Many visitors rent a car to drive around our main island, stopping to admire and explore the beautiful coastline and majestic mountains. Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary is on the southernmost point of Tutuila Island, is a submerged volcanic crater surrounded by steep cliffs home to tropical fish and coral. This site is great for whale watching when the southern humpback whales visit us between August and November. Fishing charters with bare or fully loaded boats are available and the seas around the island are sure to be filled with big fish for the avid fisherman. Scuba diving and snorkeling are also available.
Experience is necessary due to undertows and high currents and high surf action.
American Samoa is a hikers paradise. Tracks are being established in the National Park of American Samoa, but there are few established trails and so it poses a true challenge to the most experienced hikers. Taking a local guide who knows the legendary folklore and wildlife and turns a hike into a memorable experience. Ta'u Island Ta'u was the spiritual center of Polynesia prior to Western colonization and is full of historical significance and archaeological interest. For example, Saua is a sacred site considered by many to be the birthplace of the Polynesian people.