day 4-5 |
 You
are at leisure to relax and enjoy the hospitality
at Coconuts You get great food in the restaurant;
there is a beautiful swimming pool in the shape
of a gecko with a swim-up cocktail bar; and Coconuts
Water sports offer dive trips, mangrove boat tours
and snorkeling. Entertainment Fiafia night on Saturdays,
with the locals performing.
Activities: Village, Cultural and Botanical Tours, Hiking and individually designed excursions and Eco Tours. |
| Day 6 |
Checkout at 11am and take a relaxing drive around
the island. Be sure to take your swimsuit and towel
as there are plenty of places to stop and snorkel.
Stop for dinner in Apia, then return
the vehicle to the airport prior to check-in to
your flight. |
| Per person prices, U.S. Dollars - from: |
| |
Share Twin |
Standard
- Aggie Greys & Coconuts Beach Club
(Garden rooms) |
$ 949.00 |
| First Class
- Aggie Greys & Coconuts Beach Club (New
Wing & Treehouse suite) |
$1598.00 |
Package
Includes: Meet & Greet on arrival at Faleolo
Intl Airport, One way airport/ hotel transfer, 2
nights Apia, 3 nights on the South Coast Beaches, 6
day car rental with unlimited mileage & CDW insurance, hotel
taxes and service charges. These are "sample"
land only prices - Subject to change and are seasonal.
Valid to 31March 2011.
NOTE:
Most International flights arrive/depart in the early
hours if the morning. Normal Check-in time
is 2.00pm, Check-out is 11.00am. For your
comfort we can arrange Optional:
Early check-in and late Check-Out at these hotels.
Upolu
& Savaii
9 Day / 7 Night - return via Auckland, NZ
Tuesday departure
| Day 1-4 |
Depart on
Air New Zealand's evening flight and wake up in
Paradise.
Leave:
Los Angeles 11.15pm
Arrive:
Apia 05.30am +1
Meet and
greet at the airport, transfer to hotel on the south
coast of the island of Upolu.
Balance of the day is at leisure
Stay:
Coconuts Beach Club - Treehouse Junior Suite - 3
nights
Located on the beach at Maninoa (half an hour's
drive from Apia) near Siumu village.
Facilities:
There is a restaurant serving a wide range of food
with as much local content as possible.
Entertainment Fiafia night on Saturdays,
with the locals performing.
Activities:
Coconut Water sports center is on- site, where you
can choose from diving, fishing charter or a boat
cruise and windsurfing.
On day
2 pick up your 4 Door Jeep rental car for
a 6 Day rental includes unlimited miles and vehicle
insurance. |
| Day 5-7 |
Upolu to Savaii
Drive
along the south coast to Mulifanua Wharf. You will
take the vehicle on the ferry. The ferry takes 1
hour and 10 minutes. (operates Mon-Sat - 8am, 12noon,
4pm) From the Saleiologa Wharf proceed to
your accommodation.
Stay:
Le Lagoto Beach Resort - Beachfront Bungalow - 3
nights. Includes tropical breakfast daily.
Le Lagoto is located at Fagamalo
Village an easy 45 minute drive from the main center
and port of Salelologa. Small resort offering Samoan
hospitality and friendship. The beachfront accommodations
are self-contained Samoan fales/bungalows each with
their own kitchenette, TV, phone, a/con, private
deck. Hotel Facilities include licensed bar
and the Vailili Restaurant. Activities include swimming
at the white sand beach, snorkeling, windsurfing,
fishing and complimentary canoeing. |
| Day 8 |
Check-out by 11am and
drive back to the ferry where you cross with your
vehicle.
Savaii to Upolu - Passenger Ferry (operates:
Mon-Sat - 6am, 10am, 2pm)
From Mulifanua Wharf you can explore further - then
late afternoon return rental car to the airport.
Stay:
Aggie Greys Lagoon Beach Resort -
1 night
|
| Day 9-10 |
Transfer
to Faleolo Airport
Leave:
Apia on Air New Zealand 06.45am
Arrive: Auckland
11.30am+1 * having crossed International Dateline.
Leave: Auckland
5.15pm
Arrive: Los
Angeles 10.15am on day 10
|
| Per Person, U.S. Dollars - $2600 per person |
Double Occupancy |
Package Includes:
Return airfare on Air New Zealand from LAX/Apia,
Meet & Greet on arrival at Faleolo Int'l Airport,
airport/ hotel transfer, 3+1 nights Upolu,
3 nights on Savaii with tropical breakfast daily,
6 day Rental Jeep, return Ferry Tickets, Rental Car Passage
on the ferry, hotel taxes and service charges.
Price is Valid
to 31 March 2010 and subject to change with seasonality.
Updated
Page June 2010 Code: APIAEST
