Planning a 30-day trip to Samoa on a limited budget can be challenging, but it is definitely doable. Here is a suggested itinerary for a budget-friendly trip to Samoa:
Day 1-3: Arrive in Apia, the capital of Samoa, and explore the city. The cost for two nights in a budget hotel in Apia is around $40. You can visit the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, the Flea Market and the Fale Fono (government building).
Day 4-6: Take a bus to the village of Manono. The cost for the bus should be around $5. Manono is known for its beautiful beaches and traditional villages. You can also visit the Manono Island and the Apolima Island. The cost for two nights in a budget hotel in Manono is around $40.
Day 7-9: Take a bus to the village of Saleapaga. The cost for the bus should be around $5. Saleapaga is known for its beautiful beaches and traditional villages. You can also visit the Saleapaga Beach and the To Sua Ocean Trench. The cost for two nights in a budget hotel in Saleapaga is around $40.
Day 10-12: Take a bus to the village of Lefaga. The cost for the bus should be around $5. Lefaga is known for its beautiful beaches and traditional villages. You can also visit the Tafatafa Beach and the Togitogiga Waterfall. The cost for two nights in a budget hotel in Lefaga is around $40.
Day 13-15: Take a bus to the village of Falealupo. The cost for the bus should be around $5. Falealupo is known for its beautiful beaches and traditional villages. You can also visit the Falealupo Beach and the Falealupo Rainforest Reserve. The cost for two nights in a budget hotel in Falealupo is around $40.
Day 16-18: Take a bus to the village of Saanapu. The cost for the bus should be around $5. Saanapu is known for its beautiful beaches and traditional villages. You can also visit the Saanapu Beach and the To Sua Ocean Trench. The cost for two nights in a budget hotel in Saanapu is around $40.
Day 19-21: Take a bus to the village of Siumu. The cost for the bus should be around $5. Siumu is known for its beautiful beaches and traditional villages. You can also visit the Siumu Beach and the Papaseea Sliding Rocks. The cost for two nights in a budget hotel in Siumu is around $40.
Day 22-24: Take a bus to the village of Lotofaga. The cost for the bus should be around $5. Lotofaga is known for its beautiful beaches and traditional villages. You can also visit the Lotofaga Beach and the Falealupo Rainforest Reserve. The cost for two nights in a budget hotel in Lotofaga is around $40.
Day 25-27: Take a bus back to Apia. The cost for the bus should be around $5. Spend your last three days in Apia relaxing on the beach and doing some last-minute shopping and packing before your departure.
Total cost for the 30-day trip would be around $600, including accommodation, transportation, and some meals. This is a rough estimate and costs may vary depending on personal preferences and exchange rates.