Luxury Samoa: Beautiful Resorts & Private Island Days

Today you savour Samoa's most beautiful natural wonder on a private excursion, swimming in the extraordinary To Sua Ocean Trench. With your private guide and driver, you journey to Upolu's spectacular south coast and this magical natural wonder, a deep pool of impossibly clear turquoise water sunk into the lush coastal cliffs, reached by a steep wooden ladder; swimming in its cool, clear, turquoise water, surrounded by tropical greenery, at a time chosen to enjoy its beauty in comfort and without crowds, is a magical and unforgettable experience. You also explore the beautiful surrounding coast at your own pace, perhaps visiting blowholes, coastal viewpoints and beautiful beaches, with a refined lunch in an idyllic setting. Travelling privately, you savour the beauty of the coast in comfort and without rush. As the day ends, you return to your resort. This evening, indulge in a beautiful dinner and relax in refined comfort, savouring the magical beauty of the day in the heart of Polynesia.

Today you savour Upolu's lush, green beauty on a private excursion and indulge in a relaxing spa treatment. With your private guide, you explore the beautiful interior, visiting the lovely Sopoaga Falls in their lush garden setting and the spectacular Papapapaitai Falls plunging into a forested gorge, and taking a refreshing swim in the magical, crystal-clear Piula Cave Pool in its lava cave beneath a historic church, surrounded by lush greenery. Along the way you pass timeless villages and lush rainforest at your own relaxed pace. Returning to your resort, you indulge in a relaxing spa treatment, perhaps a traditional Samoan massage using coconut oil and tropical botanicals, unwinding in a beautiful spa setting by the sea. This evening, a romantic private beach dinner just for you is arranged, candlelit by the sea beneath the star-filled sky, a beautiful and refined celebration. As the stars fill the clear Samoan sky, you savour the beauty, comfort and warmth of your luxury escape in the heart of Polynesia.

Today you savour the world-famous golden sands of Lalomanu and escape to a beautiful private offshore islet. You journey to the beautiful south-east coast and, either at glorious Lalomanu, a long sweep of soft golden sand lapped by a warm, clear turquoise lagoon, or on a private boat trip to a beautiful offshore islet, a tiny, palm-fringed jewel ringed by clear water and coral, you savour an idyllic, exclusive island day. You snorkel over vibrant coral gardens teeming with colourful fish, swim in the warm, clear lagoon, laze on the pristine, empty beach with barely a soul in sight, and enjoy a beautiful beachside lunch, a taste of exclusive castaway paradise. The beauty, privacy and exclusivity of the day are magical. As the day ends, you return to your resort, deeply relaxed and enchanted. This evening, indulge in a beautiful dinner and relax in refined comfort, savouring the exclusive island magic of your luxury escape in the beautiful heart of Polynesia.

Today you explore Apia and Samoa's heritage privately, and experience the joyful fiafia. With your private guide, you explore the lively capital, visiting the colourful Maketi Fou (main market), the pretty waterfront and the grand mission churches, and the beautiful home of Robert Louis Stevenson at Vailima, the great author beloved by the Samoans as Tusitala, now a wonderful museum full of his belongings and poignant story, set in lush gardens above the town. You savour these cultural highlights at your own relaxed pace, with a refined lunch. This evening you experience a fiafia, a joyful celebration of Samoan performing arts, an evening of song, graceful siva dance and the spectacular fire-knife dance, in which dancers spin flaming knives with breathtaking skill, accompanied by a delicious island feast, a wonderful window into the warmth and joy of fa'a Samoa. As the day ends, you return to your resort in refined comfort, having savoured the heritage and joyful culture of Samoa. Rest well, for tomorrow you cross to unspoiled Savai'i.

Today you cross to Savai'i, the largest and most unspoiled island in Polynesia, aboard the ferry (or, if you prefer, a short private flight), a scenic ninety-minute voyage over the sparkling strait with views of both islands and, perhaps, dolphins. On arrival, you transfer privately to your beautiful Savai'i resort, taking in the raw, unspoiled beauty and timeless village life of the island as you go. Savai'i is a place of empty beaches, clear lagoons, dramatic volcanic landscapes and profound traditional culture, blissfully far from any crowds, offering a magical sense of savouring an unspoiled paradise in comfort. This afternoon you relax at your beautiful resort, swimming in the pristine lagoon, lazing on a beautiful, empty beach where you may have the sand almost to yourself, and soaking up the peace and beauty of the unspoiled island. As the sun sets over the empty Savai'i coast, deeply magical, you settle into your resort in refined comfort, savouring the timeless beauty of the heart of Polynesia.

Today you savour the raw natural wonders and unspoiled beauty of Savai'i on a private excursion. With your private guide, you witness the spectacular Alofaaga blowholes, where the powerful ocean erupts in towering jets of spray through lava tubes in the black volcanic coast, a raw and thrilling spectacle, and swim beneath a beautiful jungle waterfall, such as the Afu Aau Falls, in a clear, magical pool surrounded by rainforest. You explore more of the island's dramatic volcanic landscapes and timeless villages at your own relaxed pace, perhaps visiting the ancient Pulemelei Mound or the moving lava fields of Saleaula, with a refined lunch. The raw beauty and blissful seclusion of Savai'i, savoured in comfort and privacy, are magical. As the day ends, you return to your beautiful resort. This evening, indulge in a beautiful dinner and relax in refined comfort, savouring the raw, unspoiled beauty of the timeless heart of Polynesia beneath the star-filled sky.

A final full day savouring the unspoiled beauty and profound culture of Savai'i in refined comfort. You might relax on a beautiful, empty Savai'i beach, swimming and snorkelling in the pristine lagoon and enjoying the sand almost to yourself, indulge in a spa treatment, or visit a traditional village to experience the profound warmth and timeless life of the island, learning about fa'a Samoa and seeing traditional crafts. The blissfully uncrowded beauty, profound authenticity and refined comfort make for a deeply relaxing and meaningful final day. You savour the peace, beauty and warmth of the largest and most unspoiled island in Polynesia. As the sun sets over the empty coast for the last time, you enjoy a final, beautiful Savai'i dinner, reflecting on the magical beauty, refined comfort and authentic warmth of your luxury journey through Samoa. As the stars fill the clear sky, you savour the timeless beauty of the heart of Polynesia. Rest well, for tomorrow you begin your journey home.

After a final, relaxed morning in paradise, perhaps a last swim in the pristine lagoon or an indulgent breakfast overlooking the sea, you cross back to Upolu and are transferred privately to Faleolo Airport for your onward international departure. You leave deeply relaxed and enchanted, having experienced the finest of Samoa in comfort and style, the most beautiful resorts, the magical turquoise waters of To Sua, the golden sands of Lalomanu, your private offshore islet escape, the indulgent spa treatments and private dining, and the timeless beauty of unspoiled Savai'i, all wrapped in the genuine, famous warmth of fa'a Samoa. The memories stay vivid long after you land, the turquoise trench, the golden beaches, the private islet, the star-filled skies and the heartfelt Samoan warmth. Samoa, the true heart of Polynesia, offers magical beauty, refined comfort and authentic warmth in abundance, and you depart deeply refreshed, treasuring your idyllic luxury escape, and already dreaming of a return to these beautiful, uncrowded and welcoming shores.