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Top 10 Attractions
Visit American Samoa
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Few people recommend a visit to American Samoa largely from stories they have heard - a polluted harbour, lack of culture, lack of accommodation and tourist infrastructure, lack of beaches and domiance of American commercialism. Whilst some of these points are true, they focus only on the negatives, and American Samoa has several truely outstanding attractions. Foremost is its rich tropical rainforest and National Parks which offer some of the best scenic drives in the South Pacific. Add to this some interesting archaeologiocal sites, several picturesque beaches and the interesting ramshackle of Pago Pago Town and you have the ingrediants for an exciting sightseeing holiday - all without tourists!
The main attraction of American Samoa is the scenic south coast road on Tutuila Island from Pago Pago to Cape Taputapu in the west and from Pago Pago to Cape Matatula in the east. Both are a good half day tour with magnificent mountains lining the coast and some secluded white sandy beaches (although under-currents make swimming dangerous). The tropical rainforest is just minutes walk from the highway and with a guide, you'll get to see some stunning waterfalls as well as some of the best tropical forests in the South Pacific with coastal, lowland and high forest environments. At present, there are no organised day tours around Tutuila - car hire is readily available and an easy way to get around.
Our top 10 things to do in Samoa
1) - Stay in a Traditional Beach Fale,
explore secluded locations in the real samoa
2) - Robert Louis Stevenson - Historical Apia Town
Robert Louis Steveson house, museum and grave
3) - Saanapu to Return to Paradise Beach Walk, Upolu
stroll for miles along secluded beaches and rock pools
4) - Circle Island Sightseeing Tours, Upolu & Savaii,
tropical waterfalls to golden beaches
5) - Visit American Samoa,
explore the National Parks and wild coastline of Tutuila Island
6) - Fire Dancing,
traditional dancing, fire dancing and feast
7) - The Art of Tatoo - A Samoan Tradition
watch a master tatooist in action - or get one yourself!
8) - Falealopu Rainforest Reserve, Savaii,
canopy walk, sea arches, sacred rainforest;
9) - Swim with Turtles at Satoalepai, Savaii,
lava flow, rainforest, waterfall and turtles
10) - Woodcarvers of Uafato Forest Reserve, Upolu
experience fa'a samoa, village life and traditional handicrafts
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