Duration
9 Days, 9 Nights
Upolu Revive:
Self-Guided Cycle Tour in Samoa
Embark on a 9-day self-guided cycle tour around Upolu, Samoa’s stunning island, and experience the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural exploration. Stay in beautiful hotels and resorts, offering comfort and convenience throughout your journey.
This tour offers a mix of cycling, beach adventures, and cultural experiences, giving you the chance to visit both famous and hidden attractions of Upolu. Enjoy plenty of opportunities to swim, snorkel, and kayak in crystal-clear waters, while soaking up the natural beauty of Samoa.
The Upolu Revive tour lets you enjoy the best of both worlds—active cycling during the day and private, air-conditioned rooms for relaxation in the evenings. It’s a perfect balance of adventure and comfort.
Book your Upolu Revive Cycle Tour today and immerse yourself in Samoa’s natural beauty and rich culture.
Bike Hire
Including helmet, and carrier (with the option to upgrade to an e-bike)
Hand-picked Accommodation
Choose between Samoan Standard and Superior
Luggage Transfers
Daily luggage transfers to your destination
Filtered Water En-Route
Our driver team will stop at a designated point to top up your water supply
Ody Trails App
App access to support your cycle tour without the paperwork
Knowledgeable Reservations Staff
Our mantra, We know: We care
Trip Highlights
A 9 day cycle tour of Upolu staying in resorts and beautiful hotels. Includes kayaking, snorkelling over the giant clams, swimming in To Sua Trench, waterfall visits and coastal walks.
- Beach Resorts
- To Sua Trench
- Snorkelling over giant clams
- Kayaking with turtles
- Togitogigia Waterfall
- Lalomanu Beach
- Apia markets
- Coastal walks and beach life
Upolu Revive Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival day
This itinerary and the calendar of scheduled tours includes accommodation on your arrival day. Please advise us of your flight details and arrival time. You will be met by Outdoor Samoa | Cycle Journeys staff to transfer you to your accommodation.
Breakfast is included.
Day 2: Introduction to your cycle trip
Today is the start of your island cycle experience. Please be ready by 8:30am as we will collect you from your accommodation and transfer you to our depot. We will work through the bike fitting and provide a big picture overview of Samoa.
Todays 8km cycle ride is an authentic experience led by our Samoan staff. They take you riding through their local village sharing their way of life with you.
Breakfast is included.
Day 3: Outdoor Samoa/Cycle Journeys to Mata’utu (26kms)
Today starts with a 14 km gentle ride around the coast. At Falelatai, the road heads steeply uphill for 2 kms, climbing 200 metres. However, when you get to the top, the view over the lagoon is well worth it.
The downhill section is only partly sealed, but after the ford at 19kms, the road improves for the last 3.5 kms around the coast to Le Faga bay in Savaia; home of the Giant Clams. These giant fluorescent molluscs are almost a metre long and located in a safe and sheltered lagoon. You will require your snorkelling gear on this day. Continue cycling a further 3.5km to your accommodation tonight.
Breakfast is included.
Day 4: Turtle Kayak Day Trip
Today’s activity is going to be a highlight; The Turtle Kayak experience!
Your support driver will collect you from your accommodation at 9:30am. A short 15km drive to Vai Villas, where you will then gently paddle through the mangroves and out into the lagoon. Large bales (groups) of turtles are usually seen. This lagoon is one of the few remaining with large sandy beaches suitable for nesting. The turtles are plentiful.
Lunch will be provided at the completion of the Turtle Kayak at Vai Villas. Your support driver will then transport you back to your accommodation for an afternoon of relaxation.
Today is going to be amazing!
Lunch, and Breakfast are included.
Day 5: Mata’utu to Tafioala (45km)
Get on your bikes early, there is much to see and do. The ride includes 45km of rolling country side. The route follows the undulating sealed coast road, and while it’s easy to focus on just getting to the destination, there is a lot to do on the way.
Potential stops include the Sinalei Resort for a nice lunch, and a walk to the Ma Tree, but our favourite is a long swim at Togitogiga Waterfalls. Your ride ends at Saletoga Beach.
Breakfast is included.
Day 6: Day of Relaxation
Today is all about relaxation and wellbeing. Enjoy the resort. Book a massage. Go for a swim. Read a book. Have a few cocktails on the beach. After a big days ride yesterday, you deserve to treat yourself!
Breakfast is included.
Day 7: Saletoga Beach to Saleapaga (15km)
To Sua Trench is on the itinerary today. It will be your first stop, at 5km down the road. This collapsed lava tube is one of the picture postcard attractions of Samoa, with the steep ladder leading down into the sea water pools. The Trench and surrounds deserve a couple of hours at least. Take in the seascape, blowholes, beach and history along with a gentle swim in the pool. When you eventually make it out of the pool, ride the last 10km to your accommodation in Saleapaga.
For those with energy and time to spare, there is an option to spend some time on Namua Island. It is a 4km cycle to Lalomanu and a further 4km to Muiatele, where the Namua Island Ferry departs. You will be able to leave your bikes (for a small fee) at the Namua Island Ferry owners house. Catch the ferry across to Namua Island, which takes around 10 minutes. Keep an eye out for turtles that are often seen in the lagoon. There are toilets available on the island. Take snacks and drinking water. Climb to the top of Namua Island to look for dolphins, whales, and gannets amongst other wildlife. Take the ferry ride back to Muiatele, and cycle the 8km back to your accommodation.
Breakfast is included.
Day 8: Saleapaga to Faleapuna (35km)
The shorter and more interesting route is to continue around the coast and up Richardson Road. This includes a 400m climb, which provides views of the hydro storage lake, that connects via a tunnel to the powerhouse in Faga-Loa Bay.
The alternative route is to cycle back towards Lotofaga Village and Sopoaga Waterfall. This is an easier ride, but slightly longer.
Both routes meet together at La Mafa Pass Road and Richardson Road.
The topography here is different from the rest of Samoa with near vertical green hillsides and the remains of several large mixed cattle and copra (dried sections of the meat of the coconut) estates.
Stop and admire the view from Le Mafa pass (but be wary of crossing the fence into the bull paddock for a better picture). The ride down the hill can be exhilarating, but stop at the bottom to admire the Falefa Falls. From Falefa continue 2kms west on the main road to your accommodation at Faleapuna.
Breakfast is included.
Day 9: Faleapuna to Apia (22km)
An easy day of riding along the coast. After 10km cycling, pass by Pudding Rock (Cape Utmau’u), which is a popular surfing spot, and one of the few reached without a boat. A further 12km more, will take you into the capital of Samoa, Apia.
Accommodation is included in your package, so enjoy your night!
Apia has a range of excellent restaurants and coffee shops. The fish, vege and dry goods (souvenir) markets are all worth a look. Robert Louis Stevenson’s home, Villa Vailima, has been turned into a fascinating museum and has an excellent guided tour. The Baha’i Temple is a masterpiece of architecture with stunning views over the city.
Breakfast is included.
Full Package Inclusions
- Airport transfer on arrival
- Standard bike hire for 8 days including helmet and carrier bag. (E-bike upgrade is available)
- Daily luggage transfer
- Hotel and resort accommodation for 9 nights
- 9 x breakfasts, and 1 x lunch
- Turtle kayak experience
- Filtered water en-route (On cycle days the van will transport gear to your next accommodation. Your driver will stop at a designated point to top up your water supply)
Departure Dates
| April | May | June | July | August | September | October |
| (1st FULL) (8th FULL) 22nd 29th | 6th 13th 20th 27th | 3rd 10th 17th 24th | 1st (Only 4 places left) 8th (15th FULL) (22nd FULL) 29th | (5th FULL) 12th 19th 26th | 2nd 9th 16th (23rd FULL) 30th | 7th |
All dates are subject to accommodation availability – please do not book any flights until you have confirmed your trip with our Samoan specialists.
We can accommodate groups for up to 12 people.
Optional Extras and Upgrades
E-Bike Hire Upgrade
Upgrade to an e-bike for this trip: $400.00 pp.
Hire Snorkelling Equipment
Pre-book your snorkelling equipment for your whole trip.
Add Mask, Snorkel and Fins to this package: $50.00 pp.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend travel insurance. Talk to us, as we can assist with providing you peace of mind.
