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| American Samoa Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see x American Samoa consists of seven islands in the Pacific. While Western Samoa is a independent country, American Samoa is part of the United States. The volcanic island of Tutuila is the largest of the seven islands that comprise American Samoa. Pago Pago Harbor, a collapsed volcanic caldera is one of the largest natural harbors in the South Pacific. It cuts deeply into the south-central coast almost dividing the island in two. From east to west, a steep mountainous spine runs the 20-mile length of the island, punctuated in places by notable summits including Matafao Peak, Tutuila's tallest mountain at 2,142 feet; North Pioa Mountain, popularly known as Rainmaker Mountain, 1,718; and Mount 'Alava, the steep ridgeline looming to the north of Pago Pago Harbor, marking the south boundary of the park area. About one mile southeast of Tutuila's eastern tip is the volcanic island of Aunuu the smallest of the inhabited islands; it can be reached by boat and explored by foot in a day. After you visit the National Park, visits to the east and west ends of the island will reveal more island and ocean scenery and insights into Samoan culture. The Manu'a Island group includes the volcanic islands of Ofu and Olosega (joined by a bridge), and Tau. These islands lie 60 miles east (a 30-minute flight on a small plane) from Tutuila; flights are available between Ofu and Ta'u. These islands are sparsely populated - each village has only a few hundred people. The National Park area on Ofu includes sand beach and coral reef with a mountain backdrop. There is also and excellent view of Lata Mountain (3,170 feet) on Ta'u, the tallest peak in American Samoa. _____Alega Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Situated roughly 10 kilometres outside of Pago Pago, the stunning village of Alega (pronounced Alenga) offers breathtaking scenery, hair-raising snorkelling and the chilled out atmosphere of a desert island. Owned by the villagers, permission to use the beach or swim must be sought from the village matai or chief, Candyman. He can be found in Tisa's Barefoot Bar along with bar-owner and wife, Tisa. hugging the east end of the beach, Tisa's is a bar run entirely from recycled or natural resources. The bar itself is built from a mish-mash of palms and ship wreckage. Whilst primarily a bar, there is also room for accommodation but at the moment only a fale or hut sleeping five. The beach itself, is like many other's in the South Pacific, shally azure waters protected by treacherous outer reef. There is a channel leading to the open sea and as such the currents 25 metres and through the central area of the bay are extremely dangerous. However, the best snorkelling to be had is at the edge of this current flow but there is a bouy and rope on which to hang. If you do, you'll be treated to a five metre long, two metre wide and forty-five metre deep drop-off. If you brave these conditions, the marine life is spectactular. In clement weather, you have visibility reaching the bottom, and when this occurs you have a unique view and cross-section of reef life from the surface the ocean floor. If the tide is in, reef sharks may be spotted lurking at about twenty to twenty-five metres. Alega also hosts and annual tatoo festival in which many artists from all over Polynesia gravitate towards this tiny corner of the Pacific. Along with this many other events are held throughout the year but, like most villages in the Samoas, please refrain from disturbing the village on Sundays as you will be most unwelcome. It may be a bugger to get to but American Samoa is well worth it. _____Ofu Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see A section of Ofu's pristine shoreline and fringing reef is protected within the National Park. The beach is fine coral sand, ideal for walking long stretches uninterrupted. Coral communities are some of the prettiest in the South Pacific. This is an ideal place to snorkel in the protected back-waters of the reef. You must bring gear from Tutuila. Before you visit Ofu, check with the park staff about special rules that may apply. _______Tutuila Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Tutuila is the largets of the seven island and the main base for travelers. On the island is a large National Park which is one of the major attractions - together with sun, sea and sand of course. Stop first at the visitor center in Pago Pago. A scenic road leads from Pago Pago to the north coast. Allow a few hours for this drive, including stops. You may wish to stay in overnight in the villages next to the park, but prior arrangements should be made. Along the road there are panoramic views, especially from Afono Pass. The Amalau Valley is a good place to watch above the trees for flying foxes. There is a foot trail out towards Pola Island from the village of Vatia. Mount Alava lies to the north of Pago Pago Harbor. A hiking trail along the maintenance road leads to the 1610 foot summit; the trailhead is located at Fagasa Pass, a short drive west of Pago Pago. The hike is 6 miles round trip; allow 3 hours for your hike up and 2 hours for your return to the pass. |