Giant Clams Ride
Snorkel among the Giant Clams
Take a gentle ride through the villages or choose a challenging mountain bike ride through the forest to visit these giant, fluorescent molluscs. The giant clams are located in the lagoon about 50m offshore, in about two metres of sheltered water, and are easily reached from a sandy shore. For me these 70cm long molluscs are on a par with seeing manta rays and more spectacular than the giant turtles. The clams can only be visited within 3 hours of high tide so start times may vary. The clam reserve is closed on Sundays.
The trip can be undertaken on ebikes or mountain bikes and can be escorted or self guided. Either way it is a great way to experience much more of the real Samoa with the clams as a memorable highlight.
Challenge Levels
The trip has several riding options to suit everyone from occasional riders and young families to those wanting a solid challenge. Ride between 14 and 40kms.
These can be experienced on guided or unguided options and with or without ebikes.
Suitable for families, less experienced riders and for everyone who wants the chance to observe village life at its natural pace.
The ride begins with 14 kms of flat, quiet roads beside the lagoon. As it wanders through the villages you may be tempted to stop and chat, or get invited into a mat making group.
The coastal section is followed by a very steep section where the road rises 200m in 2 kms. Those without ebikes who are not strong riders are recommended to take the Supported option and get a ride over the hill.
From the saddle the road descends steeply on a gravel surface before continuing a short distance beside the lagoon to the Giant Clams.
Less experienced riders are encouraged to take the guided option or arrange a van ride back, as the return trip is over 40kms.
Follow the Village Ride route, but challenge the king of the hill title and ride back after the swim.
The first 14 kms can be ridden on mountainbike trails and 4WD tracks through the forest and plantations. This is best done as a guided trip as signage is incomplete.
The giant clams are in a sheltered lagoon. Your guide is used to less confident snorkellers and we can provide life jackets and/or swim noodles as required.
No snorkelling experience is required, but participants do need to be confident swimming out of their depth.
More Details
We provide maps and instructions – but you ride independently
Tour includes
- Bike hire
- Snorkel equipment
- Filtered water
- Maps and Instructions
Children half price
eBikes – Additional $NZD 50
Transfer back to Mulifanua -$20pp – minimum 2 people.
Our guide will accompany you and snorkel with you over the clams. A support vehicle is available to provide a lift over the hill or a ride back from the clams.
Tour includes
- Bike hire
- Snorkel equipment
- Riding and Snorkelling Guide
- Entrance fees/Customary fees
- Support vehicle
- Filtered water
Ask us about group prices.
Children half price (provided there is the equivalent of at least 2 adult fares)
eBikes – Additional $NZD50
Price excludes lunch (Available from 20Tala/$NZD12)
- Sunhat, sunscreen and insect repellent
- Riding clothes – A light top (long sleeved if you are sun sensitive) and shorts/swimwear
- Riding footwear – sandals or running shoes
- Swim wear and towel/sarong
- Travel home clothes – if you came over in your cycle clothes
- Camera/phone – in waterproof bag
- Snacks
- Water bottle
Pickups are available as follows:
| Location | Price (Tala pp) | Price (NZD pp) | |
| Apia (any hotel) | 60 | $35 | |
| Aggie Greys Resort | 20 | $12 | |
| Le Vasa | 20 | $12 |
Our bikes are mostly GTs. See bikes for more details. They are fully serviced between rides and available in a full range of sizes. eBikes are mostly GT ePanterras, regular mountain bikes are GT Avalanches and we have a few GT Sensor Alloy full suspension bikes.
Trips depart on request (except Sundays).
The clams can be safely visited only 3 hours either side of high tide. So times will vary with tides.
Tide tables for the remainder of the year are available here (select the Month in the top left).
Tour Prices (per person)
See the tabs above for the different price options
To Book
Already in Samoa – call (685)45991 or (685) 7507838
When booking please advise your height and preferred bike style.
Still planning your trip – email us: info@outdoor.co.nz