American Samoa travel evolves mostly arouind Tutuila island and to a lesser extent the undevelopped but exquisite islands of the Manua Group. Tutuila Island is a high volcanic island offering three regions of rain forest, from the coast to the high mountains. Much of the island is protected as US National Parks and Reserves and the island offers some of the most accessible tracks in the south pacific. Unfortunately few are marked trails so a guide is preferable to show you around.

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Pago Pago Town


Tutuila Island







Manu'a Islands


Pago Pago, the main town in American Samoa on the island of Tutuila, sits at the base of Mt Matafao. Although the town itself has no attractions, the deep water harbour makes an excellent setting for visiting yachts from May to October when the cyclone season has finished.

Although American Samoa is promoted as a beach-less island, there are at least half a dozen spectacular beach settings. The beach at Pyramid Island is a fine example and there is good swimming in the lagoon. Tisa's Barefoot beach restaurant is set on this splendid beach backed by tropical rain forest on the south east coast of Tutuila. There is one basic beach bungalow which is the only beachfront accommodation on the island.

Anuunu Island sits off the coast from Tutuila, the main island in American Samoa Three other islands lie about 70 miles to the east of Tutuila which make up the Manu'a Group. These islands offer splendid beaches, coastal cliffs and important archaelogical sites.

Most of the north coast of Tutuila is inaccessible with rugged coastlines. Tracks leading inland used by locals lead to waterfalls and beautiful forest walks. This waterfall at Nu'uuli with its refreshing swimming pool is rarely visited but just 10 minutes walk from the main highway.

The wild south west coast of Tutuila offers breathtaking coastal scenery. Lowland forests, secluded beaches, blowholes, sliding rocks and archaelogical sites are a few of the attrcations in the vicinity.

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