Are you ready to CHALLENGE yourself and make a real difference?
Visit the Samoan islands of Savai’i and Upolu.
Experience the natural beauty and diverse culture of this pacific island nation.
Meet dedicated partner organisations who are working together to build
self-reliance and sustainability, drawing on the strengths of their people.
Next Encounter: 27 Sept – 4 Oct 2025
On our 8-day tour you will connect with real people doing important work and you will also enjoy the warm hospitality and tropical surrounds of these beautiful islands.
Are you ready? Take the challenge today!
*Enquire about our Early Bird Price of $3200 before April 17, 2025.
$3,500 per person | What’s included?*
- Expert guide
- Accommodation
- Meals
- All Internal transport
- Entry to museums and activities
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE
Below are some of the highlights of this experience. Guests will receive a detailed itinerary closer to the date of departure. Your itinerary is subject to change, depending on transport, weather and considerations for our host communities.
Highlights
Long Term Partner on Savai’i Island, Samoa.
Meet up our partners at Don Bosco College and Vocational Technical Centre where Palms has placed many volunteers.
Visit Alofaaga Blow Hole
Experience these impressive blowholes in the village of Taga on south-west Savai’i which propel roaring jets of water hundreds of feet up into the air.
Explore beautiful Upolu Island and Apia, the capital of Samoa.
Experience some of the sights of Upolu, the most populous of the Samoan islands, and its capital city of Apia.
* Bookings made by credit card incur a 1.5% fee to cover transaction charges. Australian travellers do not require a visa to enter Samoa. Travellers from other countries will need to check visa requirements prior to travel. All travellers will be required to complete the following at their own expense:
- International flights and travel insurance
- Medical approval for travel Samoa, including to remote areas
- Police Check
- Working with Children Check
Our Samoa Encounter tour begins and ends in Faleolo International Airport on Upolu Island, Samoa.
Return flights to Samoa are not included in your tour. We can offer advice on booking flights or let us know your flight details so we can connect you with your guide and fellow travellers when you arrive.
Read our complete Terms and Conditions for more information and get in touch with Palms if you have any questions.