Falealupo Rain Forest Reserve is an area of outstanding natural beauty on the remote west tip of Savai'i. The Reserve offers a unique rainforest canopy walk with spectacular views over the tropical rain forest. The walkway winds its way up a Garuga Floribunda tree to a suspension bridge spanning a 30-metre gap to a large tropical banyan tree. Crossing the canopy over a swing bridge is an unforgettable experience. This is a conservation project established to encourage the local villagers maintain the lowland forest in its natural state by opening up the region to tourism.
The canopy walkway is open Monday to Saturday with the ST$20 fee going to the maintenance of the walkway, to the local village school and as a source of income for the locals.
Other highlights of the Reserve include the wild coastline with its natural stone bridges and a gorgeous white sand beach with splendid sunsets.
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Our top 10 things to do in Samoa
1) - Stay in a Traditional Beach Fale,
explore secluded locations in the real samoa
2) - Circle Island Tour, Upolu & Savaii,
tropical waterfalls to golden beaches
3) - Woodcarvers of Uafato Forest Reserve, Upolu
experience fa'a samoa, village life and traditional handicrafts
4) - Alofaaga Blowholes and Coastal Walk, Savaii,
lava flow, black sand beach, craters and blowholes
5) - Saanapu to Return to Paradise Beach Walk, Upolu
stroll for miles along secluded beaches and rock pools
6) - Visit Manono Island,
traditional fishing villages, archaeological sites;
7) - Falealopu Rainforest Preserve, Savaii,
canopy walk, sea arches, sacred rainforest;
8) - Swim with Turtles at Satoalepai, Savai'i,
lava flow, rainforest, waterfall and turtles
9) - Fia Fia night,
traditional dancing, fire dancing and feast
10) - Visit American Samoa,
organised overnight trips
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