In the U.S. territory of American Samoa, there are three islands that make up the American Samoa National Park: Tutuila, Ofu, and Ta’u. Conservation efforts are being made to conserve the coral reef ecosystem as well as tropical rainforest habitats, fruit bats, and Samoan cultural heritage. Hiking and snorkeling are among the most popular pastimes. Coral reefs and the water cover 2,500 of the park’s 8,257 acres. There are no other National Park Service units in the United States located south of the equator.
There is no other US national park quite like American Samoa’s in terms of the variety of views, sounds, and sensations one may have when exploring the South Pacific. Take advantage of this one-of-a-kind national park and the friendly people of American Samoa. It is our mission here to preserve the area’s rich cultural and ecological riches. We’d love to show you around!
Entrances and how to reach National Park of American Samoa
If you don’t reside in American Samoa, you’ll need to do a lot more preparation to visit this park since it’s so far away in the South Pacific and there are so few ways to get there. To get to Pago Pago from Tutuila Island, fly into Pago Pago International Airport.
Only Hawaiian Airlines flies to American Samoa at this time. From Honolulu, Hawaii, they fly twice a week roundtrip. Nearby Samoa’s Upolu International Airport receives a number of flights from Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji every week. Small planes connect Upolu to Tutuila virtually every day.
Navigating Island Routes
Flights between the islands
Ta’u Island and Samoa are served by small aircraft that land and take off from Ta’u Island. To go to the other park area on Ofu Island, you’ll need to use a native Ta’u boat.
Manu’a Islands are solely served by Polynesian Airlines at this time. When traveling to these distant islands, adaptability is essential.
Taking the Bus or Train
Near the airport, you’ll find a slew of rental vehicle companies. Taxis are accessible at the airport and around Tutuila, the island’s capital.
Transportation options include agia and family buses at the local level. People on the island may go about Pago Pago Harbor for as little as 50 cents to two dollars. Fagatogo, the settlement close to Pago Pago, serves as the starting and ending point for all bus routes. On Sundays, there are no buses. Buses may be summoned to a halt or dropped off at any location where they are safe to do so.