Samoa travel guide
What to see in Savai'i
The big, quiet island, with lava fields, blowholes and forests.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from April to October
Savai'i highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Alofaaga Blowholes
The sea shoots up between the rocks.
- Saleaula lava fields
With a church engulfed by lava.
- Afu Aau Falls
For swimming.
- Falealupo Canopy Walkway
Among the treetops.
- Satoalepai turtles
To swim with.
Day trips from Savai'i
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Savai'i
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Savai'i are from April to October.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar with warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec with warnings
- from November to March
Rain and cyclones
It’s the wet and cyclone season.
What to do: The best time is May to October.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a market or a beach fale. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Samoa guide.
Frequently asked questions about Savai'i
What to see in Savai'i?
Alofaaga Blowholes, Saleaula lava fields, Afu Aau Falls, Falealupo Canopy Walkway and Satoalepai turtles.
What to see in Savai'i in one day?
Don’t miss Alofaaga Blowholes, Saleaula lava fields, Afu Aau Falls, Falealupo Canopy Walkway and Satoalepai turtles. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Savai'i?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Savai'i are from April to October.
What day trips can you take from Savai'i?
Savai’i.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.