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Part 2 - Pristine Waters of Eastern Upolu
Samoa's Top Attraction Site
Pristine Waters of Upolu is by far our most popular tour and To Sua trecnh is only one of our 5 swims (and 7 stops). It is a long day and oh what a most memorable one for your guests. We interact as one family, having so much funand excitement.
Here our guests Ben and Bronwyn from NZ had a ball.... More of this tour to follow.
See MoreCrater Lake Swim to Sliding Rocks 17 June 2018
— Products shown: Crater Lake to Sliding Rocks and Volcanic Crater Lake Hike and Swim.
One of our most popular adventures... where in the world can you accomplish five different fresh and salt water swims in one day? Piula Cave Pool, Sauniatu Waterfall, Lalomanu Beach, To Sua Ocean Trench & Togitogiga Waterfall. A Big Beautiful Day in #BeautifulSamoa!
— Products shown: Bird watching at Samoan Highland Hideaway.
Ma Tree and Togitogiga Falls all within the O Le PuPu Pue National Park on Upolu's south coast.
There is so much to do here and not far to travel.
If you look for the park's onsite warden Alex, he'll give you some really unique memories by climbing up the tree root system beside the falls and jumping about 20ft into the pool.
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See MoreJust Another Day in Paradise
This a typical day of Sea-Cliffs to Mountain Hi-Adventure with the Ivanchikov's. Couldn't ask for better company and fun.
We went to the Baha'i Temple, Papapapatai Falls in flood, the spectacular and rarely visited Lava Sea Cliffs and and cooled off at Maninoa Beach.
A Family Hike to a Volcanic Crater Lake
Lake Lanoto'o above 2,000 ft elevation is a truly unique hike through all sorts of flora with the fabulous reward of a swim in the lake.
Mikhail and I swam full across the lake some 300 metres. A bit scary as the lake is said to be "bottomless".
...Talk about slipping and sliding in the mud. All in all a fabulous half day adventure.
See MoreA short, very steep and spectacular hike behind Faofao Beach Fales, Lepa village on Upolu's southeast coast.
100 metres above the beach you reach a stunning plateau with the most spectacular views o the coastline. if you walk 100 paces inland you could so easily find yourself lost. The hike entails multiple steep switchbacks, tree roots to grab onto, navigation skills an asset and fantastic views.
What an experience to listen to legendary first person accounts of dramatic escape from the devastating TSUNAMI of 2009.
LIVING REFLECTIONS
Togitogiga Falls ...... so close to Apia for a lovely cool dip.
Seen in the standard way but look at the living reflections on the pool wall
Views from Mt Fiamoe -
Mt Fiamoe volcano, elevation 938m (3,077ft), is unmistakable as it has all the communications towers off the Cross Island Road from Apia.
Yes it is a steep 4WD road access but the views of both coasts are fabulous, along with the surrounding high country. Approx 1km hike and 500ft climb you access the furthest tower location for the best views of the south coast. I had lunch up there this Boxing Day....highly recommended.
This Life is THE Adventure
In this lifetime can we say:
1) I would not change one moment of my life?... 2) My years have been full and happy" 3) I am thankful that I am in good health? 4) I love God's wonderful creation
I the past, even up to a bout 3 months ago I have tried to GET something, whether to secure financial independence, promote our business or make the best for my immediate family.
Now it is my turn to GIVE
SO I look inwardly as to who I really am: - I love to make people laugh - I so want people to enjoy their lives - impart love to my family - want my fellow creature to enjoy the wonderful creation, this blue planet, that we have as our heritage
That is to start with!!!!! What is is that Dr. Spock of Star Trek said " live long and prosper"
See MoreMulti Faceted Adventures:
How about combining 4 different aspects totally wrapped up in one convenient and super-special destination - SAMOA.
- Medi/NutritionTours (with Dr Walter Vermeulen)
...- Agri/Plantation Tours
- Eco Tours
- Adventure Tours
We have all these ingredients available and waiting for you at Samoan Highland Hideaway, Retreat and Adventures.
See MoreMid Point of Mountain to Mangrove Day Tour: VAI VILLAS
We hike 10km descending 2,000 ft olong an ancient trail from the environs of Lake Lanoto'o to the hidden eco-gem on Upolu's south coast by midday.
...Here our team of adventurers will refresh and snack prior to a fascinating 1.5km kayak through virgin mangroves to a coastal swim and return where we will be served a sumptuous meal prepared by our wonderful host.
See MoreHas anyone heard of Lemuria?
What is this? Are the people of Samoa and Polynesia at large part of the lost remnant of the ancient civilization of Lemuria?
"Lemuria existed in a time when the Great Star Nations [the "Elohim"] were in direct communication with Earth beings. 13,000 years ago, Lemuria sank beneath the waves after a million years of successful civilization, due to their own demise. Hawaii is just one remnant atoll in the Pacific Basin that is left of Lemuria- Ea...ster Island, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, California, Samoa, Tonga and into the America's.. these are all remnants of Lemuria, the Mountaintops of Mu."
"The Pulemelei mound (also known as Tia Seu Ancient Mound) is the largest and most ancient structure in Polynesia "O Le Fale-O-Le-Fe'e" (ruins of an old Samoan Temple)."
"O Le Fale-o-Le-Fe'e': or ruins of an old Samoan temple"
Star mounds????
See MoreEven old Fa_ts find the challenge of these iconic slides irresistible.
They are so much fun; less than 15 minutes from our Samoan Highland Hideaway. Located within the precincts of Apia.
...A visit and cool off here are a small part of our Volcanic Lake, Papase'ea and Samoan Feast Day Adventure Tour.
See MoreBack to Samoa soon. Winter is coming to Canada Brrrrh!!
Looking forward to resuming hiking and swimming in those wonderful familiar places in Samoa, Lake Lanoto'o, Mt Vaea, O Le Pupu Pua National Park Lava Cliff Walk and my favourite Mountain to Mangrove.
........and developing new hikes and destinations for Samoan Highland Adventures.
See MoreOasis in the Middle of the Ocean's vastness
Adventures in Paradise:
Swimming, bathing, dipping, sliding & waterfalls... Hiking, exploring!!
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See MoreMy last trip up Mt Vaea for a few months.
What a wonderful short hike of 4 km where you climb over 275m and are sheltered in dense rainforest all the way. Right at our doorstep in Apia.