Maimoana: American Samoa

Tropical Islands, Culture, and the National Park of American Samoa

Overview

Settled by seafaring explorers 3,000 years ago, the Samoa Archipelago is the cultural hub of the Polynesian wheel. American Samoa is the only U.S. territory south of the equator and is a true, off the beaten path paradise of rugged volcanic mountains, dramatic shorelines, empty beaches, colorful coral reefs, warm azure waters, and dense tropical forests.

Visit two islands on this explorer’s journey – Tutuila and Ofu – each containing sections of the National Park of American Samoa. The island of Tutuila’s piece of the park features a meandering coastline dotted with
coves and bays. Ofu offers up the richest waters for snorkeling and a strand of beach reminiscent of a watercolor painting, with white sand, bluer-than-blue water, and bright-green hillsides.

Instead of food courts and gift shops you’ll find blue lagoons, flying foxes, sea turtles, small villages, and most of all, Fa’a Samoa. This is the deeply rooted Samoan Way, centered around the matai (chiefs), ‘aiga (extended family), and church. Explore this remarkable place and culture with us, off the beaten path.

Price From

$8,895 USD
Trip Type

Small Group Adventure
Departure Dates

Apr 24 - May 1, 2026
May 15 - 22, 2026
Jun 12 - 19, 2026
Jul 10 - 17, 2026
Aug 7 - 14, 2026
Sep 4 - 11, 2026
Sep 25 - Oct 2, 2026
Oct 23 - 30, 2026
Apr 2 - 9, 2027
Apr 23 - 30, 2027
May 21 - 28, 2027
Jun 18 - 25, 2027
Jul 9 - 16, 2027
Jul 30 - Aug 6, 2027
Aug 20 - 27, 2027
Sep 10 - 17, 2027
Oct 22 - 29, 2027
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Duration

8 days / 7 nights
Trip begins/ends
Pago Pago, American Samoa / Pago Pago, American Samoa

*Price per person based on double occupancy. Trip price includes all lodging, meals, ground transportation, guide services and activities as described in this itinerary.

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Trip Details

Trip Highlights

What’s Included? Everything you need, plus everything you want.

National Park of American Samoa: You'll visit two volcanic islands to walk the national park's beaches and rain forests, explore crystalline waters and coral reefs, and marvel at emerald-green mountains that rise from the sea.
Maimoana American Samoa Culture: Through traditional dances, cultural performances, ceremonies and interactions with local Samoans, you'll learn about the "Samoan Way" and the history of the people whose ancestors traveled by sea from Southwest Asia to the islands 3,000 years ago.
Tropical Exploration: Opportunities abound for coastal beach walking, snorkeling, rainforest hiking, south-of-the-equator wildlife-watching, and visits to island villages.

The Essentials

Maimoana: American Samoa

Trip Type: Small Group Adventure

Territory: Oceania

Region: Pacific Islands

Trip Price: From $8,895

Single Supplement: $950

On-Trip Airfare: $1,700

Duration: 8 days/7 nights

Trip Begins/Ends: Pago Pago, American Samoa / Pago Pago, American Samoa

Minimum Travelers: 6 travelers

Maximum Travelers: 8 travelers

Select Terms & Conditions

Pricing detailed for this Small Group Adventure is based upon double occupancy. Additional charges for single travelers and any on-trip airfare required for the trip apply. A booking deposit is required to reserve your space. Small Group Adventure pricing includes all lodging, meals (unless otherwise noted), activities, baggage handling, transportation, and guide service. Not included are travel costs to/from gateway cities, guide gratuities, and personal incidentals including, but not limited to, trip cancellation/interruption insurance, alcoholic beverages, and laundry service. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.

Energy Index

No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities

Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration

High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun

Maimoana: American Samoa

The Energy Index for this trip is “No Sweat”, with “Nice & Active” elements, at elevations ranging from sea level to 1,650 feet. Activities include 2 to 3 days of hiking 1 to 2 miles per day (with elevation gain/loss not typically more than 300 feet), canoeing, optional snorkeling, and boat rides with choppy water at times. Travelers who can hike the minimum end of this range are a good fit.

Make It Private

Make this trip all yours!

Most all of our Small Group Adventures can be made private to just your traveling troupe. Just give us a call at (800) 445-2995 and tell us that you would like to “make it private”!

Generally, there are two ways to make a small group adventure private. First, you could capture one of our published departure dates for just your group. In order to achieve this, we have to have sufficient space available to create a separate private trip. Second, we could take the details of this itinerary and fashion it for just your group on dates of your choosing. For this, too, we just need to review your interest, group size, and preferred timing in order to create the trip.

In all cases, the process begins with a phone call so give us a ring at (800) 445-2995 and after just a few minutes gathering information, we can set to the task of making your trip a reality!

Trip Highlights
The Essentials
Energy Index
Make It Private

What’s Included? Everything you need, plus everything you want.

National Park of American Samoa: You'll visit two volcanic islands to walk the national park's beaches and rain forests, explore crystalline waters and coral reefs, and marvel at emerald-green mountains that rise from the sea.
Maimoana American Samoa Culture: Through traditional dances, cultural performances, ceremonies and interactions with local Samoans, you'll learn about the "Samoan Way" and the history of the people whose ancestors traveled by sea from Southwest Asia to the islands 3,000 years ago.
Tropical Exploration: Opportunities abound for coastal beach walking, snorkeling, rainforest hiking, south-of-the-equator wildlife-watching, and visits to island villages.

Maimoana: American Samoa

Trip Type: Small Group Adventure

Territory: Oceania

Region: Pacific Islands

Trip Price: From $8,895

Single Supplement: $950

On-Trip Airfare: $1,700

Duration: 8 days/7 nights

Trip Begins/Ends: Pago Pago, American Samoa / Pago Pago, American Samoa

Minimum Travelers: 6 travelers

Maximum Travelers: 8 travelers

Select Terms & Conditions

Pricing detailed for this Small Group Adventure is based upon double occupancy. Additional charges for single travelers and any on-trip airfare required for the trip apply. A booking deposit is required to reserve your space. Small Group Adventure pricing includes all lodging, meals (unless otherwise noted), activities, baggage handling, transportation, and guide service. Not included are travel costs to/from gateway cities, guide gratuities, and personal incidentals including, but not limited to, trip cancellation/interruption insurance, alcoholic beverages, and laundry service. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.

Energy Index

No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities

Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration

High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun

Maimoana: American Samoa

The Energy Index for this trip is “No Sweat”, with “Nice & Active” elements, at elevations ranging from sea level to 1,650 feet. Activities include 2 to 3 days of hiking 1 to 2 miles per day (with elevation gain/loss not typically more than 300 feet), canoeing, optional snorkeling, and boat rides with choppy water at times. Travelers who can hike the minimum end of this range are a good fit.

Make this trip all yours!

Most all of our Small Group Adventures can be made private to just your traveling troupe. Just give us a call at (800) 445-2995 and tell us that you would like to “make it private”!

Generally, there are two ways to make a small group adventure private. First, you could capture one of our published departure dates for just your group. In order to achieve this, we have to have sufficient space available to create a separate private trip. Second, we could take the details of this itinerary and fashion it for just your group on dates of your choosing. For this, too, we just need to review your interest, group size, and preferred timing in order to create the trip.

In all cases, the process begins with a phone call so give us a ring at (800) 445-2995 and after just a few minutes gathering information, we can set to the task of making your trip a reality!

Itinerary

Day 1: Tutuila

Arrive into Tutuila Island’s Pago Pago on the night flight and transfer to our hotel. Tutuila is the largest of the American Samoa Islands, which sit in the heart of the Polynesian triangle formed by Hawaii, Easter Island, and New Zealand.

Day 2: Tutuila

This morning begins with a brief orientation from our guide about the journey ahead. We'll start our day with a visit to the National Park of the American Samoa Visitor Center—then we’re off to explore. Stretching over the middle of the island from Fagasā Bay to Afona Bay, this area’s main features are Mount Alava and Maugaloa Ridge.

Day 3: Aunu'u National Landmark and Village

Today's outing takes us by boat to Aunu`u Island off the southeastern shores of Tutuila. Lunch will be hosted at the home of a local family, after which we’ll watch traditional Samoan cultural, ceremonial, and dance performances.

Day 4: Tutuila

After breakfast, those interested can attend a local church service, noted for the Samoan singing, skits, dances, and performances. This afternoon, you will have the option to experience the panoramic view of Rainmaker Mountain and the World War II historic landmarks of Breakers and Blunts Point under your own manpower with experienced paddlers in an outrigger canoe.

Day 5: Village of Fagatogo, Ofu, and the National Park of American Samoa

We enjoy a historic walking tour of Fagatogo on Tutuila, which now has 14 of the original 105 naval structures of the U.S. Naval Station. This afternoon, we'll take a charter flight to Ofu, where we will stretch our legs and have a nice dinner before settling in for the night.

Day 6: Ofu, National Park of American Samoa

Our days are spent exploring Ofu’s claim to National Park of American Samoa, one highlight of which is a strip of land running along the southeastern side of the island, with stunning mountains, lagoons, beaches and coral reefs. There will be time to hike, snorkel and explore the park’s beach environment and marine life. After lunch at the lodge, we’ll head out to get to know more of Ofu’s wonders.

Day 7: Ofu, National Park of American Samoa

Interested hikers hop into the back of a pickup truck and travel to an island trailhead, spending the morning on a guided hike. Others enjoy free time, relaxing at the lodge or exploring nearby. We’ll gather for lunch at the lodge, then return to the national park to swim, snorkel, and kick around at the beach. Our last night on Ofu features a traditional Samoan dinner.

Day 8: Ofu, Tutuila, and Departures Home

We enjoy one last breakfast on Ofu Island, with the option to snorkel. Then, board a charter flight to Tutuila to spend some free time before our late-night flight back to Honolulu.

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Lodging

Sadie's by the Sea

Sadie’s By the Sea is one of two Sadie’s Hotels in Pago Pago. The hotel sits on the rim of Pago Pago Harbor offering excellent views of the harbor and the beach right out the door. Built in the 1960s, the hotel has been renovated over the years. You’ll find down home and friendly service from the staff. Guest accommodations are in 46 rooms, each with air conditioning, telephone, cable television, WiFi, refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, iron, and ironing board. The hotel has a swimming pool, restaurant, and coin operated laundry available onsite.

Vaoto Lodge

Vaoto Lodge sits on the beautiful, unspoiled island of Ofu. The lodge was opened in the 1980s by Tito and Marge Malae, both of whom have now passed, but is still owned and operated by the Malae family. The lodge is simple, with seven clean, comfortable rooms, each with a fan, private bath, and shower. There is a library, dining room, and outdoor patio. The lodge also offers easy access to the beach. Meals at the lodge are tasty and served family style. While cell service doesn’t work at the lodge, a telephone is available, as is WiFi, though it is quite slow. The lodge accepts cash only and there are no ATM machines on the island.