Experience how the locals get around – by Aiga (family) bus with bench-style seating, naturally cooled by the breeze whipping through the open windows. Capture the scenic views of the island and visit a recreated traditional Samoan village where the ancient ways of island life are still faithfully practiced. Drive towards the idyllic western and eastern side of the island. So many breathtaking views await you, each worthy of a brief stop for photos.
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8:30am-4:15pm
After departing the Port, you will take a guided tour in private park through the beautiful western District ofTutuila. Your first destination is the Flower Pot Rocks, also known as Fatu-Ma-Futi. These two rock formations welcome you with a fascinating legend, beautiful, crystal-clear water, and picturesque views.
Continue on the western end of the island, you’ll visit the Leone Monuments, site of first missionary landing in 1830 and home to the Catholic and tsunami monuments
Then, discover the famous Le’ala Shoreline boasts amazing sunsets and, during whale season, humpbacks migrate to these protected waters to birth their calves. Local children slide down the slippery rocks into the waves and Samoan men fish for the evening meal.
Step back in time at Vila’s Village, where several huts demonstrate the different uses of coconut leaves and fruit, as well as how women washed laundry in the old days. See Samoan cocoa, different local fruits and the famous « umu » oven (hot stone covered pit oven). This is how Samoans prepare their food even today. Sample food prepared in the umu while young villagers entertain you with traditional song and dance.
After the traditional lunch, head to the western end of Tutuila, you’ll drive through the busiest part of American Samoa and its industrial park. Take pictures of the Pala Lagoon and the airport runway that juts out into the Pacific Ocean. Stop at the Lava Lava Golf Course, featuring panoramic views of the east and west sides all in one go.This is a whistle-stop tour. So, if you see something along the way that you’d like to look at, just ask the driver to stop for a few minutes.
Now, we drive to the eastern most tip of the Tutuila. Stop at Two Dollar Beach along the way. This well-maintained strip of white sand sits beside calm, shallow water that’s great for snorkelling or swimming.
On our way back to the port, There will be several stops en route, including one at Camel Rock. This interesting rock formation looks like a lonely camel, and lies close to the shores of Lauli’i Village.You will be dropped off at the port at 4:15pm
